Irish sporting year in review: Rory McIlroy, Katie Taylor, Johnny Sexton and Katie McCabe lead the way in 2023 | Rugby Union News

Rugby elation to rugby heartache, a footballing managerial merry-go-round, golfing greatness, boxing blockbusters and so much more. The 2023 Irish sporting landscape had a little bit of everything. Here, Sky Sports takes a look back at the highs and lows of the year. Rugby: Huge success, unprecedented hope, massive heartbreak It was a year in … Read more

Alun Wyn Jones: Welsh rugby legend reveals heart condition towards end of career | Rugby Union News

Alun Wyn Jones retired from rugby in November but he was diagnosed with atrial-fibrillation, a heart conditions, in the summer; Jones didn’t play in the Rugby World Cup after retiring from international competition in May Last Updated: 21/12/23 11:26pm Alun Wyn Jones revealed he was diagnosed with a heart condition towards the end of his … Read more

Saracens 12-18 Northampton Saints: Sarries lose first game after Owen Farrell news in Premiership | Rugby Union News

Saracens lost at home to Northampton in their first game since Owen Farrell’s surprise announcement to step back from international rugby; Farrell will miss next year’s Six Nations and is currently injured after picking up a knee injury last week Last Updated: 02/12/23 7:22pm Northampton ended Saracens’ five-match winning streak at StoneX Stadium as the … Read more

British & Irish Lions 2025 tour: The questions around the next head coach, captain and squad for Australia | Rugby Union News

With under two years to go, we look at some of the questions the British & Irish Lions will need to answer for their 2025 tour of Australia; watch every match of the tour, including the three-Test series against the Wallabies, live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 02/11/23 10:39am The British and Irish Lions were … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan come into Ireland team for big Scotland clash | Rugby Union News

Andy Farrell has brought Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan into Ireland’s starting XV for their final Rugby World Cup pool stage game against Scotland on Saturday; Ireland need to avoid losing without a bonus point to ensure they go through to the knockout stage, while Scotland must win Last Updated: 05/10/23 2:42pm Please use Chrome … Read more

England vs Canada: Red Roses beat visitors 29-12 at StoneX Stadium to seal win in women’s Test series | Rugby Union News

Um-E-Aymen Babar Sports Journalist England’s Marlie Packer, Ellie Kildunne and Maud Muir crossed for first-half tries at StoneX Stadium; Canada’s Gabby Senft was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle Last Updated: 30/09/23 6:28pm England’s Ellie Kildunne scores a try despite pressure from Canada’s Sophie de Goede (left) and Madison Grant (right) … Read more

Jersey Reds: English rugby union club face liquidation after ceasing trading ahead of Cornish Pirates match | Rugby Union News

Jersey Reds have confirmed they will cease trading ahead of their Friday night cup fixture against Cornish Pirates; it’s the latest big financial news in English rugby after Wasps and Worcester and London Irish went into administration; all 13 Premiership clubs made a loss last season Last Updated: 28/09/23 11:28am Jersey Reds face liquidation (Credit: … Read more

Red Roses make nine changes for second Test vs Canada as Amy Cokayne, Hannah Botterman, and Maud Muir return | Rugby Union News

The Red Roses take on Canda in the second of the two-Test series on Saturday September 30 at StoneX Stadium, kick-off 3pm; England won 50-24 in the first Test, with Maisy Allen scoring on her debut Last Updated: 27/09/23 5:00pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England attack coach Lou Meadows … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: England head coach Steve Borthwick highlights World Rugby over inconsistency | Rugby Union Information

England are with out captain Owen Farrell and ahead Tom Curry for Sunday’s World Cup match towards Japan because the duo serve suspensions following crimson playing cards; England head coach Steve Borthwick joined by predecessor Eddie Jones in questioning choices made by World Rugby Final Up to date: 15/09/23 11:56pm Please use Chrome browser for … Read more

Rugby World Cup: England impressed by verbal ‘rocket’ from Kevin Sinfield as they begin event with win | Rugby Union Information

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield laid into the staff after defeat to Fiji in late August, says Freddie Steward, with that blast inspiring Steve Borthwick’s males in victory over Argentina in World Cup opener; England triumph 27-10 regardless of early pink card for Tom Curry Final Up to date: 11/09/23 11:17pm Freddie Steward says robust … Read more