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
Conor Murray refreshed for Heineken Cup clash against HarlequinsScrumhalf reveals “we’re not unaware of people writing us off”Fri Apr 05 2013 - 07:00
Munster looking to bounce back against HarlequinsPenney admits 51-24 defeat to Glasgow an embarrassmentThu Apr 04 2013 - 07:00
Unsure whether to stretch out his career, O’Gara gives coaching hintOuthalf says he would like to coach Munster one day as he says this may be his last yearThu Apr 04 2013 - 07:00
IRFU begin search for new head coachOutside consultant enlisted to help draw up a shortlist of candidatesWed Apr 03 2013 - 01:30
Lady luck ran out as injuries mountedDecision to take the captaincy from O’Driscoll may have been the turning pointWed Apr 03 2013 - 01:30
The Contenders: Who is likely to replace KidneyMcKenzie installed as favourite but Schmidt’s the outstanding candidateWed Apr 03 2013 - 00:00
League great for bringing players on, but paying for success leading clubs to the wallMunster clubs favour banning player payments, but getting Leinster’s to follow suit won’t be easyTue Apr 02 2013 - 07:00
Ulster in the best shape ahead of SaracensTimely return of heavyweights helps province dig out rare Dublin win, but Schmidt left 'frustrated' by referee Clancy after late pressure goes unrewardedMon Apr 01 2013 - 07:00
Lansdowne crowned AIL champions in true styleLeague title sealed with yet another attacking showMon Apr 01 2013 - 06:00
Ulster stand tall to survive late Leinster siegeTries from Diack and Henderson help visitors end Leinster’s long unbeaten league runMon Apr 01 2013 - 06:00
London calling once more for trio of coaches ahead of big Heineken Cup weekendFormer London Irish backs David Humphreys, Conor O’Shea and Mark McCall return to the city in charge of their sidesSat Mar 30 2013 - 06:00
It’s all over bar the crowning as Lansdowne look to wrap up All Ireland League title earlyMeeting with second-placed Clontarf this afternoon largely for show as leaders just about uncatchableSat Mar 30 2013 - 05:00
Brian O’Driscoll could yet be the diplomatic choice for Lions’ captainWith his return to fitness Paul O’Connell could be in with a shout as wellTue Mar 26 2013 - 12:00
Normal service resumed as O’Connell hits the ground runningMunster second row stars on his first Pro12 game since last OctoberMon Mar 25 2013 - 09:51
O’Connell back with a bang for MunsterSecondrow grabs early try in impressive showing against ConnachtSat Mar 23 2013 - 19:55
Is this the end of the golden age for Irish rugby?The IRFU is facing into uncertain future on and off the pitch after an unprecedented period of successSat Mar 23 2013 - 06:00
Isa Nacewa adamant there’s no going back on decision to retire from LeinsterHard to credit that the Leinster legend is still only 31 years oldFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Leinster’s Isa Nacewa to retire and return home to New Zealand at end of seasonPopular back giving up the game for family reasonsWed Mar 20 2013 - 06:14
Defeat in Rome surely signalled the end of the Kidney eraRebuilt Ireland squad could do with new ideas and new energyTue Mar 19 2013 - 12:00
Wales look likely to dominate Lions’ squadSaturday’s result in Cardiff looks certain to result in a squad of a distinctly red hueTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Ragged, disjointed, ill-disciplined and ignominious finale for IrelandSkies blue for Italy as they affirm their veryreal advances in Six Nations championshipMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Declan Kidney to know his fate in next three weeksIrish head coach to meet National Team Review Group on WednesdayMon Mar 18 2013 - 01:00
For some in the Ireland rugby team, these could be the last days in RomeKidney’s future is in doubt and this may be Brian O’Driscoll’s final game for IrelandSat Mar 16 2013 - 06:12
O’Brien prepared to ‘go up the guts’ for Ireland against ItalyLeinster flanker is powered up and ready to be Ireland’s main man in RomeSat Mar 16 2013 - 05:00
McLean feels Italy are ready to step it up against IrelandHead coach Brunel central to Italian renaissanceSat Mar 16 2013 - 05:00
Castrogiovanni is ruled out of Rome finaleBut Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over IrelandFri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00
