As the post-World Cup rugby year draws to a close this weekend, there is no denying the world's leading rugby nation.

"Emotion is probably the icing on the cake now, whereas maybe back in my playing day it was the whole cake, we weren't too ...

Sixty-six times capped James Ryan has a remarkable tale to tell when it comes to his international debut and Joe Schmidt.

The understated Munster and Ireland backrow has exemplified excellence on both sides of the ball and is officially one of the world's best ...

Former Ireland boss Schmidt, who replaced Eddie Jones as Australia coach in January, will return to the Aviva Stadium seeking ...

That’s probably the biggest thing I learned from him, the language was very … repetitive is the wrong way, but you weren’t ...

The challenge for the Irish head coach is to minimise the pressure on his two key playmakers by reminding Jack Crowley he has ...

Jake Gordon has a big reason to want to forget the Wallabies last game in Dublin, but he and his team-mates are in a ...

Speaking about Osborne’s injury, Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell told a press conference: “He’s a big loss. “He’s very ...

Saturday's Dublin showdown with Joe Schmidt's Wallabies will be Ireland's final match before head coach Andy Farrell takes a ...

Ireland comes into the game as heavy favourites at a price of 1/14 to take the win, visitors Australia are 15/2 and a draw is ...

Former Ireland coach prepares for return to Lansdowne Road; Jordie Barrett will be touching down in Leinster this week ...