Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic successMassive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally securedMon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00
Relentless Ireland crack the All Blacks on historic nightJoe Schmidt's Ireland secure a first ever win on home soil in 113 years of the fixtureSat Nov 17 2018 - 21:43
Ireland v New Zealand: Irresistible force meets the immovable objectWith Barrett and McKenzie in their ranks, the All Blacks still look the more potent outfitSat Nov 17 2018 - 06:45
Brodie Retallick: The All Black who has everything‘He can score tries, he tackles, he poaches, he’s stealing lineouts, he’s winning lineouts’Sat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
All Blacks fear factor remains for Ireland coach Schmidt‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’Fri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00
Wayne Barnes v Ireland: Should Joe Schmidt’s side be concerned?English referee has presided over 10 Irish defeats and just five wins - do numbers tell a story?Thu Nov 15 2018 - 21:50
Wexford farmer Tadhg Furlong braces for the ultimate scrum test‘I mightn’t be the flashiest scrummager, but I feel like I can do a job there,’ he saysThu Nov 15 2018 - 01:00
Devin Toner and Rob Kearney set to start for Ireland against All BlacksGerry Thornley’s team prediction: Joe Schmidt looks like reverting to tried and trustedWed Nov 14 2018 - 20:47
Ireland set for three-Test tour of New Zealand in 2022Defence coach Farrell insists ‘we want to play them as much as we possibly can’Wed Nov 14 2018 - 01:00
Rob Kearney and Garry Ringrose back in training for IrelandPair missed Saturday’s win over Argentina but are available for clash with All BlacksTue Nov 13 2018 - 15:25
Ireland v All Blacks - who should start this weekend?Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All BlacksTue Nov 13 2018 - 12:36
Gerry Thornley: For one week only let’s park the World CupMeeting with All Blacks could influence next year but it can also stand on its own two feetTue Nov 13 2018 - 07:00
Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for IrelandPlayers were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling againTue Nov 13 2018 - 06:00
Speargate 13 years on: O’Driscoll and Umaga bury the hatchetNo bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationalsTue Nov 13 2018 - 05:00
A few Irish issues resolved but others remain ahead of All BlacksSeán O’Brien ruled out with injury while Connor Murray return highly unlikelyMon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Imperfect display could prove perfect preparation for IrelandSchmidt acknowledges major improvement will be required against the All BlacksMon Nov 12 2018 - 05:00
Ireland make it a not so perfect 10 in scrappy win over ArgentinaSeán O’Brien suffers broken arm during first half of Aviva stadium encounterSat Nov 10 2018 - 21:03
Toughness allied to talent makes Jordan Larmour the real dealO’Driscoll and Best are enthusiastic about ‘incredibly exciting’ fullback after hat-trickSat Nov 10 2018 - 07:00
Ireland right to harbour lofty ambitions of World Cup glory – O’DriscollFormer star says O’Brien will be Schmidt’s first choice No 7 for World Cup if he stays fitSat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00
Ireland poised to extend proud home record against the PumasExpected edge at scrum time to establish the platform for Schmidt’s menSat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00
Captain Rory Best refreshed as Argentina roll into townIreland’s stalwart hooker missed summer tour of Australia with a hamstring injuryFri Nov 09 2018 - 14:04
Ireland go with show of strength for Argentinian onslaughtJoe Schmidt makes a dozen changes to starting line-up for hugely relevant match-upFri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley's team prediction: O’Brien and Best set for Ireland returnO’Brien set for his first outing in Ireland jersey in almost a year against ArgentinaThu Nov 08 2018 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw wants to be at centre of Irish actionVersatile back likes the freedom playing at fullback but is focused on current roleThu Nov 08 2018 - 01:00
Ireland have the foundations, now it's time to buildPresence of both Conway and Addison suggests Kearney unlikely to be in the match-day 23Wed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Beirne adding significantly to Ireland’s secondrow optionsMunster player grabbing every opportunity to apply pressure on established locksTue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shapeArgentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depthTue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt sees his team blow hot and cold in the Windy CityIreland coach reflects on a glass half-empty in the first period, and a glass half-full in the secondMon Nov 05 2018 - 07:00
Jordan Larmour passes his audition to face the PumasCompetition for places on the Ireland team causing ‘really positive headaches’ for SchmidtMon Nov 05 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour: ‘Sky is the limit for this Ireland team’Larmour’s exploits overshadow other landmarks, including Ross Byrne's debutMon Nov 05 2018 - 05:00
Jordan Larmour transforms ‘stodgy’ Irish display in Chicago‘I do think it was a pretty spectacular effort from Jordan and he’ll be delighted with that’Sun Nov 04 2018 - 00:25
Larmour bags hat-trick as Ireland win phoney war at Soldier FieldSecond-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in ChicagoSat Nov 03 2018 - 22:32
McKinley’s unquenchable spirit ensures he is living the dreamDespite losing the sight in his left eye, the former Leinster player has gone on to play for ItalySat Nov 03 2018 - 07:00
Schmidt expecting Carbery and McGrath to continue progressDespite the experimental line-ups, there is plenty at stake for players on both sidesSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt confirms he will decide on future by the end of the monthIreland coach says a decision to either go or stay will bring clarity for the team and the IRFUSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Mix of youth and experience the order for SchmidtChicago Test represents an opportunity for likes of Carbery, McGrath and BeirneFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Beirne ready to go to next level in full Test debutMove to Munster thoroughly vindicated as former Scarlets stalwart reaps the benefitFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt names Ireland side to face Italy in ChicagoRhys Ruddock to lead Ireland at Soldier Field on SaturdayThu Nov 01 2018 - 18:49
Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at IrelandHead coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positionsWed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00
Chicago could be another important staging post in Carbery's careerAbsences mean Rhys Ruddock would seem a likely candidate to lead Ireland against ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:12
Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hitsFor clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educatedTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt names 26-strong Ireland squad for Chicago tripJohnny Sexton among those rested for the clash with Italy at Soldier Field next weekMon Oct 29 2018 - 10:38
Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as everThere will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup loomingSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt's 42-man Ireland squad looks like landmark on road to World CupUncapped Ross Byrne, Will Addison and Sam Arnold called up for NovemberThu Oct 25 2018 - 07:31
Munster's Conor Murray 'didn't go looking' for a move abroad'I felt really happy here and it was an easy decision, a quick decision like my last contract'Thu Oct 25 2018 - 07:29
Conor Murray aiming to return ‘around the end of November’Munster and Ireland scrumhalf confirms he has not had surgery on his neck injuryWed Oct 24 2018 - 15:00
Addison and Haley expected to be named in Ireland squadSchmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in ChicagoWed Oct 24 2018 - 07:16
IRFU plan aims for two World Cup semi-finals in next five yearsThe five-year strategy sets highly ambitious targets at provincial and international levelTue Oct 23 2018 - 06:45
Gerry Thornley: Big-hearted Simon Zebo deserves a breakBad losers Bath in danger of losing the run of themselves with replay ‘appeal’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 06:00
Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction‘Seanie was talking after the game and saying that we need to move on and build on this’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 05:00
