Fitting farewell for Gopperth as he faces his former team-matesWasps-bound Kiwi takes his leave after helping the Baa Baas take on IrelandThu May 28 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt ‘as surprised as anyone’ over Matt O’Connor’s sackingIreland coach insists departure of coach was a decision taken solely by LeinsterWed May 27 2015 - 14:23
Paul O’Connell departure won’t be a distraction, vows FoleyMunster coach reminds men that Pro12 final is about playing game, not the occasionWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Shane Jennings thrilled to be leading out the Baa Baas against IrelandVeteran Leinster flanker looking forward to a special occasion in LimerickWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Ruan Pienaar purges pain of Glasgow loss by joining happy BarbariansUlster scrumhalf says Pro12 defeat hurt more than any other during his time at provinceWed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blundersConnacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at KingsholmTue May 26 2015 - 07:45
Connacht left with deep sense of injustice after Poite blundersPat Lam’s men cruelly denied in extra time after heroic effort at KingsholmMon May 25 2015 - 08:48
Paul O’Connell bids farewell to Thomond in typically dramatic fashionMunster book place in Pro12 final with lock the ultimate team man to very endMon May 25 2015 - 07:40
Connor Murray remains a major doubt for Pro12 finalMunster coach Anthony Foley staying ‘hopeful’ scrum-half will be fit for Glasgow clashMon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Munster claim final spot after dramatic win over OspreysTMO calls back last-minute try for Welsh side at Thomond ParkSun May 24 2015 - 13:54
Paul O’Connell’s possible swansong is reason enough to inspire MunsterOspreys will arrive without fear but grizzled home side have the tools to subdue themSat May 23 2015 - 12:44
Ian Keatley starting to reap reward after investment in hard slogMunster outhalf has matured into confident pivot for a side keen to re-assert credentialsSat May 23 2015 - 12:40
Ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans tipped for Leinster postDeans among shortlist drawn up to replace Matt O’Connor, whose reign ended yesterdayFri May 22 2015 - 15:30
Matt O’Connor could never escape long shadow of Joe SchmidtLeinster fans glad to see coach gone have been spoilt by golden generation of playersFri May 22 2015 - 12:41
Gerry Thornley: Drop in standards is what signalled the end for Matt O’ConnorAustralian has already been linked with the Queensland RedsThu May 21 2015 - 14:36
Relieved Donnacha Ryan happy to be fighting fit with MunsterBig Ospreys semi-final clash another chance to impress Ireland coach Joe SchmidtThu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley hopes fans bring Thomond Park x-factorOnly 12,000 tickets have been sold ahead of do-or-die clash with OspreysWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Peter Stringer extends Indian summer with one-year Sale Sharks dealFormer Ireland scrumhalf delighted with move – but has unfinished business at Bath firstWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Munster have regrouped and mauled way out of adversityAnthony Foley endured tough start to season but province are now in bonus territoryTue May 19 2015 - 05:45
Munster and Connacht show that everybody needs good neighboursFoley’s side grateful for taming of Ospreys, while Lam’s team can thank LeinsterMon May 18 2015 - 01:05
Munster drive home advantage as Connacht do them a favourAnthony Foley’s side home to Ospreys in semi-finals after Connacht hold Welsh side to three triesSun May 17 2015 - 14:52
Exciting Guinness Pro12 campaign goes down to the wireMunster and Ulster looking for home semi-final, Connacht a place in Champions CupSat May 16 2015 - 01:47
Michael Swift returns as career comes to emotional endLock back from injury to honour his father and say goodbye to ‘special’ ConnachtSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Home advantage in semi-final a huge incentive for MunsterHistory suggests Dragons will find the going tough at Thomond ParkSat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson cleared to play after red card rescindedUlster boosted after Pro12 panel say incident did not warrant the flanker’s dismissalThu May 14 2015 - 09:28
Paul O’Connell named by peers as Player of the YearIreland and Munster secondrow wants to be ‘a symbol for older players’Thu May 14 2015 - 09:27
Two legs good, one leg bad for semi-finals of European Champions CupEurope’s premier rugby competition should take a leaf out of football counterparts’ bookTue May 12 2015 - 05:00
Confidence flowing for Jackson on back of rich vein of formUlster outhalf currently appears to be best international back-up to Jonny SextonTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Iain Henderson faces anxious wait on fate after contentious red cardUlster player likely to face disciplinary hearing in the next couple of daysMon May 11 2015 - 09:34
Rivals Ulster and Munster wind up drawing short strawProspect of home semi-final recedes for the provinces after sides share spoilsMon May 11 2015 - 01:18
Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happierAnthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home recordSat May 09 2015 - 17:23
Connacht hope to spoil Mauro Bergamasco’s farewellPat Lam’s side need win in Italy to maintain outside hopes of Champions Cup qualificationSat May 09 2015 - 13:18
Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victoryHome semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clashSat May 09 2015 - 06:54
Andrew Smith seeks strong end to Munster sojournCentre who has had a low-key but effective year wants Pro12 success before he leavesFri May 08 2015 - 02:00
Murray relishing rare chance to even the score with PienaarGame could amount to a play-off for a home semi-finalFri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Impressive Kingspan Stadium a fitting statement of Ulster’s ambitionIncreased capacity has turned Ulster’s new home into an even more imposing venueThu May 07 2015 - 15:25
Payne says it’s time Ulster delivered on their potentialKiwi hoping to back up his Six Nations win with Ireland with success for UlsterThu May 07 2015 - 15:24
Munster’s BJ Botha looking forward to taking on his former Ulster team-matesPro12 run-in could be South African’s last shot at silverware in Irish rugbyThu May 07 2015 - 01:00
Foley hopes O’Connell will carry on playing after World CupMunster coach hints he will try to persuade Irish captain to play until at least June 2016Wed May 06 2015 - 14:32
Anthony Foley admits scale of Munster challengeUlster are unbeaten at home as sides meet in potential Pro 12 semi-final previewWed May 06 2015 - 01:30
Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominanceMoney talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European championsTue May 05 2015 - 05:45
Paul O’Connell rumours stoked by Toulon president BoudjellalDespite remarks, Munster star most to likely see out his career in IrelandMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
European Cup’s unique sense of occasion wins out despite final flawsCompetition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finishSat May 02 2015 - 13:14
Gordon D’Arcy’s dancing feet a trump card in stellar careerIreland centre possessed wondrous footwork but all-round game was always first-classSat May 02 2015 - 11:38
Naming Pro12 final venue in advance has potential to backfire badlyThe main flaw is that it denies any reward for finishing top of table over course of seasonTue Apr 28 2015 - 05:45
Iain Henderson helping Ulster build momentum in race for prizeIreland Flanker relishing Munster visit with home semi-final in Pro 12 up for grabsMon Apr 27 2015 - 01:02
Dominant Ulster lay waste to Leinster’s top four hopesMatt O’Connor’s side fail to build on lightning start as hosts fight back at a soggy RavenhillFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:22
Leinster’s season all but over admits Matt O’ConnorProvince can still mathematically reach Pro 12 play-offs but top four spot is improbableFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:21
Ryan’s return boosts Munster prospects in potential five-pointerSoutherners well placed to secure lucrative and advantageous home semi-finalFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
Connacht need to recapture form to keep Champions Cup hopes alivePat Lam’s team badly in need of points as they host Pro12 League leaders GlasgowFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
