Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland teamStuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second testThu Jun 16 2016 - 13:41
South Africa v Ireland: Joe Schmidt set to ring changesQuinn Roux may make Test debut in crunch game while Craig Gilroy could be recalledThu Jun 16 2016 - 10:28
History still in the making for Devin Toner in South AfricaDespite the recent death of his father, the Ireland secondrow is at his usual bestThu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock: We’re at our best when we are fearfulLeinster blindside flanker is most readymade replacement for the suspended CJ StanderWed Jun 15 2016 - 12:38
Paddy Jackson shows what he can do on international stageThe Ulster outhalf put previous appearances behind him in Test against South AfricaWed Jun 15 2016 - 02:55
Jared Payne ready for bruised Boks to come out chargingSouth Africa like to start quickly at Ellis Park as opponents catch their breath at altitudeWed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip: ‘We’re not getting too carried away with ourselves’Ireland backrow believes experience of playing European back-to-back matches helpsTue Jun 14 2016 - 16:36
Ireland to reluctantly accept CJ Stander one-match ban‘The process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 14:50
Gerry Thornley: Irish grit backs Springboks into a cornerWhile the mighty Boks rarely lose a series, this courageous Ireland outfit are capable and ableTue Jun 14 2016 - 05:00
Andrew Trimble: ‘There’s another job to do now’Ireland winger says ‘something clicked’ as Ireland dug deep to repel the SpringboksTue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
Stander given one-week ban for Lambie tackleFlanker to miss Johannesburg Test but will be available for Port Elizabeth fixtureTue Jun 14 2016 - 01:00
‘They weren’t interested in playing’ - South Africa bemoan Irish tacticsAllister Coetzee says his team will handle Ireland’s kicking game better in next TestMon Jun 13 2016 - 14:46
Gerry Thornley: Ireland beat South Africa to shake rugby worldIreland’s defeat of Springboks in the first Test ranks among our finest performancesMon Jun 13 2016 - 12:52
A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to goMulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudesMon Jun 13 2016 - 09:00
Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded SpringboksCJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on MondayMon Jun 13 2016 - 06:30
CJ Stander disciplinary hearing adjourned until MondayMunster captain was shown a red card by referee Mathieu Raynal after 22 minutesSun Jun 12 2016 - 14:24
Joe Schmidt unhappy at CJ Stander’s red cardIreland coach hopeful that no suspension will follow sending off during first TestSat Jun 11 2016 - 20:20
Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape TownCJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South AfricaSat Jun 11 2016 - 19:17
Andy Farrell finds a home from homeSentiment was one reason among many the rugby league great chose to join Ireland’s ranksSat Jun 11 2016 - 08:43
South Africa v Ireland: Irish must come ready for warfareJoe Schmidt's tourists must hit the ground running to give themselves a shoutSat Jun 11 2016 - 03:59
Ireland ready to be challenged by the best‘We’ve prepared well all week but we know that we have to step it up a gear’Fri Jun 10 2016 - 16:15
Robbie Henshaw braced for ‘that dark place’ against South AfricaIreland centre knows that confronting Boks will require huge physical commitmentFri Jun 10 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt believes now is time for new leaders to emergeInjury toll for daunting task in South Africa can be opportunity for fringe playersFri Jun 10 2016 - 01:00
Experience and fatigue key factors in selection for first Springboks testJoe Schmidt says Jared Payne the best bet at fullback with Connacht options fatiguedThu Jun 09 2016 - 16:41
Jared Payne to make first Ireland start at 15 against SpringboksJoe Schmidt selects Luke Marshall to start at inside centre in first South Africa TestThu Jun 09 2016 - 13:24
Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland sideJoe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrowThu Jun 09 2016 - 01:06
Jack McGrath unwilling to give Boks an inch in case they take a mileLeinster prop was a 19-year-old onlooker when Lions headed to South Africa in 2009Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00
Simon Easterby sees South Africa tour as first step to World Cup 2019‘We’ll find out over the next three weeks can those players come with us for the next couple of years’Wed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00
Ireland ready to face the heat of South Africa on and off the pitchWarm winter in Cape Town greets Joe Schmidt’s side on their first full day of tourWed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00
Simon Easterby: South African-born Irish players keen to make a point‘You get a sense that they’ve very keen to show the country that they were born in what they’re missing’Tue Jun 07 2016 - 17:07
Tour to South Africa a daunting assignment for IrelandThe absence of Jonny Sexton only adds to the huge challenge for Joe Schmidt’s squadSat Jun 04 2016 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next seasonTue May 31 2016 - 12:17
Healy and Zebo in contention to replace FitzgeraldJoe Schmidt offers strong backing to Rob Kearney after tough outing in Pro12 finalTue May 31 2016 - 08:21
Andy Farrell relishing baptism of fire in South AfricaIreland’s defence coach will not reinvent system left by Les KissTue May 31 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for lastConnacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watchMon May 30 2016 - 01:01
Veteran Andrew Browne stresses need for Connacht to build on Pro 12 triumph‘We talked about keeping our heads, do the same thing we’ve done all season’Mon May 30 2016 - 01:00
Connacht’s win makes spirits soar on the western frontGalway throws the party of the year as triumphant team arrive homeMon May 30 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip points to positives despite Pro 12 final defeat to ConnachtLeinster captain highlights province ‘used 56 players (including) 10 of the academy, and three of the academy guys started today’Mon May 30 2016 - 01:00
Connacht save their best for last to kickoff Pro12 partyFields of Athenry rings around Murrayfield as Pat Lam’s team claim first title in first finalSat May 28 2016 - 20:14
Old dog Ronan Loughney relishing new tricks under Pat LamFrontrow says enduring the many fallow days with Connacht has only served to make this season sweeterSat May 28 2016 - 07:00
Leinster will back big-game savvy to tame Pat Lam’s flyersConnacht are the form team but Leo Cullen’s men are peaking at just the right timeSat May 28 2016 - 01:01
West’s awake to opportunity to make rugby historyEchoes of Munster’s rise in Connacht’s surge, but experienced Leinster will have their saySat May 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Tiernan O’Halloran sees Connacht successFullback has seen effect the province’s upward trajectory has had on regionFri May 27 2016 - 01:00
Tommy O’Donnell the surprise omission for South AfricaJoe Schmidt names uncapped forwards Quinn Roux and Sean Reidy in 32-man squadThu May 26 2016 - 10:27
Connacht’s Andrew Browne welcomes the mix of home and awayIndigenous lock credits influence of outsiders for side’s successThu May 26 2016 - 07:30
Paddy Jackson to make the cut as Ian Madigan misses outVersatility of Stuart Olding and Luke Marshall will provide cover in South AfricaWed May 25 2016 - 09:13
Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat LamTue May 24 2016 - 15:11
Gerry Thornley: Pro12 missed sitter by not having Dublin finalLeinster-Connacht game should be played in the Aviva Stadium and not in EdinburghTue May 24 2016 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Pro12 final fails to get venue it deservesAn Edinburgh marathon will coincide with the Pro12 showpiece at MurrayfieldMon May 23 2016 - 15:38
John Muldoon’s bumpy road approaches the promised landConnacht captain never imagined days like this as he leads his side to first league finalSun May 22 2016 - 23:05
