Andrew Conway and Munster braced for Scarlets showdownThis has been the most productive season in versatile winger’s professional careerFri May 06 2016 - 07:39
CJ Stander: a great honour to win player of the yearIreland’s adopted South African is keen repay goodwill from players and fansThu May 05 2016 - 10:34
Outstanding CJ Stander does the double at annual Irupa AwardsRonan O’Gara is inducted into Hall of Fame while Sene Naoupu scoops women’s awardThu May 05 2016 - 00:01
Anthony Foley hoping Thomond Park fans rally to Munster flagMusgrave Park delivered last week – now it’s Limerick’s turn to aid the cause in vital clashWed May 04 2016 - 05:00
Munster determined to finish campaign on a high noteHome victory over Scarlets will secure Champions Cup qualification next seasonWed May 04 2016 - 01:11
Gerry Thornley: Pro12 campaign provides fillip for Irish rugbyWere four teams to qualify for the Champions Cup it would be some featTue May 03 2016 - 05:00
Munster boosted by Johnny Holland’s calm, controlling gameInspired move by outhalf helped to spur province into action against EdinburghTue May 03 2016 - 01:00
Much at stake for Irish provinces in Pro12 after dramatic weekendMunster and Ulster can do each other a favour in last round of league matchesMon May 02 2016 - 14:57
Paddy Jackson orchestrates big Ulster win over LeinsterLes Kiss’s side put one foot in the Pro 12 play-offs with dominant win over rivalsSat Apr 30 2016 - 18:07
Greater need and home advantage may tilt game towards UlsterPro12 clash has last four place for Ulster and home semi-final for Leinster riding on itSat Apr 30 2016 - 15:21
Ulster’s Iain Henderson happy to be back in actionIreland secondrow eager for game time having recovered from a serious hamstring injurySat Apr 30 2016 - 11:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster hold their nerve for dramatic winAnthony Foley’s side ensure Champions Cup destiny remains in their own handsFri Apr 29 2016 - 22:46
Anthony Foley praises Munster players after vital victory over Edinburgh‘The fourth try was something that we hadn’t planned for all week to be honest. We were just focused on winning the game’Fri Apr 29 2016 - 22:46
Paddy Jackson aiming to impress against Leinster rivalsUlster’s in-form outhalf looking forward to sell-out clash at the Kingspan StadiumThu Apr 28 2016 - 07:00
Tommy O’Donnell says Munster ready for high-stakes battle with EdinburghIreland flanker is under no illusion about importance of next two weeks for provinceThu Apr 28 2016 - 06:02
Les Kiss admits Pro12 league campaign is toughest he has witnessedUlster’s position is ‘relatively clear-cut’ as they prepare to take on LeinsterWed Apr 27 2016 - 06:26
CJ Stander rallying Munster troops for vital testCaptain says the panel are fully focused on the visit of EdinburghWed Apr 27 2016 - 01:00
Rory Best says mental strength can be difference against LeinsterUlster skipper regrets narrow loss against France in debut season as Ireland captainWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:30
Champions Cup absence would damage Munster hugelyAnthony Foley’s side face the very bleak reality of a season outside of Europe’s eliteTue Apr 26 2016 - 07:00
Erasmus’s arrival marks end of road for Foley’s coaching ticketSouth African expected to bring in his own backroom team to Munster next seasonTue Apr 26 2016 - 07:00
Anthony Foley loses power base at MunsterCoach will no longer pick team as Johan Erasmus appointed new director of rugbyTue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00
Mark McCall: The quiet Irishman behind Saracens’ successUlster man Mark McCall is happy his side are winning despite attacks about boring playFri Apr 22 2016 - 22:00
Ronan O'Gara expects Irish sides to rebound in EuropeRacing 92’s defence and kicking coach says team is relishing coming clash with LeicesterFri Apr 22 2016 - 01:06
Gerry Thornley: Pat Lam right to grasp nettle on Connacht’s future prosperitySportsground is small bear pit of passion but it simply cannot serve province into futureTue Apr 19 2016 - 07:00
Connacht’s Finlay Bealham epitomises team singing from same hymn sheetIreland’s Australian-born prop says each player knows their job inside-outTue Apr 19 2016 - 01:02
Pat Lam stresses Connacht’s rejuvenation needs to leave legacyMunster match against Edinburgh at Musgrave Park on Saturday week virtually a play-off for Champions Cup qualificationMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
Connacht underline remarkable rise by handing Munster a lessonBundee Aki’s storming performance in midfield set the tone for Pat Lam’s teamMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashionPat Lam’s side turn the tables on Munster for a second time in the Pro 12 this seasonSun Apr 17 2016 - 16:28
Ulster have no room for slip-ups against ZebreTommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew TrimbleSat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00
James Connolly prospers in Connacht’s own risingFlanker and fellow academy products have not let Lam down in season of hard knocksSat Apr 16 2016 - 06:02
Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against MunsterConnacht host Anthony Foley's side looking down from lofty heights of secondSat Apr 16 2016 - 06:00
Irish rugby will have to keep on waiting for Conor O’SheaItaly is the next port of call for the man who has spent 15 years coaching abroadThu Apr 14 2016 - 06:02
Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coachesReaching final or winning major trophy would be serious legacy for ex-Connacht hookerTue Apr 12 2016 - 07:00
Connacht’s Matt Healy announces himself on big stagePat Lam’s bold decision in choice of fullback is welcome consolation for provinceTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Jackman sees bigger and better things for ConnachtGrenoble coach impressed with the progress made by his former team under Pat LamMon Apr 11 2016 - 16:31
Connacht a credit to Irish rugby as they bow out in blaze of gloryProvince’s display scaled heights of ambition in stunning match against GrenobleMon Apr 11 2016 - 00:30
Pat Lam’s men getting used to going back to the wellConnacht’s attention immediately turns to Pro12 and another huge derby against MunsterMon Apr 11 2016 - 00:10
A cruel twist for Connacht closes an epic encounterPat Lam’s side put in a pulsating performance in France but fall just short in a thrilling duelSat Apr 09 2016 - 22:49
Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusadeFormer Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New ZealandSat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00
Connacht face biggest challenge of memorable seasonPat Lam’s side travel to Grenoble with Challenge Cup home semi-final up for grabsFri Apr 08 2016 - 20:21
Connacht's John Muldoon taking no shortcutsConnacht captain symbolises the all-round improvement made by the provinceThu Apr 07 2016 - 07:04
Home European semi-final an enticing prize for Pat Lam and ConnachtCoach likely to recall Marmion, Heenan and Dillane for the Grenoble assignmentWed Apr 06 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Improving Pro12 product a matter of urgencyCompetition inevitably suffers when compared to Top 14 and English PremiershipTue Apr 05 2016 - 07:45
Leinster ability to stand firm piles pressure on MunsterHome side’s defence prevails in a match low on skill and inventionSun Apr 03 2016 - 23:30
Munster walking on thin ice as Leinster close in on semisFoley’s men have Edinburgh breathing down necks in scramble for European Cup placeSun Apr 03 2016 - 22:13
Arch-rivals set up for high-stakes game to secure vital pointsLeinster look to league’s meanest defence to deny Munster crucial Pro12 victoryFri Apr 01 2016 - 23:00
Connacht may find it harder to break new ground against UlsterPat Lam’s league leaders have not left Belfast with a victory for more than 50 yearsFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Andrew Trimble not interested in excuses for UlsterIreland winger says province can no longer afford to keep missing opportunitiesFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Six Nations’ disciplinary system needs investigatingGlobal body quite right to summons Joe Marler for his offensive ‘gypsy boy’ commentTue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Pat Lam showing no signs of vertigo as Connacht keep risingPro12 leaders will be aiming for home semi-final in playoffs following Leinster winSun Mar 27 2016 - 21:56
