IRELAND

Dan Sheehan

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan signs new two-year contract with Leinster

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. 

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No mind games here: Robbie Fleck backs Andy Farrell's bold Springboks claim

Robbie Fleck insists that Andy Farrell is not playing mind games by stating that the Springboks are "100%" the world's best team.

Rory Darge and Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe among nominees for Six Nations player of the year award

England forward Ben Earl, Ireland centre Bundee Aki, Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello are in the running to be named Six Nations player of the year.

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Ireland coach Andy Farrell relishing Springbok challenge

Fresh off another Six Nations title, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is eager to show what his charges can do on their tantalising two-match tour of South Africa.

Peter O'Mahony

Irish giant Peter O'Mahony leaves question marks over his future

Leading Ireland to Six Nations glory could be Peter O'Mahony's final act on international rugby's stage.

Ireland celebrate

Ireland successfully defend Six Nations title with win over Scotland

Ireland secured consecutive Six Nations titles with a hard-fought 17-13 victory over Scotland, ending their opponents' Triple Crown hopes.