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
Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the bestAndy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard workThu Oct 29 2020 - 07:35
Six Nations: Paris win will be ‘massive fillip for Ireland’, says Paul O’ConnellFormer international says France will present opportunities and we must take themThu Oct 29 2020 - 06:00
Cian Healy: ‘Realistically I got away with murder when I was younger’As he prepares for his 100th cap for Ireland the prop admits it took time to buckle downTue Oct 27 2020 - 16:44
Munster earn bank holiday bonus in entertaining Thomond Park tussleJohann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against CardiffMon Oct 26 2020 - 22:28
Peter O’Mahony ready to battle his way back into Ireland’s backrowFlanker produced a moment of magic with an offload during his cameo against ItalyMon Oct 26 2020 - 15:46
Ulster aiming to douse Dragons’ fire and extend unbeaten startConnacht braced for a tough test in EdinburghSun Oct 25 2020 - 06:00
‘The knee felt perfect’ – Dan Leavy on cloud nine after long-awaited returnLeinster player made his first appearance in 18 months after a long rehabilitationSat Oct 24 2020 - 13:41
Dan Leavy gets back in the thick of things as Leinster trounce ZebreInternational flanker plays half an hour in nine-try rout at the RDSFri Oct 23 2020 - 23:06
Andrew Porter fronting up to responsibility of starting Ireland roleTighthead prop will make the fifth start of his international career against ItalyFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Dan Leavy return on the cards as Leinster welcome Zebre to RDSInternational flanker has not played in 18 months after suffering knee injuryFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Dan Leavy could make Leinster return against ZebreIreland flanker is named on the bench for Pro14 clash after nearly 18 months outThu Oct 22 2020 - 16:54
Tennis clubs in Republic of Ireland to close under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictionsTennis Ireland receives official communication from Government ordering closureThu Oct 22 2020 - 12:02
Measured approach sees Ireland women’s rugby squad taking shape‘They want to be pushed, they’re driven to succeed,’ says head coach Adam GriggsThu Oct 22 2020 - 06:00
Tennis clubs to remain open in Level 5 until ‘further clarification’ is providedTennis Ireland statement on Wednesday night detailed their interpretation of Level 5Wed Oct 21 2020 - 18:10
CJ Stander ready for Italy after lockdown sheep battlesIreland player says interpretation of new breakdown laws has helped his gameWed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00
Castrogiovanni remembers ‘beautiful battles’ with IrelandFormer tighthead prop believes Italy need to stick with a philosophy and stop changingTue Oct 20 2020 - 05:15
Jordan Larmour ruled out for 16 weeks after shoulder surgeryJames Lowe to remain with Ireland squad as Kearney, Tracy and Byrne return to LeinsterMon Oct 19 2020 - 13:10
Ireland’s rich European heritage to continue as Exeter face Racing 92Zebo and Ryan could become the latest Irish players to taste success away from homeSat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00
