Howlett retirement yet another blow for MunsterMunster and former All Blacks player to hang up boots at the end of this seasonWed May 15 2013 - 00:07
Despite Kurtley Beale’s likely absence, Wallabies will pack quite a punchIn comparison to the Lions, Australia look to have more invention and game-breakersTue May 14 2013 - 02:00
Gordon D’Arcy main worry for Leinster after semi-final win over GlasgowBrian O’Driscoll should be fit for meeting with Stade FrancaisMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
Leinster stand on the brink of two RDS finalsAll six Lions named in line-up but Warriors arrive locked and fully loaded with their own two LionsSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Ulster do the hard work early to break ScarletsVisitng Welshmen second-best all over the pitch as table-toppers book league final berthFri May 10 2013 - 22:10
Williams wins IRUPA Players Player AwardUlster number eight becomes second overseas player to scoop prestigious honourWed May 08 2013 - 23:00
Last four standing do some straight-talking at this captain’s tableCaptains of PRO12 semi-finalists look ahead to the weekend’s deciders and the future of the leagueWed May 08 2013 - 02:35
The Pro12 may be finally finding its feetAdvent of Sky deal will be a huge boon for the LeagueTue May 07 2013 - 12:00
Conway’s hat-trick helps rampant Leinster home in on a chance of more silverwareWinger goes over three times as Joe Schmidt’s men secure a home semi-finalFri May 03 2013 - 22:16
Ireland to play World Cup games in Cardiff, Wembley and Olympic StadiumSchedule builds to a climactic game against FranceFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Leinster should triumph but fans may need to be patientOspreys have funny habit of spoiling the partyFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Wallabies coach Deans dismisses Lions media headline as nonsenseDeans confirms he will name a 25-man squad on May 19thThu May 02 2013 - 01:00
No quibbles as Ireland grab nine Lions jerseysSam Warburton is named captain among a 15-strong Welsh contingent while Warren Gatland admits Simon Zebo was unlucky to miss outWed May 01 2013 - 06:05
A good dynamic blend but Lions squad may be short of playmakersIt’s a selection made in Wales and Warren Gatland’s own imagesWed May 01 2013 - 06:03
‘I’m Lions captain - c u later bye’Warburton couldn’t keep ‘secret’ from his familyWed May 01 2013 - 06:00
Gatland’s Lions will be hard, straight-running and athletic typesWarburton set to captain squad due to strong relationship with coachTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
There’s a feel-good factor about Schmidt as he takes Ireland jobPopular appointment signs three year contract and begins with ‘blank sheet of paper’ over backroom teamTue Apr 30 2013 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt set to be confirmed as Ireland head coach in coming daysO’Connor lined up as new Leinster coach while Munster can be proud in defeatMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:05
Mutual respect ends monumental battleBonnaire describes victory over Munsteras one of the greatest days of his careerMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Emotional O’Gara may have played his last game for MunsterRob Penney was giving nothing away about his star player’s future plansMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Gallant Munster go down fighting in an epic rollercoaster from start to finishBrave fightback just falls short as Clermont advance to finalMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Clermont hold off brave Munster in MontpellierFrench side glad to hear final whistle after epic European encounterSat Apr 27 2013 - 19:28
Clermont’s time looks to have finally arrivedMunster may have a great pedigree but they go into this Heineken Cup semi-final as firm underdogsSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:05
Laid-back Zebo staying focused on ClermontMunster wing puts Tuesday’s Lions announcement to back of the mindSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Varley maintains the Munster game plan hasn’t changedHooker admits his pack will have to match Clermont’s powerful scrumFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Clermont suffer double blow as Rougerie and Vosloo both ruled out through injuryCaptain’s absence could be keenly felt by Vern Cotter’s sideFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
O’Mahony confronts the ‘ultimate challenge’Munster flanker excited about pitting himself against the world-class Julien BonnaireThu Apr 25 2013 - 01:00
O’Connell regrets his actions and his wordsMunster captain admits the furore has ’not been ideal’ in preparing for Clermont gameWed Apr 24 2013 - 06:00
Donncha O’Callaghan ruled out while Keith Earls remains a doubt for Munster’s trip to FranceRob Penney reignites war of words with Joe Schmidt over Paul O’Connell’s kickWed Apr 24 2013 - 01:00
Clermont arrive at their month of truth in prime healthVern Cotter’s squad ease off in equalling record home run against ToulouseTue Apr 23 2013 - 13:00
Joe Schmidt ticks all the right boxes for Ireland head coach positionThe Leinster coach would also provide a good face for Irish rugbyTue Apr 16 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt gives strong hint he is keen on Ireland jobAppointment far from done deal as New Zealander is loath to leave Leinster in the lurchMon Apr 15 2013 - 06:00
O’Connell facing an anxious wait following incident which left Kearney concussedMunster captain could be cited for dangerous challengeMon Apr 15 2013 - 06:00
O’Driscoll burrows over for Leinster win at ThomondMunster tries from Keatley and Jones not enough for home side, as former Ireland captain delivers another crucial trySat Apr 13 2013 - 21:15
The edgiest rivalry in Irish rugbyFlannery and Horgan look back and into the futureSat Apr 13 2013 - 07:00
Leinster have more points to make as they tackle MunsterWarren Gatland will be in attendance as local pride is on the line in ThomondSat Apr 13 2013 - 01:00
Heineken Cup tops Top 14 for ClermontSecond-placed side rest first XV for domestic showdown with leaders ToulonThu Apr 11 2013 - 10:26
Elwood aiming to finish on a high‘We still have a hell of a lot to play for’ says outgoing Connacht coachThu Apr 11 2013 - 10:23
Lam relishing the prospect of leading Connacht to new heightsExperienced former Auckland Blues coach unfazed by the difficult challenge aheadWed Apr 10 2013 - 04:10
Munster expected to request 5,000 ticketsOpponents Clermont likely to receive up to 20,000, and will likely bring even moreTue Apr 09 2013 - 07:00
Weekend events liable to stiffen demands of English clubsThe posturing of the English Premiership clubs won’t go awayTue Apr 09 2013 - 07:00
Low lie mighty Harlequins as Munster roll back the fearsTowering O’Connell performance lights the fuseMon Apr 08 2013 - 07:05
Anscombe acknowledges Saracens’ supremacy but bemoans Ulster’s rustinessSide still to rediscover fluency of early season formMon Apr 08 2013 - 07:00
Sexton fit to return as Leinster home in on semi-finalO’Driscoll also in line to face Munster at Thomond ParkMon Apr 08 2013 - 07:00
Vintage Munster Stoop to conquer and rediscover that old cup magicHarlequins left crushed as Paul O’Connell leads Munster in tearing up the form bookSun Apr 07 2013 - 16:09
Out of the shadows, Munster’s Superman swoops on the Stoop to tackle HarlequinsPaul O’Connell adamant last week’s Glasgow rout has left no baggageSat Apr 06 2013 - 07:00
Leinster’s Schmidt favourite to succeed KidneySounded out by IRFU about availability for job of Ireland head rugby coachSat Apr 06 2013 - 06:00
Ulster may have found their mojo just in timeThis is the first time Ulster have started with 13 internationals since beating Northamtpon in Franklin’s GardensSat Apr 06 2013 - 05:00
Madigan leads Leinster parade through Adams ParkOuthalf runs up 28-point tally as province earn semi-final date with BiarritzFri Apr 05 2013 - 22:00
Wasps to feel the sting as Leinster prepare to up anteAdams Park set to have its biggest crowd of the seasonFri Apr 05 2013 - 07:00
