Leinster count the cost of thrilling 13-try encounter against the SharksInjuries to Jordan Larmour, Rhys Ruddock, Luke McGrath and Ryan Baird took a little gloss off an impressive winMon Oct 10 2022 - 06:00
Leinster survive early Sharks attack to prevail in a cracking URC encounter at the RDSInjuries to Rhys Ruddock, Jordan Larmour, Luke McGrath and Ryan Baird take a little of the gloss off the winSat Oct 08 2022 - 19:47
Golf round-up: Stephanie Meadow opens with superb 68 in California Home favourite Jon Rahm makes strong start to Spanish Open to trail leaders by oneThu Oct 06 2022 - 20:27
Jordan Larmour fit and raring to go for Leinster as Sharks visit the RDS Jordan Larmour says Leinster’s new backs’ coach Andrew Goodman has given the players a significant say in deciding on playing styleThu Oct 06 2022 - 05:00
Emerging Ireland manage to fend off a late-charging Pumas teamThe 19-year-old James Culhane scored a brace of tries in an excellent individual performanceWed Oct 05 2022 - 19:32
Powerful Jenkins making the desired impact at Leinster Leinster assistant-coach Robin McBryde hails the impact Jason Jenkins has made on the provinceTue Oct 04 2022 - 05:00
The Offload: Australia implement law trial to speed game upCrowley finds his kicking boots; Andy Friend bemoans Connacht’s errorsMon Oct 03 2022 - 10:00
Clontarf outlast UCD on day of tributes to Brian MullinsDeath of Dublin legend touched two AIL rugby clubs with which he had an affinitySun Oct 02 2022 - 13:34
Connacht suffer third straight loss despite gutsy second half display Late tries from Jack Aungier and David Hawkshaw aren’t enough to stop the BullsFri Sept 30 2022 - 20:36
Excellent displays aplenty as Emerging Ireland easily beat GriquasEight tries for Simon Easterby’s men got their three-match tour to South Africa off to a winning startFri Sept 30 2022 - 15:20
Jack Crowley and Nathan Doak pivotal figures in Emerging Ireland plan Emerging Ireland take on the Griquas in Bloemfontein in the first of three matches in South AfricaThu Sept 29 2022 - 20:00
Connacht make seven changes to run with Bulls on the high veldtGrant Stewart and Ciaran Booth set to make their debuts for the Irish province if called from the benchThu Sept 29 2022 - 16:43
Strong Emerging Ireland side named for first clash in South AfricaThree senior internationals - Shane Daly, Robert Baloucoune and Max Deegan - are included by head coach Simon EasterbyThu Sept 29 2022 - 12:49
Ireland stick to Musgrave Park for 2023 Under-20 Six Nations home games Andy Farrell’s Ireland confirmed as world’s number one side ahead of November TestsWed Sept 28 2022 - 18:17
The Offload: Words of wisdom from 250 man Cian Healy Dan Sheehan’s historic try-scoring night; Irish scrumhalves lock horns in Premiership Rugby CupMon Sept 26 2022 - 10:00
Bundee Aki’s recklessness proves costly as Connacht’s hopes fade fast Ireland centre’s red card came just as province looked set to challenge defending championsMon Sept 26 2022 - 06:00
Bundee Aki’s red card a step too far as Connacht go down to the Stormers Defending champions power home after Ireland centre was dismissed for shoulder-to-head contact in clear-outSat Sept 24 2022 - 16:09
Munster aiming to snuff out Dragons’ fire at Rodney Parade Peter O'Mahony returns to action as Munster make eight changes for the trip to DragonsSat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
Connacht make nine changes for tough assignment against StormersConnacht face a tough test in South Africa as they take on defending URC champions DHL StormersFri Sept 23 2022 - 15:58
Ulster bolstered by returning Ireland players for trip to the Scarlets Ulster coach Dan McFarland welcomes back Ireland players for the trip to ScarletsFri Sept 23 2022 - 15:43
Paddy Patterson happy to embrace tweaks in playing style under Mike Prendergast 23-year-old scrumhalf looking to push Conor Murray and Craig Casey for game time in Munster nine jerseyFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
Munster’s new coaching ticket know patience will be key as ideas take holdNew forwards coach Andi Kyriacou: ‘The way we are training is designed to stress the players, so it will inevitably take time’Wed Sept 21 2022 - 06:00
Munster will have Ireland players available for Dragons encounter on Sunday Graham Rowntree will have to plan without 10 players heading off on Emerging Ireland tour to South AfricaTue Sept 20 2022 - 15:12
The Offload: Jenkins doesn’t miss a thing in excellent Leinster debut South African Jason Jenkins shows his promise with a fine debut and a try in the win over Benetton ParmaMon Sept 19 2022 - 05:00
Forwards bail Leinster out of jail as backline woes nearly hand Zebre upset winLeo Cullen’s side far from their best but do enough to leave Italy with bonus point winSat Sept 17 2022 - 15:16
Provinces to lean heavily on new coaches and academies in new URC seasonThe South African teams must deploy their playing resources across three tournamentsSat Sept 17 2022 - 09:00
United Rugby Championship: Team-by-team guide to the 2022-2023 seasonJohn O’Sullivan breaks down the 16 teams’ prospects ahead of the new seasonSat Sept 17 2022 - 08:00
Young Leinster backs can earn their stripes against Zebre in opening URC match Fullback Max O’Reilly, wing Rob Russell and centre Jamie Osborne all start in ItalyFri Sept 16 2022 - 14:42
Munster need to be more physically robust or risk end up feeling blue in Cardiff Simon Zebo and Mike Haley miss the URC opener through illness and injuryFri Sept 16 2022 - 14:31
Easterby hoping to find style and substance in Emerging Ireland squad during tourThe 35-strong squad will travel to play three matches against Currie Cup teams in South AfricaThu Sept 15 2022 - 06:00
Four capped players included in Emerging Ireland squad to play South AfricaThe 35-man squad includes Robert Baloucoune, Shane Daly, Max Deegan and Caolan BladeWed Sept 14 2022 - 13:45
Ireland A to take on All Blacks XV at the RDS in NovemberThe Emerging Ireland squad for the three game tour to South Africa is due to be named later in the weekMon Sept 12 2022 - 14:25
Gannon on cusp of fulfilling childhood ambition as Ireland take on Barbados`I can’t wait to start my next chapter. I thought the coaches in Memphis would be better for me. They have a track record of producing great tennis players’Mon Sept 12 2022 - 05:00
‘The Olympics is next’ - focus switches to Paris qualification after historic Sevens World Cup bronze James Topping’s squad beat World Series champions Australia 19-14 to win a first ever medal at the tournament, while Irish Women finish seventhSun Sept 11 2022 - 20:56
Sevens World Cup: Ireland set up quarter-final clash with South Africa after win over EnglandIreland women’s team will face New Zealand in the quarter-finals with a hard fought win over BrazilFri Sept 09 2022 - 17:57
Jack Kelly puts legal career on hold while Sevens World Cup bid is in sessionOnce a fullback he’s adapted to a different role in James Topping’s squad without losing any of his pace or footworkTue Sept 06 2022 - 05:00
Leinster’s young guns front and centre in 26-21 pre-season victory over Harlequins at The StoopJacob Stockdale marked his return for Ulster after almost a year out through injury by scoring a late try in a 31-12 win over the Exeter ChiefsFri Sept 02 2022 - 22:21
Emerging Ireland to take on three South African Currie Cup teams in Bloemfontein Simon Easterby will take the role of head coach for the Toyota Challenge series while the squad will largely come from recent Ireland Under-20 playersWed Aug 31 2022 - 14:18
Mike Prendergast keen to empower players as Munster adjust to new backs’ coachNew Munster backs’ coach impressed by the playing resources at his disposalWed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
Gavin Coombes to miss start of Munster’s URC campaignIreland backrow is ruled out with a groin injuryTue Aug 30 2022 - 18:07
Rory McIlroy storms back in final round to clinch Tour ChampionshipUlster man overturns six-shot deficit to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup three timesSun Aug 28 2022 - 23:07
Ireland lose second Test to Japan in Tokyo as series finishes levelGreg McWilliams proud of the work that the squad has put in over an historic tour for Irish women’s rugbySun Aug 28 2022 - 19:00
Japan square the Test series with a deserved victory over Ireland in TokyoGreg McWilliams’ team concede five tries in a deserved 19 point victory for JapanSat Aug 27 2022 - 13:11
Rory McIlroy frustrated as Scottie Scheffler threatens to make the Tour Championship a processionRory McIlroy finds birdies hard to come by as he struggles to stay in touch with the world number oneSat Aug 27 2022 - 12:44
Ireland look to make it two wins from two in Tokyo but tougher test expectedGreg McWilliams side hoping to take the Test series 2-0 on what has been an historic first tour for an Irish women’s rugby squadFri Aug 26 2022 - 19:00
Injuries inform selection for Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams ahead of second Test against Japan Former England international flanker Jo Brown will make her Irish debut in TokyoFri Aug 26 2022 - 05:00
Scottie Scheffler remains the man to catch in Tour Championship finale at East LakeRory McIlroy suffers a triple bogey seven on his opening hole as he bids to win a record third FedEx titleThu Aug 25 2022 - 22:12
Ireland make three changes for second Test against Japan ‘It is a great chance for us to explore our depth further and give players the opportunity they deserve’Thu Aug 25 2022 - 11:51
Lowdown: European Masters The picturesque layout in the Swiss Alps places a huge stress on the short game.Thu Aug 25 2022 - 06:00
Lowdown: Tour ChampionshipRory McIlroy will be looking to make a fast start in Atlanta to eat into Scottie Scheffler’s six-shot advantageThu Aug 25 2022 - 06:00
