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Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled out

Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled out

Leinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thin

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

With injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limit

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to Scotland

Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to Scotland

Adam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at Scotstoun

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure game

The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure game

Joe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on Saturday

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevails

Size still matters as English brawn prevails

Ample evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World Cup

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’

CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’

No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socket

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 22:20
Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratings

Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey looks at Joe Schmidt’s side after a comprenensive opening defeat

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
Eddie Jones: What drives England’s notoriously difficult head coach?

Eddie Jones: What drives England’s notoriously difficult head coach?

Jones must embrace change in a game he had figured out with mathematical precision

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 06:45
Who schooled who when Bundee Aki met Manu Tuilagi in 2007?

Who schooled who when Bundee Aki met Manu Tuilagi in 2007?

Ireland centre looking forward to playing with his former Connacht team mate Henshaw again

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Women's 6N: Formidable England a tough assignment for new-look Ireland

Women's 6N: Formidable England a tough assignment for new-look Ireland

Increasing professionalism of the visitors likely to test home XV to the limit and beyond

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt explains his selections for England visit

Joe Schmidt explains his selections for England visit

Irish head coach says he has no intention of prematurely discarding Rob Kearney

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:41
Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face England

Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face England

No place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations opener

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 13:33
England’s Golden Generation getting lost in translation

England’s Golden Generation getting lost in translation

Glittering success at underage level has yet to reap real dividends for England’s senior side

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Van der Flier to start ahead of O’Brien against England

Van der Flier to start ahead of O’Brien against England

Robbie Henshaw to come in at fullback in other tight selection call for Saturday’s game

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 14:11
Challenge for Ireland women as they open Six Nations against England

Challenge for Ireland women as they open Six Nations against England

Strong trio will lead Irish team at Donnybrook on Friday at controversial 5pm time

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against England

Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against England

Leinster back expected to move to 15 with Bundee Aki likely to get the nod at inside centre

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 00:30
The Offload: it’s never been more dangerous to run onto a rugby pitch

The Offload: it’s never been more dangerous to run onto a rugby pitch

James Lowe blames size for New Zealand’s alarming drop-off in rugby participation

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 09:28
Depleted Munster can still slay Dragons

Depleted Munster can still slay Dragons

Welsh club have really struggled when facing Irish provinces in recent times

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounter

Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounter

Leo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game time

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40
EPCR refuse to rule out Brexit travel disruptions for quarter-finals

EPCR refuse to rule out Brexit travel disruptions for quarter-finals

Player eligibility will not be a problem this season; dates, times and TV confirmed

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 17:20
McGrath and Kearney can lay down a marker against Scarlets

McGrath and Kearney can lay down a marker against Scarlets

Pair are being given valuable Leinster game time in the Pro14 ahead of the Six Nations

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00
Champions Cup previews: Racing determined to restore dented pride

Champions Cup previews: Racing determined to restore dented pride

Scarlets likely to suffer the expected backlash in Paris

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00
‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup tickets

‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup tickets

Games featuring Ireland, England, New Zealand and Japan will attract the most demand

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 16:29
Jacob Stockdale is the skillful sprinter every kid wants to be

Jacob Stockdale is the skillful sprinter every kid wants to be

Ulster winger boasts six tries in Europe this season and 12 in his 14 Ireland caps

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 11:55
The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evident

The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evident

Overwhelming backing for Irish international’s post-Kingspan Park game tweet

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 11:00
Brilliant Stockdale ensures Ulster claim a prestigious scalp

Brilliant Stockdale ensures Ulster claim a prestigious scalp

Ireland winger grabs a couple of crucial tries as Racing are kept at bay in Belfast

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
No complaint from Racing about alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo

No complaint from Racing about alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo

28-year-old tweeted after the defeat to Ulster about comments heard from the crowd

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 15:23
Ulster win but need to learn from game management error

Ulster win but need to learn from game management error

Will Addison did not delay his late penalty and allowed Racing to restart the match

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:55
Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47
Eric O’Sullivan has put himself on the map with Ulster

Eric O’Sullivan has put himself on the map with Ulster

The prop is a prime example of the IRFU’s leave-no-player-behind policy

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 08:00
Sexton, Henshaw and Rob Kearney ruled out of Toulouse game

Sexton, Henshaw and Rob Kearney ruled out of Toulouse game

Leinster head into crunch Champions Cup clash with significantly weakened backline

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian Willis

Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian Willis

News round-up: Leinster register Conor O’Brien; changes afoot in Munster

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 19:32
Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next season

Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next season

Former Academy player looking to push on and win international honours

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Microphone on Flannery raises TG4 coverage

The Offload: Microphone on Flannery raises TG4 coverage

Meanwhile, we saw Connacht’s cardinal sins and is there an English rugby civil war coming?

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 13:30
Sexton’s captaincy style at Thomond Park raises concerns

Sexton’s captaincy style at Thomond Park raises concerns

Cullen and Kearney defend Sexton after he admits being ‘too revved up’ against Munster

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Leinster and Ulster’s second strings get a chance to impress

Leinster and Ulster’s second strings get a chance to impress

Starting lineups for this January interpro aren’t full of stars but there’s plenty at stake

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 18:57
Leinster’s James Lowe banned for two games over red card

Leinster’s James Lowe banned for two games over red card

Winger will miss Pro 14 derby with Ulster and visit of Toulouse in Champions Cup

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 14:46
Sports Review 2018: Here’s Johnny! Sexton’s drop of gold snatches victory in Paris

Sports Review 2018: Here’s Johnny! Sexton’s drop of gold snatches victory in Paris

Grand Slam campaign was about to be holed below the waterline until ‘Le Drop’

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 16:15
Munster-Leinster derby fell victim to Ireland's player welfare plan

Munster-Leinster derby fell victim to Ireland's player welfare plan

Sexton’s withdrawal gave clash between rivals the feeling of an elite training session

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Leinster braced for a thorough Thomond examination

Leinster braced for a thorough Thomond examination

Munster need to produce a clinical edge in attack to stall the champions’ progress

Sat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier happy to fill in the gaps on a big year

Josh van der Flier happy to fill in the gaps on a big year

The Leinster flanker missed a lot of game time but returned with a roar against the All Blacks

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 06:00
Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van Graan

Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van Graan

Province are evolving under the 38-year-old South African but still have a long way to go

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
‘Never say never’ admits Joe Schmidt as he’s named Manager of the Year

‘Never say never’ admits Joe Schmidt as he’s named Manager of the Year

Ireland rugby boss confident that coaching team will continue his legacy

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 17:44
The Offload: Leinster’s Bath invasion unseen after flag-gate

The Offload: Leinster’s Bath invasion unseen after flag-gate

1,500 Leinster flags stuck outside the turnstiles ahead of province’s win at The Rec

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 11:15
James Ryan encapsulating the new Leinster establishment

James Ryan encapsulating the new Leinster establishment

Leadership oozes from secondrow who was a standout player in province’s win

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 07:00
Bath to go ‘full metal jacket’ as they look for revenge in Dublin

Bath to go ‘full metal jacket’ as they look for revenge in Dublin

Ryan concedes Leinster need to tighten up at the breakdown after narrow win at The Rec

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 18:31
Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against Bath

Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against Bath

Jordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The Rec

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 17:34
Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters

Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters

Leinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular style

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 08:30
Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in Bath

Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in Bath

Big guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15
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