Anthony Eddy makes two changes to Ireland Sevens squadDan Leavy’s brother Adam called up for Europe Grand Prix at Exeter’s Sandy ParkTue Jul 11 2017 - 15:07
Lions 2017: The highs and lows of the tour of New ZealandFrom a miserable defeat to the Blues through to redemption in the Wellington rainSun Jul 09 2017 - 09:00
Lions talking points: All Blacks throw away the seriesLate decision to downgrade penalty offence a brave but questionable callSat Jul 08 2017 - 13:48
Fox in the hunt but Lions the main talking pointGrant Fox’s son will be in a minority of one at Portstewart on SaturdayFri Jul 07 2017 - 18:43
Irish Open Diary: Lions will find a den in PortstewartBig screens will show third test in tented village at Irish OpenThu Jul 06 2017 - 19:38
What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a deciderLooking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final gameWed Jul 05 2017 - 07:45
Former head of Tennis Ireland’s book to support Irish Cancer SocietyDes Allen’s ‘Wandering and Ponderings’ is a collection of beautifully written essaysTue Jul 04 2017 - 01:00
Leinster confirm three pre-season fixturesLeo Cullen’s side will play Perpignan, Gloucester and Bath this summerMon Jul 03 2017 - 14:43
Ireland can secure place at Rugby Sevens World CupAnthony Eddy’s squad travel to Sandy Park with place in San Francisco on the lineMon Jul 03 2017 - 14:35
Referee watch: Garces’s interpretations may be more to Lions’ likingThe French official is an excellent communicator, especially during set piece playFri Jun 30 2017 - 10:00
GAA Statistics: Paul Mannion sets pace in championship scoringDublin forward kicked eight points from play in the big Leinster SFC win over WestmeathThu Jun 29 2017 - 06:00
Talking points: Gatland’s sub policy back under microscopeReluctance to utilise his bench not only denied Lions a win, but could have cost them defeatTue Jun 27 2017 - 12:53
Hurricanes 31 Lions 31 – Lions player ratingsIain Henderson was magnificent. If he doesn’t make the test 23 it’ll be a disgraceTue Jun 27 2017 - 11:52
All Blacks 30 Lions 15: New Zealand player ratingsAaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series leadSat Jun 24 2017 - 13:35
All Blacks 30 Lions 15: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s defeated sideSat Jun 24 2017 - 12:18
First Test: New Zealand player profilesPen pics of the 15 All Blacks players set to take on the Lions at Eden Park on SaturdayFri Jun 23 2017 - 13:00
First Test: Lions player profilesThe 15 tourists tasked with inflicting a first defeat on All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994Fri Jun 23 2017 - 13:00
Peter O’Mahony joins a long list of Irish Lions captainsThe Corkman becomes the latest Irish player to lead out the Lions for a Test matchThu Jun 22 2017 - 14:24
Decision on Ireland’s cricket test status to be made on ThursdayUpgrade from ICC would allow Ireland to play against world’s best cricketing countriesThu Jun 22 2017 - 01:00
Kiwis 'stunned to see such ambition and skill' from the LionsNew Zealand press, by and large, tip their hat to the tourists after Chiefs midweek winTue Jun 20 2017 - 16:33
Chiefs 6 Lions 34: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Warren Gatland’s men following win in HamiltonTue Jun 20 2017 - 11:15
Kiwi press react: Lions might feel they have ‘gone back to square one’New Zealand media hail a magical night for the Highlanders as Lions are beaten againTue Jun 13 2017 - 14:40
Mission accomplished as Ireland Under-20s rout SamoaPeter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in GeorgiaTue Jun 13 2017 - 12:50
Six talking points: Lions move it up a gear but more requiredWarren Gatland’s side will have to start taking try chances before Test seriesSat Jun 10 2017 - 15:00
Crusaders 3 Lions 12: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over a much improved touring sideSat Jun 10 2017 - 11:29
European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sidesDonnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions ExeterThu Jun 08 2017 - 17:36
Five things: Lions still look like collection of individualsPoor kick/chase, losing breakdown battle, set piece, scripted attack and defensive concernWed Jun 07 2017 - 16:00
Lions 16 Blues 22: Lions player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over tourists as they are beaten by the Blues at Eden ParkWed Jun 07 2017 - 11:15
Moscow success gives Ireland Sevens World Cup boostJohn O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix seriesMon Jun 05 2017 - 19:00
Provinces await European fate in Thursday’s Champions Cup drawMunster could enter next year’s tournament as top seeds with Leinster in second tierMon Jun 05 2017 - 14:30
Paddy Mayne: The bravehearted Irish Lion who joined the SASThe Ulster man gave it all in the Lions’ 1938 South Africa tour and the second World WarFri Jun 02 2017 - 09:50
Dave Kilcoyne: ‘The whole of Munster is desperate for a win’The Limerick man is determined to give his all for Munster in Saturday’s Pro12 finalSat May 27 2017 - 06:00
Scarlets painting right pictures for Nigel Owens this seasonRassie Erasmus’s side have been penalised more than rivals Scarlets by Nigel OwensThu May 25 2017 - 07:00
Niall Scannell relishing shot at Pro12 glory against ScarletsWe have a chance to go and do something great in final, says Munster hookerThu May 25 2017 - 06:30
Rassie Erasmus blames himself for previous Scarlets defeatFailure to see through half-time advantage was down to ‘stupid things I said’Wed May 24 2017 - 01:00
Fans can help Munster over final hurdle, says Tyler BleyendaalProvince will need supporters behind them as they take on Scarlets in Pro12 final at AvivaTue May 23 2017 - 06:00
Munster expect to be at full strength for Pro 12 finalKeith Earls and Andrew Conway to take part in light training session on MondayMon May 22 2017 - 12:59
Bittersweet moment for Munster as summit comes into sightDeparting Francis Saili enlivens team in Pro12 semi-final win over OspreysMon May 22 2017 - 06:00
Donnacha Ryan bids farewell but there’s no room for sentimentalityPeter O’Mahony spoke about a season full of highs and one particular tragic low pointMon May 22 2017 - 05:00
Miserly Munster ensure Dublin will be red as they reach Pro 12 finalProvince set up Scarlets showdown after dismissing Ospreys at Thomond ParkSat May 20 2017 - 20:46
Home comforts to help Munster clip Ospreys’ wingsReturning Lions boost Welsh club’s chances but home side should triumph in semi-finalSat May 20 2017 - 07:00
Francis Saili named in semi-final XV as departure announcedIan Keatley and Jaco Taute both sign contract extensions as New Zealander departsFri May 19 2017 - 11:54
Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubsMany Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squadThu May 18 2017 - 07:00
Paul Boyle ready to lead injury-hit Ireland under-20s to GeorgiaNo playing survivors remain from the side beaten in last year’s World Cup finalThu May 18 2017 - 06:00
Hayden Triggs loves Leinster but out of love with rugbyKiwi is planning for retirement and says that the game has moved to a place he doesn’t likeWed May 17 2017 - 06:00
2018 and 2019 Six Nations fixtures announcedIreland’s 2018 campaign bookended by trips to France and England, rest weekends stayTue May 16 2017 - 11:23
Equality throughout the squad is the name of the game at LeinsterStuart Lancaster says all young players are encouraged to speak up and give their viewTue May 16 2017 - 06:15
Garry Ringrose ready for Lions call-up – if it comesLeinster and Ireland centre focusing on Friday’s Pro12 semi-final against ScarletsTue May 16 2017 - 05:00
Sean Cronin a major doubt for Leinster’s clash with ScarletsSean O’Brien has returned to full training after a month out with a hamstring issueMon May 15 2017 - 14:19
Joe Lydon: Player development is a fascination for meIRFU’s head of international talent brings raft of experience and passion to new roleSat May 13 2017 - 01:00
