Ireland’s Sexton ‘blessed’ to recover from injury in time for Rugby World Cup
Ireland's talisman Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed' to overcome a thumb injury in time to make Joe Schmidt's Rugby World Cup squad.
Toner misses out as Ireland coach Schmidt names Rugby World Cup squad
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his squad for the Rugby World Cup, with experienced second row Devin Toner surprisingly missing out.
Hill’s place among six Wales positions ‘up for debate’ in Rugby World Cup squad
Cory Hill is struggling with a leg fracture on the eve of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad announcement.
Wales 17-22 Ireland: Stockdale at the double in improved Irish display
Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Navidi to embrace Wales captaincy against Ireland
Ireland travel to Cardiff on Saturday for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, with Josh Navidi set to captain Wales for the first time.
Gatland: Wales v Ireland a shoot-out for World Cup places
Jarrod Evans and Rhys Patchell will each get a chance to earn a fly-half berth in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad against Ireland.
O’Driscoll confident Ireland can turn form around ‘very, very quickly’
Ireland have not matched the standards set in 2018, but Brian O'Driscoll believes they can hit form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Best will prove worth with calm captaincy ahead of Rugby World Cup – Heaslip
Rory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip.
England ‘cautiously optimistic’ over Vunipola despite brief return at Twickenham
Mako Vunipola's return from injury was cut short, but England coach Eddie Jones is "cautiously optimistic" over the prop.
Ireland ‘nowhere near where we need to be’ – Best
The Rugby World Cup is not far away but Ireland's performance against England showed they are not ready, according to Rory Best.
England 57-15 Ireland: Record win keeps Schmidt’s men from top spot
Ireland's hopes of moving to the top of the world rankings on Saturday were crushed by a brilliant England display at Twickenham.
Ford and Farrell to start against Ireland
For the first time in over a year, George Ford and Owen Farrell will be in England's starting line-up when they face Ireland.
Sexton out for Ireland’s England clash
Ross Byrne will start Ireland's meeting with England at fly-half as Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery struggle with injury.
Carbery relief for Ireland
Fly-half Joey Carbery should be included in Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad as his ankle injury is not as serious as first feared.
Ireland await news of Carbery injury
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery was outstanding before doing damage to his left ankle in a ruck against Italy on Saturday.
Carbery suffers ankle injury in Ireland win over Italy
Fly-half Joey Carbery impressed before damaging his ankle in Ireland's victory over Italy in Dublin.