Peter O’Mahony expecting a massive challenge from CastresMunster’s season largely dependent on result against French championsFri Dec 07 2018 - 06:00
How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guideLeinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal roundsThu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37
Munster detect new pro-European stance from CastresJohann Van Graan highlights specific threats posed by current French championsThu Dec 06 2018 - 06:00
Current Munster squad inspired to emulate noughties heroesKeith Earls admits he dreams of achieving the same successes every dayWed Dec 05 2018 - 05:00
Johann van Graan: Munster’s re-signing of 12 players is ‘brilliant’Renewed contracts come ahead of Champions Cup meetings with old foes CastresWed Dec 05 2018 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: These are the defining European roundsIncreasing signs that losing opening two Champions Cup matches need not be fatalTue Dec 04 2018 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest yearSchmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World CupTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00
Eyebrows raised over Schmidt’s intention to ‘finish coaching’Kiwi to take indefinite break from game after World Cup as Farrell named as his successorTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00
Ireland cap rewarding month with comfortable victory over USAAndrew Conway underlines his try-scoring quality with a hat-trickMon Nov 26 2018 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to replace Joe Schmidt after 2019 World CupAddition of Lancaster to coaching ticket also on the cards as IRFU look for seamless transitionMon Nov 26 2018 - 05:00
Andrew Conway bags hat-trick as Ireland’s shadow stars earn their stripesEagles land with a bang as Joe Schmidt’s fringe run up a half-century of pointsSat Nov 24 2018 - 20:56
The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the YearThe Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden BarrettSat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00
No show like a Joe show as Ruddock and players remain Schmidt disciples‘He’s keeping everyone in the right frame of mind and everyone on their toes’Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt bracing for 'tight game' against the USAOpportunity knocks for Addison, Conway and Cooney in Ireland’s final TestSat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
World Rugby awards: Irish rugby contenders in several categoriesJohnny Sexton is up for the main Player of the Year award but what other gongs could Irish rugby collect on Sunday?Fri Nov 23 2018 - 17:52
All the signs suggest Joe Schmidt will be leaving after the World CupIreland coach expected to confirm his decision within the next few daysFri Nov 23 2018 - 05:00
Schmidt reshuffles Ireland to give players rare opportunity to shine in USA TestBealham, Cooney and Carbery among 14 changes made to side that beat All BlacksFri Nov 23 2018 - 01:00
World rugby player of the year - The nomineesJohnny Sexton facing competition from Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx for Sunday's player of the year awardThu Nov 22 2018 - 18:15
Joe Schmidt will announce future plans early next week‘I’ve beaten myself up enough over this decision. I’m probably going to be the most pleased of anyone when it’s finally made’Thu Nov 22 2018 - 15:19
Johnny Sexton: ‘It’s incredible, I’ve had to pinch myself’Outhalf honoured for his pivotal role in a memorable season for Leinster and IrelandThu Nov 22 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton named Rugby Writers Player of the YearIreland outhalf has had an outstanding year, capped by Saturday’s win over the All BlacksWed Nov 21 2018 - 20:00
Ireland to start with completely changed team against USAJoe Schmidt looks like he will make a full 15 changes for the final November Test matchWed Nov 21 2018 - 19:30
USA clash a chance for some Ireland players to hit the big timePlenty of fringe players are expected to be given game-time in what is the final TestWed Nov 21 2018 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's new breed don't fear the All BlacksJoe Schmidt's side have already gone where the previous Golden Generation could notTue Nov 20 2018 - 06:30
Fierce competition for places helps drive on Iain HendersonIreland’s win over the All Blacks will give the squad a healthy internal rivalry boostTue Nov 20 2018 - 01:00
Neck strain ruled Dan Leavy out of All Blacks winDetails of injury weren’t initially released as a host of Ireland players return to provincesMon Nov 19 2018 - 14:59
Joe Schmidt: latest All Blacks victory surpasses Chicago‘It’s a bit special at home and it was special because of what happened in 2013’Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:30
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
