Sexton, Murray start for Ireland
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named a strong starting lineup that includes Jonathan Sexton for their World Cup warm-up against Wales in Dublin.
Ireland surprise with World Cup squad omissions
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has announced his 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan, which includes Munster lock Jean Kleyn.
Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.
Ireland bounce back against Wales
Jacob Stockdale grabbed a brace as Ireland held on for a 22-17 win over Wales in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Carty at 10 for Ireland
Jack Carty will make his first Test start for an Ireland team featuring wholesale changes for their World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
‘Ireland’s confidence won’t be dented’
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.
Strong Ireland to front Italy
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has resisted calls to experiment, with just four changes to his starting lineup to face Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Schmidt rules out All Blacks job
Joe Schmidt has ruled himself out of contention for the All Blacks head coach job, but may consider coaching the British & Irish Lions in 2021.
Schmidt to quit coaching after World Cup
Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland’s head coach following the 2019 World Cup, with Joe Schmidt confirming he will ‘finish coaching to prioritise family commitments’.
Hansen to decide future after tour
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he will make an announcement about his future next month with his contract set to expire after the 2019 World Cup.
