Late Keenan try gives British & Irish Lions series-sealing win over Australia
The British & Irish Lions stormed back from an 18-point deficit to overhaul Australia 29-26 in front a record crowd in Melbourne on Saturday and seal the series with a ...
Lions dominate early to down Wallabies in first test
British & Irish Lions rode a dominant first-half display to a 27-19 win over Australia in the first test on Saturday, holding off a late Wallabies fightback for a comfortable ...
France crush Ireland to go top in Six Nations but lose Dupont
France absorbed early setbacks including the loss of captain Antoine Dupont through injury to beat defending champions Ireland 42-27 at the Aviva Stadium and move into pole position for the ...
Ireland beat improved Wales 27-18 to stay on course for Six Nations title
Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in ...
Ireland beat Scotland to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
Ireland remained on track for a Six Nations Grand Slam after handing Scotland a bruising 32-18 defeat in an impressive exhibition of stealth and power at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Tries ...
Lions strike deal with Premiership and United Rugby Championship for 2025 tour
The British & Irish Lions announced a partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship on Thursday that ensures players are available for the 2025 tour to Australia.
The partnership ...
Why rugby never took root in Cyprus
Rugby and cricket never captured the imagination of Cypriots. Cyprus was under British control for 60 years last century and while the beautiful game of football became popular after it was ...
Ireland’s early burst sets up 34-10 Six Nations win in Wales
Clinical Ireland scored three tries in the opening 20 minutes and cruised to a 34-10 bonus-point victory over Wales to spoil coach Warren Gatland’s welcome home party in the Six ...