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Matt O’Connor knows value of being in control

Matt O’Connor knows value of being in control

Leinster coach hopes to have Brian O’Driscoll around after playing days

Wed May 28 2014 - 01:00
Mike McCarthy in line to face Glasgow in Pro 12 decider

Mike McCarthy in line to face Glasgow in Pro 12 decider

Leinster coach Matt O’Connor’s toughest call comes in backrow

Tue May 27 2014 - 17:46
Coleman delivers but Ireland fail to fire against Turkey

Coleman delivers but Ireland fail to fire against Turkey

‘We should be putting them away’, says full-back of missed chances

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
Leinster A retain British and Irish Cup

Leinster A retain British and Irish Cup

All over by the interval as Girvan Dempsey’s men pile up the scores

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s next  generation to step up in British and Irish Cup final

Leinster’s next generation to step up in British and Irish Cup final

Glimpse of the future to be seen against Leeds Carnegie

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00
Stringer and Sheriff keep Irish flag flying in Europe

Stringer and Sheriff keep Irish flag flying in Europe

For the first time since 2010 European finals have no immediate relevance to Irish rugby

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00
Ian Madigan’s Test window reopens as  Paddy Jackson suffers stress fracture to back

Ian Madigan’s Test window reopens as Paddy Jackson suffers stress fracture to back

Leinster player will now be Jonathan Sexton’s understudy in South America, presuming he comes through Pro12 final

Thu May 22 2014 - 04:00
Kane Douglas’s Leinster deal to last three years

Kane Douglas’s Leinster deal to last three years

Wallaby lock is still contracted to Australian Rugby until December and may have to wait to join up with Irish side

Thu May 22 2014 - 01:00
Stephen Ferris career may be over due to ankle injury

Stephen Ferris career may be over due to ankle injury

World-class blindside made a valiant comeback in March for Ulster

Wed May 21 2014 - 10:06
Leinster unveil arrival of Douglas, but details still unknown

Leinster unveil arrival of Douglas, but details still unknown

Capture of the second row from Waratahs feels like a genuine coup

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Foley adds Walsh and O’Driscoll to make an all-Munster coaching team

Foley adds Walsh and O’Driscoll to make an all-Munster coaching team

‘We are extremely proud to appoint coaches that have learned their trade within the province,’ says Munster chief executive

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Press pack crouch pause and engage with scrum coach Feeky

Press pack crouch pause and engage with scrum coach Feeky

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Henry Shefflin out for at least six more weeks

Henry Shefflin out for at least six more weeks

Kilkenny star not likely to see any championship action until July

Thu May 15 2014 - 13:53
Former Ireland rugby fullback Gavin Duffy back training with Mayo

Former Ireland rugby fullback Gavin Duffy back training with Mayo

Connacht player could be set for dramatic return to Gaelic football

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:01
GAA believes RTÉ online streaming trumps Sky deal

GAA believes RTÉ online streaming trumps Sky deal

Peter McKenna says “this is the most important part of the broadcasting deal”

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:00
Roscommon manager Evans goes with experience for Leitrim opener

Roscommon manager Evans goes with experience for Leitrim opener

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:00
Winless Westmeath and Louth  seek redemption under Mullingar lights

Winless Westmeath and Louth seek redemption under Mullingar lights

“There is probably a lack of leadership in my team at the moment” – Paul Bealin

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien return a boost for Leinster

Seán O’Brien return a boost for Leinster

Speed of flanker’s return means he may join Ireland’s tour of Argentina

Tue May 13 2014 - 01:00
Leinster dire but they still limp across the line against Edinburgh

Leinster dire but they still limp across the line against Edinburgh

Fear of losing home advantage in Pro12 final sees province offer up worst showing of a long campaign

Mon May 12 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll wants his successor to be an inside man

Brian O’Driscoll wants his successor to be an inside man

Centre confident well-stocked Leinster can replace him

Fri May 09 2014 - 01:00
Jackie Tyrrell still intent on being a pivotal figure in Kilkenny’s plans

Jackie Tyrrell still intent on being a pivotal figure in Kilkenny’s plans

Important centre-back berth holds no fears for the four-time All Star corner back

Fri May 09 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll hopes to keep Leinster contact

Brian O’Driscoll hopes to keep Leinster contact

The former Ireland captain is hoping to finish his final season as a player by helping the province defend the Pro12 title

Thu May 08 2014 - 16:17
Tommy Walsh not giving up his Kilkenny role yet

Tommy Walsh not giving up his Kilkenny role yet

All Star number five is willing to work to win his place back for championship

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Roscommon’s gifted generation aiming to halt dominant Dublin’s momentum

Roscommon’s gifted generation aiming to halt dominant Dublin’s momentum

Belief is high in Roscommon that they can avenge the 2012 final defeat

Sat May 03 2014 - 14:26
Brian McIver admits Derry  got exposed by big occasion

Brian McIver admits Derry got exposed by big occasion

Manager quick to look ahead to opening championship game against Donegal

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Seasoned Donegal a formidable test for improving Monaghan

Seasoned Donegal a formidable test for improving Monaghan

Jim McGuinness’s priority is Derry clash but side will be eager to atone for Ulster final defeat

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Michael Darragh Macauley revelling in his central role for Dublin

Michael Darragh Macauley revelling in his central role for Dublin

Current footballer of the year believes Dublin have established a deep well of mental resolve

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 11:33
Proposed Blackrock-Cuala Stradbrook deal hits snag

Proposed Blackrock-Cuala Stradbrook deal hits snag

Cuala unable to source the funding they require to develop the land they seek to purchase

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
Irupa honours: Trio of internationals in frame for Hibernia College award

Irupa honours: Trio of internationals in frame for Hibernia College award

Winner to be announced at annual ceremony on May 7th

Tue Apr 22 2014 - 19:00
‘We’ll have to be a lot sharper the next time,’ says  Anthony Cunningham

‘We’ll have to be a lot sharper the next time,’ says Anthony Cunningham

Galway boss knows improvement necessary if Kilkenny hurdle is to be cleared this summer

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
Doyle says McGeeney a plus for Tipp hurlers

Doyle says McGeeney a plus for Tipp hurlers

Recently retired Kildare star believes the former Lilywhite manager still has plenty to offer any team he mentors

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 01:00
Cavan aiming to avoid Galway pitfalls

Cavan aiming to avoid Galway pitfalls

Four-in-a-row Ulster U-21 champions up against Dublin as they seek an All-Ireland final place

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 01:00
Jackie Tyrrell knows he still has a lot to offer Kilkenny

Jackie Tyrrell knows he still has a lot to offer Kilkenny

31-year-old hurler found it really hard to watch last year’s All-Ireland final

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 07:00
Páraic Duffy hopes funding has hit basement levels

Páraic Duffy hopes funding has hit basement levels

Director general of the GAA accepts situation the Government is in at the moment

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 01:00
Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea suggests a levelling of the playing field

Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea suggests a levelling of the playing field

Towering midfielder forsees a future where smaller counties would be forced to amalgamate to take on the Dublins and Kerrys

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Shane O’Sullivan to miss Waterford’s championship opener

Shane O’Sullivan to miss Waterford’s championship opener

Hamstring injury rules Shane O’Donnell out of Clare’s NHL semi-final against Tipperary

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Sky TV deal is tip of professional iceberg for GAA

Sky TV deal is tip of professional iceberg for GAA

‘We are the only ones on All-Ireland final day who don’t get paid’

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00
Black card won’t change Conor McManus situation

Black card won’t change Conor McManus situation

Monaghan forward still feels he would have been fouled by Seán Cavanagh even under current rules

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00
'Belief' the key to Dublin’s success

'Belief' the key to Dublin’s success

‘They learned how to win under pressure’ says former coach and selector Mickey Whelan

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00
Gordon D’Arcy at 13 as Luke Fitzgerald injury refuses to go away

Gordon D’Arcy at 13 as Luke Fitzgerald injury refuses to go away

Ospreys v Leinster, Liberty stadium, 7.05 - live RTÉ Two

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 01:00
Injury ravaged Ulster seek home semi-final

Injury ravaged Ulster seek home semi-final

Ulster v Connacht,Ravenhill, 7.05pm - Live BBC NI

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s tour of Argentina

Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s tour of Argentina

Conor Gilsenan to leave Leinster for London Irish, Dave Ryan joins Ulster from Zebre

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
Ulster to decide today whether to appeal Payne’s two-week ban

Ulster to decide today whether to appeal Payne’s two-week ban

Province awaiting written report before making a decision

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 00:19
Matt O’Connor defends selection of Jimmy Gopperth for Toulon game

Matt O’Connor defends selection of Jimmy Gopperth for Toulon game

Leinster coach admits Kiwi outhalf was ‘underdone’ for quarter-final clash

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Always at the centre as Leinster became more fluent in their French lessons

Always at the centre as Leinster became more fluent in their French lessons

Brian O’Driscoll has been a major player in his province’s evolution on French soil

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00
Ian Keatley calmly ploughing his own furrow

Ian Keatley calmly ploughing his own furrow

Following in O’Gara’s footsteps is a tough task but Munster outhalf is relishing the task

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:16
Young Dubs claim Flood Cup again

Young Dubs claim Flood Cup again

Jack McCaffrey collects cup as under 21s take 11th Leinster title

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell ready to teach the French another lesson in adversity

Paul O’Connell ready to teach the French another lesson in adversity

Munster man knows his side need a truly epic performance to overcome Toulouse

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Penney criticises Rolland and Northern Hemisphere refereeing

Penney criticises Rolland and Northern Hemisphere refereeing

Problem with officiating is so deep rooted it’s having impact on players' livelihoods

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
O’Mahony remains touch-and-go for Munster

O’Mahony remains touch-and-go for Munster

Munster skipper still struggling with injury, Donnacha Ryan almost certainly out of Toulouse clash

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 17:02
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