Ireland assistant coach Johnny Sexton says it is important for the team's current fly-halves to "learn some hard lessons" as they try to forge successful international careers.

BRIAN O’Driscoll revealed Henry Pollock is his older son Billy’s favourite player before conceding the England ace is good for the game of rugby. Despite having seven caps to his name

Ireland held on against much-improved Italy at the Aviva on Saturday. Here are the Ireland player ratings after another disappointing performance.

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It’s like that Miles Kington line that Brian O’Driscoll kidnapped and tortured for an Ireland press conference 17 years ago. “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit,” he said. “Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.”

The Ireland U20s team to play Italy in the second round of the Six Nations has been named, with three changes to the side that lost to France

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland got relief from beating Italy 20-13 in the Six Nations on Saturday, coming from behind at halftime and grinding out an unconvincing result. Coach Andy Farrell wanted his slumping side to muzzle the doubters and make a statement after being blown away by France 36-14 last week,

Ireland hosts Italy at 9:10 a.m. ET in Round 2 of the Six Nations at Aviva Stadium. Get preview details and how to follow live from Dublin.