Marcell Coetzee’s knee injury not as bad as first fearedSouth African did not suffer recurrence of ACL that delayed him making his Ulster debutThu Mar 23 2017 - 14:58
Pro12 overview: Connacht still have plenty to play forMunster well placed to secure home semi-final with their remaining fixturesThu Mar 23 2017 - 14:34
England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squadSix Nations winners are usually rewarded with the biggest representation on tourThu Mar 23 2017 - 07:00
Cian Healy ready to focus again on Leinster’s ambitionsProp looking forward to Cardiff Blues test after returning from Six Nations dutyThu Mar 23 2017 - 06:00
Brexit will not hinder 2023 Rugby World Cup bidThe World Rugby Technical Review Group are currently on a two day visit to DublinWed Mar 22 2017 - 18:21
Andrew Conway: Bryan Adams fan gives a pitch-perfect performanceMaking his debut as replacement for injured Keith Earls, 25-year-old showed star qualityMon Mar 20 2017 - 05:00
Ireland stop the England juggernaut: Five things we learnedSchmidt’s side in good shape ahead of summer but win should be viewed in isolationSun Mar 19 2017 - 13:17
Ireland 13 England 9: Ireland Player RatingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after an outstanding win for Joe Schmidt’s sideSat Mar 18 2017 - 19:59
Ireland fight to the last as England claim Under-20 Grand SlamFullback Jordan Larmour tops a list of impressive Irish performances at DonnybrookFri Mar 17 2017 - 20:26
Ireland v England - Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Irish starting XV to face EnglandFri Mar 17 2017 - 15:03
Ireland Under-20s face long evening against creative EnglandGrand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournamentThu Mar 16 2017 - 21:25
World Rugby announce new yearly scheduleChanges include moving summer tours back to July and will take effect from 2020-2032Thu Mar 16 2017 - 14:12
Ireland in habit of spoiling England Grand Slam parties in DublinEngland travel to Lansdowne Road for fourth time seeking Six Nation’s ultimate prizeThu Mar 16 2017 - 09:53
Tadhg Furlong aiming to take out his frustration on EnglandMistakes in disappointing defeat to Wales still rankling with powerful Ireland propWed Mar 15 2017 - 01:00
Keith Earls available for England game after missing trainingIreland winger skipped Monday’s session with a groin problem but expected to be fitTue Mar 14 2017 - 14:22
Lessons from Cardiff: Personnel changes needed but that’s not allJohn O’Sullivan looks at where Ireland need to make changes ahead of England gameSat Mar 11 2017 - 12:45
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Wales player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium StadiumFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:31
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan marks Joe Schmidt’s side after a brutal and bruising defeat in CardiffFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:13
Ireland U-20s must improve again to match impressive WalesIf the pack can set the correct platform, the visitors have the backline to prosperFri Mar 10 2017 - 19:20
Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Wales starting XVWe run the rule over the Welsh selectionFri Mar 10 2017 - 09:00
Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Ireland starting XVJohn O’Sullivan looks at Joe Schmidt’s Ireland selectionFri Mar 10 2017 - 08:00
Ireland topping the charts in Six Nations stats categoriesJoe Schmidt's side are the standard bearers in a number of areas so far this yearThu Mar 09 2017 - 07:00
Welsh lineout adds up for Ireland’s Iain HendersonHooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six NationsTue Mar 07 2017 - 01:00
Jack Kelly in line for Ireland Under-20 return in WalesFullback has recovered from shoulder injury ahead of Saturday’s gameMon Mar 06 2017 - 19:05
Jared Payne faces race to be fit for Wales encounterUlster back suffered bruising in win over TrevisoMon Mar 06 2017 - 15:18
Trimble and Dillane to miss Six Nations run-inMeanwhile, Joe Schmidt must do without Andrew Trimble and Ultan Dillane on FridayMon Mar 06 2017 - 06:40
Leo Cullen more than impressed with ruthless LeinsterPowerful second-half display sends out a strong message to other Pro12 contendersMon Mar 06 2017 - 06:00
Leinster make light work of Scarlets to regain top spotThe home side were imperious as they put the Welsh visitors to the sword in DublinSat Mar 04 2017 - 21:56
Rugby Stats: Ireland need to rule the skies against WalesHooker Ken Owens has 100% success rate in the Six Nations but Devin Toner is in formThu Mar 02 2017 - 07:00
Peter O’Mahony hungry for game time after recent injuryMunster man wants to play for province at weekend, but will abide by Schmidt’s decisionTue Feb 28 2017 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien admits Ireland need to tidy up their actFlanker happy with French win but believes sloppy mistakes must be eliminatedMon Feb 27 2017 - 14:47
Ireland must work on keeping possession, says MurrayScrumhalf’s kicking prowess and ability to run were core constituents in Ireland’s successMon Feb 27 2017 - 06:45
Five talking points from Ireland’s win over FranceJohn O’Sullivan analyses the good, bad and indifferent from a tight victory in DublinSun Feb 26 2017 - 09:30
Jared Payne’s return a boost for Ulster – and IrelandLes Kiss will be looking for bonus points in three upcoming games against Italian clubsSun Feb 26 2017 - 08:00
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statisticsWhat the French will face at the Aviva StadiumSat Feb 25 2017 - 07:06
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statisticsWhat Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia StadiumSat Feb 25 2017 - 07:00
Ireland under-20s impress in tight victory over FranceCaelan Doris, Tommy O’Brien and Jordan Larmour were excellent in the Six Nations winFri Feb 24 2017 - 22:18
Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 winLam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to TrevisoFri Feb 24 2017 - 16:14
Opportunity knocks for Ireland under-20 fringe playersInjuries force coach Nigel Carolan’s hand for crunch game against FranceThu Feb 23 2017 - 16:44
Iron men of Irish rugby: Resilient Niyi Adelokun sets the paceConnacht winger has had more game time this year than any player in four provincesThu Feb 23 2017 - 06:45
Tadhg Furlong ready for unusual challenge of French scrumIreland tighthead rejects talk of feeling the pressure ahead of make-or-break matchThu Feb 23 2017 - 01:00
Carolan rings the changes for French examIreland coach names his Under-20s side to face France on Friday nightWed Feb 22 2017 - 14:27
Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney ‘available for selection’ to face FranceIreland management also say that Conor Murray and Andrew Trimble are fit to playTue Feb 21 2017 - 13:50
Connacht bolstered by return of Irish internationalsPro12 preview: Connacht v Newport Gwent Dragons, Sportsground (7.35, live on TG4)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:10
Ulster can take advantage against under-strength GlasgowPro12 preview: Ulster v Glasgow Warriors, Kingspan stadium (3.0, live on Sky Sports 1)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 17:18
Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrowPro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 13:59
Ireland don’t normally make quick start against FrenchFrance only country to hold outright winning record against Irish in Six NationsThu Feb 16 2017 - 07:00
CJ Stander: 'It’s easy if everyone plays their part'South African points to better mindset as key factor in Ireland’s improved performanceMon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
Niall Scannell grabs his chance with both handsMunster hooker steps in for Rory Best and makes the most of his Ireland debutMon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
Ireland Women seal bonus-point win despite error-strewn gameLate try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performanceSun Feb 12 2017 - 18:22
