Ireland have three new caps in the starting line-up, Connacht winger Shayne Bolton, Connacht centre Hugh Gavin and Munster ...

High up in the foothills of Lisbon was the setting for Ireland’s final training session of the season on Friday afternoon.

From the moment you touch down at Lisbon Airport, there is a sense of urgency about this city. You won’t have to wait long ...

According to reports the French Rugby Federation have approached the Lions about potentially facing France in a one-off exhibition match at the Stade de France in 2027, although t ...

Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell says Jack Crowley has the opportunity to "follow up" on Sam Prendergast's ...

Ireland will give first caps to Shayne Bolton, Alex Kendellen, and Hugh Gavin against Portugal in Lisbon. Interim coach Paul ...

LISBON (Reuters) -Ireland will hand first caps to winger Shayne Bolton, flanker Alex Kendellen and centre Hugh Gavin as a much depleted side take on Portugal in their test in Lisbon on Saturday.

"The first team that played against us gave us plenty of trouble. They, I would say on that day, probably beat us in the training session. They did. We thought they were excellent." ...

Alex Kendellen deservedly secured his first Ireland call-up at the end of a busy season that saw him make 22 appearances for Munster.

In the backline, Crowley joins Munster clubmate and Ireland skipper Craig Casey as the halfback combination while Stuart ...

Ireland finish up their short summer tour this weekend as they face off against Portugal in the nation’s capital Lisbon. With ...