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Seán O’Brien sanctioned for Dublin pub incident

Seán O’Brien sanctioned for Dublin pub incident

‘The player has expressed his deep regret and has been sanctioned’

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 17:32
Dark night for Meath folk who remember the glory days

Dark night for Meath folk who remember the glory days

‘We have to try everything we can to close gap,’ says Andy McEntee after defeat

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 06:00
Leinster on life support as Dublin swat aside Meath for nine-in-a-row

Leinster on life support as Dublin swat aside Meath for nine-in-a-row

Jim Gavin’s side never threatened in Croke Park rain in a final which never caught fire

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 18:25
Diageo cancels sponsorship of London Irish over decision to sign Paddy Jackson

Diageo cancels sponsorship of London Irish over decision to sign Paddy Jackson

Signing ‘not consistent’ with company values, owners of Guinness have said

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 18:14
Kilkenny keen to maximise every possible moment of his Dublin career

Kilkenny keen to maximise every possible moment of his Dublin career

Forward inspired by Dublin footballing family’s presence at O’Toole’s funeral

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 07:10
Ireland 2 Gibraltar 0: Ireland player ratings

Ireland 2 Gibraltar 0: Ireland player ratings

Fullback Seamus Coleman the most creative player on view, which is a concern

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 07:05
No sexy football but Ireland reach a perfect 10

No sexy football but Ireland reach a perfect 10

‘I’m going on me holidays with 10 points. That was the total I had in mind when we started.’

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 22:59
Kildare manager Cian O’Neill brands media ‘sly and devious’

Kildare manager Cian O’Neill brands media ‘sly and devious’

Following Dublin defeat he makes confusing remarks about previous media coverage

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 20:40
Rory Best makes case for increasing World Cup squads

Rory Best makes case for increasing World Cup squads

Injuries bound to cause major headaches for coaches at World Cup later this year

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 06:00
Leinster close inquiry on Stan Wright punch incident

Leinster close inquiry on Stan Wright punch incident

Former Leinster prop knocked out academy player Jack Dunne at Pro14 party

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 22:20
Conor Hourihane's battle to reach the top sounds a cautionary tale

Conor Hourihane's battle to reach the top sounds a cautionary tale

He's worked hard to carve out a good career and believes his best is yet to come

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 06:00
Diego Maradona: Piece of cinematic art captures glory days

Diego Maradona: Piece of cinematic art captures glory days

Film examines Argentinian’s successful years with Napoli despite his drug habit

Thu May 30 2019 - 06:00
Gordon D'Arcy: Preparation for Japan will surpass anything we have ever known

Gordon D'Arcy: Preparation for Japan will surpass anything we have ever known

There won’t be any good excuses. Ireland will be good enough at the World Cup or they won’t

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Mon May 27 2019 - 11:00
Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?

Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?

It is a decade since the flanker inspired Leinster to a first Heineken Cup triumph

Mon May 27 2019 - 06:00
Gareth Thomas calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on homophobia

Gareth Thomas calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on homophobia

‘To allow somebody to say that just because he is your best player . . . is a terrible message’

Thu May 23 2019 - 18:14
Statistics show Leinster's James Ryan is a backrow in lock’s clothing

Statistics show Leinster's James Ryan is a backrow in lock’s clothing

When it come to tackles and carries the Leinster man produces staggering numbers

Thu May 23 2019 - 07:00
Leinster players sign new contracts – but Rob Kearney still holding out

Leinster players sign new contracts – but Rob Kearney still holding out

Most-decorated Irish rugby player will not settle for less than a national deal from IRFU

Tue May 21 2019 - 21:00
Women’s rugby ‘revolution’ promised at Dublin event

Women’s rugby ‘revolution’ promised at Dublin event

Rugby dignitaries hear of global campaign ahead of crunch Nations Championship talks

Tue May 21 2019 - 20:30
The Offload: Munster need a forwards coach? Isn’t Paul O’Connell available?

The Offload: Munster need a forwards coach? Isn’t Paul O’Connell available?

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was unhappy in victory with certain headline writing

Mon May 20 2019 - 11:00
Leinster vs Munster: When two tribes go to war

Leinster vs Munster: When two tribes go to war

Stander and Contepomi offer outsider’s perspective on rivalry that regularly boils over

Sat May 18 2019 - 06:00
Dan McFarland cites Lam and Townsend as coaching mentors

Dan McFarland cites Lam and Townsend as coaching mentors

Learnings from Scotland and Warriors days helped Ulster coach reach Pro14 semi-final

Fri May 17 2019 - 06:01
Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach

Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach

La Rochelle are in prime position to make O’Gara their head coach next season

Wed May 15 2019 - 06:44
Billy Vunipola delivers special performance to find salvation

Billy Vunipola delivers special performance to find salvation

Amid fallout from post supporting Israel Folau, Saracens star is focusing on his game

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:24
The Offload: Who is running Munster rugby right now?

The Offload: Who is running Munster rugby right now?

Munster coaches depart for pastures new. Plus: anatomy of a Champions Cup defeat

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23
Mark McCall a crucial piece on Saracens’ chessboard

Mark McCall a crucial piece on Saracens’ chessboard

The team’s head of rugby is a modest presence behind the scenes, but a master tactician

Sun May 12 2019 - 22:30
Billy Vunipola does his talking on the field

Billy Vunipola does his talking on the field

Rampaging Saracens number eight wonderfully effective in final victory over Leinster

Sun May 12 2019 - 11:22
Saracens 20 Leinster 10: Leinster player ratings

Saracens 20 Leinster 10: Leinster player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey rates the Leinster performances as they are beaten at St James’ Park

Sat May 11 2019 - 20:15
Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens

Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens

His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between

Sat May 11 2019 - 07:00
Leinster to name unchanged team for final

Leinster to name unchanged team for final

Scott Fardy expected to start ahead of Rhys Ruddock

Wed May 08 2019 - 18:57
The Offload: A Munster win over Leinster will merely paper over cracks

The Offload: A Munster win over Leinster will merely paper over cracks

Was Rassie Erasmus on a reconnaissance mission for the Springboks at Munster?

Mon May 06 2019 - 11:00
Howley in the running for Munster attack coach role

Howley in the running for Munster attack coach role

Van Graan refuses to confirm the possible appointment saying ‘as soon as I know we will make an announcement’

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00
Fergus McFadden cited for alleged headbutt during loss to Ulster

Fergus McFadden cited for alleged headbutt during loss to Ulster

Leinster player will now face a disciplinary hearing and a possible six-week ban

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 20:42
The Offload: Sean Reidy gets no lip service from officials

The Offload: Sean Reidy gets no lip service from officials

Fears over Conor Murray’s neck could be a false alarm or a cause for serious concern

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 10:43
Jordi Murphy: Outlawing ‘jackalers’ would be a stupid idea

Jordi Murphy: Outlawing ‘jackalers’ would be a stupid idea

‘If you are anywhere near the ball you take the opportunity to get over it,’ says Ulster man

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Billy Vunipola and an ugly week for rugby

The Offload: Billy Vunipola and an ugly week for rugby

BT Sport lionise Saracens number eight while Munster’s excuse just doesn’t wash

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 12:02
Fardy and Lowe step up to the plate with aplomb

Fardy and Lowe step up to the plate with aplomb

Hugely influential pair have surely earned the right to start against Saracens

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 07:00
Johnny Sexton: Saracens clash the ‘biggest battle of our careers’

Johnny Sexton: Saracens clash the ‘biggest battle of our careers’

Leinster captain under no illusions about the scale of the task facing holders in the final

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 20:27
Johnny Sexton: ‘We’ll find out tomorrow where we are at’

Johnny Sexton: ‘We’ll find out tomorrow where we are at’

Leinster outhalf brushes off criticism and ready to lead from the front in semi-final

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 15:28
Fired-up Saracens have the bit between their teeth once again

Fired-up Saracens have the bit between their teeth once again

Key figures in the pack that bullied Ireland at the Aviva now have Munster in their sights

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt outlines how he will cut down World Cup squad

Joe Schmidt outlines how he will cut down World Cup squad

A timeline set by World Rugby says that all countries must cut down to 31 players

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 13:19
The Offload: A shameful week for rugby

The Offload: A shameful week for rugby

There are lessons to be learned from Irish rugby’s archaic male committees

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 09:28
Munster reserves out to impress against Benetton

Munster reserves out to impress against Benetton

Just two players set to start in Champions Cup semi-final to play in Pro14 clash

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Ulster have the quality to prevail at Murrayfield

Ulster have the quality to prevail at Murrayfield

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill says his side have to win Conference B clash

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Moira Flahive becomes lone female voice on 40-person Leinster executive

Moira Flahive becomes lone female voice on 40-person Leinster executive

She also joins 10-man management committee chaired by Leinster branch president

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 18:45
Leinster not expected to risk Johnny Sexton against Glasgow

Leinster not expected to risk Johnny Sexton against Glasgow

‘To play our type of game we need to be 100% fit,’ says backs coach Felipe Contepomi

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw and Devin Toner set for Leinster returns

Robbie Henshaw and Devin Toner set for Leinster returns

Providing they come through unscathed both will almost certainly start vs Toulouse

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 14:09
Ulster need to get back up on the horse quickly

Ulster need to get back up on the horse quickly

Glasgow are favourites, but who knows what the capitulation to Saracens did to their confidence

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 05:08
Munster without Joey Carbery turn to Tyler Bleyendaal

Munster without Joey Carbery turn to Tyler Bleyendaal

Caution in Munster selection as Niall Scannell, CJ Stander, Tadhg Beirne on bench

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 05:00
Can Joe Schmidt find a lucky No7 and lift injury curse?

Can Joe Schmidt find a lucky No7 and lift injury curse?

With Dan Leavy out of World Cup, Ireland coach will be forced to dig a little deeper

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 06:30
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