'Gruesome to play, incredible to watch' - Flood Stacey Flood hopes that Ireland women's Seven debut at the Olympic Games can resonate with the public and boost the game in the country. Rugby • 2 hrs
Murphy: Osborne move to full-back 'a stroke of genius' Jamie Osborne's former coach Johne Murphy believes the 22-year-old has passed his test at full-back with flying colours against the Springboks, and says the selection … Rugby • 16 Jul
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55 Former New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday at the … Rugby • 16 Jul
Frawls of Steel - Ireland's best win under Farrell? Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap Ireland's dramatic win against South Africa in … Rugby • 16 Jul
Ireland to face New Zealand in WXV opener Ireland will face world champions New Zealand in their first game of the WXV competition in Vancouver this September, with Scott Bemand's side also taking … Rugby • 16 Jul
Winners and losers from Ireland's South Africa trek Ireland finished off their long season with a remarkable Test victory over South Africa, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 16 Jul
The longest season comes to a close Ciarán Frawley's last-gasp winner for Ireland against South Africa was the last kick of a 13-month season that seemed to go on forever. Rugby • 15 Jul
Leinster sign former France prop Slimani Leinster have announced the signing of former France prop Rabah Slimani. Rugby • 15 Jul
Ireland U20s finish Summer Series with win over Scots Ireland Women's U20s side finished off the inaugural Six Nations Summer Series with a five-try victory over Scotland in Parma. Rugby • 15 Jul
Farrell: Frawley deserves the chance to slot in at 10 Andy Farrell believes Ciarán Frawley deserves the opportunity to line out more regularly at out-half after his late heroics earned Ireland a last-gasp win in … Rugby • 15 Jul
Ryan: I said 'nah, it didn't go over' - then the relief For Ireland lock James Ryan, it was almost a surreal moment watching Ciarán Frawley's dropgoal go over to give Ireland victory over South Africa on … Rugby • 15 Jul
Doris delights in Irish composure against Springboks Caelan Doris says Ireland went from one extreme to the other in Saturday's comeback win against South Africa, before showing composure when it was needed … Rugby • 15 Jul
Ireland beaten by England in U20 World C'ship semi Ireland have been eliminated from the World Rugby U20 Championship after losing 31-20 to England in the semi-final in Cape Town. Rugby • 14 Jul
'As good as it gets' - Farrell delights in comeback win In the moments after last week's first Test defeat to South Africa in Pretoria, Andy Farrell was quick quick to point out that even in … Rugby • 14 Jul
Frawley heroics give Ireland famous win in South Africa For just the second time ever, Ireland have won a Test match in South Africa, and their 25-24 win looked unlikely, if not impossible with … Rugby • 13 Jul
Frawley: This is the best moment of my career Ciarán Frawey says his match-winning dropgoal to beat South Africa is the best moment of his career, even if he admitted it was the "ugliest" … Rugby • 13 Jul
Recap: South Africa 24-25 Ireland Relive all the action from Durban as Ireland attempt to level up the series against world champions South Africa. Rugby • 15 Jul
Ireland player ratings: Frawley steals the show Ireland claimed a memorable win over South Africa to level the series in Durban. Read how we rated the players here. Rugby • 13 Jul
All Blacks foil England to reinforce Eden Park record England's hopes of recording a famous win at Eden Park were foiled by a Beauden Barrett-inspired comeback from New Zealand who triumphed 24-17 at their … Rugby • 13 Jul
No time to reflect as Crowley closes breakthrough year This afternoon's second Test against the Springboks will be a 32nd game of the campaign for the Munster man, the highest number of games for … Rugby • 13 Jul
Australia take series win as Wales' winless run goes on Wales lost their ninth successive Test match as Australia wrapped up a 2-0 series win by beating them 36-28 in Melbourne. Rugby • 13 Jul
Van der Merwe equals Scotland try record in win over US Ewan Ashman grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Duhan van der Merwe equalled the Scottish try-scoring record in a 42-7 victory over the USA in … Rugby • 13 Jul
Wall to depart Munster for Exeter Chiefs Munster have confirmed that women's captain Dorothy Wall will leave the province to join Exeter Chiefs. Rugby • 12 Jul
Doris: Ireland have their 'edge' back for Boks rematch Succession-planning hasn't always been the greatest strength of Irish rugby, but when it comes to the current captaincy, there appears to be a roadmap for … Rugby • 12 Jul
South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know Ireland head into the second Test with South Africa looking to tie the series at a win apiece. Rugby • 12 Jul
