Jordi Murphy relishing Bath clash in Champions CupLeinster flanker says team can’t afford to make defensive mistakes against English sideWed Apr 01 2015 - 19:02
Sexton helped Madigan through ‘two hours of hell’ at MurrayfieldFellow outhalf soothed substitute’s fears after late missed penaltyTue Mar 31 2015 - 14:19
IRFU fears revenues may fall if Six Nations free-to-airMinister may cite 'cultural significance’ to add home matches to the listTue Mar 31 2015 - 09:33
Bath will provide Leinster with a stern test in their Champions Cup quarter-finalThe English side are a different beast to when they lost by 25 points in Dublin in 2012Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45
Rhys Ruddock in danger of missing World Cup after arm injury ends seasonLeinster flanker needs another operation on injury he suffered in DecemberMon Mar 30 2015 - 18:04
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournamentSix Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and WalesTue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt’s men in good shape ahead of tilt at the World CupSaturday was a one-off. Come the big games, it will be business as usualTue Mar 24 2015 - 11:59
Ireland show ambition in adversity to secure Six Nations titleBackline benefit from change in mindset as Seán O’Brien returns to his bestMon Mar 23 2015 - 10:34
Thrilling Six Nations victory will live long in the memoryJoe Schmidt’s side retain title for Ireland in breathtaking climax to championshipMon Mar 23 2015 - 00:35
Six Nations: England likely to come out on top in grandest of finalesIreland should improve but Twickenham may be key advantage in three-way tussleSat Mar 21 2015 - 13:21
Remembering Six Nations 2007, the one that got awayHow Ireland learnt that preventing the concession of a seven-pointer is as important as scoring oneSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt focused on result in ScotlandIreland coach not trying to anticipate England outcome and expects ‘real challenge’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:43
Cian Healy and Luke Fitzgerald in line to start against ScotlandJoe Schmidt expected to retain Devin Toner in Irish lineout set to combat ScotlandThu Mar 19 2015 - 00:42
Easterby hints Ireland to remain largely unchanged for Scotland matchOptional changes could see Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy come in to the starting XVWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:17
Eoin Reddan happy to look at the smaller picture of ScotlandScrumhalf won’t consider a Six Nations title until Ireland take care of business at handWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Sobering defeat means Ireland playing catch-upHoly Grail of Grand Slam slips from grasp but focus turns to title for regrouped squadTue Mar 17 2015 - 05:00
Touch judge signalled vital late decision to referee Wayne BarnesJoe Schmidt puzzled as to how dominant Irish scrum was penalised three timesTue Mar 17 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s Grand ambition folds under pressureTeam betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the gameMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Super Saturday decider not so super for IrelandDefeat to impressive Wales places old-enemy England in driving seat for Six Nations titleMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland expect tough battle chasing 11th successive winWales have not lost two home games in the same Six Nations campaign since 2003Sat Mar 14 2015 - 14:28
Unassuming Simon Easterby much more than a lucky charmThe former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coachSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s fourth centurion Paul O’Connell wants to make this one countIreland captain hopes to celebrate 100th cap with a win against WalesSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt lauds captain Paul O’ConnellIreland coach gives special praise to Munster man about to win 100th capFri Mar 13 2015 - 08:56
Heaslip likely to return for Ireland against WalesSchmidt has started just 18 players so far with stand-in O’Donnell to drop out againThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton should be fit for Wales match in which kicking will be keyOuthalf’s ‘direction and leadership on the pitch is massive’, says Richie MurphyWed Mar 11 2015 - 12:44
Rugby: Ireland are 8/1 for World Cup – are they worth a flutter?Ireland have never made the last four, their style is under scrutiny – but they just keep on winningTue Mar 10 2015 - 07:50
Ireland coach Schmidt’s no ordinary JoeThe New Zealander has his team working harder than opponents and there is no hiding place for playersSat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Ireland in rude health and ready to defuse Gatland’s grenadesInjury victims Jamie Heaslip, Seán O’Brien and Jared Payne all take part in Belfast work-outFri Mar 06 2015 - 07:50
Jared Payne quietly coming to fore for IrelandVersatility a key commodity for New Zealand-born convertFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Six Nations: Timekeeping controversy in Ireland’s match with EnglandMore than two extra minutes may have been played by the TMO at the Aviva StadiumTue Mar 03 2015 - 17:35
Gerry Thornley: ‘Fortress Aviva’ may now be a realityVictory over old foe eighth in a row at home venue for rapidly improving Ireland outfitTue Mar 03 2015 - 08:15
Schmidt’s green machine rolls on with relentless controlRobbie Henshaw has immense game with try to crown man-of-the-match performanceMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:28
Ireland’s power play wins the day and crushes England’s hopesJoe Schmidt’s side show superiority with a ferocious display for 10th straight winMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:11
Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big twoGerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours IrelandSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:08
Ireland v England: Where history can be won or lostSix Nations clashes with the ‘auld enemy’ are always epic battles where winner takes allSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt says England win would be biggest so farIreland coach played down talk of one-dimensionsal gameplanSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy to step up for Ireland as Joe Schmidt gets ready to go againIrish changes set to be minimal while Jack Nowell and Alex Goode to come into England back threeFri Feb 27 2015 - 09:58
Joe Schmidt ponders options to subdue English powerCian Healy ‘in great shape’ and pushing for starting spot ahead of forwards showdownThu Feb 26 2015 - 13:33
Peter O’Mahony happy to keep physical stakes high for IrelandFlanker is unconcerned about a perceived lack of entertainment on the pitchWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip goes from backrow to mentoring role with IrelandLeinster forward to remain in camp with Jordi Murphy likely to step in against EnglandWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Massive English invasion underlines the scale of the challenge for IrelandIrish clubs cash in to facilitate up to 15,000 supporters travelling in buoyant moodTue Feb 24 2015 - 13:28
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland and Leinster don’t seem to tallyTry-scoring troubles show the difference between club and Test levelSat Feb 21 2015 - 01:35
IRB disciplinary panel hands France’s Papé a ten-week banIndependent committee believe assault on Heaslip should have merited a red cardFri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
IRB disciplinary panel hands France’s Papé a ten-week banIndependent committee believe assault on Heaslip should have merited a red cardFri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip remains the only injury casualty ahead of England matchLes Kiss is looking for improvement on Ireland’s ‘pass mark’ in defence against FranceThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:46
Relaxed Henshaw very much at home at the SportsgroundIreland star enjoys pitting his wits against his Connacht team-mates back on familiar soilThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:00
Time for IRB to act as concussion becomes commonplaceIreland's 18-11 win over France typified a game more brutal than beautifulTue Feb 17 2015 - 12:59
Ireland win brutally physical, suffocatingly tight encounterJoe Schmidt’s fingerprints all over performance as his side keep France at bayMon Feb 16 2015 - 09:18
Cool Schmidt refusing to get swept up in Anglo-Irish feverCoach criticises prematch talk as Sexton shows his innate classMon Feb 16 2015 - 09:16
France turn up the heat on SextonMind games from French lead IRFU to release statement defending selectionSat Feb 14 2015 - 15:55
