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
Ireland’s women seeking to maintain momentumItaly game presents opportunity for players to come in and make their markSun Feb 12 2017 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt content with Ireland recovery but bigger tasks lie aheadIreland coach pays tribute to CJStander and Paddy Jackson after nine-try rout of ItalySat Feb 11 2017 - 18:52
Rory Best ruled out of Ireland’s clash with ItalyNiall Scannell starts after skipper pulls out of Six Nations tie due to stomach upsetSat Feb 11 2017 - 13:41
Jordan Larmour’s tries help Ireland U-20s pip ItalyOutstanding performance from St Mary’s man edges Ireland to hard-earned winFri Feb 10 2017 - 20:35
Depleted Leinster facing a potentially tricky test at TrevisoLeo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey CarberyFri Feb 10 2017 - 17:45
Confident Munster in the mood to slay DragonsDepth of Rassie Erasmus’s squad likely to be tested again at Musgrave ParkThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:30
Ulster desperate to return to winning waysOne win in six outings the background for Les Kiss’s side as Edinburgh come callingThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:16
Ireland under-20s forced to make changes due to injuriesBacks hoping to make significant gains against Italian side in PratoThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:05
Role of fee-paying schools in Irish rugby only half the storyIn the last 11½ years 46 schools nationwide have provided players to senior teamThu Feb 09 2017 - 07:00
Calvin Nash comes into Ireland under-20s side for Italy clashNigel Carolan has made two changes to his side to take on Italy in Rome this weekendWed Feb 08 2017 - 13:18
Conor O’Shea wants Italy to be refereed on ‘level playing field’Captain Sergio Parisse on course to be fit to play in Six Nations clash with IrelandWed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00
Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Scottish player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan rates the victorious Scottish players after their Murrayfield win over IrelandSat Feb 04 2017 - 18:30
Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Irish player ratingsOn a disappointing day for Irish rugby, John O’Sullivan looks at how Joe Schmidt’s players performed individuallySat Feb 04 2017 - 18:09
Six Nations Countdown: The men in the middleWe take a closer look at the referees for all of the upcoming Six Nations matchesFri Feb 03 2017 - 21:23
Cillian Gallagher plays down worries that Ireland Under-20s lack ‘grunt’Flanker emphasises importance of mindset ahead of Six Nations opener in ScotlandFri Feb 03 2017 - 01:02
Munster young guns can keep fire burning for ErasmusCalvin Nash and Peter McCabe come in for their starting debuts against EdinburghFri Feb 03 2017 - 01:01
Statistics show Ireland’s win-ratio record drops when visiting England and FranceIreland has winning records against four of the five Six Nations teamsWed Feb 01 2017 - 19:30
Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Keith Earls all available to face ScotlandThe trio will all be fit for the Six Nations opener while Andrew Conway is outMon Jan 30 2017 - 14:02
Six Nations team by team guide: ItalyConor O’Shea’s squad have a puncher’s chance in their three home gamesSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:59
Six Nations team-by-team guide: IrelandGetting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignmentSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:43
Six Nations team-by-team guide: FranceTournament may be coming a little too soon for fast-improving FrenchSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:40
Six Nations team by team guide: EnglandJustifiable championship favourites with record in their sightsSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:38
Six Nations team by team guide: WalesFixtures fall nicely and Rob Howley has form as coach, but lack of creativity a weaknessSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:31
Six Nations team by team guide: ScotlandOpening fixture against Ireland should set tone for the Scots’ tournamentSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:29
Ireland’s Jack Kelly takes inspiration from Leinster young gunsFullback will be sixth consecutive Under-20 captain from Dublin school St Michael’sFri Jan 27 2017 - 13:37
Leinster and Munster given April Fools' Day quarter-finalsLeo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond ParkFri Jan 27 2017 - 12:52
