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Rugby’s wild geese: the ups and downs of a life lived in exile

Rugby’s wild geese: the ups and downs of a life lived in exile

We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00
Johnny Sexton tops Lions rivals in tackle success rate

Johnny Sexton tops Lions rivals in tackle success rate

Outhalf’s bravery and game management attested to by visual evidence and statistics

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 12:05
Leo Cullen happy to take risks that come with attacking intent

Leo Cullen happy to take risks that come with attacking intent

‘In second half, it was disappointing we didn’t respect the ball well enough at times’

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 19:11
Leinster thunder past Wasps into Champions Cup last four

Leinster thunder past Wasps into Champions Cup last four

But for a final pass here and knock-on there, Leinster could’ve won by a lot more at Aviva

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 17:44
Ian Madigan warns Munster of danger posed by ‘powerful’  Toulouse

Ian Madigan warns Munster of danger posed by ‘powerful’ Toulouse

Bordeaux-Begles outhalf says recent poor results fail to reflect French outfit’s ability

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 05:00
Statistics show a balance between Munster and Toulouse

Statistics show a balance between Munster and Toulouse

Leinster and Wasps show little difference in attack but Irish province are better in scrum

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:00
Munster aim to keep bit between teeth with Toulouse on horizon

Munster aim to keep bit between teeth with Toulouse on horizon

Rassie Erasmus names strong line-up for visit to Pro12 bottom club Zebre

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:32
Connacht need to break new ground at Scotstoun

Connacht need to break new ground at Scotstoun

Pat Lam excited about possibility of extending winning streak by taking a first win at Warriors

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 16:29
Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney ruled out of Wasps quarter-final

Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney ruled out of Wasps quarter-final

Duo both underwent procedures during the week and will miss Champions Cup match

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 14:48
Referees for Lions’  Tests   against New Zealand revealed

Referees for Lions’ Tests against New Zealand revealed

Romain Poite, Jérôme Garcès and Jaco Peyper to take charge of key games

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 16:18
Nigel Carolan leaves U20s to take up Connacht post

Nigel Carolan leaves U20s to take up Connacht post

Peter Malone to take charge of underage side for Junior World Championship

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 15:52
Marcell Coetzee’s knee injury not as bad as first feared

Marcell Coetzee’s knee injury not as bad as first feared

South African did not suffer recurrence of ACL that delayed him making his Ulster debut

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 14:58
Pro12 overview: Connacht still have plenty to play for

Pro12 overview: Connacht still have plenty to play for

Munster well placed to secure home semi-final with their remaining fixtures

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 14:34
England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squad

England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squad

Six Nations winners are usually rewarded with the biggest representation on tour

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 07:00
Cian Healy ready to  focus again on  Leinster’s ambitions

Cian Healy ready to focus again on Leinster’s ambitions

Prop looking forward to Cardiff Blues test after returning from Six Nations duty

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 06:00
Brexit will not hinder 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

Brexit will not hinder 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

The World Rugby Technical Review Group are currently on a two day visit to Dublin

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 18:21
Andrew Conway: Bryan Adams fan gives a pitch-perfect performance

Andrew Conway: Bryan Adams fan gives a pitch-perfect performance

Making his debut as replacement for injured Keith Earls, 25-year-old showed star quality

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 05:00
Ireland stop the England juggernaut: Five things we learned

Ireland stop the England juggernaut: Five things we learned

Schmidt’s side in good shape ahead of summer but win should be viewed in isolation

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 13:17
Ireland 13 England 9: Ireland Player Ratings

Ireland 13 England 9: Ireland Player Ratings

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after an outstanding win for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 19:59
Ireland fight to the last as England claim Under-20 Grand Slam

Ireland fight to the last as England claim Under-20 Grand Slam

Fullback Jordan Larmour tops a list of impressive Irish performances at Donnybrook

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 20:26
Ireland v England - Ireland player profiles

Ireland v England - Ireland player profiles

John O’Sullivan looks at the Irish starting XV to face England

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 15:03
Ireland Under-20s face long evening  against creative England

Ireland Under-20s face long evening against creative England

Grand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournament

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 21:25
World Rugby announce new yearly schedule

World Rugby announce new yearly schedule

Changes include moving summer tours back to July and will take effect from 2020-2032

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 14:12
Ireland in habit of spoiling England Grand Slam parties in Dublin

Ireland in habit of spoiling England Grand Slam parties in Dublin

England travel to Lansdowne Road for fourth time seeking Six Nation’s ultimate prize

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 09:53
Tadhg Furlong aiming to take out his frustration on England

Tadhg Furlong aiming to take out his frustration on England

Mistakes in disappointing defeat to Wales still rankling with powerful Ireland prop

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 01:00
Keith Earls available for England game after missing training

Keith Earls available for England game after missing training

Ireland winger skipped Monday’s session with a groin problem but expected to be fit

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 14:22
Lessons from Cardiff: Personnel changes needed but that’s not all

Lessons from Cardiff: Personnel changes needed but that’s not all

John O’Sullivan looks at where Ireland need to make changes ahead of England game

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 12:45
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Wales player ratings

Wales 22 Ireland 9: Wales player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium Stadium

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 22:31
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Ireland player ratings

Wales 22 Ireland 9: Ireland player ratings

John O’Sullivan marks Joe Schmidt’s side after a brutal and bruising defeat in Cardiff

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 22:13
Ireland U-20s must improve again to match impressive Wales

Ireland U-20s must improve again to match impressive Wales

If the pack can set the correct platform, the visitors have the backline to prosper

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 19:20
Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Wales starting XV

Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Wales starting XV

We run the rule over the Welsh selection

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 09:00
Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Ireland starting XV

Wales v Ireland - Player profiles of the Ireland starting XV

John O’Sullivan looks at Joe Schmidt’s Ireland selection

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 08:00
Ireland topping the charts in Six Nations stats categories

Ireland topping the charts in Six Nations stats categories

Joe Schmidt's side are the standard bearers in a number of areas so far this year

Thu Mar 09 2017 - 07:00
Welsh lineout adds up for Ireland’s Iain Henderson

Welsh lineout adds up for Ireland’s Iain Henderson

Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 01:00
Jack Kelly in line for Ireland Under-20 return in Wales

Jack Kelly in line for Ireland Under-20 return in Wales

Fullback has recovered from shoulder injury ahead of Saturday’s game

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 19:05
Jared Payne faces race to be fit for Wales encounter

Jared Payne faces race to be fit for Wales encounter

Ulster back suffered bruising in win over Treviso

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 15:18
Trimble and Dillane to miss Six Nations run-in

Trimble and Dillane to miss Six Nations run-in

Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt must do without Andrew Trimble and Ultan Dillane on Friday

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 06:40
Leo Cullen more than impressed with ruthless Leinster

Leo Cullen more than impressed with ruthless Leinster

Powerful second-half display sends out a strong message to other Pro12 contenders

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 06:00
Leinster make light work of Scarlets to regain top spot

Leinster make light work of Scarlets to regain top spot

The home side were imperious as they put the Welsh visitors to the sword in Dublin

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 21:56
Rugby Stats: Ireland need to rule the skies against Wales

Rugby Stats: Ireland need to rule the skies against Wales

Hooker Ken Owens has 100% success rate in the Six Nations but Devin Toner is in form

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 07:00
Peter O’Mahony hungry for game time after recent injury

Peter O’Mahony hungry for game time after recent injury

Munster man wants to play for province at weekend, but will abide by Schmidt’s decision

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien admits Ireland need to tidy up their act

Seán O’Brien admits Ireland need to tidy up their act

Flanker happy with French win but believes sloppy mistakes must be eliminated

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 14:47
Ireland must work on keeping possession, says Murray

Ireland must work on keeping possession, says Murray

Scrumhalf’s kicking prowess and ability to run were core constituents in Ireland’s success

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 06:45
Five talking points from Ireland’s win over France

Five talking points from Ireland’s win over France

John O’Sullivan analyses the good, bad and indifferent from a tight victory in Dublin

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 09:30
Jared Payne’s return a boost for Ulster – and Ireland

Jared Payne’s return a boost for Ulster – and Ireland

Les Kiss will be looking for bonus points in three upcoming games against Italian clubs

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 08:00
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

What the French will face at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 07:06
Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

Six Nations Championship: Ireland v France, player statistics

What Joe Schmidt’s side will face at the Avivia Stadium

Sat Feb 25 2017 - 07:00
Ireland under-20s impress in tight victory over France

Ireland under-20s impress in tight victory over France

Caelan Doris, Tommy O’Brien and Jordan Larmour were excellent in the Six Nations win

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 22:18
Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win

Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win

Lam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to Treviso

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 16:14
Opportunity knocks for Ireland under-20 fringe players

Opportunity knocks for Ireland under-20 fringe players

Injuries force coach Nigel Carolan’s hand for crunch game against France

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 16:44
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