Garry Ringrose and Gaël Fickou primed for fascinating duelThe two prodigious 24-year-old number 13s finally meet in organised combat on SundayFri Mar 08 2019 - 17:45
Joe Schmidt ‘spreads the load’ and makes seven changes for FranceJosh van der Flier has returned to the lineup as one of six changes in the Ireland packFri Mar 08 2019 - 13:48
Only a question of time before French promise bears fruitLaporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weightFri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00
Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against FranceJoe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced ItalyThu Mar 07 2019 - 13:24
World Rugby proposal would see Six Nations relegation in 2022Six Nations side could face three years out due to World Cups or Lions toursWed Mar 06 2019 - 18:45
The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he saysJack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgatesMon Mar 04 2019 - 12:36
Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World CupDaniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations LeagueThu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15
Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to knowWhat’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?Thu Feb 28 2019 - 14:51
The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complexThe hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny SextonMon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41
Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland teamRoscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled outFri Feb 22 2019 - 13:00
Is it time for Georgia to replace Italy in the Six Nations?Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growthFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:25
John Cooney: Applying the laws of attraction to up his gameThe scrum-half has had his injury troubles, but perseverance and self-belief may prevailFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton in line to start against Italy on SundayConcerns raised about Ireland outhalf’s style of play after another injury against ScotlandWed Feb 20 2019 - 14:55
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nineMutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TVMon Feb 11 2019 - 11:00
Chris Farrell happy to adapt and switch as long as he playsPower the Munster man offers can be a vital asset for Ireland going forwardMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
O’Brien not the force of old but a final surge needed in JapanJosh van der Flier, for all his blooming talent, is no groundhog. Not of O’Brien’s ilkMon Feb 11 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocksSat Feb 09 2019 - 18:28
Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratingsBusiness as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in EdinburghSat Feb 09 2019 - 17:40
Ireland need to be wary of being blown off course in EdinburghCaptain Rory Best says visitors will tailor their game plan to account for Storm Erik at MurrayfieldSat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish moveDevin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgeryFri Feb 08 2019 - 14:06
Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at ScotstounFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Jack Conan ready to unleash his physicality on ScotlandNumber eight keen to make 12th cap a big performance to rememberFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled outLeinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thinThu Feb 07 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's IrelandWith injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limitThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to ScotlandAdam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at ScotstounWed Feb 06 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure gameJoe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on SaturdayMon Feb 04 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevailsAmple evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World CupMon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socketSat Feb 02 2019 - 22:20
Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey looks at Joe Schmidt’s side after a comprenensive opening defeatSat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
Eddie Jones: What drives England’s notoriously difficult head coach?Jones must embrace change in a game he had figured out with mathematical precisionSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:45
Who schooled who when Bundee Aki met Manu Tuilagi in 2007?Ireland centre looking forward to playing with his former Connacht team mate Henshaw againFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Women's 6N: Formidable England a tough assignment for new-look IrelandIncreasing professionalism of the visitors likely to test home XV to the limit and beyondFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt explains his selections for England visitIrish head coach says he has no intention of prematurely discarding Rob KearneyThu Jan 31 2019 - 14:41
Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face EnglandNo place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations openerThu Jan 31 2019 - 13:33
England’s Golden Generation getting lost in translationGlittering success at underage level has yet to reap real dividends for England’s senior sideThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Van der Flier to start ahead of O’Brien against EnglandRobbie Henshaw to come in at fullback in other tight selection call for Saturday’s gameWed Jan 30 2019 - 14:11
Challenge for Ireland women as they open Six Nations against EnglandStrong trio will lead Irish team at Donnybrook on Friday at controversial 5pm timeWed Jan 30 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against EnglandLeinster back expected to move to 15 with Bundee Aki likely to get the nod at inside centreWed Jan 30 2019 - 00:30
The Offload: it’s never been more dangerous to run onto a rugby pitchJames Lowe blames size for New Zealand’s alarming drop-off in rugby participationMon Jan 28 2019 - 09:28
Depleted Munster can still slay DragonsWelsh club have really struggled when facing Irish provinces in recent timesSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounterLeo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game timeFri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40
EPCR refuse to rule out Brexit travel disruptions for quarter-finalsPlayer eligibility will not be a problem this season; dates, times and TV confirmedFri Jan 25 2019 - 17:20
McGrath and Kearney can lay down a marker against ScarletsPair are being given valuable Leinster game time in the Pro14 ahead of the Six NationsFri Jan 25 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren CaveWith 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jerseyMon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00
Champions Cup previews: Racing determined to restore dented prideScarlets likely to suffer the expected backlash in ParisSat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00
‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup ticketsGames featuring Ireland, England, New Zealand and Japan will attract the most demandMon Jan 14 2019 - 16:29
Jacob Stockdale is the skillful sprinter every kid wants to beUlster winger boasts six tries in Europe this season and 12 in his 14 Ireland capsMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:55
The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evidentOverwhelming backing for Irish international’s post-Kingspan Park game tweetMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:00
Brilliant Stockdale ensures Ulster claim a prestigious scalpIreland winger grabs a couple of crucial tries as Racing are kept at bay in BelfastMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
No complaint from Racing about alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo28-year-old tweeted after the defeat to Ulster about comments heard from the crowdSun Jan 13 2019 - 15:23
