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Women's 6N: Italians represent a clear and present danger

Women's 6N: Italians represent a clear and present danger

Italy have made unbeaten start to their Six Nations campaign

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:29
‘Kings’ could be in for a long night at the RDS

‘Kings’ could be in for a long night at the RDS

Southern Kings opt to rotate their squad against Leinster following Munster hammering

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Connacht opt for blend of youth and experience for Glasgow trip

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Craig Casey reclaims the number nine jersey, while Angus Kernohan makes his first appearance

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
O’Donoghue returns for Munster against Ospreys

O’Donoghue returns for Munster against Ospreys

Nash gets rare opportunity on the wing, while Hanrahan is handed the No 10 jersey

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Italy clash allows Joe Schmidt room to experiment

Italy clash allows Joe Schmidt room to experiment

Rugby stats: Schmidt looking for indication of players that will form World Cup squad

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 07:00
Billy set to become third Scannell brother to play for Ireland

Billy set to become third Scannell brother to play for Ireland

A fit-again Lindsay Peat returns to the Irish women’s squad for the trip to Italy

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 13:47
Henderson, Farrell and Beirne all available for Ireland in Rome

Henderson, Farrell and Beirne all available for Ireland in Rome

Robbie Henshaw also set to return after signing three-year contract extension

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien convinced by Declan Kidney’s vision for London Irish

Seán O’Brien convinced by Declan Kidney’s vision for London Irish

‘I did say to him that I wanted to play every game. I don’t want to be managed.'

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien hopes to continue Ireland career after Exiles move

Seán O’Brien hopes to continue Ireland career after Exiles move

Players who ply their trade outside of Ireland aren’t normally considered for selection

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 14:52
Six Nations: Garry Ringrose set to miss Ireland’s clash with Italy

Six Nations: Garry Ringrose set to miss Ireland’s clash with Italy

Chris Farrell fit to train on Tuesday with Beirne and Iain Henderson back in the fold

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 13:59
The Offload: it’s time to stop the penalty try double-whammy

The Offload: it’s time to stop the penalty try double-whammy

Guy Noves’ France tribunal begins, eventful London Irish bow for resilient Ian Keatley

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 11:00
Rob Kearney is fit, focused and ready to fight for Ireland future

Rob Kearney is fit, focused and ready to fight for Ireland future

Veteran fullback has proven his worth over a storied career but is far from finished yet

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 06:00
Andy Farrell: being offered the Ireland job ‘a massive honour’

Andy Farrell: being offered the Ireland job ‘a massive honour’

The heir to Joe Schmidt’s throne has his immediate attention turned towards Italy

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 15:11
Johnny Sexton takes full part in Ireland training session

Johnny Sexton takes full part in Ireland training session

Andy Farrell confirms outhalf had no lingering issues arising from bang to the head

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 13:28
Visiting Kings unlikely to profit from Munster visit

Visiting Kings unlikely to profit from Munster visit

Van Graan’s squad poised to maintain their lead in Conference A of Pro 14

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00
Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00
Quinn Roux and Rory Best getting the dirty work done for Ireland

Quinn Roux and Rory Best getting the dirty work done for Ireland

Rugby statistics: Forwards led the way against Scotland in the breakdown and tackle

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 06:30
Garry Ringrose: We were far more clinical against Scotland

Garry Ringrose: We were far more clinical against Scotland

After sitting out Ireland’s Murrayfield revival, Ringrose is expected to play in Rome

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster: Ireland now have time to gel as a team

Stuart Lancaster: Ireland now have time to gel as a team

Leinster coach believes Ireland will finish strongly in games against France and Wales

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 05:00
Seán O’Brien’s big money move to London Irish confirmed

Seán O’Brien’s big money move to London Irish confirmed

Leinster and Ireland flanker will join English club after World Cup in November

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 16:07
Ireland squad update: A number of players return to provinces

Ireland squad update: A number of players return to provinces

Joe Schmidt has no new injury concerns following the nine point win over Scotland

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 13:04
Ireland U20s hoping to maintain momentum against Scotland

Ireland U20s hoping to maintain momentum against Scotland

Defence coach Campbell sees possible weakness in Scotland’s set-piece

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s impressive frontrunners struggle when chasing a game

Ireland’s impressive frontrunners struggle when chasing a game

Since 2014 on all 10 times Ireland trailed at the interval, they went on to lose the game

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:40
Cormac Foley in at scrumhalf for Ireland Under-20 trip to Scotland

Cormac Foley in at scrumhalf for Ireland Under-20 trip to Scotland

St Mary’s player scored a try off the bench against England

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 16:07
Lack of lock stock leaves Ireland looking down the barrel

Lack of lock stock leaves Ireland looking down the barrel

One by one, the squad’s tall pines have been felled by injury, so what are Schmidt’s options?

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander ruled out for four weeks with facial injury

CJ Stander ruled out for four weeks with facial injury

Andrew Conway returns to Munster as Ringrose and Earls await further assessment

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 13:31
Five things we learned: Ireland outplayed in kicking game

Five things we learned: Ireland outplayed in kicking game

Eddie Jones’ England come out on top in aerial duels as defending champions beaten

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 10:59
John Cooney gets to realise a dream on a nightmare evening

John Cooney gets to realise a dream on a nightmare evening

Ulster scrumhalf makes try-scoring Six Nations debut and makes case for more exposure

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 05:00
Scotland get off to winning start in Six Nations despite lacklustre finale

Scotland get off to winning start in Six Nations despite lacklustre finale

Gregor Townsend’s side’s bonus-point victory over Italy spoiled by conceding three tries

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 00:00
Ireland 20 England 32: England player ratings

Ireland 20 England 32: England player ratings

John O’Sullivan ranks the visitors after their impressive performance at the Aviva

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
Make or break: Nine Ireland players who need to lay down World Cup marker

Make or break: Nine Ireland players who need to lay down World Cup marker

The competition for Joe Schmidt’s squad for this year’s tournament in Japan is intense

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 15:25
Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork

Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork

Noel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect start

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 22:25
Wisemantel backs Henshaw and Tuilagi to adapt to unfamiliar roles

Wisemantel backs Henshaw and Tuilagi to adapt to unfamiliar roles

England attack coach well aware of threat of Ireland’s kicking game

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 15:36
Rugby Stats: Boring, boring Ireland? The numbers don’t add up

Rugby Stats: Boring, boring Ireland? The numbers don’t add up

Joe Schmidt’s side boast a better try-scoring record the Eddie Jones’ current England crop

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00
England’s Jack of all trades Elliot Daly needs to become master of one

England’s Jack of all trades Elliot Daly needs to become master of one

Young back’s ability to play at centre, wing and fullback comes with a caveat

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against England

Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against England

Ireland coach Noel McNamara names Leinster flanker in backrow

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 15:26
Keith Earls and Ireland always in pursuit of the perfect game

Keith Earls and Ireland always in pursuit of the perfect game

Winger is set to win his 73rd cap against England, having scored 27 tries

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 06:09
Six Nations bolters: Six up and coming players to watch

Six Nations bolters: Six up and coming players to watch

Opportunity knocks for Mbanda, Dupont, Cokanasiga, Cooney, Young and McInally

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 01:00
Kearney and McGrath join up with Ireland squad

Kearney and McGrath join up with Ireland squad

Ireland back in Carton House as they prepare to take on England

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 14:47
Michael Lowry gets a chance to prove himself against Benetton

Michael Lowry gets a chance to prove himself against Benetton

Young Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injury

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 16:16
Joey Carbery has kicked on from Castres setback

Joey Carbery has kicked on from Castres setback

Rugby Statistics: Munster outhalf has landed 20 kicks on the bounce in last four games

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 06:00
David Hawkshaw's hurling roots stand to him on rugby pitch

David Hawkshaw's hurling roots stand to him on rugby pitch

Ireland under-20 captain says the aggression from hurling is a big benefit in rugby

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 06:00
Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreams

Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreams

Westmeath-born centre eager to follow in the footsteps of Robbie Henshaw

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparations

Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparations

Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says lack of game time not an issue for outhalf

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutes

Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutes

Pair will start against Scarlets in the Pro14 as they both continue to recover from injury

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 13:34
Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Eager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on Wasps

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Wasps thrashing sharp reminder for Van der Flier and Leinster

Wasps thrashing sharp reminder for Van der Flier and Leinster

Cullen’s side return to Coventry looking to expunge memory of record 51-10 defeat

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 06:00
Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41
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