Injuries hit hard as Ireland announce under-20 World Championship squadFlanker Martin Moloney and secondrow Brian Deeny join long list of absenteesTue May 28 2019 - 21:58
Stuart Hogg looking to bow out on a high against LeinsterDeparting Glasgow Warrior wants to make sure his team takes home Pro14 trophyFri May 24 2019 - 06:00
Fardy’s focus on contributing to cause in Celtic Park cauldronLeinster’s Australian eager to swap watching hurling for playing rugby in soccer cathedralWed May 22 2019 - 06:39
‘This has to be clear. Johnny was not dropped,’ says ContepomiDevin Toner to miss Leinster’s Pro 14 final against Glasgow due to a knee injuryTue May 21 2019 - 06:37
Can Leinster’s try-scoring troika repeat their feat at Celtic Park?Cian Healy, Tadgh Furlong and Sean Cronin combined for opening try against MunsterTue May 21 2019 - 05:00
Felipe Contepomi: ‘this has to be clear, Johnny was not dropped’‘We don’t drop him, we all agree and are in the same boat and Johnny is one of them’Mon May 20 2019 - 14:13
Ulster sign ‘very exciting young prospect’ Bill Johnston from MunsterHe was on the Ireland team that reached the 2016 U20 World Championship finalMon May 20 2019 - 14:12
Devin Toner ruled out of Pro14 final due to knee injuryThe Leinster and Ireland secondrow will have a further medical assessment this weekMon May 20 2019 - 12:48
Josh van der Flier: Isa Nacewa’s mindset on injury inspirationalLeinster flanker ‘incredible’ in semi-final win despite it being his first game since surgeryMon May 20 2019 - 06:00
Cullen praises contribution of model pro Van der Flier in Leinster triumph‘In terms of a role model for other players to look to and how you manage yourself, he does an amazing job’Sat May 18 2019 - 17:53
Rugby Statistics: can Stuart McCloskey make the leap to Test level?Ulster centre has been outstanding, but he needs to convince Joe SchmidtThu May 16 2019 - 07:00
Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World ChampionshipsHarry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World ChampionshipsWed May 15 2019 - 14:45
Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for LeinsterDuo recovered from injury and available to face Munster at the RDSTue May 14 2019 - 07:00
Jordan Larmour looks back and moves forwardLeinster winger absorbs lessons of loss to Saracens ahead of Munster meetingTue May 14 2019 - 06:00
Leinster’s Josh van der Flier to be fit for Munster semi-finalJamison-Gibson Park also expected to be ready for Saturday’s Pro14 clash at the RDSMon May 13 2019 - 14:10
Talking Points: Ruthless Saracens more than worthy winnersLeinster can have no complaints after their decision making lets them downSun May 12 2019 - 14:13
Head to head: Johnny Sexton v Owen FarrellIn some respects the two competitors are mirror images in terms of qualitiesSat May 11 2019 - 00:01
Champions Cup final: Saracens player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the English Premiership side ahead of Newcastle finaleFri May 10 2019 - 17:49
Final countdown: Rokocoko leans Leinster’s wayGreening of Saracens part III, Morrow has Saracens in train, numbers game, team talkThu May 09 2019 - 09:50
Numbers prove Leinster and Saracens match up well on paperJames Ryan and Maro Itoje lead the way for either side when it comes to the numbers gameThu May 09 2019 - 07:00
Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitchSexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talkWed May 08 2019 - 06:00
No Irish referees selected for Rugby World CupWayne Barnes and Nigel Owens are selected for their fourth consecutive tournamentTue May 07 2019 - 13:02
Final Countdown: The greening of SaracensMunster native Darragh O’Mahony’s proud record with SaracensTue May 07 2019 - 01:00
Cork Constitution take their chances and claim a sixth All-Ireland League titleClontarf left to rue a number of missed opportunities in Aviva stadium deciderSun May 05 2019 - 19:54
Enniscorthy’s celebrations in full flow after Provincial Towns winThe Wexford club will enter senior rugby ranks next year for the first time since 1927Mon Apr 29 2019 - 15:20
Cork Con set to pose toughest exam possible for Trinity in semi-final14 of Trinity’s matchday 23 will take exams on Saturday before heading southFri Apr 26 2019 - 17:18
Lansdowne out for revenge as they face Clontarf in semi-finalsHome side will have to decide whether to play the match on grass or artificial pitchFri Apr 26 2019 - 13:56
Pro14: Who needs what to reach the playoffs?Final conference games take place this weekend with playoff spots still up for grabsFri Apr 26 2019 - 11:11
Club rugby is producing international stars of the futureThere’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffsThu Apr 25 2019 - 06:20
Rhys Ruddock ruled out of Leinster’s visit to UlsterPlayer feeling ill-effects of head knock suffered in Champions Cup quarter-finalWed Apr 24 2019 - 01:00
Sean Cronin’s calf injury rules him out of Ulster clashLeinster hooker will undergo further assessment to establish the extent of damageTue Apr 23 2019 - 12:50
Disappointed Shane Lowry finds solace in many positivesHis double bogey on the 12th proves to be particularly punishingMon Apr 22 2019 - 22:30
Niall Scannell still doing the hard yards as Munster make final pushHooker says province must trust in work they have done to get over the line against SaracensSat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
Munster eager to halt dismal run of six semi-final defeatsProvince have lost six of seven in which they failed to score first try and were trailing at half-timeThu Apr 18 2019 - 06:10
Ulster lose prop Marty Moore for the rest of the seasonJacob Stockdale sustained a hamstring injury in the same game against EdinburghWed Apr 17 2019 - 15:12
Van Graan has total faith in Bleyendaal’s fitness for the big stageMunster coach and fellow players united in appreciation of the outhalf’s leadership skillsWed Apr 17 2019 - 06:00
Peter O'Mahony: Munster have the gameplan to meet Saracens testMunster captain believes Johann van Graan has enhanced province’s attacking threatTue Apr 16 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery is ‘highly unlikely’ to return for Saracens clashKeith Earls and Jean Kleyn are expected to return to trainingMon Apr 15 2019 - 13:19
Johann van Graan: ‘It’s about real heart and real grit’Munster head coach delighted with his team’s victory over Edinburgh at MurrayfieldMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00
Solid defence and Earls’s brace secure Munster passage into semi-finalsJohann van Graan’s side come from behind against Edinburgh to claim hard-fought winMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00
Van Graan praises Munster’s resilience in melting potHead coach thanks Munster support after his side book a third straight semi-final spotSat Mar 30 2019 - 16:22
Munster reach into their DNA as Earls double secures semi-final slotBrilliant defensive performance backs up opportunist strikes from Ireland wingerSat Mar 30 2019 - 15:38
Munster’s record of grinding out wins in big games a huge assetOther figures add up to a difficult assignment for the visitors at MurrayfieldThu Mar 28 2019 - 06:00
Shannon deducted a point by IRFU for breaching regulationsClub disappointed with appeal ruling but accept they breached ‘material benefit’ ruleThu Mar 28 2019 - 00:40
Ireland’s sonic youth: The inside story of the U-20s Grand SlamIreland’s Under-20s secured just a second Six Nations Grand Slam in history. This is their storyWed Mar 27 2019 - 15:06
The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect playersIt’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumphMon Mar 25 2019 - 09:39
Ulster out to dethrone Southern Kings in bid for seventh consecutive winFive changes see Dave Shanahan come in at scrumhalf and the return of Marcell CoetzeeSat Mar 23 2019 - 01:00
France targeting Ronan O’Gara for coaching roleMedia reports in France also claim Paul O’Connell is set to leave Stade FrancaisFri Mar 22 2019 - 14:03
Connacht taking no chances against in-form BenettonCoach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 testFri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00
Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to EdinburghFlalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-finalFri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00
