Defining tussle ahead as Ireland Under-20s meet EnglandWinner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defendThu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00
Soroka confident Ireland can dominate lineout against EnglandPlayer believes his injury-hit side have the technique to beat taller opponentsThu Jul 01 2021 - 01:00
O’Mahony confident Murray will rise to Lions captaincy challengeVastly experienced Munster flanker aiming to help Ireland avenge World Cup defeat to JapanWed Jun 30 2021 - 01:00
Nathan Doak plays star hand as Ireland under-20s make it a perfect 10Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with EnglandFri Jun 25 2021 - 22:27
Ireland Under-20s make six changes as challenge steps up against WalesTim Corkery and Nathan Doak combine in new halfback partnership for Friday’s gameThu Jun 24 2021 - 16:46
TV View: Shearer’s fears are confirmed, the Germans are comingIn the RTÉ studio Damien Duff and Richie Sadlier see hope for Spain after 5-0 winThu Jun 24 2021 - 08:52
Tom Daly ready to grab his chance at first Ireland cap with both handsConnacht’s player of the year hoping Andy Farrell will name him in Japan and USA gamesThu Jun 24 2021 - 06:00
TV View: Uefa’s fluid rules deny LGBTQ+ support in MunichIn the ITV studio Roy Keane was not too impressed with Gilmour, Chilwell and MountTue Jun 22 2021 - 22:09
TV View: RTÉ panel grapple with close contacts and concussionIncident involving Christoph Baumgartner comes shortly after Pavard controversyMon Jun 21 2021 - 21:00
Ireland U20s coach relishes winning start but sees room for improvementRichie Murphy’s team hit Scotland for six as they begin defence of Six Nations titleMon Jun 21 2021 - 06:00
Hard work pays off as Ireland’s Sevens squad secure Tokyo qualificationIrish side defeat France 28-19 in final of World Rugby Olympic Repechage in MonacoSun Jun 20 2021 - 22:18
Ireland begin Under-20 Six Nations defence with win over ScotlandRichie Murphy’s team scored 24 unanswered points after the sending off of Harri MorrisSat Jun 19 2021 - 16:58
U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynastiesIreland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournamentSat Jun 19 2021 - 10:00
Under-20s Six Nations: Meet the Ireland team to face ScotlandJohn O’Sullivan looks at the XV that will start the tournament in Cardiff on SaturdayFri Jun 18 2021 - 12:17
Eurozone 2020: Cristiano Ronalo breaks Euros scoring recordGoals against Hungary see him move clear of Platini; who’s the fastest at Euro 2020Wed Jun 16 2021 - 10:00
TV View: Usual suspects deliver as France see off GermanyNo return to remember for Mats Hummels as Kylian Mbappé’s genius flickers in MunichTue Jun 15 2021 - 22:37
Rory McIlroy battles his way to level-par 72 as swing troubles returnNorthern Ireland golfer will start second round straight away after delayFri Jun 04 2021 - 17:30
Shane Lowry starts strong at Memorial with an opening 69Collin Morikawa the first round leader in Ohio on a day plagued by weather delaysFri Jun 04 2021 - 07:03
Seán Scanlon well-versed in the realities of rugby’s roads less travelled32-year-old retired this year after spending most of career in English ChampionshipWed Jun 02 2021 - 05:30
Different Strokes: Thomas puts his money where his mouth is to give Visacki a hand upFree shots at Memorial; By the numbers; Word of Mouth; On this Day; In the BagTue Jun 01 2021 - 06:16
Have boots, will travel – Shane O’Leary enjoying the life of a rugby troubadourCork-born Canadian international’s latest stop is Rouen Normandie in French ProD2Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy looking for Memorial bounce back after poor show at KiawahJon Rahm defends the title that saw him dislodge McIlroy from world number one slotTue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00
TV View: Gündogan the fall guy as Guardiola pays price for tinkeringDecision to play without holding midfielder left pundits perplexedMon May 31 2021 - 06:00
Dermot McElroy two shots adrift of Irish Challenge winner HuizingThe Ballymena golfer led by a shot on eight under par going into final roundSun May 30 2021 - 20:26
Gifted Ireland Under-20 Dan Kelly could switch allegiance to EnglandCentre will not feature for Ireland in next month’s U-20 Six NationsThu May 27 2021 - 06:00
Ulster youngster Callum Reid ready to challenge the pecking orderProvince’s skills coach Dan Soper has seen ‘big progress’ in prop’s maul and scrum workTue May 25 2021 - 06:35
John O'Sullivan: Picking an Irish Pro14 team of the seasonStats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than thatThu May 20 2021 - 07:37
The Offload: Ireland’s Sevens speedsters shine in warm-upThe new captain’s challenge rule has some teething problems in the Rainbow CupMon May 17 2021 - 10:00
Munster left to rue errors as Connacht claim first Thomond Park win since 2015Commitment to hassle Johann van Graan’s side earns province remarkable victoryFri May 14 2021 - 21:24
Munster and Connacht make nine changes for Thomond clashRainbow Cup fixtures can provide players with a chance to impress Andy FarrellThu May 13 2021 - 14:44
John O'Sullivan: Ireland’s young stars being starved of priceless minutesThe long-term absence of AIL means chances are at a premium for provincial prospectsThu May 13 2021 - 09:15
Van Graan praises his Rainbow warriors as Munster target interpro trifectaHead coach highlights his side’s defence in wins over Leinster and UlsterWed May 12 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: The class of 2012 ready to roar for the LionsFour members of squad - including Furlong - have been selected for South Africa tourMon May 10 2021 - 10:48
Munster impress in six-try win over limited UlsterA red card for Will Addison removed any lingering doubt about the likely outcomeFri May 07 2021 - 22:39
Leinster ring the changes for trip to ConnachtHome side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over ConnachtFri May 07 2021 - 14:45
Player profiles: The eight Irish Lions heading to South AfricaJohn O’Sullivan on the Irish players picked by Warren Gatland and what they offerFri May 07 2021 - 06:00
Lions backroom: Crowley and O’Reilly all geared up for a trip to South AfricaIrish pair important members of the Lions backroom team for the forthcoming tourFri May 07 2021 - 06:00
Munster and Ulster both ring the changes for Rainbow Cup clashDan Goggin comes in for Munster with Will Addison among nine changes for UlsterThu May 06 2021 - 16:24
Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the yearsJohn O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the endThu May 06 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: French television coverage disappoints againPita Ahki shows Connacht what could have been with superb performance for ToulouseMon May 03 2021 - 11:37
A lot for Leinster to reflect on after being picked apart by La RochelleLeinster were dominated physically by French side, and undermined by mistakesMon May 03 2021 - 06:00
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squadsIt’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00
Leicester roar back to bring an end to Ulster’s European dreamProvince left to rue mistakes as they lose it from behind in Welford Road semi-finalFri Apr 30 2021 - 22:39
Iain Henderson keenly aware Ulster need to sharpen things up to trim Tigers againUlster looking to complete a hat-trick of wins on the road in England to make Challenge Cup finalFri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Running the rule over Rhule a masterstroke for O’Gara and La RochelleA suspect defence saw the winger’s South Africa career stall after seven caps in 2017Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00
Ulster make five changes for semi-final meeting with LeicesterO’Sullivan and Moore return to the team as province look to reach Challenge Cup finalThu Apr 29 2021 - 12:27
Rugby Stats: Alldritt and Ruddock ready to carry the heavy loads once moreBackrow duo have played a massive part in getting their sides to the semi-finalThu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00
Ireland to host Six Nations champions Wales in 2022 openerAndy Farrell’s side away to both France and England in traditionally tougher scheduleWed Apr 28 2021 - 14:59
Connacht use captain’s challenge to pip Ulster at the deathPeter Sullivan’s late acrobatic finish gave the visitors the victory at RavenhillFri Apr 23 2021 - 22:25
Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome ConnachtVersatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuriesFri Apr 23 2021 - 01:00
