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
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
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
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
Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in JapanRugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be keyThu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Impressive Michael’s see off Gonzaga to claim Senior Cup titleExperienced campaigners too good on the day for opponents appearing in first ever finalSun Mar 17 2019 - 17:26
Angus Kernohan made his chance count in Grand Slam winUlster player came off the bench in Colwyn Bay to help Ireland to victory over WalesSat Mar 16 2019 - 12:11
Gonzaga aiming to add final flourish to epic Senior Cup campaignSt Michael’s remain favourites having overcome both Blackrock and BelvedereSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
McNamara’s band of brothers take all the credit after Grand Slam successCoach praises young Ireland players’ resilience after things went against themFri Mar 15 2019 - 22:30
Ireland complete Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam triumphNoel McNamara’s side secure come from behind victory in Colwyn BayFri Mar 15 2019 - 21:18
‘One more time’ for Ireland Under-20s as they close in on the Grand SlamHosts Wales have made seven changes and a number of positional switches to the side that lost to ScotlandThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:19
Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in WalesJohn O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday nightThu Mar 14 2019 - 17:48
Rory Best’s remarkable service all there in black and whiteRugby Statistics: Hooker has been a remarkably consistent figure in his 116 caps to dateThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:46
Harry Byrne returns to Ireland U20s for Wales clashThere is just one change to the team chasing a Grand Slam for only the second time everWed Mar 13 2019 - 17:09
Liam Turner has eyes on the big prize against WalesThe Ireland Under-20s are determined to finish the year with a Grand SlamTue Mar 12 2019 - 06:00
Five things we learned: France fall into Ireland’s trapsReferee undermines his final warning to French by refusing to follow through on itMon Mar 11 2019 - 19:00
Quick, front-foot ball powers Ireland in victory over FranceDominance upfront affords Ireland’s halfbacks opportunity to dictate gameSun Mar 10 2019 - 21:05
Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit ScotlandAll-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdownSun Mar 10 2019 - 19:55
Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratingsFelix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in DublinSun Mar 10 2019 - 18:11
Ireland Under-20s refuse to buckle beneath French onslaughtDogged side show their character to wear down visitors and earn a shot at historyFri Mar 08 2019 - 22:35
Unbeaten Ireland braced for visit of U-20 world champions FranceAbsence of injured captain Hawkshaw a huge loss for McNamara’s teamFri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00
Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the FrenchRugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the groundThu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00
French replaces injured Hawkshaw for France encounterIreland skipper set to miss last two games of U20 Six Nations with knee injuryWed Mar 06 2019 - 15:47
Seán Cronin omitted from 37-man Ireland squadCJ Stander, Garry Ringrose and Kieran Marmion return for French visitWed Mar 06 2019 - 10:34
Rob Kearney: It’s time to consign England defeat to historyVeteran fullback admits confidence has been shaken as he calls for big response against FranceWed Mar 06 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw is set to miss French visit with dead legThe Leinster back is recovering from training ground injury slower than expectedTue Mar 05 2019 - 13:58
No shortage of advice for Brunel as he juggles his options againCritics claim France coach’s chopping and changing means he is unsure of his best backlineTue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00
Ireland U20 skipper David Hawkshaw a doubt for France gameCentre suffered a knee injury in training for Friday’s game in CorkMon Mar 04 2019 - 19:13
Bill Beaumont to convene Dublin meeting on World Rugby LeagueProposals have drawn widespread criticism from players on grounds of player welfareMon Mar 04 2019 - 14:46
Sebastien Bezy and Cedate Gomes Sa called up by FranceFrench head coach Jacques Brunel calls up duo to training squad ahead of Dublin clashMon Mar 04 2019 - 12:50
Leinster jog past the Cheetahs and secure a home semi-finalPro14 champions rely on individual brilliance to see them through at sodden RDSFri Mar 01 2019 - 22:45
Ulster forwards can build victory platform against DragonsPro14 preview: Sunday, Dragons v Ulster, Rodney Parade (3pm, live on Premier Sports 2)Fri Mar 01 2019 - 17:42
Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rivalPro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:10
Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearancePro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04
Rugby stats: sequence of fixtures has let Wales rotate and buildCoaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for JapanThu Feb 28 2019 - 06:30
Leinster Rugby to open centre of excellence at DonnybrookBuilding, which cost €1.3m, will be first of five planned centres throughout the provinceThu Feb 28 2019 - 06:00
Murray’s quest for mint condition continues on to French contestIreland scrumhalf started poorly but the graph climbed as the game wore onMon Feb 25 2019 - 06:00
