Rugby World Cup: Sexton in doubt but Earls may be readyDue to the number of walking wounded, normal plans have been shelved this weekThu Oct 15 2015 - 17:29
Seán O’Brien: “I just wanted to break free”Pascal Papé’s evidence points to “violent punch” that hampered him throughout the gameThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:58
Irish fingers crossed for Sexton as others play waiting gameO’Brien’s suspension ensures a quarter-final call-up for one of Ryan, Murphy or RuddockThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00
Contepomi on Sexton: ‘I could see a great player coming through’Leinster veteran looks back on Sexton years – but won’t make predictions for SundayWed Oct 14 2015 - 20:18
Johnny Sexton back running - but serious fitness doubts remainSexton and Keith Earls remain doubts for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-finalWed Oct 14 2015 - 16:22
‘Inspirational leader’ - players react to losing their captainJack McGrath, Robbie Henshaw, Chris Henry and Rhys Ruddock on Paul O’ConnellTue Oct 13 2015 - 16:00
Everything Sonny as All Blacks refuse to look back‘I didn’t even watch’ the defeat to France in 2007, says New Zealand centre WilliamsTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspireSexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentumSun Oct 11 2015 - 23:01
Saint-André tries to find a crumb of comfort“We don’t have that many injuries compared to Ireland. They have two, maybe three very serious injuries”Sun Oct 11 2015 - 21:25
Jared Payne ruled out of World Cup with foot injury‘He had an elder statesman presence around the place in terms of how he did thing’Sat Oct 10 2015 - 11:10
Robbie Henshaw focused on making the big hitsVisit of sporting icons imbued players with pride in country and determination to succeedSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:10
Payne loses out to Earls in Ireland side to face FranceCian Healy and Devin Toner both return to the XV for Sunday’s pool decider vs FranceFri Oct 09 2015 - 14:38
‘Johnny Sexton has good points but has weak points too’Ireland outhalf’s former team-mate Bernard Le Roux aims to put Dubliner under pressureFri Oct 09 2015 - 01:00
Gavin Cummiskey: Welsh ready as Irish fans descend on CardiffCommunication a pivotal part of the game, though sometimes not with journalistsThu Oct 08 2015 - 10:37
Toner rejects comparisons between Sexton and ZlatanIreland lock dismisses French claims outhalf threw his weight around at Racing MetroWed Oct 07 2015 - 16:57
Waiting for Bastareaud bus nearly over for SextonOuthalf full of praise for Michael Cheika before turning attention to French challengeTue Oct 06 2015 - 01:00
Jared Payne to take part in full training on WednesdayKiwi centre is expected to feature in Ireland’s final pool game against France on SundayMon Oct 05 2015 - 20:04
Decision on Jared Payne to be taken in next 24 hoursSexton: ‘We probably need the best performance of Joe’s time to win this weekend’Mon Oct 05 2015 - 14:10
Paul O’Connell adamant Ireland need to hold onto ball moreTactical Ireland kicked a lot and didn’t take risks, says ParisseMon Oct 05 2015 - 06:00
Iain Henderson: 66 minutes of tackling, carrying, blocking and adding valueIreland lock’s presence inspires others to heights of controlled ferocityMon Oct 05 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt sticks to trusted crew as tinkering kept to a minimumBut, in stark contrast to previous regimes, the door is never welded shutSat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00
Mike Ross still Mr Reliable when squeeze comes onIreland will need tighthead to be his usual durable self if they hope to fulfil ambitions at tournamentSat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt ups the ante with selection to face ItalyJared Payne and Rob Kearney miss clash with injuries as Sergio Parisse returns for AzzurriFri Oct 02 2015 - 13:15
Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounterFree-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium StadiumThu Oct 01 2015 - 20:58
Rob Kearney and Jared Payne ruled outSimon Zebo to start at fullback with Robbie Henshaw to finally see some actionThu Oct 01 2015 - 18:54
Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against FijiLoss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific IslandersThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00
Simon Zebo eager to step into the breach if Rob Kearney misses outVersatile Munster man eyeing starting fullback spot if injury rules out Leinster rivalWed Sept 30 2015 - 20:13
Jared Payne’s ‘bruised foot’ sees him sit out trainingFullback Rob Kearney remains the other doubt for Italy gameWed Sept 30 2015 - 15:00
Rob Kearney may miss Italy game in bid to be fully-fit for FranceRobbie Henshaw expected to make World cup debut against ItalyTue Sept 29 2015 - 17:44
Tommy Bowe says criticism of Jared Payne is wide of markWorld Cup pundits blaming Ireland’s lack of attacking fluidity on centre from New ZealandTue Sept 29 2015 - 08:59
Ireland’s Simon Zebo travels home on compassionate leaveRob Kearney a doubt for match against Italy, with Rob Henshaw likely to returnMon Sept 28 2015 - 23:25
Rob Kearney a doubt for Italy with Robbie Henshaw to returnFullback suffered a gluteal strain during Ireland’s win over Romania at WembleyMon Sept 28 2015 - 11:59
Jared Payne’s sound fundamentals put him at centre of Schmidt’s plansIreland’s cleverest of Kiwi recruits never quits – pick any phase of play and there he isMon Sept 28 2015 - 05:00
Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamondsSouth Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount upMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:01
Backup players take full advantage of opportunityCompetition for places becoming fiercer by the minuteSun Sept 27 2015 - 21:21
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strengthGavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against SamoaSun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful responseSouth Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to JapanSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
Ian Madigan: All set to fly, but ready to put in a shift at scrumhalfBrother Dave’s tips on playing number nine could benefit the younger MadiganSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
No Henshaw in squad as Schmidt makes 12 changes for RomaniaCian Healy starts at Wembley while Ian Madigan is preferred to Paddy JacksonFri Sept 25 2015 - 12:45
Cian Healy to start for Ireland against RomaniaManager Mick Kearney confirms every member of 31-man squad fit for WembleyThu Sept 24 2015 - 20:30
Scotland’s second half show sees Blossoms wilt at KingsholmVern Cotter’s side open World Cup campaign in style with comfortable win over JapanWed Sept 23 2015 - 16:57
Heyneke Meyer aims to galvanise with strongest selection‘If we back each other more SA will be much better place with less hate and violence’Wed Sept 23 2015 - 13:51
South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against SamoaSpringboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to realityMon Sept 21 2015 - 22:05
Cian Healy opts for baby steps as rhinoceros runs stay in lockerIreland prop admits nerve damage affected not only career but also quality of lifeMon Sept 21 2015 - 01:01
Robbie Henshaw expected to play against Romania at WembleyConnacht centre set to shake off hamstring strain and train during weekSun Sept 20 2015 - 19:13
Gavin Cummiskey’s Ireland player ratingsIain Henderson sticks his head that little bit higher in CardiffSun Sept 20 2015 - 06:30
Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and HendersonCoach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against RomaniaSat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54
Millennium Stadium humidity won’t deter Jamie Heaslip‘You think it’s going to be really dry, but with the roof closed the ball can be a bit slippy’Fri Sept 18 2015 - 16:00
Earls and Fitzgerald look to re-establish connection formed at schools levelSons of famous fathers have inherited grit and we are all better for itFri Sept 18 2015 - 01:00
RWC 15: Three head injuries in 10 months not a problem, says Conor MurrayThe Ireland scrum-half says that none of the injuries were serious head traumasThu Sept 17 2015 - 16:37
