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Rugby stats: Numbers add up for the positive impact of Sevens

Rugby stats: Numbers add up for the positive impact of Sevens

Ireland’s investment in code has seen stars emerge in the full-sided game

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 18:24
Frustrated Henshaw eager to return to action

Frustrated Henshaw eager to return to action

Leinster centre wants to put injury woes behind him and has Lyon in his sights

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 01:00
Contepomi says Toulouse experience will steel Leinster for trip to Lyon

Contepomi says Toulouse experience will steel Leinster for trip to Lyon

Cullen’s side braced for a tough assignment against French Top 14 leaders

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw in line to return for Leinster’s trip to Lyon

Robbie Henshaw in line to return for Leinster’s trip to Lyon

Ireland centre came on during the second half of Champions Cup win over Benetton

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 13:34
Bonus-point endgame enough to make Munster’s day

Bonus-point endgame enough to make Munster’s day

Cronin’s dramatic try ensures deserved reward for visitors’ dominance of spirited Ospreys

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
Johann van Graan hails Jeremy Loughman after Ospreys win

Johann van Graan hails Jeremy Loughman after Ospreys win

Man of the match was Munster coach’s first signing after arriving at Thomond Park

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
O’Mahony and Van Graan know Munster’s discipline needs to improve

O’Mahony and Van Graan know Munster’s discipline needs to improve

Captain and coach see issues despite bonus-point win over Ospreys

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 22:09
Munster claim classic European bonus-point win after the clock turns red

Munster claim classic European bonus-point win after the clock turns red

James Cronin’s try with the last play of the match seals the deal in Swansea

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 20:19
Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten Cheetahs

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 14:57
Cian Kelleher comes into Leinster team for trip to Zebre

Cian Kelleher comes into Leinster team for trip to Zebre

Leo Cullen has made several changes as his side look to maintain unbeaten start

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 13:33
Jed Holloway to make first Munster start against struggling Ospreys

Jed Holloway to make first Munster start against struggling Ospreys

Former Australian underage international one of five changes in team that lost to Cheetahs

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 18:06
Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-up

Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-up

Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 17:25
O’Mahony’s praise of Schmidt shines through disappointment

O’Mahony’s praise of Schmidt shines through disappointment

Ireland flanker admits side did not perform to standard that was needed at World Cup

Thu Oct 24 2019 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: ‘It hasn’t been a job; it has been a way of life’

Joe Schmidt: ‘It hasn’t been a job; it has been a way of life’

Departing coach admits he hasn’t taken a full day off in the six and half years

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 21:30
Leo Cullen to be patient with returning Ireland contingent

Leo Cullen to be patient with returning Ireland contingent

Coach eager to avoid prolonged World Cup hangover that marred 2015 campaign

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s player-by-player Rugby World Cup report

Ireland’s player-by-player Rugby World Cup report

Few members of Schmidt’s side enhanced reputations in disappointing campaign

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 18:29
Ireland’s Jack Conan to miss 2020 Six Nations

Ireland’s Jack Conan to miss 2020 Six Nations

Leinster confirm number eight will be out for ‘up to six months’ after surgery on ankle

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 14:27
The rise and rise of LPGA Tour-bound Leona Maguire

The rise and rise of LPGA Tour-bound Leona Maguire

Cavan woman’s ascent from amateur world No1 to professional is unparalleled

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand

Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand

A substandard performance pockmarked by rank kicking, handling errors and poor execution

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 20:00
New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratings

New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:04
Anna Doyle in Sevens heaven as she takes her game to next level

Anna Doyle in Sevens heaven as she takes her game to next level

After winning her first senior Ireland cap, talented teenager is aiming to push on

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 06:00
Talking points: Irish willingness to offload in the tackle a big positive

Talking points: Irish willingness to offload in the tackle a big positive

Ireland now have some big selection calls to make ahead of their quarter-final

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 18:00
Leinster keep up perfect start thanks to brilliant second-half showing

Leinster keep up perfect start thanks to brilliant second-half showing

Leo Cullen’s side score four second-half tries to see off Edinburgh challenge

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 22:04
Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clash

Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clash

Dave Kearney returns to starting team on Friday night, with Scott Fardy captaining

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:32
Munster brace for toughest test yet this season against in-form Cheetahs

Munster brace for toughest test yet this season against in-form Cheetahs

Van Graan makes five changes to squad as province seek to keep unbeaten run intact

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30
Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30
Rugby World Cup: What we learned from Ireland’s win over Russia

Rugby World Cup: What we learned from Ireland’s win over Russia

Joe Schmidt’s side remain too narrow in attack but utilised the boot well in Kobe

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 17:00
Evan Mintern still weighing up the pros but Con and college the focus just now

Evan Mintern still weighing up the pros but Con and college the focus just now

Former Ireland U20 secondrow is looking forward to the Cork club’s AIL title defence

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 20:34
Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at Ulster

Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at Ulster

Summer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounter

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 01:00
Adam Byrne hoping to stay fit and cement Leinster place

Adam Byrne hoping to stay fit and cement Leinster place

The 25-year-old winger has worked on mindfulness during his latest injury absence

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 13:54
Rugby World Cup: Flannery a big fan of South African coaching ticket

Rugby World Cup: Flannery a big fan of South African coaching ticket

Ireland could face the Springboks in a World Cup quarter-final

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 01:01
Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose side

Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose side

Ulster coach and former Scotland assistant knows Scots need to measure up at set-piece

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 21:04
RWC moments: Wallabies threaten World Cup final walk off

RWC moments: Wallabies threaten World Cup final walk off

Captain Eales warned referee he would act if French foul play was not addressed

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 points

RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 points

New Zealand beat Japan by 128 points in 1995 Rugby World Cup with the outhalf starring

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 10:00
RWC Moments: Jannie de Beer’s five drop goals

RWC Moments: Jannie de Beer’s five drop goals

Springboks’ second-choice outhalf stood up to the plate to dash England’s hopes

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 10:00
RWC moments: God Save the Rose of Tralee

RWC moments: God Save the Rose of Tralee

Before Ireland’s Call, the Rose of Tralee took up the mantle of Irish rugby song

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 14:00
Slippery balls to be a problem at the World Cup

Slippery balls to be a problem at the World Cup

“We are the lucky ones because we get a towel . . . so we’re at least allowed to dab it down a bit”

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 11:36
RWC moments: Ormaechea – the granddaddy of them all

RWC moments: Ormaechea – the granddaddy of them all

Uruguay’s Diego Ormaechea was oldest player in Rugby World Cup history in 1999

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 10:00
‘Good food, a good night’s sleep and good Wifi’: The logistics behind a World Cup camp

‘Good food, a good night’s sleep and good Wifi’: The logistics behind a World Cup camp

Ger Carmody is man making sure the logistics for Ireland’s visit to Japan run smoothly

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 07:00
RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton

RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton

Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to Beaver

RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to Beaver

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: Hamilton’s try, so near and yet . . .

RWC moments: Hamilton’s try, so near and yet . . .

Ireland were minutes away from a Rugby World Cup semi-final in 1991

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 10:00
RWC moments: Sonny Bill Williams gives medal to stunned fan

RWC moments: Sonny Bill Williams gives medal to stunned fan

Star’s act of generosity got worldwide attention after Rugby World Cup final win

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 07:00
RWC moments: Gary Halpin’s try-scoring salute

RWC moments: Gary Halpin’s try-scoring salute

Prop enjoyed moment of glory in Ireland’s 43-19 defeat to New Zealand

Fri Sept 13 2019 - 12:00
Tommy Bowe can empathise with Jacob Stockdale over criticism

Tommy Bowe can empathise with Jacob Stockdale over criticism

Former Ireland player says a player like Cheslin Kolbe can cause big problems

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 01:00
Jordan Larmour freed up after selection for World Cup squad

Jordan Larmour freed up after selection for World Cup squad

Ireland player tells of sitting beside his phone all day hoping he did not get a call

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 01:30
Return to form of key Ireland players augurs well for Japan

Return to form of key Ireland players augurs well for Japan

After a positive result in final warm-up match, John O'Sullivan breaks down what we learned

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 21:30
Rory Best receives fitting send off at the Aviva

Rory Best receives fitting send off at the Aviva

‘It is obviously incredibly special. This place has given me some wonderful memories’

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 17:59
Ireland has a more successful lineout strike rate without Toner

Ireland has a more successful lineout strike rate without Toner

Even more of a surprise is that Ireland has a bigger strike rate when Toner is not playing

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 06:00
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