Road to the top - How Ireland Under-20s shaped Andy Farrell’s squad Only two Irish eligible members of Farrell’s Six Nations squad did not play for Ireland at Under-20 levelThu Jan 26 2023 - 05:00
Leo Cullen pleased with impact from bench against Racing 92 as they secure top seedingFour tries in 15 minutes put flattering look on scoreboard of Champions Cup game in the AvivaSat Jan 21 2023 - 17:46
Leinster’s pursuit of a number one seeding unlikely to be derailed by Racing 92 Cullen makes three changes to the team that crushed Gloucester at Kingsholm for their final pool assignmentFri Jan 20 2023 - 15:57
Richie Murphy’s Ireland Under-20s have reasons to be optimistic ahead of Six Nations ChampionshipFormidable squad will be captained by UCD’s Gus McCarthy, who captained Blackrock to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup title last seasonThu Jan 19 2023 - 05:00
Ireland coach Richie Murphy names 32-man squad for Under-20 Six NationsGus McCarthy, who captained Blackrock to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup title last season, will captain the sideWed Jan 18 2023 - 13:03
The Offload: Munster have double cause to celebrate at Musgrave ParkAfter beating Leinster, two Munster players decided to get marriedSun Jan 15 2023 - 15:46
Champions Cup as it happened: Leinster score seven tries in easy win over GloucesterLeo Cullen’s men take pole position in Pool A with victory in EnglandSat Jan 14 2023 - 15:04
Ultan Dillane thriving in La Rochelle after making the switch from Connacht Ireland international has settled well with the European champions and is aiming to help them ‘add another star to this jersey’Fri Jan 13 2023 - 06:00
Ex-Ireland U-20 player McGuigan key to Gloucester reaching their ambitionsHooker might be included in Steve Borthwick’s England squad for the Six NationsThu Jan 12 2023 - 05:00
Coombes family affair underpins a pair of Munster wins in Musgrave Park The Offload: Sons follow in fathers’ footsteps while Jenny Murphy reunites with a familiar faceMon Jan 09 2023 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton could be fit to lead Ireland in Six Nations opener Munster have been linked with signing South African hooker Malcolm Marx after World Cup in FranceSun Jan 08 2023 - 18:28
URC: Munster tame the Lions to enjoy a bonus point victory at Musgrave Park Home side benefited from some brilliant performances in wet and windy conditionsFri Jan 06 2023 - 21:47
Leinster looking to clip Ospreys’ wings and maintain winning ways in SwanseaLeo Cullen makes sweeping changes for clash against in-form Welsh outfitFri Jan 06 2023 - 19:00
Ireland Under-20s complete their Six Nations preparation with a second victory Irish side defeat strong Leinster development team that included promising playersFri Jan 06 2023 - 17:57
Munster vs Lions: Hosts favoured to secure lion’s share of the points in CorkBen Healy starts in first match since confirming Edinburgh move as Munster make six changes to starting XVFri Jan 06 2023 - 05:00
Jack Conan eager to grasp rare opportunity against the OspreysFrustrated Lion eager to reclaim lost ground in the ferociously competitive Leinster backrow battleFri Jan 06 2023 - 05:00
Scotland’s Hollie Davidson to lead first all-female officiating team for Challenge Cup clashBusy fortnight of European action ahead for Irish officialsThu Jan 05 2023 - 14:09
‘Those days are done’ - Andrew Porter sees breakdown of mental health stigmaLeinster prop releases Tackle Your Feelings video in campaign for schoolsThu Jan 05 2023 - 05:00
‘Tough to take’ - Munster confirm Ben Healy’s departure to Edinburgh The outhalf could find his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad for the World CupWed Jan 04 2023 - 13:51
Planes, no trains and some automobiles as provinces suffer travel troubleThe Offload: Ronan O’Gara reluctantly accepts La Rochelle’s decision to not appeal his Top14 banMon Dec 12 2022 - 10:00
Leo Cullen praises Leinster’s resilience after nightmare journey to FranceRacing 92 were put to the sword 42-10 on the first weekend of Champions Cup actionSat Dec 10 2022 - 16:58
Leinster make a statement with dominant Racing win in Le HavreLeo Cullen’s side scores six tries to power their way past their French counterpartsSat Dec 10 2022 - 15:45
Leinster hoping to take flight on the pitch against Racing after late arrival in Le Havre Leo Cullen’s side endured a five-hour delay at Dublin Airport and diversion to Paris ahead of taking on in-form French sideFri Dec 09 2022 - 21:40
Ulster’s bouncebackability under scrutiny in opening European pool tie against the Sale Sharks The English side will bring a physicality that Ulster will struggle to matchFri Dec 09 2022 - 16:17
‘He’s a dinosaur’ - Camille Chat and Racing set to welcome old friend Sexton‘We want to show Leinster and Stuart Lancaster that we’re a good side, that he made the right decision to come to France’Thu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
Toulouse’s Ahki hoping to take centre stage against perennial foes MunsterPita Ahki and Toulouse braced for Champions Cup showdown against Munster at Thomond ParkWed Dec 07 2022 - 05:00
‘If I keep working hard, it is going to turn’ - Fekitoa looks to improve on slow Munster start The centre is acutely aware that his exploits with Munster are being avidly followed by plenty of young rugby fans in his homelandTue Dec 06 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s wait for World Series Sevens tournament win goes on after loss to South Africa in DubaiJames Topping’s side were hit with three first-half tries by the Blitzboks in DubaiSat Dec 03 2022 - 16:26
Ireland wing Mack Hansen returns to Connacht team determined to kick onThere have been six changes made to the Connacht team set to play Benetton this weekendFri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Leinster can continue their unbeaten start as pacesetters face off at RDSTough contest between Leinster and Ulster also makes for perfect loosener before next weekend’s opening Heineken Champions Cup matchesFri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Ireland’s Sevens squad ready to make the most of opportunities, says James ToppingHead coach has taken Ireland’s participation from occasional jolly to serious excursion as they prepare for this weekend’s Dubai Sevens SeriesThu Dec 01 2022 - 19:00
Ian Madigan is convinced Ulster’s depth of quality will be rewarded with silverware Madigan talks about his success with Leinster, his future career, competing with Johnny Sexton and moreThu Dec 01 2022 - 05:00
Will Connors nears point of return following a bicep injury Leinster and Ireland flanker ‘will hopefully see this side of Christmas back on the paddock’Wed Nov 30 2022 - 05:00
Handre Pollard points to positives from South Africa’s tour despite Ireland defeatThe Leicester Tigers outhalf discusses the Springboks’ trek around Europe, Felix Jones’ work rate and next year’s World Cup.Tue Nov 29 2022 - 22:00
Russell’s hat-trick ensures it’s business as usual for Leinster Leinster coach Leo Cullen will welcome back several Ireland squad members for next weekend’s game against Ulster at the RDSMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Rob Russell grabs hat-trick as Leinster run in six tries in big win over Glasgow Leo Cullen’s side show signs of rustiness on return to action but are too strong for WarriorsSat Nov 26 2022 - 17:49
November leaves fringe players in no doubt how to impress in Champions CupStuart McCloskey, Ross Byrne and Robert Baloucoune among those to have learned plenty from NovemberSat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Luke McGrath concentrating on his role at Leinster as Glasgow hit town Leinster forwards’ coach Robin McBryde has warned his team to be wary of a backlash from the Scottish side on SaturdayThu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
Irish Sevens teams targeting qualification for 2024 Olympics at Dubai World SeriesIreland women’s captain Lucy Mulhall reaping the benefits of switch to play Gaelic football with TinahealyTue Nov 22 2022 - 19:46
The Offload: The Wallabies head for Johnnie Fox’s Improving Ireland’s kicking and aerial game will be a focus for FarrellMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Referee Ben O’Keeffe failed to establish ground rules in Ireland’s win over AustraliaIf World Rugby is serious about reducing brain trauma, potentially dangerous tackle technique must be punished rigorouslySun Nov 20 2022 - 17:00
Andy Farrell: ‘Good sides always find a way to win in the heat of the battle’Ireland head coach pleased with the result if not aspects of the performance in win over AustraliaSat Nov 19 2022 - 23:49
Tactical take: Ireland pack keen to ensure Australia’s lineout remains out of touch yet againThe Wallabies have a strong maul but Ireland’s superior power in the air can starve their supply linesSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Impressive Hooper a courageous leader on and off the pitch Wallaby flanker has performed a service for the greater good of all by being open about his own mental health issuesFri Nov 18 2022 - 19:00
Peter O’Mahony part of Ireland’s relentless drive to keep pushing the boundaries Peter O'Mahony calls on Ireland to produce their best performance of the year against AustraliaFri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Nick Timoney proves himself an apt deputy for world-class van der FlierTMO returns to Irish shores; Rassie Erasmus strikes again on TwitterMon Nov 14 2022 - 10:00
Joey Carbery needs to bring more personality to number 10 Munster outhalf should veer off script more often and show the authority to shape the game to his willMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Fiji’s Vern Cotter frustrated by refereeing decisions after defeat to IrelandHead coach takes issue with red card given to flanker Albert TuisueSat Nov 12 2022 - 17:08
Ireland v Fiji, a look back on their four previous meetingsIreland have won all four meetings against Fiji, with all of the matches played in DublinFri Nov 11 2022 - 21:00
Jack Crowley ready for Ireland debut three years on from whizzkid days ‘Crowley is someone they need to pin down and realise that he is going to be the next big 10′ — CJ StanderFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
