Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force with 11 Irish players in matchday squad Eleven Irish players included in matchday squadThu Jun 26 2025 - 08:36
Connacht’s Ben Murphy out to cap year of stunning personal progress with Ireland debutMove to western province from Leinster breathed fresh life into scrumhalf’s careerThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell minding the house but Andy Farrell kept abreast of Ireland progress on summer tourNew-look Ireland team may offer glimpse into the future in tests against Georgia and PortugalWed Jun 25 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from the Lions’ loss to Argentina Finlay Bealham did well but there are plenty of things for Andy Farrell’s team to work on before facing AustraliaSat Jun 21 2025 - 07:39
Historymaker Fin Smith was diligent and unstinting in trying to prime misfiring Lions against ArgentinaBetter days lie ahead for the outhalf, whose grandfather Tom Elliot played for the LionsFri Jun 20 2025 - 22:34
Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things upAki to start at inside centre against Argentina, partnered on the outside by Scotland’s TuipulotuFri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Diarmuid Kilgallen links up with Ireland squad as training cover for Calvin NashMunster number eight Brian Gleeson also joins the additional training group following ACL injury to James McNabney Thu Jun 19 2025 - 13:02
Felipe Contepomi on Leinster success, Johnny Sexton’s coaching and ‘unlucky’ Sam PrendergastPumas head coach announces his team for Friday night’s encounter against the Lions at the Aviva StadiumWed Jun 18 2025 - 14:44
Neil Doak names two uncapped players in Ireland squad for Under-20 World Championship squadHooker Luke McLaughlin and winger Páidí Farrell receive call-up for tournament in ItalyWed Jun 18 2025 - 13:55
URC Grand Final: Five things we learned as Leinster end trophy drought after four yearsThe key units in Leo Cullen’s side all came to the party to help secure a comprehensive victory over the Bulls Sat Jun 14 2025 - 20:48
As it happened: Leinster win the URC final as they beat the Bulls 32-7Leo Cullen dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out hours before kick-offSat Jun 14 2025 - 19:41
US Open Day One as it happened: McIlroy (+4) and Lowry (+9) struggle at OakmontJJ Spaun has clubhouse lead on four underThu Jun 12 2025 - 22:34
Bulls stalwart Willie le Roux urges teammates to seize moment in Croke Park showdown with LeinsterBeing decisive when opportunity knocks is key to victory, says two-time World Cup winnerWed Jun 11 2025 - 19:00
Six of the best games between Leinster and Bulls ahead of URC finalSouth African side have had plenty of success against Leinster in recent yearsWed Jun 11 2025 - 14:51
Rónan Kelleher parks all thoughts of Lions to focus on winning URC arm-wrestle against ScarletsHooker keen to gain upper hand in the scrum and push Leinster towards semi-final berthFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s to open World Rugby Championship campaign against GeorgiaNeil Doak’s side to later face Italy and New Zealand in Pool CThu May 29 2025 - 15:37
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton win RPI Players’ Player of the Year awards Munster captain Beirne said award ‘more meaningful’ as it is chosen by fellow rugby professionalsWed May 28 2025 - 22:45
Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this seasonNew Zealander on doing justice for his team-mates, the Lions’ tour of Australia and Saturday’s URC match against ScarletsWed May 28 2025 - 19:19
Leinster hit by injuries as Henshaw out for season and Furlong to miss Scarlets clashLeinster’s assistant coach McBryde expects ‘tough’ test against his old side Scarlets in URC last-eight gameTue May 27 2025 - 06:00
URC 2025/26 fixtures: Leinster to open season away to the Stormers and BullsMunster to start away to Scarlets, while Ulster and Connacht host the Dragons and BenettonThu May 22 2025 - 17:40
IRFU’s ‘A’ Interprovincial Championship providing valuable game time for playersThe competition has been under the radar, unheralded in the media, but is worth it all the sameThu May 22 2025 - 06:00
Ulster sign Australian prop Angus Bell on short-term contractWaratahs frontrow will link up with Irish province after November TestsWed May 21 2025 - 22:23
PGA Championship Round as it happened: Scottie Scheffler is the US PGA champion at Quail HollowRory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin both on two overSun May 18 2025 - 23:48
PGA Championship Round 2 live leaderboard: McIlroy makes the cut Jhonattan Vegas holds two-shot lead on seven under heading into day twoSat May 17 2025 - 00:24
PGA Championship Round 1 as it happened: McIlroy (74) struggles with a misfiring game on a tough day for Irish contingent Follow all the action from Quail Hollow Club as McIlroy looks to follow up his Masters winThu May 15 2025 - 23:02
Ulster and Connacht players have opportunity to show they can deliverPlayers can use weekend to impress ahead of selection for Ireland squad for two-match summer Test seriesThu May 15 2025 - 06:00
James Ryan primed for Leinster return as province bid to bounce back from European disappointment against ZebreLeo Cullen’s team stacked with Lions call-ups for URC clashSat May 10 2025 - 06:00
Leinster rugby needs to find a fresh approach to break its losing streak Striking a balance between systems-oriented rugby and individual creativity might be the key to ending seven years of hurt Sat May 10 2025 - 06:00
Comings and goings aplenty as Connacht aim to end URC on a positive noteWestern province confirms six departures from the squadFri May 09 2025 - 18:28
Lions squad announcement as it happened: Andy Farrell chooses 15 Ireland players for Lions Tour to AustraliaMaro Itoje named as Lions captain as Caelan Doris missed out through injuryThu May 08 2025 - 17:48
Analysis: Leinster continue to find new ways to lose big gamesIn Champions Cup semi-final, ghosts of past defeats returnedSun May 04 2025 - 18:35
Northampton stun Leinster with five-try blitz to book Champions Cup final place Follow all the action from the Aviva Stadium with place in final up for grabsSat May 03 2025 - 15:48
Tommy Freeman overcomes adversity to become a standout Northampton Saints player Freeman can trouble Leinster in their Champions Cup clash, having blossomed into a player of Test-match statureSat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Leinster’s James Lowe ready and able for Champions Cup semi–final battle with Northampton‘It’s the old cliche of doubling down on the basics and taking the easiest space that we can’Fri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Three referees for Lions Tests against Australia announcedNew Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe, Andrew Piardi (Italy) and Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) will each take charge of gamesThu May 01 2025 - 14:27
Leinster’s James Culhane hoping for a change of fortune to consistently deliver on his talent Talented backrow forward defined by two qualities: prowess on the pitch and resilience despite setbacks Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Munster will need to dig deep to end Cardiff’s unbeaten home run at Arms Park Interim head coach Ian Costello has made seven changes to the side that lost to the Bulls Thu Apr 24 2025 - 16:11
UL Bohemian duo Aoife Corey and Jane Clohessy in line for first Ireland caps against ScotlandFullback Corey will start in Edinburgh while backrow Clohessy, the daughter of former Munster and Ireland prop Peter, is named on the benchThu Apr 24 2025 - 15:16
Ireland go hunting for their third away victory in this season’s Six Nations championshipAssistant coach Denis Fogarty hoping to keep momentum going with win over Scotland Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Munster assistant coach Lawler is confident any problems can be ironed out before Cardiff on Friday Munster expect their experience and possession-based game to carry them through at Arms ParkThu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Leinster excel when it comes to refining link between attack and defenceTyler Bleyendaal: ‘If I have something specific that I need done for a certain reason, I really push that’Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
Leinster to wait until later in week to decide on Ryan Baird and RG Snyman availability for ScarletsLeinster v Scarlets: Prop Paddy McCarthy and flanker Will Connors have recovered from injuryTue Apr 22 2025 - 13:53
Munster seek to address lineout and get back to winning ways against Bulls Bulls start as five-point underdogs with the bookies and a close contest is anticipated at Thomond ParkFri Apr 18 2025 - 19:00
Molly Scuffil-McCabe aims to stake World Cup claim at scrumhalfFor the past two years, the number nine has been spending alternating three-month spells in Ireland and New ZealandFri Apr 18 2025 - 19:00
Erin King injury casts shadow over Ireland’s Six Nations preparations Young flanker will miss World Cup in August after torn cartilageFri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
TG4 secure exclusive free-to-air rights for URC as RTÉ loses outRTÉ loses out as Irish channel reaches four-year agreement with tournament organisersThu Apr 17 2025 - 20:24
Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s coaching team for Lions tourAfter summer tour to Australia, Sexton will then take up full-time coaching position with IrelandThu Apr 17 2025 - 11:03
‘Ulster will be a huge test’: Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien on Saturday’s URC match and his international hopesThe centre’s performances since returning to Leinster colours in February have been top notchThu Apr 17 2025 - 06:00
Rieko Ioane’s move to Leinster sure to anger supporters of other provincesKiwi will not represent a like-for-like replacement of Jordie Barrett and is in curious position of being a pantomime villain for Leinster fansWed Apr 16 2025 - 15:57
Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of ConnachtCullie Tucker will continue in charge of team until the end of the seasonWed Apr 16 2025 - 10:49
