Leinster starting to heat up as season gets serious at ChristmasChampions Cup opens with visit of Bath before attention turns to festive derbiesTue Dec 07 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup needs fast start as format underwhelmsLeinster the outstanding URC contenders but French and English sides look well preparedTue Dec 07 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park set to feature against BathIreland’s first-choice scrumhalf in November is back in full training after a thigh injuryMon Dec 06 2021 - 17:52
Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over OspreysJack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th capSat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00
Leinster take out their frustration on Connacht after slow startLeo Cullen’s side get back on track with bonus-point win at the RDSFri Dec 03 2021 - 22:15
Chris Farrell returns to full training in boost to Munster after tough weekAcademy fullback Jonathan Wren also returns to training after a leg injuryFri Dec 03 2021 - 17:28
Leinster hoping lightning won’t strike twice for Connacht at the RDSLeo Cullen making 10 changes to all-international XV and making intentions clearFri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00
Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against WaspsProvince likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in playersFri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00
Munster’s hopes of fulfilling Wasps fixture boosted by relaxation on player registrationAll clubs will can supplement squads with an unlimited number of previously unregistered playersThu Dec 02 2021 - 17:13
Ireland women take to the road for 2022 Six Nations home gamesIreland will play games in Dublin, Cork and Belfast in next year’s championshipThu Dec 02 2021 - 15:27
Harry Byrne gets nod over brother Ross at outhalf as Leinster recall internationalsLeo Cullen turns to his Ireland internationals to get province back on the winning trail against ConnachtThu Dec 02 2021 - 12:44
Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy bring podcast double act to awards stageAfter surviving RTÉ’s Ultimate Hell Week the duo will present Zurich Irish Rugby AwardsThu Dec 02 2021 - 06:00
Q&A: What happens to Munster now they have returned to Ireland?Most of the province’s travelling party returned from South Africa on WednesdayWed Dec 01 2021 - 19:00
Bundee Aki ruled out of Connacht’s game against Leinster at the RDSCentre suffered a knee injury in Ireland’s win over New ZealandTue Nov 30 2021 - 19:44
Ulster confirm new signing Duane Vermeulen has tested positive for Covid-19South African number eight is isolating after his arrival in BelfastTue Nov 30 2021 - 19:09
Munster confirm nine further positive Covid cases in South Africa partyProvince remain stranded in Cape Town and waiting for green light to return to IrelandTue Nov 30 2021 - 11:26
World Rugby agree law variations for community gameMeasures include flexibility in number of players, game duration, pitch size and ball sizeTue Nov 30 2021 - 10:01
Gerry Thornley: Munster must keep things in perspective and roll with the punchesChaos for URC while if and when Munster face Wasps it will be far from a level playing fieldTue Nov 30 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan to see concussion consultant as part of return to playDan Leavy also likely to miss Friday’s match against Connacht after HIA last weekMon Nov 29 2021 - 16:47
Munster in a race against time to fulfil first Champions Cup matchAs yet it is unknown whether squad will be allowed to train while in 10-day quarantineMon Nov 29 2021 - 14:07
Soul-searching for Leinster and Leo Cullen after derby defeatCullen says province will need to have more edge when they meet Connacht on FridayMon Nov 29 2021 - 06:00
Munster’s Champions Cup matches in real doubt as they remain in South AfricaWith South Africa on a travelling red list, it’s difficult to see how the URC can proceedMon Nov 29 2021 - 06:00
Dan McFarland thrilled as Ulster pass Leinster with honoursFirst victory over Leinster in Dublin since 2013 proves a timely boost ahead of hectic scheduleMon Nov 29 2021 - 05:00
Ulster show their grit to hold off Leinster and end unbeaten runLate try from James Hume sealed the deal for the visitors on a freezing night in the RDSSat Nov 27 2021 - 22:19
Rob Kearney interview: ‘There’s no bitterness leaving rugby. It’s been so good to me’Ireland’s most decorated player will play final game of his career, lining up as BarbarianSat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: New Test eligibility rules a boost for Pacific Island sidesThe likes of Piutau could feature at the next World Cup with nations of their heritageWed Nov 24 2021 - 19:53
Jason Jenkins set for hometown debut as Munster begin South African tourJohann van Graan returns to childhood stomping ground against formidable BullsWed Nov 24 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan embracing Pretoria return with MunsterEight of province’s Ireland cohort will miss Saturday’s Bulls clash at Loftus VersfeldTue Nov 23 2021 - 13:13
Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell building something special on Joe Schmidt’s Ireland foundationsIreland coach has created an environment where players will go that extra bit furtherTue Nov 23 2021 - 06:34
Andrew Porter one of many positives for Leinster in autumn seriesPorter has shown his worth at loosehead but concussion for James Ryan is an issueTue Nov 23 2021 - 05:00
Palpable harmony in Ireland squad reflected on the pitchTestimony from O’Mahony and Earls suggests Ireland are indeed in a good placeTue Nov 23 2021 - 01:00
Leinster’s injury list grows after international breakSexton set for three to five weeks out while Gibson-Park and Conan are being assessedMon Nov 22 2021 - 15:52
Jack Carty signs new three-year contract with ConnachtProvince had feared that the outhalf might be attracted away by interest from Top 14Mon Nov 22 2021 - 15:21
Irish rugby legend Ray McLoughlin dies, aged 82Tighthead from Galway played 40 times for Ireland and was twice selected for the LionsMon Nov 22 2021 - 15:05
Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for IrelandFarrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout ArgentinaMon Nov 22 2021 - 06:00
Ireland blow Argentina away to round off impressive NovemberEnforced late changes fail to derail Andy Farrell’s side who ran in seven triesSun Nov 21 2021 - 16:50
Stephen Larkham: ‘Joey has got that heightened sense you want your 10s to have’Opportunity beckons for Joey Carbery to prove he belongs on the international stageSat Nov 20 2021 - 10:00
Ireland need one more big performance to see off ArgentinaPumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upsetSat Nov 20 2021 - 07:00
Ireland v Argentina: Robert Baloucoune comes in as Farrell makes four changesIreland head coach says squad have moved on from last week’s victory over All BlacksFri Nov 19 2021 - 14:14
Keith Earls overwhelmed by reaction to mental health revelationsThe Munster wing has had players on the pitch thanking him for sharing his storyFri Nov 19 2021 - 06:58
Strong Ireland selection set to reflect respect Argentina are held inRobert Baloucoune could get a run on right wing outside new halfback pairingFri Nov 19 2021 - 06:00
Joey Carbery set to take Test chance against Argentina‘I think I always backed myself and I think I have to always back myself,’ says outhalfThu Nov 18 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan ready to embrace captain’s role against ArgentinaSecondrow eager for Ireland to avoid an All Blacks comedown in final Autumn TestWed Nov 17 2021 - 17:58
Griffin’s unexpected retirement another blow for Irish women’s rugbyCaptain of the national team decides to walk away at the age of just 27Wed Nov 17 2021 - 06:10
John Plumtree says All Blacks will channel ‘hurt and anger’ into France gameNew Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against IrelandTue Nov 16 2021 - 20:47
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from international rugby after Japan Test27-year-old Kerry native admits it’s ‘now time for me to turn my focus to my life outside of rugby’Tue Nov 16 2021 - 15:25
Gerry Thornley: Beating-the-All-Blacks feeling can never be taken for grantedWhen they next meet in Auckland, Ireland will be the ones on a gruelling tour scheduleTue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00
IRFU says report into Ireland women’s rugby will not be made publicIndependent review follows Irish team’s failure to qualify for World CupTue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan set to captain Ireland against Argentina with Johnny Sexton outJoey Carbery in line to start at outhalf with Andy Farrell set to make changes to his 23Mon Nov 15 2021 - 13:25
Unforgettable Irish performance leaves us hard-pressed to think of any betterIreland’s early aggression rewarded as All Blacks clearly rattled by unrelenting pressureMon Nov 15 2021 - 01:00
