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
Ross best of the Byrnes as Leinster see off gutsy DragonsVisitors recover from an indisciplined first half and claim a bonus-point win in WalesFri Feb 19 2021 - 22:07
Streamlined development system designed to guarantee the future of Irish rugby‘The system is there to provide players with the resources and abilities to maximise their talent’Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Ulster face tough test against Glasgow team bolstered by internationalsJohn Cooney, Stuart McCloskey and Eric O’Sullivan all return for trip to ScotstounFri Feb 19 2021 - 05:00
Rugby stats: Too often Irish players didn’t look and therefore didn’t seeIreland need to encourage players to unscramble the pictures, to look and seeThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:00
Joey Carbery progressing ‘really well’ in bid to make Munster returnJohann van Graan says outhalf ‘is in a very good place’ mentally and physicallyWed Feb 17 2021 - 06:00
Joey Carbery edges closer to Munster return but no date set yet25-year-old outhalf has been taking part in training as he battles back from ankle injuryTue Feb 16 2021 - 14:15
Not an easy day for Burns or Byrne to press outhalf claimsPecking order at No 10 remains secondary until Ireland’s attacking plan shows greater coherenceMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations talking points: Officials let Italy down against EnglandHIA’s adding up at an alarming rate; Ireland’s set-piece starting to fire once againMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
James Lowe ready to kick on further after return from injuryIreland wing shrugs off last week’s disappointment against Wales to focus on FranceFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations miscellany: Croke Park in 2007 and current day tiesClerc thinks Ireland lack star power, by the numbers, quote of the day and moreFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Antoine Dupont enjoys genius trait of thinking quickly but never being in a rushRugby Stats: The gifted France No 9 showed the vast array of his skills against ItalyThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
Brice Dulin back and enjoying the new dynamic with rejuvenated FranceExperienced fullback thriving again having reunited with influential coach O’GaraWed Feb 10 2021 - 09:12
Six Nations Miscellany: Portrait of the Artist as a rugby fanWillie John’s debut; Beirne’s ruck rating; Thomas stars despite Racing exitWed Feb 10 2021 - 09:11
Antoine Dupont and France lay down early Six Nations markerLes Bleus were ruthless in Rome but there was enough to give Ireland encouragementMon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell steels Irish for pilfering down the human tunnelAssistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early onMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Wales 21 Ireland 16: How the Irish players ratedJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland’s latest defeat in CardiffSun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09
Six Nations Pass Notes: Will kicking and territory game be the winning strategy?Principality Stadium roof will be open for Ireland’s opener against WalesSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to EnglandEddie Jones’s formidable side are the team to beat in this year’s competitionFri Feb 05 2021 - 06:30
Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to ScotlandIt’s really difficult to predict what Scottish team is going to turn upThu Feb 04 2021 - 06:30
Rugby stats: Jacob Stockdale boasts Ireland’s best try-scoring strike rateHis footwork, pace, strength and ability to beat defenders make him a potent finisherThu Feb 04 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: Johnny Sexton won’t give up his Ireland 10 jerseyIf anyone wants to succeed outhalf they will have to earn it; a trophy for every occasionWed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to FranceMuch expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of GalthieWed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
IRFU deny they are to be part of a joint 2031 Rugby World Cup bidReports on Monday said Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales would bid for tournamentTue Feb 02 2021 - 15:51
Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantageClive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nicknameTue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to ItalyYoung squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 capsTue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to WalesJohn O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s openerMon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03
Beibhinn Parsons ignoring the noise as uncertainty surrounds 2021Irish winger focused on what the team can do with World Cup qualifiers hopefully in MarchSat Jan 23 2021 - 06:45
Andrew Porter ready to lay down a marker at Thomond ParkWith Tadhg Furlong injured Ireland have leaned heavily on his fellow Leinster propThu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Ruddock and Coombes tick all the boxes for Ireland squad inclusionBackrow duo have enjoyed fine seasons and must be on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations radarThu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong set for return to rugby after lengthy absenceThe 28-year-old has not played since the Six Nations defeat to England last FebruaryTue Jan 19 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose and Lowe return to Leinster fray after injuriesSeán Cronin has recovered from knee problem and will be available to face MunsterMon Jan 18 2021 - 14:59
