Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's eagerly-anticipated Test against world champions South Africa.

The cause of a unified Ireland has more political oomph in the Irish Republic than its had in years. But how realistic is reunification practically?

The inter-confederation draw has plotted Jamaica against New Caledonia and Bolivia against Suriname — with DR Congo and Iraq waiting in the two finals. Northern Ireland and Wales have been drawn in the same path as Italy, while Republic of Ireland will face Czech Republic before a potential home final against Denmark.

The cost of flights to Prague for Ireland’s winner-takes-all World Cup playoff against Czechia next spring started to take off as soon as the draw was made. Some flights sold out within minutes and the price of others soared to close to €1,000 for a return journey.

Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.

Sam Prendergast won the selection battle to start at outhalf for Ireland against world champions South Africa on Saturday, while the fit-again duo of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return to a near full-strength side.

Ireland capped off with a dramatic fightback against Hungary in World Cup qualifying to keep their hopes of a spot in next summer's tournament.

After Ireland's thrilling win over Portugal, Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson says his Boys in Green "need to win" over Hungary on Sunday.

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said Northern Ireland’s public schools must include the study of faiths other than Christianity.

SOME THINGS HAVE changed notably since 13 July 2024. When Ciarán Frawley nervelessly landed two long-range drop goals to send Ireland to victory in Durban, there were plenty of predictions that it would be the true launchpad for his tilt at being Ireland’s main man at number 10.

Troy Parrott seals hat trick with a 96th-minute winner in dramatic fashion to send Ireland to the 2026 World Cup playoffs and knock Hungary out.

Charlton Athletic midfielder Conor Coventry has expressed his pride in making his debut for Republic of Ireland. The 25-year-old came off the bench in the 68th minute in the 2-0 win over Portugal and then was an unused substitute for the win against Hungary which secured their place in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.