Ireland

The 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series kicks off this weekend in Dubai with the women starting a day earlier than the men. Canada finished 3rd overall on last year’s circuit, just two points behind Olympic Champions Australia. They’ll be looking to start their season on a high with the Rugby World …

Los Pumas fell to Ireland this afternoon, adding pressure to the case to replace Daniel Hourcade as Head Coach. The 28-19 defeat brings an end to a year in which Argentina won two games but lost 10. The wins came against Georgia and Italy, teams outside of the world’s Top …

When it comes to Rugby World Cups the Ireland vs Argentina rivalry is among the biggest. In Rugby World Cups 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015 they put on memorable matches with Los Pumas winning on three occasions. Outside of World Cups the record is far more favorable to Ireland. As …

In a surprising turn of events Tomás Lezana has rejoined the Argentine roster and may face Ireland. Los Pumas are to complete their three-match European tour in Dublin on Saturday. The match is to be the first between the countries since the Rugby World Cup 2015 Quarter Final. Lesson started …

Juan Martín Hernández is in doubt of facing Ireland. The veteran fly half suffered a sprain in the inner ligament of his right knee in Saturday’s win over Italy. Hernández had been on the bench for the match but got game time early. He kicked the opening points of the …

Who Voted for France 2023? This is the question that many want answered. The problem is that having this become a reality is complex due to the voting having been done via a secret ballot. Upon announcing France 2023 as the winner World Rugby confirmed how France had won. The …

France is to host Rugby World Cup 2023. Confirmation came through in a live announcement this morning from World Rugby. The sport’s governing body made the announcement that France 2023 had won the vote, defeating bids from Ireland and South Africa. The bid was won despite World Rugby having recently …

After so much progress leading up to and surrounding the 2015 World Cup it’s clear that Argentine rugby has hit a sticking point. The quest for inclusion in the Rugby Championship and Super Rugby was a success, but how much has it paid off? Perhaps the most damaging decision was …

US Eagles prop Paddy Ryan has signed for Austin Elite for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. The tighthead specialist is currently playing for his home club of Highfield RFC in Cork, Ireland, after a brief trial with Aviva Premiership club Bath. He spent the last two seasons in the …

Argentina’s upcoming November Internationals are to end 2017 activity. The year has been a rocky road for Los Pumas. With a 1-8 record the South Americans are in desperate need of returning to winning ways. Two wins are required to ease the pressure on Daniel Hourcade to stand down. England …