Ireland Rugby
Ruan Pienaar opens up about pre-match nerves and negative impact of social media on the players of today
Whilst the formerSpringbok got through his anxiety before games, he is thankful that most of his career was played before the onset of social media
By Glenn Kelly
Six Ulster Rugby players named in Ireland squad to travel for South Africa tour
Cormac Izuchukwu could make his Ireland debut in the two-match test series against the world champion Springboks
By Liam Grimley
Ulster Rugby learn their fixtures for next season’s URC
The province will play their first inter-provincial derby in October when Connacht come to Ravenhill
By Liam Grimley
Munster and Ireland winger Simon Zebo to retire at the end of the season
The former British and Irish Lion was capped 35 times by Ireland, scoring seven tries
By Liam Grimley
South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff set to leave Ulster after just one season
The two-time World Cup winner with the Springboks initially signed a three-year deal with the province
By Liam Grimley
Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth and Co shine on pro day to further their NFL dreams
Monaghan’s Rory Beggan didn’t miss a kick in Florida, while Down’s Charlie Smyth also hit from 60 yards out.
By Liam Grimley
Liam Grimley: Saturday may have taught us to temper expectations but it was still a monumental moment in Irish rugby
By Liam Grimley
Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa
Ireland now turn their attention to a two-match summer tour after winning the Six Nations.
By Ed Elliot, PA, Dublin