Euro 2016 qualifier: Republic of Ireland player ratingsJeff Hendrick provides only real moment of class to set up winnerMon Sept 07 2015 - 23:00
‘We have two weeks now to get it right, rest bodies’O’Mahony believes Ireland are building nicely, but have huge amount of work to doMon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt not pushing the panic buttonCoach confirms that Conor Murray’s will be fit to start World Cup after knock to headSat Sept 05 2015 - 19:12
Gordon D’Arcy: End of an era for centre of golden generationThe Ireland centre reflects on the highs and lows at the heart of Ireland’s best ever teamSat Sept 05 2015 - 16:41
Mike Ross: Tadhg Furlong has talent to be Ireland’s versatile propSwitching from tighthead to loosehead like trying to write with your left hand, says RossThu Sept 03 2015 - 15:38
Simon Zebo given further chance to stake full-back claimCork winger selected ahead of Rob Kearney for Saturday’s game against EnglandThu Sept 03 2015 - 13:57
Ireland v Wales: The player ratingsGavin Cummiskey’s take on how the Irish players performed in the Aviva on SaturdayMon Aug 31 2015 - 11:35
Aidan O’Shea is being unfairly refereed because of his sizeNoel Connelly’s main man was at the heart of the action once more for Mayo v DublinMon Aug 31 2015 - 01:16
Aidan O’Shea: ‘Yeah, I was headbutted alright’Mayo full-forward was in for some tough treatment from Dublin’s Philly McMahonSun Aug 30 2015 - 19:27
Tipperary minors stay on track for football and hurling doubleTipperary also survived the sending off of Emmett Moloney for a second yellow cardSun Aug 30 2015 - 16:37
Rugby World Cup: Five tough calls for Joe SchmidtHenderson the Godsend; Joe’s not showing his hand; unlucky Luke; Chris edging Jordi; The final cutSun Aug 30 2015 - 08:29
Warren Gatland: Ireland’s narrow approach was easy to deal withWales coach has a cut off Joe Schmidt’s tactics after win in DublinSat Aug 29 2015 - 18:52
Dave Kearney plays himself right into reckoningTalented winger’s performances have put him on the cusp of World Cup squadFri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Dave Kearney looks to muscle way into World Cup squadThe number 14 will start against Wales on Saturday with Luke Fitzgerald at 13Thu Aug 27 2015 - 16:12
Kurt McQuilkin finds the lure of Leinster too hard to resistFormer Leinster captain couldn’t resist the invitation to rejoin the province’s coaching teamMon Aug 24 2015 - 15:40
Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leaderAppointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surpriseFri Aug 21 2015 - 09:43
Kieran Marmion hoping to reach level bestConnacht scrumhalf is broadening skill range to push for international recognitionFri Aug 21 2015 - 01:00
Marty Moore to miss Leinster’s trip to UlsterTighthead prop still expected to be available for Ireland’s warm-up game against WalesThu Aug 20 2015 - 13:20
Leinster’s Marty Moore needs to prove fitness for Ulster gameTighthead has to have game time if he is to make Ireland’s World Cup squadThu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00
Stephen Ferris knows backrow no place for faint-heartedFormer Ulster flanker was blighted by injury but career was full of highlightsWed Aug 19 2015 - 01:00
‘I’d love a run anywhere – I just want to get out on that field’Versatile back Ian Madigan still exuding self-belief, still fielding old questionsMon Aug 17 2015 - 00:01
Galway manager praises side for showing ‘great character’Canning’s 10 points in match puts player up to 4-47 for the championshipSun Aug 16 2015 - 21:54
Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slipsJoe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up winSat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13
Former IRFU president warns of damage done by law changesBilly Glynn questions ‘flawed and mismanaged’ process that brought reforms in unionSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster wait on venue for Champions Cup Toulon clashHectic opening-pool rounds fixture list to be concluded by January of next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
IRFU confirm new sponsor to replace Three in May 2016Chief executive Philip Browne confirms a new sponsor is in place to take over next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 00:01
IRFU announce ‘strong financial performance’ in 2014/15Funding for both the provincial and club game able to increase by €4 millionFri Aug 14 2015 - 17:00
Chris Henry glad to be back in green shirt after health scareSpeedy recovery following stroke puts Ulster flanker back in World Cup frameFri Aug 14 2015 - 09:06
Debut for Jack Conan as Ireland make 14 changesCian Healy’s chances of returning are now being rated at 70-30 percent againstThu Aug 13 2015 - 13:50
Tipperary coach Eamon O’Shea expecting a massive challenge from Galway‘Galway have been really good this year . . and I think they are a really formidable team’Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
Conor McManus suggests GAA introduce a television match officialMonaghan star says refereees need more help on match days from other officialsThu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
Philly McMahon confident in Dublin’s defensive capabilitiesDublin corner-back yet to see Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea play as All-Ireland semi-final nearsWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Galway’s systematic approach paying dividendsTribesmen’s new tactical set-up under has seen them greatly improve this yearWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Justin McMahon’s focus switches to Kingdom as Tyrone march onVeteran defender knows taking on the champions will prove a massive taskTue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00
Derek McGrath and Waterford County Board take long-term viewDéise manager and the board have discussed plans for years after 2016Tue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00
Honesty proves the best policy as Waterford mull over their defeatMcGrath admits sustaining intensity against Kilkenny proved difficultMon Aug 10 2015 - 00:27
Battling Galway minors refuse to give wayKilkenny and young Tribesmen produce an enthralling drawn minor semi-finalSun Aug 09 2015 - 20:45
Donnacha Ryan ready to put best foot forward after injury frustrationMunster stalwart is delighted to be fighting fit and back in the Ireland frameFri Aug 07 2015 - 08:25
Joe Schmidt: Cian Healy can make squad without playing warm-upsProp will have until opening World Cup game against Canada to prove fitnessThu Aug 06 2015 - 18:09
Donnacha Ryan and Andrew Trimble return for IrelandRugby World Cup warm-up against Wales will be Ryan’s first game under Joe SchmidtThu Aug 06 2015 - 13:50
Munster bring in former Wallaby Chisholm to bolster secondrow optionsMark Chisholm fills gap left by Paul O’Connell’s departure to ToulonThu Aug 06 2015 - 01:03
Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s view from the pressboxSeán Moran and Gavin Cummiskey with the main talking points from the weekendMon Aug 03 2015 - 16:24
Dublin’s Jim Gavin happy to roll with punches – and the shovesPete McGrath proud to see players receive rapturous reception from supportersMon Aug 03 2015 - 01:01
Kevin Walsh pays tribute to experienced Donegal‘That’ll never leave their game. They are good at it, why would they change it completely’Mon Aug 03 2015 - 00:32
Impressive Donegal show they are far from a finished forceMagnificent Murphy to the fore as Galway are overrun in a one-sided second halfSun Aug 02 2015 - 19:21
Michael Murphy powers Donegal past Galway to set up Mayo clashCaptain proves fitness with brilliant display in midfield and attackSat Aug 01 2015 - 20:17
Éamonn Fitzmaurice wary of rejuvenated KildareKerry manager not surprised by Lilywhite victory over Cork in Semple StadiumTue Jul 28 2015 - 08:28
Quarter-final permutations: Provincial repeats to be avoidedMayo and Monaghan await winners of Sligo/Tyrone and Donegal/Galway clashesTue Jul 28 2015 - 01:01
Confidence now coursing through Waterford veins‘Ravenous’ Kilkenny present biggest challenge yet for season’s surprise packetsTue Jul 28 2015 - 01:00
Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s view from the pressboxGavin Cummiskey and Ian O’Riordan with the main talking points from the weekendMon Jul 27 2015 - 16:49
