Ulster revival required in Champions Cup tie against Bordeaux-BeglesHead coach Richie Murphy makes 10 changes after crushing away defeat against ToulouseFri Dec 13 2024 - 20:11
Felix Jones released from England rugby contract as an assistant coachSandycove native cannot join another Tier 1 country until April 1stFri Dec 13 2024 - 17:21
Jordie Barrett will make first start for Leinster against Clermont Leinster v Clermont: The New Zealander has been named at fullback, one of five changes to the starting teamFri Dec 13 2024 - 14:24
Sam Prendergast’s problem-solving ability against Bristol pleases Tyler BleyendaalThe young Leinster outhalf overcame a difficult first half to score two tries in the Champions Cup matchThu Dec 12 2024 - 06:00
Neil Doak appointed as Ireland men’s under-20s head coachThe former Ulster scrumhalf has coached the Ireland under-18s and combined academies in recent seasonsWed Dec 11 2024 - 17:39
Munster blow Stade Francais away in Champions Cup opener at blustery Thomond ParkFrench side reduced to 13 after two secondrows shown red cards in quick successionMon Dec 09 2024 - 06:00
Munster make the perfect start to Champions Cup with bonus-point win over Stade FrançaisVictory was facilitated by the French side losing secondrows to two red cards in four-minute spellSat Dec 07 2024 - 20:00
Injury-hit Munster retain enough quality to edge Stade Francais in Champions Cup If province is diligent and accurate in patterns of play then the scoreboard should reflect this commitmentSat Dec 07 2024 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast starts at outhalf for Leinster as Jordie Barrett named on the bench Champions and Challenge Cup team news: Leo Cullen confirms Hugo Keenan’s wrist injury will keep him out for ‘around four weeks’Fri Dec 06 2024 - 14:06
Jordie Barrett in contention to make Leinster debut against Bristol BearsAll Blacks star takes part in light pitch session with new team-mates at UCDWed Dec 04 2024 - 06:00
New Zealander Chris Boyd takes on Munster performance consultant roleEx-Hurricanes and Northampton Saints coach joins province after Graham Rowntree and Andy Kyriacou departTue Dec 03 2024 - 12:39
Hugo Keenan is Ireland’s Wolfe in green clothing as he helps clean up the occasional messKeenan again showed his boundless enthusiasm in supporting colleaguesMon Dec 02 2024 - 06:00
Australia media point to improved Lions tour prospects after ‘gutsy Ireland defeat’Joe Schmidt’s side take positives from last game of November tour despite failing to hold on for victory in DublinSun Dec 01 2024 - 12:43
Ireland 22 Australia 19 FT: As it happenedFollow all the action as Andy Farrell's men aim to end November on a highSat Nov 30 2024 - 18:42
Ireland’s performance against Australia was pockmarked by sloppy errorsTeams now understand that getting after Ireland’s lineout and breakdown emasculates the Irish attackSat Nov 30 2024 - 18:20
Joe Schmidt: ‘I feel comfortable here. Ten years is a long time’Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has recovered from an arm injury to take his place in the centreFri Nov 29 2024 - 13:54
IRFU records a deficit of €18.4 million in annual accountsMen’s professional game costs the IRFU €43.9 million while revenue generated by the provinces in URC and EPCR tournaments comes in at €9 millionThu Nov 28 2024 - 18:30
Denis Leamy and Mike Prendergast agree two-year extensions to stay at MunsterUlster have signed number eight Juarno Augustus on a three-year contractTue Nov 26 2024 - 15:11
Jordie Barrett due in Dublin this week to link up with new Leinster team-mates Leinster head coach Leo Cullen offered the update ahead of Friday’s URC game away to UlsterMon Nov 25 2024 - 19:07
Leinster welcome return of Ireland trio ahead of Ulster URC clashJack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Jordan Larmour expected to be available for Friday’s game in BelfastMon Nov 25 2024 - 17:59
Brendan Mullin one of the last great Irish players of rugby’s amateur eraEx-rugby international, who held Ireland’s try-scoring record prior to Brian O’Driscoll, has been jailed for three yearsMon Nov 25 2024 - 15:36
Better discipline and midfield competition: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Fiji Ireland’s improved discipline was in contrast to that of the Flying FijiansSun Nov 24 2024 - 14:32
Ireland v Fiji player ratings: Bundee Aki bounces back, Caelan Doris leads by exampleConnacht centre responds to Argentina omission with try-scoring performanceSat Nov 23 2024 - 18:19
Fiji coach Mick Byrne says his team is improving the more time they spend togetherFiji are fresh from victories over Wales and Spain, and are looking forward to having a crack at Ireland on SaturdayThu Nov 21 2024 - 14:28
Jamie Osborne matching talent with hard work to earn Ireland game timeIreland head coach Andy Farrell praised the 23-year-old’s contribution against Argentina as “immense”Thu Nov 21 2024 - 06:00
To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial gamePerformance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructiveThu Nov 21 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer named Players of the Year at Rugby Writers of Ireland awardsIreland senior men chosen as Team of the YearTue Nov 19 2024 - 21:00
Jack Crowley gives reminder of his talent - and needs to keep doing so Sam Prendergast did well off the bench but there’s little doubt who deserves to be Ireland’s first-choice pivot at presentSun Nov 17 2024 - 19:00
Ireland v Argentina: Five things we learned from a narrow Irish victoryIreland leave a few tries behind them amid a lack of precision, Argentina’s ball carrying was largely more effective around the fringesSat Nov 16 2024 - 11:19
‘I hate losing more than I love winning’: Argentina rue the one that got away Head coach Felipe Contepomi and captain Julián Montoya both share similar emotions after defeat in DublinSat Nov 16 2024 - 00:05
Ireland v Argentina: How the players rated at the AvivaJosh van der Flier stood out for his carrying, tackling and forcing turnoversFri Nov 15 2024 - 22:23
With Lucio Cinti, Argentina come to Ireland bearing formidable armsIreland could be in trouble if the Saracens player gels with Matias Moroni in Argentina’s new midfield partnershipFri Nov 15 2024 - 06:00
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi: ‘I spent 10 years here. It’s a lot of my adulthood. I’m grateful’Back in Dublin with his national team for Friday’s Test, Contepomi is not assuming Ireland will be vulnerable after defeat to All BlacksThu Nov 14 2024 - 06:00
Pablo Matera returns from suspension as Argentina name team to face IrelandFelipe Contepomi makes three changes to his starting side while Connacht’s Santiago Cordero misses outWed Nov 13 2024 - 11:15
High price of penalties left Ireland in the red against All BlacksThe principal question has to be ‘were the penalties avoidable?’ And the short answer is ‘yes’Tue Nov 12 2024 - 19:19
Bundee Aki’s broad shoulders not enough to carry an off-colour Ireland against All BlacksThe Connacht centre time and again tried to drag his team over the gainline as he carried the fight to the land of his birthSat Nov 09 2024 - 15:00
New Zealand media hail ‘courageous All Blacks’ but note fan bemusement over anthem being cut shortNew Zealand fans at the Aviva Stadium left wondering why the English verse of their anthem was not playedSat Nov 09 2024 - 11:03
Tedious scrums continue to be a blessing and a curse for IrelandEfforts to speed up set piece go unnoticed at the AvivaFri Nov 08 2024 - 22:30
Rising New Zealand star Wallace Sititi latest in long line of splendid All Blacks‘Wallace Sititi knows where to go. He’s not just hunting the ball. So yes, he can do this amazing stuff ... he’s special’Fri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Caelan Doris v Ardie Savea: Who will come out on top at the Aviva?Ireland’s inspirational captain will have to be at the peak of his powers to outperform the All Blacks’ brilliant 2023 World Player of the YearThu Nov 07 2024 - 17:00
Garry Ringrose v Rieko Ioane: Who will come out on top at the Aviva? The battle between two of the world’s great centres will prove an intriguing subplot when Ireland host the All BlacksThu Nov 07 2024 - 06:00
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson takes a little trip down memory lane All Blacks make two changes for Ireland game with Damian McKenzie at outhalfWed Nov 06 2024 - 18:54
Ireland draw defending champions New Zealand in 2025 Rugby World CupScott Bemand’s side will also face Japan and Spain at next year’s tournament in EnglandThu Oct 17 2024 - 20:05
Ulster boosted by return of Stuart McCloskey and young Irish talent for Ospreys clashEmerging Ireland forwards Harry Sheridan and Cormac Izuchukwu named in the pack for Friday night’s gameThu Oct 17 2024 - 14:38
Cathal Forde no longer the quiet man for Connacht as young centre pushes for further recognitionCentre now understands the value of patience after advancing from grassroots rugby to prospect of an Ireland capThu Oct 17 2024 - 06:00
Mike Prendergast admits frustration over Munster’s failure to make Leinster pay Backs coach says lack of ‘that killer instinct’ proved costly in Croke Park defeatWed Oct 16 2024 - 18:50
Rocky Elsom faces a rocky post-playing future in wake of French forgery sentenceFormer Leinster rugby star is subject of international arrest warrant issued by French court after he was sentenced to five years in prison in absentiaMon Oct 14 2024 - 17:09
Ronnie Dawson: Icon of Irish and international rugby who captained his club, province, country and LionsDawson, who has died aged 92, was president of Wanderers, Leinster and the IRFU, and was on first Rugby World Cup organising committeeSun Oct 13 2024 - 19:00
RG Snyman’s impact in Leinster’s win over Munster offers a glimpse of his peak formFormer Munster man made his presence felt within minutes of the game before scoring Leinster’s fourth trySun Oct 13 2024 - 17:54
Five things we learned from Leinster v Munster: Leinster’s lineout dominance set the toneMunster made plenty running but lacked execution; Leinster’s issues at scrum continue; Jamie Osborne and Caelan Doris impressSun Oct 13 2024 - 12:46
