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Rugby Statistics: Ireland’s ruck ball far more effective without being faster

Rugby Statistics: Ireland’s ruck ball far more effective without being faster

Tweaks in breakdown personnel and the fine form of CJ Stander inspired win over Wales

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 06:00
Andrew Conway: ‘If you rest on your laurels you’re going to be in trouble’

Andrew Conway: ‘If you rest on your laurels you’re going to be in trouble’

After excellent performance against Wales, player is looking to work hard and improve

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 06:00
Ireland release 13 players back to their provinces

Ireland release 13 players back to their provinces

Max Deegan and Will Connors among five players returning to Leinster action

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 12:51
Robbie Henshaw offers timely reprise of his versatility and class

Robbie Henshaw offers timely reprise of his versatility and class

Leinster centre proved more than a handful for the Welsh midfield for 44 minutes

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
What we learned: Stander relishing new role with Ireland as Furlong thrives

What we learned: Stander relishing new role with Ireland as Furlong thrives

Number eight’s impact over the ball marked while tighthead prop back to rampant best

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 12:08
Ireland 24 Wales 14: How the Irish players rated

Ireland 24 Wales 14: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks out of 10 after Ireland's resounding bonus-point win

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 17:07
Ireland under-20s hoping to repeat the trick against Wales

Ireland under-20s hoping to repeat the trick against Wales

Noel McNamara has made a few changes to the side that saw off Scotland last weekend

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 05:00
Rugby Stats: Ireland must think outside the box when it comes to kicking strategy

Rugby Stats: Ireland must think outside the box when it comes to kicking strategy

Farrell’s side need to employ a sharper, more varied kicking game to prosper against Wales

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 06:45
Acrobatic Andrew Smith compiling an impressive highlights reel

Acrobatic Andrew Smith compiling an impressive highlights reel

There’s something of a GAA pedigree on his mother’s side of the family with two All Stars

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 01:00
Who is Max Deegan? Opportunity knocks for rare talent

Who is Max Deegan? Opportunity knocks for rare talent

Former Under-20 World Player of the Year is set to win his first Ireland cap on Saturday

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 17:00
Ireland Under-20s expecting ‘seismic physical battle’ against Wales

Ireland Under-20s expecting ‘seismic physical battle’ against Wales

Campbell says Scotland win was ‘ideal’ start to Six Nations but there is ‘plenty to work on’

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 06:47
Devin Toner: ‘After the World Cup, I didn’t think I would be wearing green again’

Devin Toner: ‘After the World Cup, I didn’t think I would be wearing green again’

Secondrow’s 13-minute cameo included eight tackles, including a couple of dominant hits

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 06:00
Murray v Cooney: Ireland scrumhalf debate no clearer after scrappy affair

Murray v Cooney: Ireland scrumhalf debate no clearer after scrappy affair

Munster man played key role for Irish try while Ulster No 9 was solid in the endgame

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 20:20
Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence

Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence

Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 21:24
Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team

Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team

Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00
Finn Russell’s absence in Dublin will either knit the Scottish players or cast a pall

Finn Russell’s absence in Dublin will either knit the Scottish players or cast a pall

Rugby statistics: Scotland used five different outhalves in Russell’s absence

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 07:00
Ronan O’Gara says Andy Farrell will do a ‘great job’ with Ireland

Ronan O’Gara says Andy Farrell will do a ‘great job’ with Ireland

Ex-Ireland outhalf praises new coach but expects England to triumph in Six Nations

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 01:00
Sean O’Brien 4.0 - Leinster starlet ready for Under-20 debut

Sean O’Brien 4.0 - Leinster starlet ready for Under-20 debut

His preference is for blindside flanker but he can play in all positions across the backrow

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 04:00
Who is Caelan Doris? Meet Ireland’s newest rugby star

Who is Caelan Doris? Meet Ireland’s newest rugby star

The Mayo man has been named in Andy Farrell’s side to face Scotland this weekend

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 15:55
Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents

Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents

Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 12:00
Hayden Hyde primed for next step in Ireland journey

Hayden Hyde primed for next step in Ireland journey

English-born 19-year-old is set to make his debut against Scotland this Friday

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 06:30
Champions Cup: Leinster will meet Saracens on Saturday evening

Champions Cup: Leinster will meet Saracens on Saturday evening

Meanwhile, Ulster will travel to face Toulouse on the Sunday in their quarter-final

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 13:18
McNamara outlines the scale of opportunity for Ireland’s U-20s

McNamara outlines the scale of opportunity for Ireland’s U-20s

Coach says 10-Test campaign can have significant ramifications in career terms

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 06:00
Stats show post-World Cup years throw up more debut opportunities

Stats show post-World Cup years throw up more debut opportunities

Deep dive into 2016-2019 stats shows young players right to hope for chance at test level

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 06:00
Leinster made to work hard to maintain 100 per cent record

Leinster made to work hard to maintain 100 per cent record

Dogged Benetton exposed some chinks in Cullen’s side’s armour, especially in the first half

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:13
Ulster look to secure quarter-final place with win against Bath

Ulster look to secure quarter-final place with win against Bath

Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: Benetton will play hard to beat in Treviso

Leo Cullen: Benetton will play hard to beat in Treviso

A win against ‘physical’ Italian side will confirm Leinster’s number one seeding

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Connacht's Gavin Thornbury has attributes to join Ireland ranks

Connacht's Gavin Thornbury has attributes to join Ireland ranks

The secondrow tackled more than any player in Champions Cup against Toulouse

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose keen to develop his mental edge on the pitch

Garry Ringrose keen to develop his mental edge on the pitch

Ireland centre looking forward to some new coaching voices at international level

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 06:00
Ireland to face champions France at Under-20 World Cup

Ireland to face champions France at Under-20 World Cup

Noel McNamara’s team to avoid southern hemisphere giants at summer tournament

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 12:22
Business as usual for Leinster as they extend their perfect record

Business as usual for Leinster as they extend their perfect record

Fitful display in parts from Cullen’s men but Lyon still brushed aside in bonus point win

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00
Imperfect Leinster keep up perfect record and race for top seeding

Imperfect Leinster keep up perfect record and race for top seeding

Bonus-point win down to individual rather than team brilliance at the RDS

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 15:30
Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00
Leinster out to do professional job against understrength Lyon

Leinster out to do professional job against understrength Lyon

Visitors omit several regulars while hosts chase home Champions Cup quarter-final

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00
Sexton remains on course for Six Nations

Sexton remains on course for Six Nations

Ireland outhalf recovering from knee ligament injury

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 15:57
John Cooney is the ‘hub of Ulster’ and Clermont are determined to stop him

John Cooney is the ‘hub of Ulster’ and Clermont are determined to stop him

Inform scrumhalf a marked man as French side look to turn their fortunes around

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 01:00
Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 07:00
McCaffrey looking forward to Farrell chapter in Dublin story

McCaffrey looking forward to Farrell chapter in Dublin story

Clontarf dynamo delighted to be reunited again with his former underage boss

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 01:00
Jack McCaffrey: Stephen Cluxton ‘is gung-ho to play again’

Jack McCaffrey: Stephen Cluxton ‘is gung-ho to play again’

‘He went off on holiday with the lads and I really hope he is playing again’

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 13:36
Ross Molony determined to kick on after cameo against Munster

Ross Molony determined to kick on after cameo against Munster

Player keen to add to his eight appearances and three starts for province this season

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 07:00
Rugby stats: Tackle rate takes Leinster’s Will Connors into the zone

Rugby stats: Tackle rate takes Leinster’s Will Connors into the zone

Kildare native’s form for province has drawn attention of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 06:00
No firm date set yet for Sexton’s return to action for Leinster

No firm date set yet for Sexton’s return to action for Leinster

Gibson-Park recovered from illness and returns to squad for Saturday's Connacht clash

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 01:00
Dave Kearney expects Ireland squad to be ‘less intense’ under Andy Farrell

Dave Kearney expects Ireland squad to be ‘less intense’ under Andy Farrell

New head coach’s style will allow players to express themselves more, says Ireland back

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 01:00
The sporting decade that was: Athletes, first and foremost, without an asterisk

The sporting decade that was: Athletes, first and foremost, without an asterisk

The 2016 Paralympics threw up 4,350 unique stories, with many written by Irish athletes

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 14:41
Johnny Sexton rehabilitation ‘going well’ but no date set for return

Johnny Sexton rehabilitation ‘going well’ but no date set for return

Leinster say Ireland outhalf will be reviewed this week as he recovers from a knee injury

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 12:32
Leinster forge hard-earned victory to break fortress Thomond

Leinster forge hard-earned victory to break fortress Thomond

Cullen’s team inflict Munster’s first Limerick defeat in 22 games across all competitions

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 06:00
Bruised Munster counting cost of loss to Leinster

Bruised Munster counting cost of loss to Leinster

Joey Carbery’s return to action was brought forward due to an injury to JJ Hanrahan

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 06:00
Leinster make history in first women’s club match at Twickenham

Leinster make history in first women’s club match at Twickenham

Crowd of 7,600 spectators watch entertaining 11-try game against Harlequins

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 15:19
Johann van Graan says Munster’s slow start cost against Leinster

Johann van Graan says Munster’s slow start cost against Leinster

Head coach disappointed to see his side’s unbeaten run ended by their rivals

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 21:28
Leinster break Munster’s unbeaten run in gritty derby win

Leinster break Munster’s unbeaten run in gritty derby win

Leo Cullen’s side made it nine wins from nine in the Pro14 but were forced to work for it

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 20:20
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