The Contenders: Who is likely to replace KidneyMcKenzie installed as favourite but Schmidt’s the outstanding candidateWed Apr 03 2013 - 00:00
Ulster back Paddy Jackson once againJohann Muller tips 21-year old to become a ‘world class’ outhalfTue Apr 02 2013 - 00:06
Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle opposed to two-tier Six NationsScotland and Wales in favour of splitFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Luke Fitzgerald signs new two-year deal with LeinsterLeo Cullen also to soldier on for another season with the provinceWed Mar 27 2013 - 00:35
Marshall to miss Leinster showdownUlster centre has been stood down as he recovers from concussions sustained on Ireland dutyTue Mar 26 2013 - 12:21
Austrian coach Koller doesn’t get hot under the collar with press but something is still definitely lost in no translationManager reveals little ahead of World Cup qualifier against Ireland at Aviva StadiumTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
Brian O’Driscoll suspension under scrutinyWritten explanation being examined by IRFU with decision on appeal due todayTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy ready to lock horns with MarshallIrish veteran looking forward to pitting his wits against his young Ulster rivalTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
Tyrone take advantage of sloppy KildareBoth sides make Division One semi-finalsMon Mar 25 2013 - 06:06
Lions manager Warren Gatland wants to take time over captaincy selectionGatland not concerned with Ireland’s poor Six NationsFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Toughest duty of Heaslip’s maiden season as captain was ‘fronting up’ after defeatSays Isa Nacewa was “hands down the best player I have ever played with”Thu Mar 21 2013 - 19:41
Leinster lose Fitzgerald again to long-term injuryBack to have surgery after tearing anterior cruciate ligamentTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
IRFU announce €1.1m funding for women’s Sevens rugbyUnion target qualification for the Rio OlympicsTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Power and the glory goes to BlackrockLate try from Jack Power seals 67th title for BlackrockMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Ireland land coveted Grand Slam the hard way in MilanPhilip Doyle’s team digs deep in atrocious conditionsMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Powerful pack may give Blackrock the edge over St Michael’sBut holders aiming to record back-to-back title winsMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Narrow win secures Grand Slam for Irish womenDefence the key in closing stages against Italy after Briggs penalties gave Ireland slender leadMon Mar 18 2013 - 01:00
Hard graft and sheer guts has Cantwell living dreamIreland stand on the cusp of a Grand Slam dream and then it’s sevens heaven in ChinaSat Mar 16 2013 - 06:00
Ireland’s women look for historic Grand SlamPhilip Doyle’s team aiming to win their final Six Nations matchSat Mar 16 2013 - 05:00
Boost for injury-ravaged Ireland as Sexton is cleared to returnIRB protocols for concussion to be adheredTue Mar 12 2013 - 06:00
Ireland manager Kearney believes list of injuries in realm of Gubu27 injured or suspended over course of Six Nations campaignTue Mar 12 2013 - 06:00
One step closer to Grand Slam glory for Irish women as France are taken downIreland 15 France 10: Just a little piece of history was made last night. One more step to go...Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
'We'll have to go toe-to-toe with France'Besides actual success, all the Ireland women’s rugby team want is respect.Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
St Michael's set to defend their crownSt Michael's College 21 Newbridge College 17: Defending champions St Michael’s marched into their third final in four years, …Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
IRFU to meet Varadkar over plansThe IRFU are to meet with Leo Varadkar, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, early next week to lay out plans for hosting…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
O'Neill against splitting Dublin into two squads unless requested by the countyGAA president Liam O’Neill yesterday stated his opposition to recent suggestions of splitting Dublin into two or even three squads…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Ruling may lead to Walsh dropping out of DCU due to loss of scholarshipCork’s All Star midfielder Aidan Walsh may have to drop out of Dublin City University having been deemed ineligible to play Sigerson…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Ten and out as O'Gara is dropped from squadWhen the Ireland rugby team gather for training in Carton House this morning Ronan O’Gara will not be numbered among them for…Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock complete a great escapeBlackrock 23 Roscrea 20: This was a great game, prompting Blackrock coach Peter Smyth to wonder aloud if there has ever been…Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Outhalves still on showAll in the Scrum: All eyes were on Ireland’s outhalf this weekend and while he was named in the Ireland squad last night it …Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Brogan proves too hot for Mayo to handleDublin 2-14 Mayo 0-18: Bernard Brogan should have been allowed take the match ball homeMon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Brilliant Brogan pushes Dubs to victoryDublin 2-14 Mayo 0-16: Bernard Brogan should have been allowed take the match ball homeSat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Healy wins appeal and is clear to face FranceThe Ireland squad received a timely morale boost yesterday when Cian Healy was cleared to play against France at the Aviva on…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Ferris talks on hold after ankle operationStephen Ferris underwent his second ankle operation of the season yesterday, almost certainly ruling him out of this summer’s…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Healy to find out today if he can face FranceCian Healy’s appeal of a three- week suspension for stamping on England’s Dan Cole takes place in Glasgow this afternoon.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Ireland's fastest player Carr looking to get his career out of the slow laneFionn Carr has the same problem this week he has had for the past two years.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Anscombe expects Jackson to bounce back quicklyThis has already been a week when provincial colleagues have felt compelled to defend those who came in for the most severe criticism…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Jackson to take over kicking dutiesA fortnight later than would be considered ideal, Paddy Jackson will take control of all kicking duties for Ulster against Treviso…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Sexton could yet make France game but D'Arcy and McCarthy out of the equationHope remains that Jonathan Sexton will recover from a grade two hamstring tear in time to face France at the Aviva Stadium on…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Leinster team manager Easterby comes to the defence of Heaslip's captaincyThe leadership of both Leinster and Ireland is under intense scrutiny, with Leinster team manager Guy Easterby yesterday offering…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Kidney makes the case for JacksonInjury to Jonathan Sexton and concerns over Ronan O’Gara’s ability to still perform in the Test arena contributed, but the fear…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
'We had to get a result and we weren't good enough'Scott Johnson, Scotland’s interim coach, found the funny side of taking credit for masterminding a victory with 29 per cent possession…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Ireland's maiden achievement secured in styleScotland 3 Ireland 30: A Triple Crown and qualification for next year’s World Cup Paris secured, this victory represents so …Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Fireworks fail to materialise as St Michael's continue remarkable riseLEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL St Michael's 21 Clongowes 13: In the end this repeat of last year’s thrilling final…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Figures add up as Ireland get set for first Triple CrownWOMEN'S SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Now they are on the cusp of a first ever Triple Crown, plenty of inspirational stories are…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Scotland threatening to lay waste to a season and a head coach's jobIN FOCUS: SCOTLAND It’s too soon to talk about a Scottish revival, but they are threatening to lay waste to Ireland’s season…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock build on pack power as road opens upBlackrock College 22 Kilkenny College 8: Close observers of this latest Blackrock offering believe they are the biggest specimens…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
