Rugby

Could the returning Mack Hansen be Ireland's jack-in-the-box?

The Connacht man is back in Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of the Wallabies clash.

1 hr ago

353

change of scene

'I know it's colder than Australia': Wallabies prop Bell ready to write new chapter in Belfast

5 hrs ago

2.2k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week

Injury Update

Hansen and Murray called up to Ireland squad as Osborne ruled out

9 hrs ago

11.0k

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RIP

IRFU pay tribute after passing of former Ireland international Barry McGann

10 hrs ago

3.1k

Must do better

'We need to get over ourselves and get on with the big-boy stuff'

14 hrs ago

2.7k

Impact

All-action wing O'Brien enjoys a special day in Dublin

16 hrs ago

1.4k

Yesterday

9th November 2025

comprehensive

Seven-try Argentina overpower Wales as Steve Tandy era begins with loss

9 Nov

4.6k

take your pick

Farrell faces interesting Ireland selection calls for Wallabies clash

The head coach will be bringing back some frontliners who sat out the Japan game.

9 Nov

6.8k

Last week

2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025

resilience

14-man South Africa hold off France in thriller

8 Nov

8.2k

easy

Ireland XV earn comprehensive victory over Spain

8 Nov

9.5k

Upset

Australia connection gives Italy stunning win over Wallabies

8 Nov

8.9k

In form

6-try England claim ninth win in a row

8 Nov

4.8k

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Eddie Jones

'The great thing Ireland do is produce teams that stay in the fight'

8 Nov

5.3k

Autumn nations Series

Scotland fight back from 17-0 down, but All Blacks do enough to extend 120-year winning streak

8 Nov

3.9k

Take a Bow

Farrell's 'lifeline' with Munster ends with singing 'Killeagh' after impressive Ireland debut

8 Nov

11.4k

Comment

Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish

A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

8 Nov

1.9k

Verdict

Did Andy Farrell get the response he wanted? 'In short, no'

8 Nov

2.3k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan

Closing It Out

Farrell's Ireland finish strong to see off Japan in Dublin

Andy Farrell’s side had a poor first half but pulled clear of their visitors late on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

8 Nov

4.6k

Minute-by-Minute

Ireland dominate Japan 41-10 in November Test

8 Nov

32.8k

143

The butcher

'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream'

Dylan Fawsitt became the first player to reach 100 appearances in the MLR earlier this year.

Murray Kinsella

8 Nov

5.5k

ireland xv

Exciting Irish side take on Spain and Farrell will be watching

8 Nov

4.1k

Andrew Porter

'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby'

8 Nov

1.1k

enthusiasm

Ireland look for dominant display against Eddie Jones' Japan

8 Nov

1.4k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Invigorated Caelan Doris | Japan preview

Comeback

'I made the most of it' - Doris returns to Ireland captaincy refreshed

7 Nov

3.4k

Test

Erasmus relishing 'brutal' France rematch on Paris return

7 Nov

2.7k

brave blossoms

Ireland's supporting cast get chances to make a statement

7 Nov

3.2k

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fullback

Moments that got away, aerial contests, and a run at 15

7 Nov

1.9k

Challenge

'Our intent in how we play the game, we need a reaction' - Farrell

7 Nov

795

Eddie Jones

'Andy comes in and he’s a bit freer and he’ll end up getting sacked for that, mate'

6 Nov

9.3k

Injuries

Ahern, Ringrose, and McCloskey were ruled out of Japan game

6 Nov

7.0k

Out to impress

Ireland A coaches aim to 'stretch and push players out of comfort zone'

6 Nov

3.1k

experience

Tom Stewart to captain Ireland 'A' against Spain

6 Nov

5.3k

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resilience

Farrell's circuitous route to Ireland debut shows his grit

The creative outside centre has faced plenty of setbacks on his route to the top.

Murray Kinsella

6 Nov

3.7k

autumn internationals

France vs South Africa: Springbok skipper Kolisi's 100th cap, Le Garrec as Dupont replacement

Updated 6 Nov

3.6k

Team news

Farrell starts on Ireland debut while Doris returns as skipper

Andy Farrell has made eight changes to his starting XV.

6 Nov

8.9k

All Blacks XV

New Zealand make Scotland changes after Barrett brothers' injuries

6 Nov

1.9k

Awareness

How Beauden Barrett helped Tadhg Beirne to get his red card overturned

6 Nov

8.0k