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 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.

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 ...

This led the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to confirm later that forwards coach O'Connell, 45, will take charge of the Ireland squad in the Tests against Georgia and Portugal which take place ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ulster back row James McNabney said "it was a bit surreal" to be included as a development player in Ireland's Six Nations squad. The 22-year-old debuted for his province last season after making ...

The England U18 Men’s side to face Ireland on Saturday 29 March has been confirmed by head coach Jonathan Pendlebury and assistant coach Will Parkin. The squad travel to Cork for a friendly fixture at ...

The IRFU has confirmed that forwards coach Paul O'Connell will take over as the next interim head coach of Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal. Head coach Andy Farrell earlier ...

Cullie Tucker has been able to call upon all four Irish internationals who missed last week’s trip to the Ospreys, led by captain Cian Prendergast at blindside flanker. ‘I never felt rugby was ...