Van Graan says Toulon can be beaten ‘the Munster way’On paper the odds appear stacked against Munster - until Thomond Park factor kicks inTue Mar 27 2018 - 01:00
Simon Zebo still ‘touch and go’ to be fit for ToulonToulon will travel to Thomond Park on the back of 49-0 win over ClermontMon Mar 26 2018 - 15:14
Grand Slam breakdown: Behind the scenes of Ireland's triumphGerry Thornley talks to those involved on and off the pitch and in the stands of a never to be forgotten weekendSat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Let’s hear it for Ireland, the Celts and the Pro14Test series win in Southern Hemisphere a natural next target for Schmidt’s squadTue Mar 20 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations team of the tournamentAfter a Six Nations that will go down in the annals of history, Gerry Thornley selects his XVMon Mar 19 2018 - 17:17
Best of the Slams: This is the most successful Irish team – everGrand Slam win puts the final stamp of greatness on this world-class Ireland squadMon Mar 19 2018 - 06:00
Rookies and veterans play their part in Ireland’s winning playsGrand Slam victory a tribute to a resilient squad that was willing to work for each otherMon Mar 19 2018 - 05:00
Ireland team celebrate our finest Grand SlamSnow and a cancelled homecoming party fail to dampen the spirits of the Irish squadMon Mar 19 2018 - 01:06
Joe Schmidt excited and daunted by what this squad might achieveIreland have cemented their status as world number two team, but they’re not sated yetSun Mar 18 2018 - 20:39
Ireland’s Grand ambition realised against EnglandHistory made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at TwickenhamSat Mar 17 2018 - 17:25
Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to loseAhead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadiumSat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
Six Nations: Ireland look primed for a day of daysThis could be one of the three best days in the history of Irish rugby – or simply the bestFri Mar 16 2018 - 20:02
England v Ireland: Best ready to lead from the front“It’s not just the playing group, it’s the coaches, the management, everyone strives for perfection”Fri Mar 16 2018 - 16:34
Joe Schmidt not daring to dream as historic opportunity beckonsHenderson the only change to starting Ireland XV as Jones opts for radical surgeryFri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland Grand Slam stars could pocket €75k eachJoe Schmidt expected to name an unchanged 23 as players enter grand bonus territoryWed Mar 14 2018 - 20:39
CJ Stander’s sights swivel from title celebrations to Slam dunkSouth African-born forward expects England backlash after their defeats to Scotland and FranceWed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton calls the shots for Ireland in role as driving forceSkills coach Richie Murphy says outhalf’s off-field distractions help his overall gameWed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: 'Boring' Ireland are victims of their own successTeam has produced exciting rugby and scored a whopping total of 17 tries so farTue Mar 13 2018 - 07:00
Durable duo: Kearney and Best at heart of Ireland’s successPhenomenal feat by fullback who started all 19 matches in four successful campaignsTue Mar 13 2018 - 06:00
Room for improvement but Ireland retain Grand ambitionHistoric opportunity beckons at Twickenham as Schmidt’s Irish machine rolls onMon Mar 12 2018 - 05:30
History and rugby immortality beckon Joe Schmidt’s championsVictory at Twickenham would see Ireland emulate Grand Slam teams of 1948 and 2009Mon Mar 12 2018 - 05:00
Team spirit the key as Ireland take title in their suitsJoe Schmidt pointed to injured players and how his squad have rallied for each otherSat Mar 10 2018 - 18:35
Ireland secure bonus point and pave way to Six Nations titleJacob Stockdale continues incredible try-scoring exploits with two in win over ScotlandSat Mar 10 2018 - 16:53
‘Strong, smart, confident’: Dan Leavy is the young man for the big occasionSince his Junior Cup days, the talented Ireland flanker’s ability on the field has stood outSat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00
Concentrated Ireland can clear penultimate hurdle with aplombScotland unlikely to be able to match Ireland’s physicality and intensity over 80 minutesSat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00
How Ireland could win Six Nations title this Saturday . . .France would need to deny England in Paris but it could be all over this weekendFri Mar 09 2018 - 06:00
Mature Ryan relishing the opportunity to live the dreamLeinster man’s skill set and attitude perfectly suited to Schmidt’s Ireland set-upThu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00
Ireland likely to make three changes for Scotland clashTadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson to return, Garry Ringrose set to replace Chris FarrellWed Mar 07 2018 - 21:00
Any talk of Grand Slam forbidden in Ireland campBut Brian O’Driscoll says players will be ‘100 per cent’ focused on the ultimate goalWed Mar 07 2018 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s prop cupboard has never been so well stockedNext season Joe Schmidt could have 10 props with Test match experience at his disposalTue Mar 06 2018 - 06:52
Finn Russell making Scotland a dangerous propositionOuthalf showed against England he has the ability to change a game in an instantSat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00
Sam Arnold becoming another centre of attentionTraining with Ireland a boost after injuries and suspension derailed Munster man’s seasonFri Mar 02 2018 - 05:00
Upbeat Schmidt firmly focused on the push for title gloryCoach says win over Scots would go a long way to sealing third championship in five yearsWed Feb 28 2018 - 01:00
Unlucky 13 strikes again but Farrell’s injury opens door for RingroseLeinster man now poised to partner Aki in Irish midfield against ScotlandWed Feb 28 2018 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Strength in depth matters, so does sizeFormidable Ireland now in a strong position to reclaim Six Nations title from EnglandTue Feb 27 2018 - 07:00
Gifted Heaslip perhaps the greatest Ireland number eightDurable athlete was Mr Indestructible and scaled so many heights during a glorious careerTue Feb 27 2018 - 05:00
Ireland young guns grasp chance to seize moment on big stageJohnny Sexton shows mental strength with outstanding all-round game to secure bonus-point victory over WalesMon Feb 26 2018 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland have work to do before Scottish showdownJoe Schmidt frets over defensive frailty against Wales that may be exposed by ScotsMon Feb 26 2018 - 05:00
Ireland fight fire with fire against Wales to win thrillerGrand Slam dream remains on course - but only just after epic battle in DublinSat Feb 24 2018 - 16:39
Chris Farrell's big day dawns after circuitous route to the topSix Nations debut the latest test for Tyrone man who has embraced every challenge to dateSat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00
Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against WalesJoe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh teamSat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00
Ireland v Wales: Best has no concerns over Sexton’s fitnessIreland outhalf needed treatment on his back before Friday's Captain’s RunFri Feb 23 2018 - 13:22
Edge between Schmidt and Gatland adds to rivalryIreland coach admits frustration over accusations attack lacks cutting edgeFri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00
Bundee Aki prepared for his biggest challenge yetLike a true Schmidt disciple, Aucklander driven by constant search for improvementThu Feb 22 2018 - 06:00
Andrew Porter and Chris Farrell in line for first Six Nations startsTadhg Furlong likely to be ruled out with hamstring injuryWed Feb 21 2018 - 21:00
Andy Farrell: Defensive slips against Italy actually leave Ireland in a good placeMore expansive Wales style will be a threat despite familiarity of coaches on both sidesWed Feb 21 2018 - 06:00
Dan Biggar’s recall illustrates Wales planning for physical gameWarren Gatland admits Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray will be put under pressureTue Feb 20 2018 - 19:27
Gerry Thornley: Dublin visit holds no fears for WalesBack to full strength, Gatland’s underdogs will be confident they have Ireland’s measureTue Feb 20 2018 - 07:00
Garry Ringrose back training and back in the mix for IrelandBut Chris Farrell remains the favourite to replace the injured Henshaw against WalesTue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath ruled out of remainder of Six NationsMeanwhile, Garry Ringrose will return to link up with Ireland squad on Monday eveningMon Feb 19 2018 - 12:39
