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
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
Two France players arrested amid sexual assault probe Two France rugby players have been arrested in Argentina following an allegation of sexual assault during their tour of South America, French Rugby Federation (FFR) … Rugby • 09 Jul
Jaminet suspended by French Rugby over racist remark Full-back Melvyn Jaminet has been suspended from the French national team after a video surfaced online of the Toulon player making a racist remark. Rugby • 08 Jul
'It's the thing you dream of' - Osborne on his debut While a debut on this tour for the Leinster 22-year-old wasn't a far-fetched idea, nobody outside of the Irish camp could have called it coming … Rugby • 08 Jul
South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know Ireland face the Springboks in their first test at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Here's all you need to know ahead of kick-off. Rugby • 05 Jul
Treacy try spares Ireland's blushes against Georgia Ireland produced a stunning 25-phase move in the final play of the game to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the World Rugby U-20 Championship … Rugby • 04 Jul
Beirne feels Ireland have fuel in the tank to beat Boks Tadhg Beirne insists tiredness won't be an issue for Ireland in tomorrow's first Test against South Africa in Pretoria, despite the season now running into … Rugby • 05 Jul
Ringrose looking to bank Loftus experience for Tests Garry Ringrose is hoping the experience of playing at Loftus Versfeld can stand to Ireland's Leinster contingent ahead of the upcoming Test series. Rugby • 26 Jun
Keenan included in Ireland Sevens squad Hugo Keenan has been included in the Ireland Sevens squad for this weekend's season-ending tournament in Madrid. Rugby • 27 May
Henderson ruled out of Ireland's tour of South Africa Iain Henderson has been ruled out of action for three months and will miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa. Rugby • 15 May
France beat Italy to extend perfect Six Nations record France continued their unbeaten run in the Women's Six Nations after scoring six tries to beat Italy 38-15. Rugby • 14 Apr
All Blacks' Roigard set for six months on the sidelines The Wellington Hurricanes have confirmed that All Blacks scrum-half Cameron Roigard suffered a rupture to the patella tendon in his left knee last weekend and … Rugby • 03 Apr
Ruthless Italy make Ireland pay at the RDS Ireland's winless run in the Guinness Women's Six Nations has continued, as they fell to a seventh defeat in a row in the championship, going … Rugby • 31 Mar
Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 21-27 Italy All the action from the RDS, as it happened, where Italy recorded a first Guinness Women's Six Nations victory on Irish soil. Rugby • 31 Mar
Bemand had 'tough discussions' before team announcement Ireland coach Scott Bemand revealed he had some "tough conversations" with disappointed players before he announced his team to face Italy in Sunday's Women's Six … Rugby • 29 Mar
McKee: Parsons can be among world's 'great wings' Béibhinn Parsons can be "one of the great wingers in world rugby" but Ireland have to feed the Galway flyer. Rugby • 22 Mar
Ireland can make tweaks before Twickenham test Ireland's Six Nations victory over Wales on Saturday was a comprehensive one, but they'll hope to eradicate some ill-discipline and minor errors from their game … Rugby • 28 Feb
World Rugby won't offer public explanation on try call World Rugby has no plans to issue any public explanation regarding the controversial decision not to award Scotland what would have been a match-winning try … Rugby • 14 Feb
Ratings: Lowe leads the way in routine Ireland win Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 36-0 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Feb
Edwards hits back at criticism of France's defence Prickly Shaun Edwards bristled at suggestions France have become a soft touch after conceding nine tries in their last two matches. Rugby • 09 Feb
Lethal lineout and Crowley's composure are major pluses Ireland's perfect lineout performance on their own throws and Jack Crowley's steely display at out-half were just just two of the more pleasing aspects flagged … Rugby • 05 Feb
Closed roof in Cardiff after Scots have change of heart The Principality Stadium roof will be closed for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales and Scotland following a U-turn by the visitors. Rugby • 02 Feb
Scotland select Rowe to start for injured Kinghorn Blair Kinghorn has been ruled out of Scotland's first two Guinness Six Nations matches with a knee injury, paving the way for Kyle Rowe to … Rugby • 01 Feb
