Six Nations analysis: Garry Ringrose breaks down big defensive moments vs Wales Ireland centre looking forward to continuing centre partnership with Stuart McCloskeyThu Feb 09 2023 - 05:00
Henry McErlean the only change to Ireland U20s’ starting XV vs FranceLa Rochelle wing Ike Anagu the man to miss out from opening win away to WalesWed Feb 08 2023 - 19:23
‘Remember the name’ - Sonny Bill Williams impressed with U20s outhalf Sam PrendergastHugo Keenan rules the skies in Cardiff; 100 starts in green for SextonMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey must know solid won’t cut it if he is to fend off the circling LionsRetaining the 12 jersey will be a challenge with Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki staking their claimsSun Feb 05 2023 - 12:22
Wales v Ireland: Ill-discipline takes shine off dominant Irish displayIreland impressed in many respects while getting their Six Nations off to a winning start, but the loss of discipline in the second half needs to be addressedSat Feb 04 2023 - 18:09
Wales v Ireland player ratings: Keenan, Sheehan and Doris lead the way in CardiffIreland bridge a 10-year gap with win away to Wales but Andy Farrell will still have plenty to work onSat Feb 04 2023 - 17:39
Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of Six Nations opener against WalesCian Healy also ruled out of game at Principality StadiumSat Feb 04 2023 - 13:06
Ireland’s final quarter purple patch sees Richie Murphy’s side get off to a winning start in WalesIreland owed their victory to the dominance of the pack and some brilliant individual performancesSat Feb 04 2023 - 11:02
Six Nations 2023: The new rules explained as World Rugby clamps down on time-wastingA faster game, more ball in play time and a better spectacle is the goal of the new regulationsFri Feb 03 2023 - 11:04
Gus McCarthy and champions Ireland looking for a positive start to new campaignNew-look Wales expected to offer a far more robust challenge than in last year’s one-sided encounterFri Feb 03 2023 - 06:00
Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy names strong side for opener in WalesThree of last season’s Grand Slam-winning side included for game in Colwyn Bay on Friday nightWed Feb 01 2023 - 16:07
Robbie Henshaw takes a different centre stage at the RDS as return to action imminentLeinster and Ireland star shows off his musical skills with family band; Women’s Sevens finish fourth in Sydney as Combined Provinces get off to winning startMon Jan 30 2023 - 09:00
Max Deegan continues to impress in absence of Ireland internationalsLeo Cullen: ‘He is a very skilled player...I’m pleased that he went well’Mon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Munster’s Ruadhán Quinn moving quickly in passing several rugby milestones Powerful backrow forward set to play a big role in U20 Six NationsMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Leinster put six tries past Cardiff in another dominant URC win Luke McGrath (2), Max Deegan, Brian Deeny and Liam Turner all cross for scores at the RDSSat Jan 28 2023 - 19:13
Five-try Ulster blow away weakened Stormers team in BelfastDan McFarland’s team build on Champions Cup win with URC victory at Kingspan StadiumFri Jan 27 2023 - 21:44
Leinster’s tyros looking to uphold unbeaten URC record against Cardiff Irish Under-20 Grand Slam winners James Culhane and Aitzol King set to make debuts from the benchFri Jan 27 2023 - 19:00
Confident Munster primed for successful Italian job Opportune time to be visiting Treviso as Benetton without the services of their Italian international contingentFri Jan 27 2023 - 19:00
Report finds concussion most common injury in AIL and schoolboy Senior CupIan Costello to take up new role at Munster rugby at the end of the seasonThu Jan 26 2023 - 20:09
Ulster must weather all the Stormers bring to build on last weekendMcFarland’s side eager to maintain the momentum generated by a crucial Champions Cup victory over SaleThu Jan 26 2023 - 19:00
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
