Shane Williams: ‘We are probably the most fickle nation ever’Former winger says Kiwi ‘probably the most successful coach Welsh coach we’ve had’Tue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath’s injury bad news for James LoweWith Jamison Gibson-Park stepping up at No 9, Maori winger will be squeezed outMon Feb 19 2018 - 07:20
James Lowe’s class ensures Leinster have a bit to spareTadhg Beirne impresses for Scarlets as late penalty secures a bonus point for visitorsMon Feb 19 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath set to miss Ireland squad for Wales gameLeinster scrumhalf suffers knee injury in second half of win over ScarletsSat Feb 17 2018 - 18:29
Lowe puts on another show as Leinster step past ScarletsTadhg Beirne again impresses for Welsh side as they claim late bonus pointSat Feb 17 2018 - 17:36
Munster to start Gerbrandt Grobler in CardiffTyler Bleyendaal will make his comeback from a next injury in CardiffSat Feb 17 2018 - 05:00
Jordan Larmour the big draw as Leinster host ScarletsLeo Cullen’s side looking to consolidate their position as leaders of Conference BSat Feb 17 2018 - 01:06
Andrew Porter ready to fill potential Tadhg Furlong voidLeinster prop thriving after switch to tighthead and could play crucial role for IrelandMon Feb 12 2018 - 09:42
Jordan Larmour provides a brief glimpse of his rare talentDebutant almost conjures a memorable late try from nothing in his first senior outingMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt identifies the faults in Ireland’s fledgling starsCoach quick to point out the flaws as well as offer suitable encouragement to new facesMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt counts the cost of win with bigger battles loomingIrish coach believes Garry Ringrose return against Wales ‘will be a tough call’Sat Feb 10 2018 - 19:33
Ireland Women ‘under no illusions’ after Italy’s display against EnglandCoach Adam Griggs hoping for fewer individual errors in first home game in chargeSat Feb 10 2018 - 07:00
Conor O’Shea immersed in the task of making Italian rugby relevantFormer Harlequins coach believes the right building blocks are slowly being put in placeSat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00
Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17
Nerveless Sexton is once again the man of the momentOuthalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effortMon Feb 05 2018 - 06:45
James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lordYoung Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor MatfieldSun Feb 04 2018 - 15:57
Van der Flier set for time out with suspected medial ligament damageIreland coach Joe Schmidt praises young guns James Ryan and Dan LeavySat Feb 03 2018 - 21:05
France 13 Ireland 15: Ireland Player RatingsGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after an extraordinary ending in ParisSat Feb 03 2018 - 19:25
Niamh Briggs returns for Ireland's clash with FranceImportant experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara GriffinSat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00
Pain game: how an Irish tech firm is helping to reduce injuries in rugbyKitman Labs’s data has found more contact work in training leads to less injuries in gamesSat Feb 03 2018 - 07:00
Six Nations 2018: Ireland can set up a Paddy’s Day partyJoe Schmidt’s side are in red hot form and look like a serious challenge for EnglandFri Feb 02 2018 - 11:00
Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by FranceJoe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tacticsFri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00
Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones plotting for world dominationEngland are favourites to win a third title on the bounce but 2019 World Cup is priorityThu Feb 01 2018 - 09:00
John Muldoon set to reunite with Pat Lam at BristolConnacht player set to join coaching ticket at English clubTue Jan 30 2018 - 18:23
Six Nations 2018: Familiar feelings for FranceControversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championshipMon Jan 29 2018 - 11:00
Impressive Leinster complete pool assignment with aplombVictory over Montpellier secures Cullen a first success in France as head coachMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong’s tackle on Nadolo more than just a statisticProp prevented the monstrous Fijian winger from scoring a potential game-changing tryMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Leinster cruise into quarter-finals as top seedsLeo Cullen’s side made it six group stage wins from six by swatting aside MontpellierSat Jan 20 2018 - 15:12
Schools rugby a potential risk area for dopingMain route into professional rugby is outside IRFU remit and exempt from drug-testingSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour named in 36-man Ireland Six Nations squadSeán Cronin and Fergus McFadden earn recalls to Joe Schmidt’s extended selectionWed Jan 17 2018 - 18:45
Leo Cullen: Leinstertainment of old still not enoughDespite thrashing Glasgow, coach says province has ‘huge amount’ of work to doMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to go all the way in Champions CupLeo Cullen’s side are now 13/8 favourites to win tournament for first time in six seasonsMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘That was as nervous as I have ever been before a game’Two years ago this week Leinster’s coach gave five players their first European startSat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00
Prize of home quarter-final a major incentive for LeinsterStruggling Glasgow Warriors unlikely to stop Leo Cullen’s in-form side at the RDSSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Jenny Murphy needed a break from rugby, so she took up boxingIreland international has temporarily stepped away to pursue a career in the ringFri Jan 12 2018 - 06:00
Roscrea threaten Leinster Branch and IRFU with High Court caseCistercian College asking for ‘20 month rule’ to be ‘urgently and immediately’ waivedWed Jan 10 2018 - 12:39
Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squadLeinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brainMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Larmour’s magic helps Leinster ease past lacklustre UlsterFurlong, Ringrose and Tracy pick up worrying injuries in one-sided affair at the RDSMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Leinster ‘not much better than us’, says Ulster coach after defeatKiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respondMon Jan 08 2018 - 05:45
Ulster confirm they have signed a new ‘overseas’ outhalfGarry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong both Leinster injury concerns ahead of GlasgowSat Jan 06 2018 - 21:48
Leinster and Jordan Larmour make light work of UlsterLeo Cullen’s side will go into Champions Cup fixtures full of confidence after easy winSat Jan 06 2018 - 19:46
Trailblazer John Cooney points the way north for former peersEight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arriveSat Jan 06 2018 - 05:00
Munster determined to return to winning waysConnacht absentees tilt the balance firmly in favour of Johann van Graan’s teamSat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip themLeinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh MurphySat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Moments of the year: Sweet night in Dublin as England’s train derailedO’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test runSun Dec 24 2017 - 19:00
Inspirational Scott Fardy the key to Leinster victoryAbility to grind out win from 17-3 down – and with Sexton injured – shows side’s progressMon Dec 18 2017 - 06:00
Leo Cullen unfazed by heavy hits in Exeter clash‘It’s a physical game guys. A physical game. These games they do take their toll’Mon Dec 18 2017 - 05:30
Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challengeLeicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next seasonSat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Micheál Donoghue ‘shocked’ at being named Manager of the YearGalway boss rewarded for ending his county’s long wait for an All-Ireland hurling titleThu Dec 14 2017 - 05:30
Stuart Lancaster: Leinster still have plenty to work onHead coach frustrated at conceded try during mammoth Champions Cup win at ExeterTue Dec 12 2017 - 06:00
