The Offload: Ronan O’Gara more than willing to take a punt on Jack CrowleyTackling concussion . . . Zebo clear on Folau’s possible return to union . . . Word of mouthMon Jan 18 2021 - 10:00
‘I realised the book had helped people and that has been part of the healing’Iconic sports books revisited: John Leonard on his story Dub Sub ConfidentialMon Jan 18 2021 - 06:15
O’Callaghan says secret of seamless tradition down to Farrell’s respect for players‘He fostered a relationship with a lot of lads where there was compassion and care’Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00
Gearóid Hegarty’s All-Ireland hurling final: ‘It was like an out-of-body experience’The PwC Player of the Month on tweeting and his man-of-the-match turn for LimerickThu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Let five-team tournament fill the void if shutdown occursIreland and the four provinces could take advantage of a unique opportunityMon Jan 11 2021 - 10:01
Six Nations postponement now a real possibilityFrench government sceptical that new protocols cans stop spread of Covid-19Mon Jan 11 2021 - 01:00
Almost all of Munster’s internationals back for clash with ConnachtGame may come down to which of Hanrahan or Carty is the most composed place kickerSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
European rugby facing shutdown over French fears on new strain of Covid-19Decision to be announced on Saturday could have repercussions for Six NationsFri Jan 08 2021 - 15:36
Motivated Leinster ready to put the record straightChampions back to full strength for important Ulster clashFri Jan 08 2021 - 10:00
Prendergast plotting to foil old pal O’Gara’s high-fliersRacing 92’s attack coach looking forward to clash with Top 14 leaders La RochelleFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:46
Leinster’s clash with Northampton under threat due to Covid outbreakSaints have seen their Premiership match against Leicester Tigers postponedWed Jan 06 2021 - 13:45
Ulster coach Dan McFarland rejects suggestion that Leinster are vulnerable‘Winning away in Dublin, in and of itself, is something that you would aspire to’Wed Jan 06 2021 - 06:00
Earlier testing will prevent French sides from boycotting Champions CupNew protocols will see sides visiting France tested within 72-hour windowTue Jan 05 2021 - 19:53
Stuart Lancaster impressed with Munster’s trajectoryPostponement means sides will now have to wait to match up against each otherSat Dec 26 2020 - 06:00
Scannell and Tracy both looking to push on with international ambitionsMunster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond ParkThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Van Graan praises De Allende for belief and calmness he brings to MunsterWorld Cup winner played key role in turning things around against ClermontWed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00
Andy Friend backs Connacht skipper Paul Boyle after scrum callCoach also offers a little social media advice to his playersWed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster sees positives as senior internationals line up Christmas breakAcademy players are getting opportunities that they wouldn’t have in past seasonsTue Dec 22 2020 - 06:00
Ulster expect to play on without crowds in BelfastTraining for elite sports can continue under new Northern Ireland restrictionsMon Dec 21 2020 - 18:49
Garry Ringrose to miss Munster game after suffering jaw knock in Northampton winCentre who suffered a broken jaw in October clashed heads with Jimmy O’BrienMon Dec 21 2020 - 15:25
The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David NuciforaAll Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown placesMon Dec 21 2020 - 09:00
Relentless Munster provide unforgettable night in FranceVisiting side’s young and old refused to fade when faced with Clermont in full flowMon Dec 21 2020 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan still leading the way for Munster outhalvesStephen Larkham hails number 10’s ability to handle pressure after win in FranceMon Dec 21 2020 - 01:00
John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memoriesAs the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming homeSun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00
Munster stage remarkable comeback win to raid Clermont fortressJohann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the seasonSat Dec 19 2020 - 20:24
The Offload: No Eddie, rugby is not a safer sportWorld Cup schedule shouldn't be about strongest handicapping the weakestMon Dec 14 2020 - 10:00
Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victoryThe brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions CupMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Leinster impress in European opener as pack set the tone early in MontpellierFive-try victory for Irish province sees Dan Leavy secure the bonus point in FranceSat Dec 12 2020 - 19:43
The Offload: Is David Nucifora’s long-term plan at sixes and Sevens?Gavin Cummiskey’s weekly look at the world of rugby at home and abroadMon Dec 07 2020 - 11:00
Johnny Sexton’s drive to take Ireland back to the top won’t diminishIreland captain uses media chiding as motivation and that can be increasingly seenMon Dec 07 2020 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton points to the positives but admits top tier still a way offIreland captain praises ‘incredible’ Caelan Doris after number eight’s show against ScotlandSat Dec 05 2020 - 18:23
Ireland 31 Scotland 16: How the Irish players ratedGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s side end the year with a winSat Dec 05 2020 - 17:04
Contract crux: Agents offering top Irish players to French clubs‘We will have offers from clubs in France and the IRFU have not engaged or made any offers’Fri Dec 04 2020 - 07:30
Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match timeItalians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face WalesThu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51
Ireland rugby squad working with mental skills coachGary Keegan to deal with ‘anxiety’ that damaged performance at World CupThu Dec 03 2020 - 17:45
Ireland v Scotland: Sexton and Henshaw start as Farrell brings in big gunsHead coach has made six changes from the team that beat Georgia last weekendThu Dec 03 2020 - 14:08
IRFU hopes to open contract talks with players in JanuaryNegotiations set to deal with players whose contracts are ending after this seasonMon Nov 30 2020 - 15:22
IRFU hopes to open contract negotiations with players in JanuaryThe bottom line on most new deals will depend on crowds being allowed to returnMon Nov 30 2020 - 14:56
The Offload: Shane Horgan pulls no punches as the podcast wars rage onDavid Nucifora’s reign should come under stern review after Ireland’s two year lullMon Nov 30 2020 - 10:00
Ireland’s autumn of discontent continues with abysmal Georgia showingPlayers looked unable to think on their feet as they huffed and puffed against minowsSun Nov 29 2020 - 19:24
Ireland 23 Georgia 10: How the Irish players ratedGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Andy Farrell’s side after a laboured victorySun Nov 29 2020 - 16:38
David Humphreys: Georgia simply can't be dropped in at the deep endAs high performance consultant he observed the issues hampering an emerging nationSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Iain Henderson back and happy to call the shots at lineout time‘We’ve had a very good week’s training and simplified a few things down from last week’Fri Nov 27 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell hands Billy Burns first Ireland start against GeorgiaJames Ryan captains the side again as Stuart McCloskey is picked to start in midfieldThu Nov 26 2020 - 14:00
The Offload: Ireland are stuck in no man’s landIRFU production line yet to reap rewards as reliance on foreign players continuesMon Nov 23 2020 - 10:00
Eddie Jones and Liverpool connection help England ‘flip the switch’Coaching is the true difference between England and Ireland at the momentMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
England’s off-field expertise could see the gap with Ireland widenHead coach Eddie Jones has enviable firepower off the pitch as well as on itSat Nov 21 2020 - 19:13
Ireland’s loss set up by shambolic lineout and England’s supreme backrowGavin Cummiskey looks at what we learned from Saturday’s latest Twickenham defeatSat Nov 21 2020 - 17:30
Maro Itoje: We celebrate key moments for ourselves not the oppositionHow Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucialFri Nov 20 2020 - 22:30
Build-up would be all the poorer without Jones whispering sweet nothingsEngland coach loves to create false narratives with funny and insulting remarksFri Nov 20 2020 - 06:00
