Fergus Slattery, who has died aged 77, was one of Ireland’s greatest ever rugby union players and a member of the British and Irish Lions’ back-row trio on their triumphant tour of South Africa in 1974.

Ireland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77 - Slattery started all four Tests on the unbeaten Lions tour to South Africa in 1974

The rugby world mourns Fergus Slattery, legendary Ireland captain and British and Irish Lions icon, who passed away at 77, leaving a profound legacy.

ANDY FARRELL has signed a new contract to cover the 2031 Rugby World Cup and says he believes the best is yet to come. Farrell’s existing deal, signed in December 2023, was due to end after next

Irish rugby is in mourning for Fergus Slattery, who died late on Wednesday night at the age of 77. Slattery, who captained Ireland on 18 occasions, made 61 Test appearances between 1970 and 1984. He was regarded as one of the best flankers of his generation.

Blackrock RFC's Slattery was one of the greatest players to ever play for Ireland

Andy Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The IRFU hailed the move as a major boost for stability and continued success.

AFTER struggling for minutes with both Leinster and Ireland in recent seasons, Ross Byrne decided to depart Irish rugby at the end of last season. Byrne was involved in some huge games for both