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
Racing’s Simon Zebo to start at fullback in Champions Cup finalFormer Munster teammate Donnacha Ryan has been named on the benchFri Oct 16 2020 - 16:30
Sexton, Kelleher and Porter ‘looking good’ for Italy clashAndy Farrell also spoke about the qualities of uncapped trio Keenan, Daly and ConnorsFri Oct 16 2020 - 14:28
John O'Sullivan: Andy Farrell will have to broaden his selection baseWhile Farrell only used 26 players in first three games he introduced some fresh facesThu Oct 15 2020 - 09:33
Jordan Larmour ruled out of Ireland’s pre-Christmas scheduleLeinster back to undergo surgery this week after dislocating shoulder in ItalyMon Oct 12 2020 - 16:54
Andy Friend explains decision to replace Jack Carty in Cardiff defeatConnacht preparing for games without their Irish outhalf by giving Fitzgerald minutesMon Oct 12 2020 - 08:19
Leinster await news on Jordan Larmour after bruising encounterThey’ll be pleased with the result more than the performance against BenettonSun Oct 11 2020 - 14:50
Sloppy Connacht second best in defeat to Cardiff BluesVisitors lost Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan to injuries in the first 20 minutesSat Oct 10 2020 - 22:11
Leo Cullen rings changes for Leinster’s potentially tricky testProvince without Johnny Sexton, Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher for Benetton clashSat Oct 10 2020 - 06:00
John Cooney and Jack McGrath have a point to prove in WalesDuo named in Ulster team to play Ospreys after being left out of the Ireland squadFri Oct 09 2020 - 15:43
Sporting Upsets: Soderling ends Nadal’s clay court dominanceTension between the two players only mounted after stunning afternoon in ParisFri Oct 09 2020 - 05:30
Ben Healy just one of a talented crop of young playmakers coming throughOpportunities at No 10 can be limited but many have been tried out elsewhere on the parkThu Oct 08 2020 - 07:24
Shane Lowry returns to European Tour for BMW ChampionshipPadraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell to join British Open champion at WentworthTue Oct 06 2020 - 07:38
Different Strokes: Maguire and Meadow chase Major honoursOn the day . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . World of Mouth . . . In Number . . . What’s in the bag . . .Tue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00
Connacht can edge tight affair against Glasgow and start on front footAndy Friend has made some interesting selections ahead of season openerSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
Ulster take bonus point after opening night cracker against BenettonItalian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-timeFri Oct 02 2020 - 22:26
Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against DragonsJordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullbackFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:15
Ulster look to show a little flair as Benetton arrive for openerStewart Moore’s inclusion at centre gives side a second playmaker in Pro14 openerFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Contrasting preparations by four provinces for start of Pro14Munster and Connacht turn to ‘A’ interprovincials to give players game timeThu Oct 01 2020 - 06:00
Charlesland Golf Club set to close permanently in DecemberOwning family said the ‘uncertain outlook for golf’ is behind decision to shut its doorsTue Sept 29 2020 - 18:59
European Tour moves on to Scotland as the field remains thinScottish Open has a bigger purse than Irish Open but many big names remain statesideTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Orange is the new black for Jazz JanewattananondRemembering Europe’s Ryder Cup win in 2002, Lowry looking forward to a breakTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
Sporting Upsets: England beaten by American rank amateurs1950 Soccer World Cup: USA 1 England 0 - shock victory for team of minnowsFri Sept 25 2020 - 06:00
