Porter is much loved by Irish rugby fans, much loved for the tattoo of his mom Wendy which he had done in his teens, a thoughtful, deeply caring gesture, reflective of a story many can relate too.

After almost a year of grueling rehabilitation, Irish rugby’s sensation Rob Baloucoune is finally set to make his long-awaited return to action. The Pacy winger has been on the sideline with a ...

Irish hooker Neve Jones scored a try two weeks ago for her club side Gloucester-Hartbury, when they beat Saracens to win their third Premiership women’s rugby title in a row. She scored again in ...

Irish rugby has traditionally offered a “Céad míle fáilte” to rugby players who came to play here, an embrace that didn’t diminish as the sport transitioned from amateur to professional.

Dannah O'Brien, left, and Linda Djougang of Ireland during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile ...

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He is very much a part of the Ireland rugby team's social agenda, albeit a bit less Jimi Hendrix/Jack White and more Cian Ducrot with the Chieftains in the background. Rob is, of course ...

Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are set to return for Connacht on Saturday Connacht and Munster welcome back Irish internationals for the United Rugby Championship interprovincial showdown at ...

Ireland bid to get their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign on track when they visit Italy on Sunday afternoon. Scott Bemand's side will be keen to make amends after blowing a great chance to ...

Ireland continued their rapid progression towards the Rugby World Cup this summer with a 54-12 hammering of Italy in the Guinness Women's Six Nations in Parma. Scott Bemand’s side are up to ...

Ireland coach Scott Bemand says his players are mindful of the "incredible challenge" they will face in Sunday's Women's Six Nations game in Parma against an Italy side who defeated them in last ...