No-one was paying much mind when a largely young and inexperienced Leinster squad made the hop across the Irish Sea this time last year to face Saracens in a friendly filler at the StoneX Stadium.

Gregor Townsend called for a sense of perspective to be applied in the wake of Scotland’s chastening 32-18 defeat by Ireland ...

Each week we will be asking rugby journalists as well as Lions legends to review all the action from the leagues and competitions to see which players are putting their names in contention for the ...

RUGBY fans were reduced to tears after watching Sir Chris Hoy receive a rousing reception before Scotland hosted Ireland in ...

Two rounds in, clarity emerges - not merely around Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, but the viability of Sam Prendergast inspiring ...

Ireland's quest for an unprecedented Six Nations hat-trick remains on course after Sam Prendergast starred in a dominant, ...

The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after a compelling second round of Six Nations rugby. Only Ireland remains unbeaten after it ...

In the first two games of their Guinness Six Nations title defence, Ireland have shown an ability to win in different ways.

Having started slowly in their opening game against England last week, Ireland got out of the starting blocks quickly at ...

The Hollywood legend, 55, enjoyed the Guinness Men's Six Nations game in his  home country on Sunday - although Ireland won following a 32-18 victory.  The 300 actor showed off a happy smile, grinning ...

Ireland boss Simon Easterby hailed Sam Prendergast's all-round game after he guided the Six Nations champions to a 32-18 win ...