DAVID NUCIFORA SAYS the IRFU are willing to offer Leo Cullen and Leinster help if the province believes it is necessary.Cullen guided Leinster into the Guinness Pro12 final in his…
RUMOURS OF NEW ZEALAND’s demise at U20 level proved to be greatly exaggerated during last season’s tournament as Scott Robertson’s side halted England’s bid for a third consecutive title with…
NIGEL CAROLAN HAS retained only two of the team who started a famous win over New Zealand for tomorrow’s final World Rugby U20 Championship Pool A fixture against Georgia.Wing Hugo…
Rory Keane reports from JohannesburgJOE SCHMIDT INSISTS he has made no plans over his long-term future after reports in New Zealand linked him with a potential move to the Highlanders…
South Africa v Ireland, third Test, 4pm Irish timeNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth [Sky Sports 1]Rory Keane reports from Port Elizabeth RORY BEST is used to the criticism at this…
WILLIE LE ROUX has been cited for his aerial challenge on Tiernan O’Halloran in the first half of Ireland’s third Test defeat to South Africa.Le Roux was yellow carded for…
THE LIONS ENSURED there would be more than one nation represented in Super Rugby’s semi-finals as they defeated the Crusaders in convincing fashion in Johannesburg.The Christchurch side were hoping to…
THE RFU AND Premiership Rugby have agreed a new partnership that is worth more than £224 million over the next eight years.The agreement between the English union and the governing body…
ULSTER’S MARQUEE SIGNING Charles Piutau will wear the 15 shirt for the first time tomorrow when Les Kiss’ men take on the Exeter Chiefs in a pre-season friendly (15.00).Brett Herron,…
IRELAND’S BID TO host the 2023 World Cup has passed the first hurdle with World Rugby this afternoon confirming the four nations vying to stage the tournament.The Irish Rugby Football…