John Cooney’s 27-point haul illuminates a cold Belfast nightUlster’s six-try, bonus-point success was less facile than the final margin suggestsFri Dec 15 2017 - 22:08
Jacob Stockdale keeping his feet firmly on the groundIn-form winger will pose a major threat to Harlequins at the Kingspan StadiumFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:30
Same again should do the trick for Ulster against HarlequinsHarlequins missing some big names for the Champions Cup visit to BelfastFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:00
Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in ConnachtGreen shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup gamesThu Dec 14 2017 - 06:30
Ulster need an attitude adjustment to overcome HarlequinsVisitors will require more bristling aggression from pack to prosper at The StoopSat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
So much to admire in the rise of Exeter ChiefsTony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern clubFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Glasgow eager to finally get off the markClash with fellow-strugglers Montpellier should prove an entertaining affairFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Gareth Steenson excited by the prospect of Leinster clashExeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan SextonFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
‘Reverse Brexit’ as three English teams try to remain in EuropeRugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions CupThu Dec 07 2017 - 07:00
Billy Dardis now cracking the Sevens codeLeg go by Leinster, the Ireland Sevens team offered a new lease of life for DardisThu Nov 30 2017 - 20:11
Kearney finds it hard to look past the negative in postmortemIntercepted pass dominates wing’s thoughts despite try-scoring display on returnMon Nov 20 2017 - 06:54
Chris Farrell gets to grips with physical shock of Test rugbyUlster centre grew into his debut after bruising start against FijiSat Nov 18 2017 - 22:19
Ireland 23 Fiji 20: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after a narrow win in DublinSat Nov 18 2017 - 20:16
Ireland v Fiji: Fiji player profilesBig, strong, full of flair and possessing world-class talentFri Nov 17 2017 - 20:08
Ireland v Fiji: Ireland player profilesChris Farrell makes his debut while a number of players start a Test for the first timeFri Nov 17 2017 - 19:30
Bluffer’s Guide to the weekend’s best sporting actionAll the action from desert swings in Dubai to Ireland looking for redemption in PerthFri Nov 17 2017 - 07:00
Attack was Ireland’s chosen defence against South AfricaRugby Stats: Springboks dominated possession, but Ireland never let up on the tacklingThu Nov 16 2017 - 07:01
CJ Stander happy with his return to form against South AfricaMunster number eight believes new coach Johann van Graan will hit the ground runningWed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00
Dave Kilcoyne and James Ryan expected to be fit for FijiThe Munster prop and Leinster lock both sat out Ireland training with slight knocksTue Nov 14 2017 - 14:28
Holistic approach starting to pay rich dividends for Andrew ConwayFormer schoolboy star has taken circuitous route to international rugbyMon Nov 13 2017 - 06:00
Ireland positives should outweigh Springbok shortcomingsFarrell deserves credit for miserly defence while Sexton and Murray control the gameSun Nov 12 2017 - 11:36
Ireland 38 South Africa 3: South Africa player ratingsA night to forget for Allister Coetzee and his team as they suffer record defeat to IrelandSat Nov 11 2017 - 22:20
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks player profilesJohn O’Sullivan profiles Ireland’s opponents at the beginning of their northern hemisphere tourFri Nov 10 2017 - 21:30
Ireland v South Africa: Irish player profilesJohn O’Sullivan runs down Joe Schmidt’s XV for the opening autumn internationalFri Nov 10 2017 - 21:00
Copenhagen to Adelaide - Your sporting guide to the weekendThere are four Ireland teams in action in the coming days plus tennis, darts, GAA, golf and cyclingFri Nov 10 2017 - 11:10
Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judgedFew would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted countryThu Nov 09 2017 - 06:45
Keith Earls leading by example in new role as senior playerIn-form Ireland back says ‘phenomenal’ youngster Jacob Stockdale ticks all the boxesTue Nov 07 2017 - 06:00
Ireland report a clean bill of healthUlster’s Kieran Treadwell the only absentee due to delayed flightMon Nov 06 2017 - 13:14
Chris Cloete set for debut as Munster look for rhythmDarren O’Shea and Sam Arnold in senior squad for first time as Jean Kleyn returnsFri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30
Leinster’s depth faces test as young side heads to GlasgowSeán Cronin, Adam Byrne, Dave Kearney and Conor O’Brien among those selectedFri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt’s son called up to Ireland Sevens squadTim Schmidt one of six new players added to squad for Silicon Valley Sevens tournamentThu Nov 02 2017 - 19:22
Ireland to canvass all members on World Cup voting panelIreland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournamentThu Nov 02 2017 - 18:00
Tim Schmidt called up for Ireland squad for Silicon Valley SevensSon of Ireland coach one of six players added for tough assignment in CaliforniaThu Nov 02 2017 - 17:23
Rugby stats: How did Ireland’s RWC 2023 bid score so low?Ireland will now have appeal to voting countries to ignore bottom-line mathematicsThu Nov 02 2017 - 07:00
2023 Rugby World Cup criteria: Key findingsJohn O’Sullivan looks at key areas in World Rugby’s Technical Review Group reportWed Nov 01 2017 - 05:30
Ireland’s 2023 RWC bid falling short on infrastructureVenues considered ‘higher risk’ due to work needed while ‘cities lack prior experience’Tue Oct 31 2017 - 13:45
Ireland 2023 RWC bid on the ropes as report endorses South AfricaWorld Rugby’s Technical Review group rank Ireland last in five of the six hosting criteriaTue Oct 31 2017 - 11:06
TV View: Game on as clichés and mixed metaphors fill the dead airViewers suffer the bland and inane before unearthing a nugget or two of wisdomMon Oct 30 2017 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier and Barry Daly set for long spells out injuredThe pair have both undergone surgical procedures for syndesmosis, suffered last weekFri Oct 27 2017 - 13:16
Simon Zebo omitted from Ireland squad for November Test seriesBundee Aki, Adam Byrne, Chris Farrell and Darren Sweetnam could make their debutsThu Oct 26 2017 - 15:31
Rugby Stats: How do Irish teams fare the week after Europe?Leinster look set to continue unbeaten streak when Irish rivalries are renewed this weekendThu Oct 26 2017 - 07:15
Improving defence key to Irish provinces’ chances in EuropeDespite results Leinster’s tackling could be sharper while turnovers are hurting UlsterThu Oct 12 2017 - 07:00
How are Leinster and Munster shaping up before Europe?Analysing the key aspects of both side's performances before the big European kick-offSun Oct 08 2017 - 08:00
Paul Dunne two shots off the lead after 68 at CarnoustieTommy Fleetwood cards course-record 63 at Carnoustie to share lead with defending champion Tyrrell HattonFri Oct 06 2017 - 18:22
Robbie Henshaw returns as Leinster and Munster name XVsThere’s no place for Sean O’Brien as Munster go with Tyler Bleyendaal and Ian KeatleyFri Oct 06 2017 - 15:33
Chastened Ulster can get back on track against ConnachtDefeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squadThu Oct 05 2017 - 18:00
All change for Ulster as teams named for Connacht clashMatt Healy back for Connacht, as hosts make nine changes for Kingspan Stadium clashThu Oct 05 2017 - 12:36
South African Pro14 attendances far better than criticism suggestsAlmost 14,000 that watched Zebre clash more than doubles record first home crowdThu Sept 28 2017 - 07:00
Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49Garryowen and Connacht player scored Ireland’s last four-point try on Test debut in New ZealandTue Sept 26 2017 - 16:07
No dream Senior Cup return for McGimpsey as Galway triumphPortrush veteran loses after 28 years away as victors look to finish job against LimerickFri Sept 22 2017 - 19:59
