Stephen Aboud to rejoin Italian Rugby Federation to take up new roleDubliner spent the last two years working with Rugby Canada as High Performance DirectorThu Feb 13 2025 - 15:00
Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose sign central contract extensionsBeirne’s contract is through the 2027 World Cup in Australia and beyond in the case of RingroseThu Feb 13 2025 - 14:02
Leinster call upon Irish squad players for URC clash against OspreysTommy O’Brien back for his first match since picking up an injury in DecemberThu Feb 13 2025 - 13:33
Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victoryThe memory of a famous Welsh victory against the odds in 2008 should serve as a warning against Irish complacency Thu Feb 13 2025 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony happy to take on the boo-boys at Murrayfield if it means playing for Ireland Munster veteran still relishing every opportunity he gets to don the green jerseyMon Feb 10 2025 - 18:01
Andrew Porter’s hard-nosed display epitomised that of Ireland against ScotlandSix Nations: The outstanding Irish prop had a scrapbook full of standout moments at MurrayfieldMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Talking point: Scotland fail to make Ireland pay price for first-half profligacy during Six Nations gameDespite passing up on 14 to 21 points, Ireland were never going to suffer the same fate as France at TwickenhamSun Feb 09 2025 - 18:51
‘We’re trying to be more clinical and accurate': Bundee Aki turns attention to Scotland Connacht centre says Ireland need to improve if they are to prevail in Six Nations showdown in Murrayfield Fri Feb 07 2025 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s make three changes to starting team for Scotland clashDaniel Green, an outhalf by inclination, comes in at fullback with Charlie Molony switching to the rightwingThu Feb 06 2025 - 18:10
Ireland looking to keep up with the free-scoring Huw Jones at Murrayfield ‘He never took anything too seriously but when it was time for rugby, he was the man’Thu Feb 06 2025 - 06:00
France outhalf Romain Ntamack set to be available to play against Ireland after three-match suspensionRomain Ntamack will miss France’s Six Nations clash against England on SaturdayWed Feb 05 2025 - 19:04
Ireland focused on fixing their lineout and reaped the rewards against EnglandEngland contested just four of Ireland’s 23 lineout throws during Saturday’s game at the AvivaTue Feb 04 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s attack swings Lowe into the spotlight in try-scoring termsAgainst England the Leinster wing again proved he can do things that others can’t see or pull off Mon Feb 03 2025 - 06:00
English media reaction: ‘Ireland were also well served by the odd Irish-born player’Visiting media take particular interest in battle of No 10s between Sam Prendergast and Marcus SmithSun Feb 02 2025 - 12:50
Ireland v England as it happened: Simon Easterby’s side record bonus point victory in Six Nations openerThe interim head coach is very satisfied with the win but not aspects of the performance especially conceding those two late tries that gave England a losing bonus point.Sat Feb 01 2025 - 20:25
Six Nations guide to England: Fixtures, prospects and who to watchThere’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breatheSat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s unbeaten run ended by England as indiscipline and inaccuracy prove costlyIreland vs England: A record crowd gathered in Cork for opening gameThu Jan 30 2025 - 22:10
Six Nations guide to Scotland: Fixtures, prospects and who to watchDespite significant injury issues, on their day the Scots are a good team with some outstanding individuals Thu Jan 30 2025 - 06:00
Ireland U20s braced for clash with impressive world championsEngland include eight of the side that dethroned former champions France in World Cup final Wed Jan 29 2025 - 20:03
Two-try Dan Sheehan makes big impact on return as Leinster send Stormers packing James Lowe also comes through his first match back in another bonus-point victorySat Jan 25 2025 - 19:34
RG Snyman forging new relationships at Leinster as he prepares to face friends and enemiesDan Sheehan will start his first match for six months when Leinster take on the Stormers on SaturdaySat Jan 25 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return from injury for Leinster’s URC clash against the StormersSheehan to captain Leo Cullen’s side in first game since ACL injuryFri Jan 24 2025 - 15:01
Diarmuid Kilgallen to play his first URC game for Munster as they take on DragonsMunster without Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony who are with the Ireland squad in PortugalFri Jan 24 2025 - 14:56
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe hope to brew up a storm for Leinster before heading for Portugal Irish squad members Jack Boyle and Ciarán Frawley could also be available to Leo Cullen for URC game against StormersTue Jan 21 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan and James Lowe set to make Leinster comebacks before Six NationsSheehan has made remarkable recovery from ACL injury he sustained while playing against SpringboksMon Jan 20 2025 - 14:28
Leinster demolish 14-man Bath to go undefeated in Champions Cup pool stagesLeo Cullen’s side take 47-21 win at the Aviva StadiumSat Jan 18 2025 - 20:17
Munster lose to Northampton Saints in thriller to likely miss out on home knockout tieTom Seabrook’s hat-trick helps ensure English side emerged with bonus-point winSat Jan 18 2025 - 18:00
Peter O’Mahony back from injury for Munster’s crunch Champions Cup clash at NorthamptonIreland flanker replaces Jack O’Donoghue in the Munster packSat Jan 18 2025 - 06:00
Leinster hoping to take the plunge in attack against Bath with a restyled backline Province unbeaten this season yet fans awaiting slick interchanging play once considered the hallmark of side’s offensive DNASat Jan 18 2025 - 06:00
Key Ireland players returning from injury at the right time ahead of Six Nations squad announcementCraig Casey’s injury opens the door for a scrumhalf place, with three main contendersTue Jan 14 2025 - 20:16
Ireland under-20s squad for Six Nations revealed with Éanna McCarthy as captainNeil Doak’s squad includes seven players with previous experience at this levelTue Jan 14 2025 - 16:47
Ian Costello credits Denis Leamy for making Munster hard to beat in gritty win over SaracensEnglish side’s number eight Tom Willis said his team couldn’t get any pace on the ballMon Jan 13 2025 - 06:00
Ian Costello praises Munster’s determination in defeat of SaracensThe impact from the bench, led by try scorer John Hodnett was significant in that end gameSat Jan 11 2025 - 21:09
Munster secure gritty victory over Saracens to keep hopes of home knockout tie aliveThe 22,002 inside Thomond Park breathed a collective sigh of relief as the home team battled back from a deficitSat Jan 11 2025 - 20:05
Sanctions for Mack Hansen show rugby authorities are taking abuse of officials seriouslyMatch officials are looking for greater protection and that’s why the URC ruling was rightly unequivocal in its findings against the Connacht playerThu Jan 09 2025 - 20:28
Mack Hansen handed three-match ban but will not miss start of Six NationsConnacht winger must apologise to referee and go on ‘course related to match officiating’Thu Jan 09 2025 - 10:48
Garry Ringrose confident Leinster can balance the yin and yang of attack and defence Sunday’s match against La Rochelle offers another benchmarking opportunity to see how Leinster’s evolution in style is progressingThu Jan 09 2025 - 06:00
La Rochelle’s Tolu Latu to miss Champions Cup clash against Leinster after receiving three-match suspensionA decision on Mack Hansen’s disciplinary hearing will not be made until ThursdayWed Jan 08 2025 - 20:03
Leinster’s attack looking to make swift progress under Tyler Bleyendaal’s guidance Leinster’s defence and physicality have commandeered more headlines of late, but as attack coach, Bleyendaal points to the communality of the effort to fine tune the team’s patternsWed Jan 08 2025 - 06:00
Positive injury update for Leinster as Keenan, Frawley, Conan and Clarkson to return for La Rochelle clashHugo Keenan has not played since damaging a wrist in Ireland’s victory over Australia in the Autumn Nations seriesTue Jan 07 2025 - 14:41
Jeremy Davidson steps away from head coach role at CastresFormer Ireland secondrow to take up sports development adviser role at the French club for the remainder of the seasonMon Jan 06 2025 - 19:41
‘We’re certainly a long way off perfect’ - Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster ‘muddling’ showHead coach says tight turnaround from Bristol game on back on November internationals has been tough on sideMon Dec 16 2024 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘The dressingroom is frustrated at how we performed today’Head coach says players wanted to put on a better show against Clermont Auvergne for the home fansSat Dec 14 2024 - 21:24
Leinster v Clermont: Jordie Barrett gets first start as province aim for second win in Champions CupLeo Cullen blends the old, the new and the borrowed in team selection for clash with tough French sideFri Dec 13 2024 - 20:58
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
