Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edgeDarren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for MunsterThu Dec 20 2018 - 18:10
Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic yearIn 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's sideThu Dec 20 2018 - 06:28
Munster braced for a backlash from French championsMurray expecting to face a far more ‘passionate’ Castres side this time aroundSat Dec 15 2018 - 01:02
Garry Ringrose braced for another busy day against BathIreland centre says Leinster must adapt better to the challenge posed by English sideFri Dec 14 2018 - 06:00
How Bath’s Underhill and Louw gave Leinster the breakdown bluesJohn O'Sullivan: Protecting the ball at the breakdown will be high on Leinster's agendaThu Dec 13 2018 - 07:00
Tadhg Furlong concedes Leinster may have been ‘a small bit rusty’ in Bath‘To make it worse we probably didn’t win the collisions, and that’s rugby really, isn’t it?Wed Dec 12 2018 - 06:00
Lancaster ‘optimistic’ Johnny Sexton will be fit to face BathIreland outhalf limped off injured during Leinster’s Champions Cup win on SaturdayTue Dec 11 2018 - 06:30
Stuart Lancaster thinking only of the present and not future plansLeinster coach linked with jobs in England as well as with Andy Farrell at IrelandTue Dec 11 2018 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster: ‘I’m very happy at Leinster’Lancaster’s contract up at end of the season with discussions ongoing over a renewalMon Dec 10 2018 - 13:47
Robbie Henshaw could miss start of Ireland’s Six Nations defenceJohnny Sexton expected to be fit for Leinster’s Aviva Stadium clash with BathMon Dec 10 2018 - 13:05
Ireland will have familiar refereeing faces for Six NationsReferee from Grand Slam win in Twickenham will do Ireland’s final game againFri Dec 07 2018 - 15:42
Irish rugby players showing seven into 15 does goDifferent form of game polarises opinion but provinces are beginning to reap rewardsThu Dec 06 2018 - 07:00
Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World CupIrish pair look to salvage season and complete third tourmament success for IrelandMon Nov 19 2018 - 15:42
Danny Willett moves out of the dark and into the light in DubaiFirst title for Willett since 2016 Masters as Francesco Molinari wins race to DubaiSun Nov 18 2018 - 13:18
Danny Willett and Patrick Reed prove ‘Masters’ in DubaiRory McIlroy to break his traditional curfew to stay up and watch Ireland v All BlacksSat Nov 17 2018 - 14:06
Wallace sets the pace as McIlroy picks up speed in DubaiMcIlroy three shots off the lead after carding 67 in second roundFri Nov 16 2018 - 21:22
Two-shot penalty costs Sharvin a full European Tour cardArdglass golfer misses out by a gut-wrenching one shot at Qualifying SchoolFri Nov 16 2018 - 16:58
Rory McIlroy cruises into contention with 67 in DubaiFour-time Major winner was paired alongside Patrick Reed for the second roundFri Nov 16 2018 - 12:30
Francesco Molinari remains on course for Race to Dubai titleRory McIlroy the best of the Irish after first round of DP World Tour ChampionshipThu Nov 15 2018 - 15:48
Rory McIlroy: ‘Next year I am looking out for me’World No 7 has no issue with Paul McGinley’s comments on his playing scheduleThu Nov 15 2018 - 15:01
‘MoliWood’ showdown in Dubai can create perfect end to seasonRory McIlroy has a new driver in the bag as he hopes to finish the season with a first winWed Nov 14 2018 - 17:54
All Blacks clash high on Shane Lowry’s agenda in DubaiOffaly golfer says he will be watching and is hoping for a late tee-time on SundayWed Nov 14 2018 - 16:02
Lee Westwood’s caddie change has brought him new lifeEnglish golfer won for the first time in four years last week with his partner on the bagWed Nov 14 2018 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy likely to miss 2019 Irish Open at LahinchFormer tournament host says he is looking to play the week before each Major next yearTue Nov 13 2018 - 22:00
Rory McIlroy to step back from European Tour next season‘If I don’t fulfil my membership, it’s not a Ryder Cup year so it’s not end of the world’Tue Nov 13 2018 - 11:33
Assured Addison steps up to the plate with aplombUlster player coped remarkably well given his first unexpected home international startMon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Ireland 28 Argentina 17: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Ireland side who battled to victory over Argentina in DublinSat Nov 10 2018 - 21:16
Time to recognise uncapped Irish internationals who tackled the PumasThe first time that the IRFU handed out caps for games against Argentina was in 1990Fri Nov 09 2018 - 18:30
Ireland v Argentina: Argentina player profilesMeet Mario Ledesma’s XV looking to disrupt Ireland’s November plans at the AvivaFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:07
Ireland v Argentina: Ireland player profilesA look at Joe Schmidt’s starting XV set to take on Los Pumas at the Aviva StadiumFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:00
Argentina’s back three has ability to shred Irish defenceJohn O'Sullivan: during the Rugby Championship Pumas averaged three tries a matchThu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00
Incremental progress the name of the game for Andrew ConwayVersatile Munster back has worked hard on his game to progress at international levelWed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00
Greg Feek confirms Conor Murray is not in Ireland campRob Kearney won’t play at weekend against Pumas but may return against All BlacksTue Nov 06 2018 - 15:02
Formidable Treviso a tough assignment for youthful UlsterPresence of several experienced Italian internationals could prove decisive to outcomeSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:30
Cheetahs have experimental Munster in their sightsBleyendaal’s return to action a significant boost for visiting coach Van GraanSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Leinster young guns eager to grasp their opportunity in South AfricaExperienced Fardy and Leavy also included in the starting XV against Southern KingsSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Ireland v Italy: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Irish selection to face Italy in ChicagoFri Nov 02 2018 - 18:20
Ireland v Italy: Italian player profilesA look at Conor O’Shea’s starting 15 who will look to cause an upset at Soldier FieldFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:00
Eoin Griffin set for 100th Connacht appearanceAndy Friend has made a number of changes due to players away on international dutyFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:23
Stuart McCloskey among Ulster team to take on BenettonAcademy player James Hume will make his first senior start for the provinceFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:17
Rugby Stats: Overreliance on Sexton and Murray contains inherent risksIreland could take a leaf from All Blacks book and ensure all replacements get game timeThu Nov 01 2018 - 06:30
Dan Leavy in Leinster squad for South Africa tripDespite being named in Ireland squad for November series, Leavy will head southWed Oct 31 2018 - 17:12
Felipe Contepomi: ‘I want to help Leinster be the best in the world’Leinster’s backs coach is positive about the challenge faced by the squad in South AfricaWed Oct 31 2018 - 01:00
Ireland’s Rob Kearney an injury concern for November TestsFullback suffered a shoulder injury during Leinster’s win over Benetton in ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 13:12
McGrath relishing competition with Healy for club and countryMost of the Irish squad that don’t travel to the US likely to start against ArgentinaTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:13
Leinster find their mojo again as Benetton lose their gripBonus-point victory puts visitors at top of league table after rainswept clash in TrevisoMon Oct 29 2018 - 06:00
Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wingsCoach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekendSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Leinster fully focused on revenge mission in ItalyCullen’s side unlikely to underestimate Treviso following shock home defeat last seasonSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys tripAll four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in BridgendFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against DragonsCentre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in NovemberFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
