Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to WalesOdds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisisSat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00
Jack Conan’s availability at this World Cup is under reviewIf he is ruled out, Ulster’s Jordi Murphy would travel from Belfast to join the squadFri Sept 27 2019 - 07:23
Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:32
Letter from Japan: The wheels come off over-politeness in Toyota CityFlawed human nature is rare in Japan, so it was strange to see how police handled drunken violenceThu Sept 26 2019 - 12:00
Joe Schmidt confident Johnny Sexton will be fit to face RussiaSexton has been unable to train this week, after being hurt against Scotland on SundayThu Sept 26 2019 - 09:02
Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against IrelandBrave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakesWed Sept 25 2019 - 16:37
Sexton’s inability to kick creates conundrum for IrelandKicking coach Murphy admits it’s balancing act to keep flyhalf in action but out of troubleWed Sept 25 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton a doubt for Ireland’s Japan clash due to quad injuryPeter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki both back after passing HIAs following Scotland winTue Sept 24 2019 - 09:38
Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challengeWarren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota CityMon Sept 23 2019 - 15:14
Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the gameThe tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambastedMon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09
Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in JapanIncoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidableMon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30
Rugby World Cup: Stander not letting Springboks enter thoughts just yetIreland likely on course to face South Africa in quarter-finals after win over ScotlandSun Sept 22 2019 - 20:13
Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comebackLate drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performanceSun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00
Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after their victory over ScotlandSun Sept 22 2019 - 12:05
Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against ArgentinaArgentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusionSat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16
Ireland hope that if desperation is the disease, then experience is the antidoteScotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on SundaySat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Argentina seek to stun France in battle of the unpredictablesFrench head coach Jacques Brunel believes second half will be decisive in close gameFri Sept 20 2019 - 21:19
Joe Schmidt: continuity the key behind Ireland XV for Scotland clashIreland coach gives positive fitness reports on the absent Carbery, Kearney and EarlsFri Sept 20 2019 - 08:09
Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k courseKildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential courseThu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22
Rugby World Cup: CJ Stander says rugby needs to rid itself of dopingSouth African-born player says he didn’t see much of it during his time in native countryThu Sept 19 2019 - 10:18
Joey Carbery ready to slot in wherever he can for IrelandThe 23-year-old has recovered from a twisted ankle and could cover a number of positionsWed Sept 18 2019 - 16:00
Bullish Scotland primed to take Ireland and Rugby World Cup by stormIreland’s opening match opponents believe they have what it takes to go all the wayWed Sept 18 2019 - 14:01
Rugby World Cup: Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour set to start against ScotlandContinued doubts over fitness of Rob Kearney and Keith Earls could see them miss outWed Sept 18 2019 - 09:13
Ruddock brothers swap Butlin’s for assault on JapanS&C coach Ciarán and flanker Rhys add Welsh lilt to Ireland’s World Cup shoutWed Sept 18 2019 - 07:00
South Africa bat away doping questions but narrative remainsJarring to see 1995 World Cup final on TV before Springboks’ media briefingTue Sept 17 2019 - 08:27
Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World CupOfficials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect playersTue Sept 17 2019 - 07:00
Robbie Henshaw to stay with Ireland squad as he recovers from injuryManagement are keeping quiet on details of injury but Henshaw will miss Scotland clashMon Sept 16 2019 - 07:45
Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind themLetter from Japan: Home side love their rules but several illogical demands will need to be brokenMon Sept 16 2019 - 06:00
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a highKiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWCSun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00
Robbie Henshaw set to miss Scotland game with hamstring injuryIreland suffer serious injury blow a week out from World Cup opener against ScotlandSun Sept 15 2019 - 02:12
Robbie Henshaw an injury concern for World CupIreland centre is believed to have injured his hamstring; Will Addison taken out of Ulster line-upSat Sept 14 2019 - 15:02
Steve Hansen: 'I can’t be telling you Irish too much'New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’Sat Sept 14 2019 - 12:52
Ireland in Japan: First impressions bring back unwelcome memoriesIn his first report from Japan, Gavin Cummiskey takes in Ireland’s official welcome ceremonyFri Sept 13 2019 - 11:57
Explainer: How Ireland are World Rugby’s number one teamEveryone should ignore this list until November 2nd, it’s ‘a label’, nothing moreMon Sept 09 2019 - 14:04
Where’s Chester? Another Springboks ’95 legend passes awayThe Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protestMon Sept 09 2019 - 11:00
Ireland enter eye of storm with attacking strategies under wrapsGarry Ringrose has altered from a definite starter to cover for any number of positionsSun Sept 08 2019 - 12:57
Ireland 19 Wales 10: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s men in farewell before JapanSat Sept 07 2019 - 16:44
Johnny Sexton’s World Cup redemption starts nowWhen it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regretSat Sept 07 2019 - 06:30
Henshaw enjoying healthy distractions before World Cup kick offMeeting Christy Moore, Henry Shefflin and Ruby Walsh benefitted squad, says Ireland centreFri Sept 06 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clashAndy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against WalesThu Sept 05 2019 - 13:50
The big calls Joe Schmidt made finalising Ireland’s World Cup squadCoach was very exact in looking for specialists among his 31-man squad for JapanMon Sept 02 2019 - 15:35
Peter Keane: ‘Jaysus, it would be a lot worse coming out of here with a loss’Kerry manager does not buy into talk of a missed opportunity against DublinSun Sept 01 2019 - 19:52
Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16: Kerry player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the Kingdom side who held the championsSun Sept 01 2019 - 19:14
James Ryan is Ireland’s leader - it’s time to make him captainThe boys of 2016 must be trusted to help the old guard reach semi-final promised landSun Sept 01 2019 - 14:43
Own goals, replays and that GPS: A look back at Dublin’s steps towards five in a rowJim Gavin’s side are on the brink of history but there has been plenty of drama since 2015Fri Aug 30 2019 - 16:30
Joe Schmidt concerned about Felix Jones joining South Africa coaching staff‘He would have a great knowledge of even the language we use in our camp’Fri Aug 30 2019 - 01:05
Beirne and Addison both have chance to raise spirits and Japan hopesDuo come into Joe Schmidt’s side for trip to Cardiff as Ireland look to brighten the moodThu Aug 29 2019 - 18:23
Carty to make first Ireland start as Schmidt looks at Ringrose as back-up 10Ireland coach hoping Will Addison puts ‘his best foot forward on Saturday’Thu Aug 29 2019 - 13:26
Declan Darcy: Dublin’s strong discipline key to five-in-a-row bid‘Doing a Davy Fitz and going mad on the sideline’ not what players need, says DarcyThu Aug 29 2019 - 06:00
Murray backs Best to come good after Twickenham nightmare‘Rory is an incredibly strong character. He’s leading this week incredibly strongly’Thu Aug 29 2019 - 01:00
