Rainbow Cup to include red card replacement after period of 20 minutesCaptain’s challenge and goal-line dropout will also be brought in from southern hemisphereThu Apr 15 2021 - 16:51
Leinster’s Scott Fardy to retire at end of the seasonAustralian forward to end four-year stint at the provinceThu Apr 15 2021 - 16:25
Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivalsThe Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his careerThu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29
Return of club rugby will involve non-contact element after long lay offProvincial competition on the cards for August before return of All-Ireland leaguesTue Apr 13 2021 - 15:28
Rugby Stats: Exeter’s patient and precise game will provide real challenge for LeinsterSam Simmonds may have dropped off England radar but still operates at a very high levelThu Apr 08 2021 - 08:56
Forwards coach Roddy Grant hails Alan O’Connor’s leadership role at UlsterNorthampton Saints will be a different proposition to Harlequins in Challenge CupWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:49
Ulster set-piece the platform for victory over HarlequinsIrish province mark first match in second tier tournament with resounding victorySun Apr 04 2021 - 22:25
Makeshift Harlequins side should hold no fear for UlsterDan McFarland’s side should have the firepower needed to progress in Challenge CupFri Apr 02 2021 - 16:07
Eben Etzebeth’s ‘enforcer’ role doesn’t disguise huge talentThe 29-year-old Springbok with a colourful career comes up against Leinster on FridayFri Apr 02 2021 - 06:00
Fortune favours the away team as Covid keeps home crowds awayRugby Stats: Absence of spectators may be a factor in better results for sides playing awayThu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00
Toulouse midfield options for Munster clash hit by injury to Sofiane GuitouneFrench international suffered suspected cruciate ligament tear in loss to MontpellierMon Mar 29 2021 - 16:18
Six Nations: Scotland bidding to lift 22-year Paris hoodooFrance have their eyes on the title but Scots will be dangerous foes at Stade de FranceFri Mar 26 2021 - 06:00
Prospect of women’s Lions team moves one step closerIreland’s Claire Molloy believes touring North America would make most senseFri Mar 26 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s JJ Hanrahan to join Clermont Auvergne, reports28-year-old outhalf could be set to swap province for French giants in two-year dealThu Mar 25 2021 - 21:00
Rugby Stats: Gavin Coombes and Scott Penny could lay down markers in Pro14 finalCoaches face tough decisions with Ireland players returning and heavy scheduleThu Mar 25 2021 - 06:00
RTÉ strong contenders to take over as primary broadcaster of Pro 14 rugbyMove comes after Eir Sport decide not to renew contract for league competitionThu Mar 25 2021 - 06:00
Kieran Campbell steps down from coaching roles with Ulster and Ireland U20sFormer Ulster scrumhalf reported to be joining Ealing Trailfinders in the English ChampionshipTue Mar 23 2021 - 14:42
Five things we learned: Pace, attacking shape, and turnoversAndy Farrell and his coaching team can take solace from their tactics coming to fruitionMon Mar 22 2021 - 06:15
Robbie Henshaw has ownership of 12 and 13 jersey but can only wear one . . .He’s a more valuable asset than someone fated to truck up ball into a heavy body countMon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier knows Ireland have set a benchmarkLeinster man was one of the players to get his opportunity and take it with both handsMon Mar 22 2021 - 05:00
Ireland v England: Key head to head battlesJohn O’Sullivan looks at three of the key battles that’ll decide this Six Nations clashSat Mar 20 2021 - 07:00
Ospreys stage daring fightback to inflict defeat on Leinster at the RDSDevin Toner sets appearance record but ends up on the losing side after three late triesFri Mar 19 2021 - 22:35
Bundee Aki relishing chance to get physical for Ireland againSix Nations: Connacht star keen to play part in preventing fifth defeat in row to EnglandFri Mar 19 2021 - 06:00
Devin Toner set to make Leinster history against OspreysMunster and Ulster have both named youthful lineups for Friday’s Pro14 matchesThu Mar 18 2021 - 13:28
Rugby Stats: Decision on Ireland’s 13 jersey could be pivotalMore ball-in-hand width at higher tempo needed or identity of centres won’t matterThu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony says Wales red card cannot diminish physicality of his gameKeith Earls says glitch in communication is costing Ireland ahead of England clashWed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen agrees one-year rolling extension as Leinster secure coaching ticketHead coach turned down two-year deal due to ‘personal circumstances’Tue Mar 16 2021 - 18:17
Leinster to face Munster on Saturday week in Pro 14 FinalRound of 16 Champions Cup fixtures also announced on TuesdayTue Mar 16 2021 - 17:26
Tadhg Beirne takes the positives but knows improvements needed‘There were some great elements of the game but others elements where we will look at’Mon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00
Scotland 24 Ireland 27: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after a hard-fought Six Nations win at MurrayfieldSun Mar 14 2021 - 18:30
England crush French Grand Slam dream at TwickenhamEddie Jones confident his side can improve again against Ireland next weekendSat Mar 13 2021 - 18:52
Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reachThe 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he isSat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00
This Sporting Life: Richard Harris throws the kitchen sink at itHarris demonstrates his sporting prowess in Lindsay Anderson’s debut feature as directorFri Mar 12 2021 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talentIreland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the pastThu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations miscellany: Lancaster backs Lowe to bring X-factor to Ireland gameScottish party poopers . . . Anniversary numbers don’t stack up . . . On this dayWed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park embracing life as the main manStuart Lancaster believes a change in mindset has helped Kiwi scrumhalf thriveTue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations miscellany: Ireland and Scotland renew old rivalryRichie Gray set to miss Six Nations clash with a head injury; Ireland’s first Test victoryTue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00
Munster overcome gutsy Connacht to reach Pro14 finalMunster bench had a big impact as questionable refereeing decisions go their wayFri Mar 05 2021 - 21:56
Pro14: Munster-Connacht rivalry set to take on a sharper edgeJohann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectationFri Mar 05 2021 - 11:01
Rugby Stats: Robbie Henshaw’s growing influence a huge boost for IrelandCentre is maintaining a consistently high level of performance in the Six NationsThu Mar 04 2021 - 07:19
Six Nations: Will Connors sets the backrow benchmark in RomeFlanker and his blue scrumcap delivered two tries and 14 tackles in the ColosseumMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Leinster punish Glasgow’s ill discipline with bonus point winReigning Pro14 champions now have a six-point lead at the top of Conference ASun Feb 28 2021 - 20:33
Ireland’s defence points the way forward in RomeIreland were much quicker to adapt to referee Mathieu Raynal’s breakdown mantrasSat Feb 27 2021 - 19:45
Ireland not lacking in creativity but failing to translate it in to triesHugo Keenan leads the way in terms of offloads during Andy Farrell’s 11-match reignThu Feb 25 2021 - 06:00
Former Ireland prop Gary Halpin dies aged 55Kilkenny native is best remembered for try against the All Blacks in 1995Wed Feb 24 2021 - 11:46
Six Nations Miscellany: Furlong’s fond memory of his first capPaul O’Connell presented prop with his jersey on what was to be his last home gameWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations Miscellany: Keith Earls hopes to take flight against Italy againTrulla’s positive take . . . Ghiraldini’s finest memory . . . On this Day . . . By the numbers . . . World of mouthTue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Mike Catt committed to sharpening Irish attacking edge‘You have to nail what you create. We’ve obviously been pretty disappointed’Tue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Billy Holland inspires Munster to deserved victory over EdinburghSecondrow celebrated his 240th appearance with man-of-the-match performanceSat Feb 20 2021 - 22:05
Munster look to give Holland fitting celebration as he wins 240th capVan Graan admits Edinburgh clash will be a very ‘tough game that can go either way’Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00
