Head to head: Caelan Doris v Marcell CoetzeeThe Leinster and Ulster backrow forwards are set to clash this weekend at the RDSFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00
Ryan expects motivated Leinster to step up to the challengeAfter the shock defeat to Connacht, holders fully focused for the visit of rivals UlsterThu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi expecting a fitting response from LeinsterBacks coach says squad eager to bounce back against Ulster following chastening lossTue Jan 05 2021 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour returns to Leinster training earlier than expectedFullback required shoulder surgery in October after dislocating it in win over BenettonMon Jan 04 2021 - 15:07
Ulster the last team standing as unbeaten records fallDan McFarland’s side have a big task at hand to maintain their streak this weekendMon Jan 04 2021 - 06:30
Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on ConnachtHead coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing roomMon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00
Connacht’s fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster’s 26-match streakJack Carty notches 25 points as men from the West deliver stirring performance in DublinSat Jan 02 2021 - 22:29
O’Toole remains front and centre to ambitious Ulster’s plansYoung prop relishing the prospect of facing unbeaten Munster at the KingspanSat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clashMax O’Reilly and Andrew Smith make debuts as Friend’s visitors face daunting taskSat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Ulster boosted by return of big guns for Pro14 clash with MunsterVan Graan’s visitors will be fiery and feisty but a near full-strength Ulster should prevailSat Jan 02 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s John Ryan relishing the frontrow battle32-year-old at higher risk from coronavirus due to suffering from Ulcerative ColitisThu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
Dan McFarland’s Ulster facing into defining Pro14 fixturesCould head coach look to rest players in Europe and focus on a title challenge?Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
South African coaches excited by Rainbow Cup, says JP FerreiraMunster defence coach gets positive feedback ahead of new competition in MarchWed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
‘Everyone has to do the right thing’: Leo Cullen on challenge of Covid-19Leinster coach confident that Connacht game will go ahead on SaturdayWed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19: Two senior Leinster rugby players test positive for coronavirusPair are isolating along with number of close contactsTue Dec 29 2020 - 12:27
Ulster charge through a tough week to sit pretty at the topWin over Connacht comes despite injuries and news of Coetzee’s return to South AfricaTue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00
Leinster roll the selection dice for opener away to MontpellierLeo Cullen awards players for recent form but packs bench with big namesSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunitySouth African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast doubleFri Dec 11 2020 - 22:16
Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to BelfastJohn Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be keyFri Dec 11 2020 - 06:00
Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to majorIrish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progressThu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00
Ulster must face Toulouse without key players Henderson and BurnsProvince come into clash with French side after eight successive victories in Pro14Tue Dec 08 2020 - 06:00
Ulster without Henderson and Burns for ToulouseIrish internationals picked up injuries during Nations CupMon Dec 07 2020 - 16:11
Rugby Stats: All scrum and no play makes rugby a very unbalanced affairThe value of scrums is beyond question, but they’re taking up too much game timeThu Dec 03 2020 - 06:00
Ulster maintain unbeaten start to go top of Conference AJohn Andrew scores a hat-trick to guarantee bonus point win against EdinburghMon Nov 30 2020 - 22:28
Five academy players in Munster squad to take on ZebreMichael Bradley has seen his options decimated for Monday’s trip to Thomond ParkMon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against EdinburghIan Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the seasonMon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Blame game at lineout time is on the whole teamWhat might simply look like a poor throw is more often than not a deeper system failureThu Nov 26 2020 - 06:52
Munster beat Glasgow to keep their winning streak goingVisitors overcome conditions and a feisty Glasgow side to claim a bonus pointMon Nov 23 2020 - 22:31
England 18 Ireland 7: How the Irish players ratedJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland's latest defeat at TwickenhamSat Nov 21 2020 - 18:25
Rugby Stats: James Lowe makes instant impact on Ireland attackWinger showed against Wales the power and work rate that have made him a Leinster starThu Nov 19 2020 - 06:34
James Ryan to captain Ireland against England24-year-old will take armband at Twickenham in Johnny Sexton’s absenceTue Nov 17 2020 - 15:40
Dan Leavy feels he’s nearly back to his best in Leinster returnThe 26-year-old was impressive against Edinburgh and was named man of the matchTue Nov 17 2020 - 13:26
Dan Leavy impresses as Leinster score 50 points against EdinburghIreland backrow scores a try in his first start since returning from serious injuryMon Nov 16 2020 - 22:30
Dan Leavy to start for Leinster against EdinburghIreland backrow makes his first start since returning from injury on Monday nightMon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00
Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the swordSun Nov 15 2020 - 17:35
Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for ConnachtCoach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with ScarletsSat Nov 14 2020 - 01:01
Van Graan expecting a tough test from OspreysWelsh side are familiar opponents for MunsterSat Nov 14 2020 - 01:00
Rugby Stats: IRFU’s young talent pathway is bearing fruit in the Pro14Movement of young players between provinces will increase in the futureThu Nov 12 2020 - 06:00
Clinical Ulster power their way past GlasgowJohn Cooney was impressive on a night when the home side looked dangerousMon Nov 09 2020 - 22:27
Pro14: Ulster look to keep a grip on their unbeaten startDan McFarland aiming for more fluid attacking as they take on Glasgow WarriorsMon Nov 09 2020 - 06:00
Leinster start slow but ease past Ospreys for 24th winHome side went over for an early try but that was as good as it got as visitors upped the gearsSun Nov 08 2020 - 17:40
Ross Molony to reach century of Leinster caps in WalesThe 26-year-old made his debut in 2015 and has excelled in province’s last two gamesFri Nov 06 2020 - 15:00
Rugby Stats: French pair show the way when it comes to flair stakesDupont and Ntamack proved the most effective halfback pairing in the Six NationsThu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00
Rhys Ruddock injury the only downside as Leinster continue Pro 14 runChampions make it 23rd straight win in the competition as they end Glasgow home runMon Nov 02 2020 - 22:32
Leinster hoping to keep winning run going in GlasgowCian Kelleher returns following a hamstring injury with Jimmy O’Brien at fullbackSun Nov 01 2020 - 14:28
Billy Burns returns to captain Ulster as they face CardiffIreland squad members Stuart McCloskey and John Cooney are also included in squadSun Nov 01 2020 - 14:18
Johnny Sexton rues what might have been on frustrating night in ParisOuthalf says Ireland weren’t ruthless enough as they missed out on the title in FranceSun Nov 01 2020 - 00:05
France 35 Ireland 27: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s side are beaten in ParisSat Oct 31 2020 - 23:52
France v Ireland: French player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks through Fabien Galthie’s starting XV ahead of Saturday's showdownFri Oct 30 2020 - 11:17
France v Ireland: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan with the lowdown on Andy Farrell’s starting XV for ParisFri Oct 30 2020 - 09:00
