Rónan Kelleher happy to get stuck into the ‘nitty-gritty’ at LeinsterLast Saturday Kelleher made just his second start for Leinster in six months, ending a two-month absence due to a hamstring injuryFri Dec 02 2022 - 06:00
Munster will face tough task turning around their poor away form on visit to EdinburghGraham Rowntree brings in a more experienced frontrow with John Ryan winning his 200th capThu Dec 01 2022 - 16:21
Gerry Thornley: France end year as World Cup favourites but top tier has never been so competitiveFrance end year as clear World Cup favourites as Ireland show they can cope without SextonTue Nov 29 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster says internationals returning has increased intensityUlster game is both a summit meeting and perfect preparation for return to EuropeTue Nov 29 2022 - 06:00
Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw out until new year with wrist injuryAll of province’s other frontline Irish internationals have returned to trainingMon Nov 28 2022 - 14:45
Munster make the most of home comfort and potent maul to maintain momentumMunster's ambition secures bonus-point win but Connacht coach Friend aggrieved with refereeing inconsistencyMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Munster must banish thoughts of Toulouse to win in Edinburgh Connacht face a similarly crucial game against BenettonMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Graham Rowntree happy with Munster’s ‘smart’ approach against ConnachtKeith Earls might come into the mix for next Friday’s game away to Edinburgh, says head coachSat Nov 26 2022 - 23:18
URC: Munster subdue spirited Connacht to secure much-needed victoryEvenly balanced game was high on competitiveness if a little low on qualitySat Nov 26 2022 - 22:18
Needs must as Munster and Connacht roll out big guns for high-stakes derby clashInternational players straight back into action in search of a winning restart to URC campaignSat Nov 26 2022 - 06:00
Leinster looking to take up where they left off as Glasgow come looking for revengeLeo Cullen’s side ran in 12 tries in a 76-14 URC quarter-final win over the Scottish side last JuneSat Nov 26 2022 - 06:00
Munster vs Connacht: No rest for internationals as Beirne and Bealham among those selectedBeirne, O’Mahony, Casey, Bealham and Prendergast among those who return from Ireland camp to startFri Nov 25 2022 - 12:48
Leinster vs Glasgow: Kelleher returns from injury as Ruddock is named captainRoss Byrne starts after Ireland heroics with younger brother Harry back from injury on the benchFri Nov 25 2022 - 12:28
Taking stock - Winners and losers from Ireland’s November campaignPlenty for Farrell and his Ireland coaching team to ponder after November internationalsTue Nov 22 2022 - 05:00
Extra pep in Leinster’s step as van der Flier conquers the world Byrne, Kelleher and Baird back in the mix for Leinster's clash with Glasgow as many of Ireland’s frontliners set to be restedTue Nov 22 2022 - 05:00
Ireland forced to prove they’re not Sexton-dependent – and that was no bad thingHard-earned victory over the Wallabies ticked a lot of boxes, and left the men in gold kicking themselves for missing a golden chanceMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Terry Kennedy takes World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year at awards ceremony in MonacoSun Nov 20 2022 - 22:24
Australian scrumhalf Nic White says he felt fine and was not knocked out during Ireland game ‘I felt fine. I passed my HIA, I went back on. I remember everything, clear as day’Sun Nov 20 2022 - 15:45
Ross Byrne goes from supporting act to starring role as Ireland edge scrappy affair with AustraliaReplacement outhalf keeps his cool after coming off the bench as Ireland complete clean sweep of southern hemisphere big threeSat Nov 19 2022 - 22:56
Josh van der Flier operating at the height of his considerable powersJosh van der Flier has reached another level over the last 12 months to develop into a genuine world-class talentSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Ireland must remain wary of Wallaby challenge as they look to clear last hurdle of historic trebleA victory would make this the first Irish team to beat New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in the same yearSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell wary of ever-potent Australia threat as Ireland go to the well againJimmy O'Brien and Jamison Gibson-Park earn starting berths against Australia as Ireland coach Andy Farrell reverts to all but two of the starting XV which faced South AfricaFri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
Ireland vs Australia: Jimmy O’Brien starts with Joe McCarthy set for debut off the benchStuart McCloskey starts as Bundee Aki returns from suspension to take up bench roleThu Nov 17 2022 - 14:04
Jimmy O’Brien in line to finish very promising autumn campaign on the wing for Ireland Leinster player putting pressure on Robert Baloucoune as Andy Farrell prepares to name side to face AustraliaThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
Lions omission still stoking the fires of fiercely competitive Sexton Ireland’s captain Johnny Sexton braced for ‘incredibly tough Test match’ against AustraliaThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton declares himself fit to face Australia on Saturday nightIreland captain has shaken off a dead leg for final November internationalWed Nov 16 2022 - 16:16
Australia remain wildly inconsistent but have capacity to beat the oddsDave Rennie’s side followed up a stellar performance against France with a shocking defeat to Italy in advance of Aviva visitTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Australian forwards coach admits Mack Hansen is one who got away Dan McKellar coached Australian-born Hansen at the Brumbies before his move to ConnachtTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Albert Tuisue cited for high tackle on Joey Carbery Antoine Dupont and Pieter-Steph du Toit also cited after being sent off during France vs South AfricaMon Nov 14 2022 - 17:11
Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw to miss Ireland’s game against AustraliaBundee Aki available for selection after completing his seven-week suspensionMon Nov 14 2022 - 14:24
Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier on shortlist for World Player of the Year Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan, Aimee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Terry Kennedy, Linda Djougang and Andy Farrell all also up for awardsMon Nov 14 2022 - 12:57
‘I’m not worried’ - Andy Farrell brushes off concerns for Irish depth after Fiji performanceCoupled with defeat to Ireland A, Saturday’s win suggests second string isn’t where it needs to be in build-up to World CupMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Andy Farrell avoids hair-dryer treatment but demands improvement ahead of Australia clashDave Rennie set to revert largely to XV that ran France close in ParisMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Former Ireland international Jerry Holland dies aged 66Holland earned three national caps and lined out for both Munster and LeinsterSun Nov 13 2022 - 18:36
‘I thought we was off’: Andy Farrell frustrated by performance in win over FijiIrish head coach and captain react to slow start and scrappy performanceSat Nov 12 2022 - 17:07
Scrappy Ireland score five tries in comfortable win over undisciplined Fiji sideRobbie Henshaw, Joey Carbery and Jimmy O’Brien all leave the field with injuries as discipline costs the visitorsSat Nov 12 2022 - 15:45
Improving Fiji should provide relevant trial for IrelandFijians’ strongest possible side unlikely to be soft touches in Test match at the AvivaFri Nov 11 2022 - 20:18
Jimmy O’Brien, the most versatile Irish player aroundIf he backs up last weekend’s display against Fiji on Saturday he’ll be the player who has made the most strides in the Irish pecking order this monthFri Nov 11 2022 - 19:00
IRFU income up from €84m to €116m but ‘we’ve got to live within our means’ - PottsChief executive says key message is that after torrid period in rugby due to the impact of Covid-19, ‘the ship has been stabilised’Fri Nov 11 2022 - 17:30
Andy Farrell acknowledges Ireland A performance prevented further tinkering for Fiji clashOnly seven players who featured in defeat to All Blacks XV feature in the Aviva Stadium on SaturdayFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v Fiji: Nine changes for Andy Farrell with Jeremy Loughman to win first capRobbie Henshaw returns to midfield, with Joey Carbery at outhalfThu Nov 10 2022 - 13:13
Andy Farrell ready to mix and match for Fiji test Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland for the first time against Fiji with Joey Carbery likely to start at outhalfWed Nov 09 2022 - 22:05
Gerry Thornley: Paying Ireland fans deserve more than current offering at the Aviva stadiumThere are plenty of examples out there to help improve match days, like letting spectators in on the TMO referralsTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Cheslin Kolbe not cited for tackle against Ireland South African fullback received yellow card for incident involving Mack HansenMon Nov 07 2022 - 21:53
Andy Farrell faced with some interesting selection calls for Ireland’s clash with FijiCoach must find balance in retaining experience next Saturday while also delving further into squadMon Nov 07 2022 - 19:03
Leinster lead tributes to late Paul McNaughton, the very definition of a sports manHe enjoyed a unique playing career across three sports - rugby, football and Gaelic gamesMon Nov 07 2022 - 14:56
Conor Murray ruled out of Fiji and Australia TestsRyan Baird, Joe McCarthy and Ciarán Frawley all to miss Saturday’s Fiji clashMon Nov 07 2022 - 13:30
Mack Hansen’s licence to roam pays off for Ireland against South AfricaErasmus posts another video on social media picking out two similar incidentsMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Ireland stand tall in the battle of wills to edge South Africa in thunderous Test Farrell’s men showed again what an adaptable all-court team they are with their victory over world champions South AfricaMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Ireland grit it out against trademark physical buffeting from SpringboksIreland coach Andy Farrell already looking forward to starkly contrasting test against Fiji next weekSun Nov 06 2022 - 21:00
