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The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirement

The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirement

Concussion language needs to change, Ireland women need more jerseys and more

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 10:00
Eddie Jones’s comments have already provided Irish team-talk for 2021

Eddie Jones’s comments have already provided Irish team-talk for 2021

England coach says his team could’have declared’ and were just fitter than Ireland

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 22:00
England held all the aces in defining battle of the breakdown

England held all the aces in defining battle of the breakdown

Curry and Underhill set the tone for home side as Ireland’s backrow overrun

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 21:00
Irish pack must expose the weakness in England’s backrow

Irish pack must expose the weakness in England’s backrow

Six Nations: England backrow feels incomplete without phenomenal Vunipola

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 07:00
Alex Corbisiero recalls Twickenham 2012: ‘We were like sharks in the water’

Alex Corbisiero recalls Twickenham 2012: ‘We were like sharks in the water’

Ireland will be hoping they won’t be swept away by another England storm this Sunday

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 06:00
Players impressed with Bono’s Irish pride and desire

Players impressed with Bono’s Irish pride and desire

Presence of legendary O’Connell designed to galvanise Ireland squad

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 06:00
Ireland keep same line-up but Bono and Paul O’Connell join backing band

Ireland keep same line-up but Bono and Paul O’Connell join backing band

U2 singer spent an hour and 40 minutes with the squad at Carton House ahead of England game

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 13:15
Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00
IRFU issue warning to rugby schools over ‘drinking and anti-social behaviour’

IRFU issue warning to rugby schools over ‘drinking and anti-social behaviour’

‘Fireworks and smoke bombs’ have been thrown onto the pitch and into the crowd

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 16:14
The Offload: Media wars add to an interesting Six Nations weekend

The Offload: Media wars add to an interesting Six Nations weekend

Quote of the week, number and what about the exiled Brennans and Oliver Jager

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton puts his body on the line in exceptional show

Johnny Sexton puts his body on the line in exceptional show

Ireland captain’s clear lines of communication on full show against Wales

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
No hot showers for Wales players after loss in Donnybrook

No hot showers for Wales players after loss in Donnybrook

IRFU have apologised for the issue which they say was caused by Storm Ciara

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 20:20
Captain Johnny Sexton continues to lead from the front

Captain Johnny Sexton continues to lead from the front

Ireland captain refused to take a backward step in 24-14 win over Wales at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 18:39
Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong embracing his new role in Ireland’s leadership group

Tadhg Furlong embracing his new role in Ireland’s leadership group

‘I like thinking about the game, I probably think about the game too much sometimes,’ says prop

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 06:00
Henderson and Healy: fear no longer motivates this Ireland team

Henderson and Healy: fear no longer motivates this Ireland team

Under Andy Farrell’s lead, meetings are shorter, and relaxation periods longer

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 19:28
Henshaw and O’Mahony named in Ireland XV for Wales visit

Henshaw and O’Mahony named in Ireland XV for Wales visit

Andy Farrell makes two changes to starting line-up for Saturday’s clash at the Aviva

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 14:56
The Offload: attrition remains Ireland and Andy Farrell’s true enemy

The Offload: attrition remains Ireland and Andy Farrell’s true enemy

The body count is already high before Wales visit, Metallica a misjudgment at the Aviva

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 10:30
Ronán Kelleher: ‘I was buzzing off adrenaline and that got me through it’

Ronán Kelleher: ‘I was buzzing off adrenaline and that got me through it’

Debutants Kelleher and Caelan Doris learn the hard way after attritional encounter

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 18:43
Ireland 19 Scotland 12: How the Irish players rated

Ireland 19 Scotland 12: How the Irish players rated

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s first game in charge

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 20:19
Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00
Confident Catt says no big egos a big plus for Ireland

Confident Catt says no big egos a big plus for Ireland

Attack coach wants best elements of provinces in the Champions Cup to reappear

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00
Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games

Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games

Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 05:00
The Offload: Doris, Kelleher and Cooney to give Ireland a new look

The Offload: Doris, Kelleher and Cooney to give Ireland a new look

All eyes on Andy Farrell’s first XV, is Finn Russell the victim or simply an eejit?

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 11:56
Six Nations: A 21st-century tournament that saw Irish rugby come of age

Six Nations: A 21st-century tournament that saw Irish rugby come of age

The mantle of 1948 was taken up by the three O’s: O’Driscoll, O’Gara and O’Connell

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 07:00
Scotland’s Finn Russell missed training after Sunday drinking session

Scotland’s Finn Russell missed training after Sunday drinking session

Racing 92 outhalf will now not take part in the Six Nations opener against Ireland

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 13:18
Rory Best regrets attending Belfast rape trial

Rory Best regrets attending Belfast rape trial

‘I know now in hindsight that was wrong. I shouldn’t have been there,’ he said

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 19:07
Felix Jones expects De Allende and Snyman to boost Munster

Felix Jones expects De Allende and Snyman to boost Munster

Arrival of World Cup-winning Springboks next summer to bolster Van Graan’s squad

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Saracens eye chance to extend tainted record

The Offload: Saracens eye chance to extend tainted record

Rule-breaking squad pose a major threat in Champions Cup where they face Leinster

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 18:09
Houdini moments: Three great rugby escapes in Europe

Houdini moments: Three great rugby escapes in Europe

All may seem lost for Munster, but there’s always the chance of doing the impossible

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton confirmed as new Ireland captain for Six Nations

Johnny Sexton confirmed as new Ireland captain for Six Nations

Andy Farrell names five uncapped players in 35-man squad for upcoming tournament

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 16:28
The Offload: Devin Toner opens up on Rugby World Cup snub

The Offload: Devin Toner opens up on Rugby World Cup snub

Ulster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions Cup

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 10:00
Doris and Deegan continue to underline their international credentials

Doris and Deegan continue to underline their international credentials

Leinster duo pushing to be firmly in Farrell’s plans as Six Nations beckons

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00
Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30
The Offload: In-form John Cooney must start against Scotland

The Offload: In-form John Cooney must start against Scotland

Jacob Stockdale is unquestionably returning to his world class standards of 2018

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 10:00
Munster and Connacht limp into European battles on back of interpro defeats

Munster and Connacht limp into European battles on back of interpro defeats

Leinster and Ulster aim to secure home advantage in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 01:04
Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against Connacht

Deegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitors

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00
Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defence

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54
2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00
The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00
The Offload: Ireland to break the glass ceiling in 2023 - take it as read

The Offload: Ireland to break the glass ceiling in 2023 - take it as read

Possibilities in new World Cup cycle endless, English Premiership the priority not Europe

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 10:00
Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chill

Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chill

Young number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the style

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00
Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00
Leinster could repeat last week’s rout as Saints come to town

Leinster could repeat last week’s rout as Saints come to town

Johnny Sexton will see a specialist in the UK with his return for Six Nations in doubt

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 15:24
The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best

The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best

Former Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptable

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 11:00
Chris Boyd says Leinster are operating at a far superior level to vast majority

Chris Boyd says Leinster are operating at a far superior level to vast majority

‘They play a completely different way, they pose a different problem’, says Saints coach

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 06:30
Leinster put Europe on notice with Northampton demolition

Leinster put Europe on notice with Northampton demolition

Cullen pleased with ‘killer mentality’ as side refuse to be knocked off course by Sexton injury

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton to undergo scan after injuring knee in Northampton rout

Johnny Sexton to undergo scan after injuring knee in Northampton rout

Leo Cullen: ‘I don’t know the extent of it, but we’ll find out more in the early part of next week’

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 16:12
Seventh heaven as Leinster leave Franklin’s Gardens with a bonus point

Seventh heaven as Leinster leave Franklin’s Gardens with a bonus point

Johnny Sexton limps off but Leo Cullen’s side don’t miss a beat to get the job done in style

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 15:22
Leinster face ‘stern challenge’ against Northampton, says Leo Cullen

Leinster face ‘stern challenge’ against Northampton, says Leo Cullen

Head coach expects ‘very attacking-oriented’ opponents in Champions Cup clash

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00
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