Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted UlsterLes Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giantsSat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00
Weekend European Champions Cup previewsHolders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounterSat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00
Rugby statistics: Sevens proves vital in developmentThe IRFU is gradually bulding a profile for Irish Sevens on the international platformWed Dec 07 2016 - 19:00
Ulster’s Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy to miss Clermont clashInjury-hit province strengthened by return of key players Paddy Jackson and Rory BestWed Dec 07 2016 - 17:18
Ross Byrne added to Leinster’s Champions Cup squad for NorthamptonUlster’s South Africa prop Wiehahn Herbst signs a new two-year deal at RavenhillWed Dec 07 2016 - 13:20
Brendan Macken could feature against ConnachtWasps centre could retain his place in midfield for Champions Cup meetingTue Dec 06 2016 - 17:40
Oxford v Cambridge Varsity match to see three Irish playersDaniel Dass, Brian du Toit and Jonathan Dixon all to line out at TwickenhamTue Dec 06 2016 - 17:14
George North to miss Leinster clashNorthampton winger will be assessed by independent medical specialistsTue Dec 06 2016 - 16:57
Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against CardiffIain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfromFri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13
Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first startMatt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the SportsgroundFri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10
In-form Munster braced for a difficult assignmentGlasgow Warriors welcome back nine players from Scotland duty for intriguing clashFri Dec 02 2016 - 07:00
Jamie Heaslip likely to sign new Leinster contract shortlyNegotiations in relation to number eight’s contract believed to be at advanced stageFri Dec 02 2016 - 01:00
Ireland’s low penalty count will worry Six Nations coachesJoe Schmidt will be very pleased at discipline showed by players in autumn TestsWed Nov 30 2016 - 23:00
The Six Nations’ new bonus point system explainedFormat follows Pro12 with one caveat - team that wins Grand Slam gets three extra pointsWed Nov 30 2016 - 12:15
CJ Stander is named Rugby Writers’ Player of the YearIreland forward is also Munster’s Player of the Year for the second time in successionWed Nov 30 2016 - 06:30
Ulster await fitness updates on Jared Payne and Andrew TrimbleFears Irish centre, Payne may be ruled out until New Year with fractured rib cageWed Nov 30 2016 - 01:00
Dean Mumm cleared to face EnglandAustralian flanker will receive no further sanction for his tackle on Tadhg FurlongTue Nov 29 2016 - 15:55
Ireland’s success down to collective effort, says CJ StanderPlayers working hard for each other key to taking big scalps on international stageMon Nov 28 2016 - 07:00
Ireland’s courage under fire fuels beliefJohn O’Sullivan looks at the main talking points after a hugely positive autumn seriesSun Nov 27 2016 - 16:11
Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand testPreview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:18
Munster will look to maintain the momentum despite O’Mahony’s absencePRO12 PREVIEW: Saturday – Munster v Benetton Treviso, Thomond Park (2.0)Sat Nov 26 2016 - 01:00
‘Better than ever’ Rory Best still remembers his first cap‘I feel fit, happy with my game and the big thing for me is I’m really enjoying it’Fri Nov 25 2016 - 17:44
Ireland v Australia: Player-by-player in-depth guideJohn O’Sullivan takes a look at the two XVs who’ll do battle at the Aviva on SaturdayFri Nov 25 2016 - 16:08
Chris Henry back to bolster Ulster’s challenge against ZebreProvince look in good shape to reignite season with victory over depleted Italian sideFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Connacht to reap benefits of break as injury crisis easesCardiff present usual tough challenge but Pat Lam is quietly confident of taking home advantageFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Improving Scarlets a serious test for LeinsterDepth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in WalesFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Rugby statistics: Connacht not as clinical as last seasonNext two home games against Cardiff Blues and Treviso pivotal for Pat Lam’s sideThu Nov 24 2016 - 06:00
Andrew Trimble still finding new ways to look up to Rory BestIreland winger hails influence of captain who will win his 100th cap against AustraliaThu Nov 24 2016 - 01:02
Josh van der Flier’s Ireland career continues to take offLeinster flanker ready to make impact against Australia after showing against All BlacksWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt to learn player availability over next 48 hoursCJ Stander and Rob Kearney following head injury protocols, Simon Zebo back trainingTue Nov 22 2016 - 14:30
Ireland have to admire All Blacks’ fierce intensity – Garry RingroseCentre who replaced injured Henshaw after 11 minutes reflects on ‘really tough Test’Mon Nov 21 2016 - 01:00
All Blacks get their revenge: How the New Zealand press reactedUnsurprisingly the Kiwi press had a slightly differing view on the All Blacks’ tacklingSun Nov 20 2016 - 15:33
Ireland 9 New Zealand 21: Five things we learnedAll Blacks well worthy of Dublin victory but their cause was aided by poor officiatingSun Nov 20 2016 - 13:20
Steve Hansen - ‘Do you want me to tell you we’re a dirty side or something?’New Zealand head coach unapologetic when asked about the legality of his team’s tacklingSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:53
Ireland v New Zealand: Player profilesA look at the Irish and All Black teams ahead of Saturday’s rematch in DublinFri Nov 18 2016 - 16:07
Rugby Stats: Expect more tactical kicking from All Blacks against IrelandWorld champions likely to move away from running game employed in Soldier FieldThu Nov 17 2016 - 08:00
Rob Kearney admits Ireland have to back up Chicago winFullback expects a different New Zealand looking for revenge in DublinThu Nov 17 2016 - 01:06
Jack McGrath insists Ireland can’t afford to rest on laurelsNew Zealand ‘weren’t at their best; we will definitely have to be at our best’, says propWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:19
RWC 2023: Brian O’Driscoll - ‘It would be a very special thing for any Irish player’‘No matter where you go, you talk to people about the atmosphere and the welcome people get in Ireland’Tue Nov 15 2016 - 15:45
RWC 2023: Philip Browne says bid four years in the making‘We have 12 months to persuade the rest of the world that this is something worth doing’Tue Nov 15 2016 - 14:40
RWC 2023: The stadiums behind Ireland’s bidEight GAA grounds join four rugby stadiums as potential venues for 2023 tournamentTue Nov 15 2016 - 14:09
RWC 2023: Ireland ready to stage a tournament ‘like no other’Derry’s Celtic Park named as one of 12 potential venues for the 2023 tournamentTue Nov 15 2016 - 12:24
Ireland determined to defeat All Blacks on home soil‘It’s all about this week – there’s no looking back to Chicago,’ insists hooker Sean CroninTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Ireland have clean bill of health ahead of All Blacks round twoTeam manager Mick Kearney confirms Iain Henderson is available for selectionMon Nov 14 2016 - 13:16
James Tracy: ‘It was the longest, shortest day of my career’Ireland debut is sweet for Newbridge native who played for Leinster under Joe SchmidtMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland 52 Canada 21: Five players who impressedJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over five players who impressed ahead of All BlacksSun Nov 13 2016 - 20:04
Peter O’Mahony relishes chance to get back in Ireland teamMunster player targets Canada game after missing All Blacks win in Soldier FieldThu Nov 10 2016 - 01:00
Rugby Statistics: Irish lineout proved effective launch-pad for pointsNew Zealand paid a big price and will be intent on rectifying matters at the AvivaWed Nov 09 2016 - 21:46
Ireland draw line in sand after historic All Blacks winSimon Easterby says focus switched to Canada after return home of victorious squadWed Nov 09 2016 - 07:44
Finlay Bealham primed for his first start for IrelandCanberra-born prop ready for new milestone after tasting glory in ChicagoWed Nov 09 2016 - 02:00
