Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their moneyProvinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00
Connacht set for toughest of tests in return to Champions CupLast year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants ToulouseFri Oct 14 2016 - 22:15
Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provincesChampions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sidesFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Connacht look to take advantage of home comforts against ToulouseFrench giants no longer a foreboding presence at the SportsgroundFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Ulster need to hold the centre for BordeauxPiutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup startThu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00
Gerry Thornley: Provinces won’t be easy prey in Champions CupLeinster will still be smarting over last season, while Ulster have backs to hurt any teamTue Oct 11 2016 - 09:17
Seán O’Brien in the frame for a return to action for LeinsterDomestic derbies held steel all four Irish provinces for European combatMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster pleased while Munster rue one that got awayLeo Cullen happy with game management as Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw performMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster ease past Munster with dominant second half performanceJohnny Sexton was again the key man for the home side with some superb place-kickingSat Oct 08 2016 - 16:27
Leinster can steal a march on Munster as rivals renew battleHenshaw’s debut and O’Mahony’s return add lustre to hugely anticipated Pro12 clashSat Oct 08 2016 - 12:56
Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster winPat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to seasonFri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31
Munster-Leinster is Europe’s top rivalry – and stakes are rising againNothing feeds this encounter more than both teams clamouring for place at the top tableFri Oct 07 2016 - 20:00
Robbie Henshaw to make Leinster debut against MunsterLeo Cullen has made a total of 11 changes to the side that last week defeated Cardiff BluesFri Oct 07 2016 - 12:31
Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier living the dreamFormer Wesley College student braced for upcoming battle with MunsterFri Oct 07 2016 - 01:00
European Champions Cup set to return to Irish terrestrial TVOrganisers will treat Ireland differently with more free-to-air coverage but not before 2019Thu Oct 06 2016 - 07:00
All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says HowlettFormer Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s successWed Oct 05 2016 - 05:50
Eir Sport to televise Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in ChicagoBroadcaster also showing European Champions Cup matches liveWed Oct 05 2016 - 01:11
Eir to broadcast Ireland’s clash with New ZealandVirgin customers will not be able to watch the Test match at Soldier Field in NovemberTue Oct 04 2016 - 20:20
Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroadsCanadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont AuvergneTue Oct 04 2016 - 08:52
Leinster feeling benefit of Stuart Lancaster effectFormer England coach ready for pressure cooker of his first Irish derby against MunsterTue Oct 04 2016 - 08:32
Leinster wingers ruled out of Munster match at Aviva StadiumFergus McFadden and Dave Kearney were forced off the field in win over CardiffTue Oct 04 2016 - 01:02
Fergus McFadden and Dave Kearney out of Munster clashLeinster’s Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien all continue rehabilitationMon Oct 03 2016 - 16:16
Jared Payne up to speed to be fullback fixtureRob Kearney has been first choice for nearly a decade but that may be about to changeSat Oct 01 2016 - 07:00
Munster welcome back Peter O’Mahony for Pro12 clashSimon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell also return as Zebre look to secure first winFri Sept 30 2016 - 20:10
Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returnsPro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky SportsFri Sept 30 2016 - 19:55
Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with CardiffLeo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning startFri Sept 30 2016 - 19:53
Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and mindsPat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October loomingFri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01
Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn seriesFlanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injuryThu Sept 29 2016 - 01:05
Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fearsZane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assuredWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Table-topping Ulster ready to run Ospreys raggedBackline could get even stronger as Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble return to trainingWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting betterIreland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in NovemberTue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00
Leinster’s armoury expanding ahead of fierce October battlesScrum coach John Fogarty positive about province’s progress so far this seasonTue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton hits ground running as Leinster power past OspreysAttacking lines and ball retention hit mark as home side secure bonus pointSat Sept 24 2016 - 17:55
The old South African army pals behind the rise of MunsterUnder Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber’s influence is already taking effectSat Sept 24 2016 - 11:00
Munster seek to re-establish fortress feel against EdinburghKeith Earls, Cian Bohane, Dave Kilcoyne and Dave O’Callaghan to play part for provinceSat Sept 24 2016 - 01:00
Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyersSexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form OspreysFri Sept 23 2016 - 12:10
CJ Stander: Munster must rebuild their fortressDefeat to Cardiff two weeks ago ups the ante for weekend game against EdinburghThu Sept 22 2016 - 05:00
Munster hope training unit will give performances a new edgeModern €15m facility in University of Limerick means squad is now based in one centreWed Sept 21 2016 - 01:30
Rassie Erasmus keen to earn right to Thomond Park ‘privilege’Guinness Pro12 game against Edinburgh to be Munster director of rugby’s first at venueWed Sept 21 2016 - 01:10
Jamison Gibson-Park adapts quickly to new surroundingsNew Zealand scrumhalf made his full competitive debut for Leinster last Friday nightTue Sept 20 2016 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster’s Pro12 with OspreysStuart Lancaster takes control of first session while Rob Kearney is back on the injured listTue Sept 20 2016 - 01:00
Ospreys likely to test Connacht’s mettleGame looms as an early season test of where champions really stand this seasonSat Sept 10 2016 - 02:49
Treviso hope for first home win over UlsterItalian side are already showing improvement under Kieran CrowleySat Sept 10 2016 - 02:39
Leinster’s trip to Warriors may have come a little too earlyGlasgow club will play first league game on their new 4G pitch at ScotstounSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:02
Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish gameThe club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protectedFri Sept 09 2016 - 20:06
Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promiseCardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35
Joey Carbery breakthrough shows there is talent in domestic leagueUlster Bank League kicks off the week after next buoyed by contribution to provincesThu Sept 08 2016 - 01:02
Warren Gatland: All Blacks Tests may give Irish an edgeLions coach says he would not have taken job if he didn’t believe tourists could winThu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00
Warren Gatland charged with toughest of Lions tasksWales coach will have very little time to prepare for daunting series in New ZealandWed Sept 07 2016 - 05:00
Stuart Lancaster ready to make an impact with LeinsterFormer England head coach will be a good fit for the squad, says head coach Leo CullenTue Sept 06 2016 - 06:00
