I’m proud I’ll equal the Ireland caps record… but I’m not on Brian O’Driscoll’s level: Cian Healy Cian Healy and Brian O’Driscoll were at a mutual friend’s wedding a few weeks ago, but the topic of the latter closing in on the former’s Ireland appearance record didn’t come up in conversation.

I’m proud I’ll equal the Ireland caps record… but I’m not on Brian O’Driscoll’s level: Cian Healy #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

‘We’re not afraid to ask each other tough questions’ – Mack Hansen on why Ireland can bounce back against Argentina Mack Hansen wants you to know that what you saw last Friday night is not what this Ireland team is about. Not the 21 handling mistakes, not the 30 missed tackles, not the 13 penalties conceded or any of the other incriminating stats that fractured…

‘We’re not afraid to ask each other tough questions’ – Mack Hansen on why Ireland can bounce back against Argentina #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says hooker Ronan Kelleher is on track to play their opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 8.

Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby #SineadKissane #SouthBelfastSport #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says hooker Rónan Kelleher is on track to play their opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 8.

Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Simon Easterby gives positive update on Rónan Kelleher fitness for All Blacks showdown Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says hooker Rónan Kelleher is on track to play their opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 8.

Simon Easterby gives positive update on Rónan Kelleher fitness for All Blacks showdown #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Munster heat part and parcel for RG Snyman after helping Leinster down old side Not every player gets to have a home debut like this, and RG Snyman wasn’t about to make a quick exit.

Munster heat part and parcel for RG Snyman after helping Leinster down old side #SineadKissane #MunsterRugby #LeinsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

My Ireland return at Ravenhill is hard to take in, admits Eimear Considine Eimear Considine was more than halfway through her pregnancy in October 2022 when she saw quotes on social media from England player Shaunagh Brown about trying to balance a rugby career with having children.

My Ireland return at Ravenhill is hard to take in, admits Eimear Considine #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Ulster’s Brittany Hogan can play for Irish at Ravenhill despite red card Forward Brittany Hogan is free to play in Ireland’s 150th Anniversary Test match against Australia at Ravenhill on Saturday.

Ulster’s Brittany Hogan can play for Irish at Ravenhill despite red card #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Historic Olympic Quarter-Final beckons for Ireland men’s Sevens Ireland have all but secured their place in the Quarter-Finals of the men’s rugby Sevens after they recorded a second pool win on the opening day of the competition at the Paris Olympics.

Historic Olympic Quarter-Final beckons for Ireland men’s Sevens #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Mum’s the word as Ashleigh Orchard to live Olympic dream 10 months after giving birth Ashleigh Orchard received two pieces of news in the one memorable day in December 2022.

Mum’s the word as Ashleigh Orchard to live Olympic dream 10 months after giving birth #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Hugo Keenan gives Ireland Sevens extra impetus in Olympic bid: James Topping Opposition teams are “wary” of the presence of Hugo Keenan in the Irish men’s Sevens squad as they chase an Olympic medal in Paris next month.

Hugo Keenan gives Ireland Sevens extra impetus in Olympic bid: James Topping #SineadKissane #Paris2024Olympics (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Ireland coach John McKee: We’re only focused on Six Nations flourish against Scotland Ireland senior coach John McKee says the outcome of Italy’s game with Wales won’t be their primary focus when they play Scotland at Ravenhill on the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday.

Ireland coach John McKee: We’re only focused on Six Nations flourish against Scotland #SineadKissane #EastBelfastSport #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

Cliodhna Moloney set to play first Ireland match since 2021 against Wales in Six Nations Cliodhna Moloney is set to play for Ireland for the first time since 2021 after she was named on the bench for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations game with Wales at Musgrave Park.

Cliodhna Moloney set to play first Ireland match since 2021 against Wales in Six Nations #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

‘Right time’ – Ireland women’s head coach Scott Bemand explains why Cliodhna Moloney’s Irish exile is over Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it was “the right time” to recall Cliodhna Moloney to the squad following her controversial exclusion from the national set-up since November 2021.

‘Right time’ – Ireland women’s head coach Scott Bemand explains why Cliodhna Moloney’s Irish exile is over #SineadKissane (✍️@BelTel_Sport)