Player Watch: Bundee Aki’s ability to consistently win collisions was priceless in Ireland’s victory over WalesHis all-action performance was a continuation of his string of superb displays at the World CupSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
England’s carelessness, sloppy handling and poor kicking all contribute to their downfall at MurrayfieldScotland’s captain Finn Russell displayed his golden touch, while left wing Duhan van der Merwe has become a try-scoring titanSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
Ireland 31 Wales 7: How the Irish players rated in the Six Nations matchBundee Aki the standout as sloppy Ireland do enough to secure a bonus point victory at the AvivaSat Feb 24 2024 - 16:55
Head-to-head: Calvin Nash v Rio DyerMunster winger Calvin Nash has settled well to his task in the Ireland side in the absence of the injured Mack HansenSat Feb 24 2024 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s look to pack a bigger punch in attack to continue winning run at Musgrave ParkIreland under-20 coach Richie Murphy will be looking for an improvement on the error-strewn display against Italy when Wales visit Musgrave ParkFri Feb 23 2024 - 06:00
Ireland beware a Warren Gatland flattering to deceiveWales coach complimentary across various topics, from playing structures in Irish rugby to success of the national teamThu Feb 22 2024 - 19:44
Ireland U20s name new frontrow for Friday night’s match with Wales U20s Six Nations preview: Ireland forwards coach Aaron Dundon says squad ‘all pretty delighted’ for Richie Murphy on getting Ulster jobWed Feb 21 2024 - 18:49
Richie Murphy to take over from Dan McFarland as Ulster head coach Ireland Under-20 coach set to take over as interim head coach once Six Nations campaign endsWed Feb 21 2024 - 17:26
Cameron Winnett is the poster boy for Wales squad’s youthful rejuvenation under Warren GatlandCardiff player has twice seen defeat to Ireland as an Under-20, but he is hoping third time’s a charm if Wales head coach picks him for Saturday’s game at the AvivaTue Feb 20 2024 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s lineout: ‘We haven’t changed a massive amount. I’d say we’re doing what we do a little bit better’O’Connell said that players and coaches saw Six Nations opener against France as an opportunity to expunge the World Cup disappointmentFri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan remains in contention for Ireland’s game against WalesGarry Ringrose, Peter O’Mahony, Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne all take part in training sessionThu Feb 15 2024 - 16:56
Caelan Doris: Captaining Ireland in Six Nations another significant milestone for born leaderTwenty-five year-old Leinster stalwart Caelan Doris honoured to captain Ireland and follow in the footsteps of the likes of Johnny Sexton and veteran Peter O’MahonyThu Feb 15 2024 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber on Ireland holding Italy scoreless: ‘For any defence coach a zero is a thing of beauty’ Leinster senior coach lived vicariously through his players as he watched Ireland beat Italy 36-0 in Six Nations game at Aviva StadiumTue Feb 13 2024 - 06:00
Stuart McCloskey: ‘It’s been pretty seamless for me’Ireland v Italy saw the Ulster man thrive at inside centre, having been given an opportunity by Bundee Aki’s injuryMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Jack Crowley takes the ball and runs with it as Irish 10 jersey fits snugly once againTwo matches into the post-Johnny Sexton era, the Munster outhalf has done almost everything that could have been asked of himMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland 36 Italy 0: How the Irish players rated in the shutout at the Aviva John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland made it two bonus-point wins to start the Six NationsSun Feb 11 2024 - 17:15
Ireland vs Italy head-to-head: Stuart McCloskey v Tommaso MenoncelloBundee Aki has become a key player for Ireland while Tomasso Menoncello has all the qualities to become a generational talent for ItalySat Feb 10 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony’s Six Nations milestone appearance on the horizonSunday will mark the Corkman’s 50th cap for Ireland since he made his debut against Italy in 2012Fri Feb 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s may need another bench mark to keep impressive Italians at bayMartino was born in Florence where his mum Carlotta is from, he spent some time in Bourgoin and Limerick before moving to Rosario in ArgentinaFri Feb 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland U20s change it up for the Italian job at Musgrave Park on Friday nightIan Keatley: ‘It was incredible for those guys to step up, getting their experience and stamping their mark’Thu Feb 08 2024 - 09:39
Jerry Flannery to join Rassie Erasmus’s new South Africa coaching ticketFormer Ireland hooker will once again be working with Rassie Erasmus, who returns to role of Springboks head coachTue Feb 06 2024 - 12:48
Tadhg Beirne first among equals on the strength of MarseilleBeirne’s talent has been evident from his days with the Scarlets to his homecoming at Munster that enabled a Test match careerMon Feb 05 2024 - 06:00
‘Stunned. Shaken. Reversed’: French media react to Ireland’s record win in MarseilleVictory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soilSun Feb 04 2024 - 11:25
Under-20 Six Nations: Ireland start title defence with daunting assignment in FranceGiven the home team’s strength in depth, Richie Murphy’s side will have to close to flawless - and courageous - to win in Aix-en-ProvenceSat Feb 03 2024 - 06:00
‘Ireland will have to learn to live without Sexton’: What the French media are saying ahead of Six Nations openerFrench press mulls absence of talisman Dupont while acknowledging life without ‘the master’ Sexton for visitorsThu Feb 01 2024 - 18:00
Ireland name five U20 Grand Slam winners in side to take on France in opener Munster number eight Brian Gleeson leads the side for Saturday’s game in Aix-en-ProvenceThu Feb 01 2024 - 15:01
Under-20 Six Nations: Maturing Brian Gleeson ready for France opener ‘I grew up watching Munster in the Champions Cup, so getting to represent Munster in the Champions Cup is fantastic’Thu Feb 01 2024 - 06:00
Italy have grounds for optimism under new coach Gonzalo QuesadaSix Nations: Some outstanding young players can bolster a squad that has made progress in recent years despite bad resultsThu Feb 01 2024 - 06:00
Jack and Richie Murphy bring father-son duo to Ireland U20s ahead of Six Nations campaignJack Murphy is adept, tactically and technically, as befits the son of a skills and kicking coachFri Jan 26 2024 - 06:00
Leinster outmuscle Leicester as bonus-point win sets up home runLeo Cullen’s side made light of 10-point first-quarter deficit to roar home to victoryMon Jan 22 2024 - 06:00
Not-so-magical mystery tour for Leinster before Leicester Tigers game Youth to get chance in URC fixtures, says Cullen; talented young players coming through at Connacht; and Gatland’s musingsMon Jan 22 2024 - 06:00
Leinster boss Leo Cullen gives positive update on Harry Byrne injuryHead coach also pays tribute to Joe McCarthy after yet another influential performanceSat Jan 20 2024 - 18:51
Leinster eye clean sweep of victories in Champions Cup pool stages against ‘confrontational’ Leicester Province, boosted by return of Harry Byrne, look to iron out their performance in physical encounter at Welford RoadSat Jan 20 2024 - 06:00
Harlequins v Ulster: Errors not an option as Ulster face cool, confident Quins A win over the English side is the most straightforward way for the province to stay in Champions Cup contentionFri Jan 19 2024 - 19:00
Joe Schmidt confirmed as new head coach of Australia on two-year dealThe New Zealander will take charge in March and his contract will cover the Test series against the British & Irish Lions in 2025Fri Jan 19 2024 - 09:56
Ireland U20s facing no weight of expectations despite back-to-back Grand Slams, says Richie Murphy‘They are a very clever rugby team; they know how to work the ball through their hands and find space’Wed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Evan O’Connell to captain Ireland Under-20 squad laden with pedigreeIreland travel to play the opening game of their Six Nations against France, the side that beat them in the World Cup finalTue Jan 16 2024 - 12:00
Leinster show progress as European challenge set to go up a notchLeo Cullen hopeful that Ciarán Frawley’s back injury will not keep him out of Leicester gameMon Jan 15 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: Ultan Dillane plays his part as La Rochelle tear Tigers to shredsLeinster’s Luke McGrath has racked up 200 caps for Leinster, a milestone he reached when coming on in the 43-7 victory over Stade FrancaisMon Jan 15 2024 - 06:00
Another bad break for Harry Byrne as injury denies chance to impress for LeinsterBetter news for James Lowe and Tadhg Furlong ahead of Champions Cup clashSat Jan 13 2024 - 01:00
‘We’ll be looking to limit his destructive ability’: Ulster get ready to face ToulouseAt the epicentre is Toulouse and French captain, scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, who will play for the France Sevens team in the Olympics in Paris later in the yearFri Jan 12 2024 - 19:00
Andy Farrell as pragmatic as ever as he assumes Lions mantle Andy Farrell answered the questions he could and batted away those that leant too heavily on conjecture as he was revealed as new Lions head coachFri Jan 12 2024 - 06:00
Andy Farrell confirmed as British & Irish Lions coach for Australia tour Farrell will step back temporarily from the Ireland head coaching position after the November Test series this yearThu Jan 11 2024 - 11:40
McFarland delighted as Ulster execute kicking plan to perfection to beat LeinsterEntertaining contest at the RDS defied the poor weather conditionsTue Jan 02 2024 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast gets his chance to shine as Leinster entertain Ulster at the RDS Sam Prendergast becomes the third outhalf to wear the number 10 jersey in the province’s last three matches domestically and in EuropeMon Jan 01 2024 - 06:00
Connacht and Munster battle it out for new year bragging rights in GalwayBoth sides are coming off tight defeats as they look to take a win into the mid-season URC breakMon Jan 01 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris looking to revitalise usual strengths that ‘haven’t been up to to standard lately’‘There are parts of my game that I haven’t been very happy with.. my carry for example. It hasn’t been up to the standard that I’d like it to be lately’Sat Dec 30 2023 - 06:00
‘Andrew’s turned a corner with his scrummaging’ - McBryde defends Porter’s record at the set-pieceLeinster’s victory over Munster at Thomond Park contained enough scrum fodder upon which to base a thesisFri Dec 29 2023 - 06:00
Sports Review 2023: Unforgettable fare in Paris as Ireland claim Springboks’ scalpSports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South AfricaThu Dec 28 2023 - 06:00
Munster v Leinster: Craig Casey braced for ‘huge occasion’ in front of expectant home crowdGraham Rowntree’s Munster side will be looking to put recent frustrating results behind them when they welcome their great rivals Leinster to Thomond ParkTue Dec 26 2023 - 06:00
