PAUL O’Connell says Jack Crowley deserves his chance at out-half against Portugal. But the interim Ireland chief admits that ...

"The first team that played against us gave us plenty of trouble. They, I would say on that day, probably beat us in the training session. They did. We thought they were excellent." ...

Versatile back Jimmy O'Brien says he is keen to make the most of his chance with Ireland while the bulk of the squad are on ...

Ireland will hand first caps to winger Shayne Bolton, flanker Alex Kendellen and centre Hugh Gavin as a much depleted side ...

There are three changes in the backline, the 25-year-old Bolton replacing the luckless Jacob Stockdale who has returned home ...

While Saturday in Lisbon will be the first Test meeting of Ireland and Portugal, the two sides are already well-versed with ...

In the backline, Crowley joins Munster clubmate and Ireland skipper Craig Casey as the halfback combination while Stuart ...

Ireland will give first caps to Shayne Bolton, Alex Kendellen, and Hugh Gavin against Portugal in Lisbon. Interim coach Paul ...

Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell includes three more new caps in his line-up for Saturday's Test against Portugal in ...

From the torrential rain of Tbilisi to the searing heat of Lisbon, the Ireland squad have spent the last couple of days ...

IRELAND Men’s interim Head Coach, Limerick man Paul O’Connell, has named the Ireland team to face Portugal in the second game ...

PAUL O’Connell has given Connacht wing Shayne Bolton his first Ireland chance as he is set to start Saturday’s test with ...