Rugby

emphatic

Henry Pollock stars as England crush Australia in record win

44 mins ago

7

AnalysisThe Video Review

'Proper joined up' - Ireland's attack sparks to put Pumas to the sword

Ireland could have had more, but they scored six sharp tries on Friday.

Murray Kinsella

11 hrs ago

16

Loosehead

Porter is 'even hungrier' as he comes back with a bang for Ireland

11 hrs ago

4

Yesterday

7th November 2026

Options

Much for Farrell to ponder as he considers Ireland selection for Fiji

Updated 18 hrs ago

5

costly victory

France thump Fiji but lose Ntamack to injury

19 hrs ago

6

AIL round-up

Table toppers Old Belvedere and Terenure College cannot be separated

21 hrs ago

12

Nations Championship

Josh Adams scores two tries as Wales edge past Japan in Cardiff

23 hrs ago

3

Nations Championship

Ewan Ashman hat-trick in vain as Scotland fall to another defeat to New Zealand

7 Nov

12

boks office

Nine-try Springboks demolish Italy in Nations Championship

7 Nov

23

schedule

Ireland sit back to enjoy an intriguing Nations Championship weekend

7 Nov

2

Analysiscombination

Ireland's brilliant back three give exciting glimpses of what's possible

Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen and Rob Baloucoune made an impact against Argentina.

Murray Kinsella

7 Nov

15

Reaction

'It makes it really hard' - Errors prove costly for Contepomi's Pumas

7 Nov

1

Last week

1st November 2026 - 7th November 2026

Review

Farrell happy but Ireland holding themselves to 'new standards'

6 Nov

10

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AnalysisUp and Running

Pace, precision and pressure ensure a strong start to Ireland's November campaign

6 Nov

25

Dominant

Keenan grabs hat-trick as Farrell's Ireland blow Argentina away

A polished Irish performance means a pleasing start to their World Cup year.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

6 Nov

62

Support

England players rally to Steve Borthwick's defence after reports of unrest

6 Nov

3

As it happenedUpdates

Ireland 42-12 Argentina, Nations Championship

Andy Farrell’s side score six tries on winning return to Aviva Stadium.

6 Nov

25

Team news

Fitness boost for England as Fin Smith given green light to face Australia

6 Nov

Fraud

Rugby fans warned of spike in fake tickets being sold ahead of Argentina V Ireland match

6 Nov

22

Raring to go

'You feel like you're out of touch a small bit' - Porter glad to be back in green after injury

6 Nov

2

next step

Farrell's Ireland bid to go to the next level as Pumas visit Dublin

This Nations Championship campaign could be a seminal one for this Irish side.

6 Nov

1

Video

Ireland eye the World Cup as Nations Championship returns

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella check in from the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Ireland’s clash with Argentina.

5 Nov

top four

'Everything to prove' - the view on Ireland from South Africa, New Zealand and France

5 Nov

20

The 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland eye the World Cup as Nations Championship returns

Captain

'The outside noise about a decline in Irish rugby, I think it’s all nonsense'

5 Nov

9

URC Signing

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to return home with Bulls

5 Nov

Nations Championship

Ntamack to partner Dupont in France team for Fiji clash

5 Nov

Thinking Big

Farrell wants Friday to launch Ireland's bid to be World Cup contenders

The Ireland head coach knows that there is ground to be made up.

Murray Kinsella

5 Nov

9

Determined

'I'm not just here to fill a jersey because a few boys are injured. I want to be starting 8'

5 Nov

9

back row

'The world's his oyster' - Ireland excited to have Baird back

5 Nov

6

Analysisnumber eight

Ireland's Jansen set for another big step in his unique career

4 Nov

2

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Rugby Weekly Extra

Ireland and Argentina name their XVs, and Leinster’s Noel McNamara

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella discuss the team news for Friday’s game, and the announcement of Noel McNamara as Leo Cullen’s successor in Leinster.

41m

Selection

'Craig deserves to play in a big game and take responsibility'

4 Nov

22

Team news

Timoney and Casey get starts as Ireland make seven changes

4 Nov

79

Show of faith

Ulster confirm new contracts for five senior players

4 Nov

Familiar Ground

'It's always great to be here' - Contepomi names powerful Pumas side

4 Nov

6

los pumas

Argentina have never beaten Ireland on Irish soil. They want to put that right

4 Nov

1

Meet the new boss

Keenan: McNamara knows Leinster's DNA but will 'do things his own way'

4 Nov

Big Chance

Farrell set to welcome some big guns back for Pumas clash

3 Nov

5

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