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Ulster's in-form Jacob Stockdale set to ask questions of  Zebre

Ulster's in-form Jacob Stockdale set to ask questions of Zebre

Ulster aiming to bounce back after successive defeats in the PRO12

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 01:00
Oliver Jager: From the SCT to rubbing shoulders with Kieran Read

Oliver Jager: From the SCT to rubbing shoulders with Kieran Read

Oliver Jager has overcome an ACL rupture to cement place in Canterbury Academy

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00
Jared Payne back in training with Ireland

Jared Payne back in training with Ireland

Payne has recovered from hamstring injury that saw him miss England game

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 18:13
England 21 Ireland 10: England player ratings

England 21 Ireland 10: England player ratings

Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje spark power game for Eddie Jones’s side

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 13:40
Fate refusing to smile on Joe Schmidt

Fate refusing to smile on Joe Schmidt

‘We can’t buy a trick at the moment,’ bemoans the frustrated Ireland coach

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 21:17
Six Nations: England v Ireland head-to-head

Six Nations: England v Ireland head-to-head

Who holds the upper hand in the key battles?

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 06:00
Ireland U20s must look to get  basics right against England

Ireland U20s must look to get basics right against England

Nigel Carolan’s adventurous brand of rugby needs stable platform to work from

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 01:00
Six Nations analysis:  Criticism of  ‘conservative’ Ireland  era fail to stack up

Six Nations analysis: Criticism of ‘conservative’ Ireland era fail to stack up

Joe Schmidt’s tenure compares favourably to predecessor Declan Kidney over first 29 matches

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 07:00
Adam Byrne looks to seize opportunity against  Zebre

Adam Byrne looks to seize opportunity against Zebre

Talented young back, whose career has been stalled by injury, likely to start for province

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00
Conor Murray confident  Ireland can pass Twickenham test

Conor Murray confident Ireland can pass Twickenham test

Scrumhalf says small improvements can trigger a big difference in final outcome

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 14:47
Schmidt to decide on Ireland squad after injury updates

Schmidt to decide on Ireland squad after injury updates

Jared Payne the main fitness concern ahead of Six Nations game against England

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy and Mike Ross return to Ireland squad

Cian Healy and Mike Ross return to Ireland squad

Craig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy also called up by Joe Schmidt for England Six Nations clash

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 10:35
Les Kiss’s Ulster seek bit of daylight over Scarlets

Les Kiss’s Ulster seek bit of daylight over Scarlets

Stuart Olding starts at fullback as Guinness Pro12 leaders look to continue good form

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00
Kieran Marmion returns to Connacht team to face Zebre

Kieran Marmion returns to Connacht team to face Zebre

Pat Lam braced for a ‘fired up’ Zebre out to make amends after thrashing from Leinster

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00
Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Mick Kearney to make debut for depleted Leinster

Clontarf native to fill Leinster’s secondrow gap after Mike McCarthy’s injury blow

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00
Chris Henry taking Ulster stepping stones back to Irish duty

Chris Henry taking Ulster stepping stones back to Irish duty

Flanker is working his way back to full fitness from shoulder injury setback

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 01:10
Tommy O’Donnell reintroduction should solidify Munster’s ruck

Tommy O’Donnell reintroduction should solidify Munster’s ruck

Not quite as much at stake as last year’s Pro12 final but still a must-win game for both sides

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy pledges another three years to Ireland and Leinster

Cian Healy pledges another three years to Ireland and Leinster

Prop confirms loyalty to province until at least after 2019 World Cup in Japan

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 01:00
Rob Kearney welcomes rugby’s changing attitudes towards   concussion

Rob Kearney welcomes rugby’s changing attitudes towards concussion

Ireland fullback welcomes ‘Head On’ concussion management programme inititaive

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 01:00
French player ratings - bench proves the major turning point

French player ratings - bench proves the major turning point

Props Eddie Ben Arous and Rabah Slimani excelled off the bench in Paris victory

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 19:42
Six Nations: France v Ireland head-to-head

Six Nations: France v Ireland head-to-head

From fullback to number eight, John O’Sullivan looks at how the individual battles might unfold this weekend

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 16:59
Under-20s: Familiarity with France may be a positive

Under-20s: Familiarity with France may be a positive

Ireland have room for improvement and their designs are to do just that

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00
Under-20s: Ireland make three changes for France game

Under-20s: Ireland make three changes for France game

Injury-enforced changes see Conor O’Brien and Hugo Keen start in Irish team

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell hailed as ‘the best secondrow in the world’

Paul O’Connell hailed as ‘the best secondrow in the world’

Donnacha Ryan pays tribute to his retiring Munster and Ireland team mate

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 02:08
Seán O’Brien  back in full training ahead of France game

Seán O’Brien back in full training ahead of France game

Injury update: Earls passes first stage of HIA; Trimble, Zebo and Sexton rest knocks

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 15:47
Paul O’Connell: 10 of the big man’s biggest moments

Paul O’Connell: 10 of the big man’s biggest moments

From a try on debut to a career ending injury, here are 10 defining Paulie moments

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 12:49
Ireland v Wales: Head-to-head

Ireland v Wales: Head-to-head

From fullback to number eight, John O’Sullivan looks at how the individual battles might unfold this weekend

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 11:45
Jack McGrath shows he is a byword for bloody-mindedness

Jack McGrath shows he is a byword for bloody-mindedness

Loosehead prop disappointed Ireland were unable to capitalise on quick start

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 00:30
New application of maul law to  make it easier to halt ball carrier

New application of maul law to make it easier to halt ball carrier

From June 1st in Europe, the ball carrier must start at the front of the maul

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
U20 Six Nations: Clinical Wales quick to capitalise on Irish mistakes

U20 Six Nations: Clinical Wales quick to capitalise on Irish mistakes

Home side will be suitably frustrated following an error-strewn performance

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 22:32
George North eager for the licence to roam with effect

George North eager for the licence to roam with effect

Powerful Wales winger frustrated by his largely curtailed role at Northampton

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00
Ireland Under-20s: James Ryan to lead from front against Wales

Ireland Under-20s: James Ryan to lead from front against Wales

Ireland have bulkier pack this season and will aim for strong start at Donnybrook

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00
James Cronin happy to put off-field issues behind him

James Cronin happy to put off-field issues behind him

With a new Munster contract in place, prop now looking forward to possible third cap

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 11:39
Jared Payne: Ireland must take chances  against Wales this time

Jared Payne: Ireland must take chances against Wales this time

Ulster star relishing opportunity to make up for defeat in Cardiff last year

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 15:19
Seán O’Brien misses training ahead of Wales game

Seán O’Brien misses training ahead of Wales game

Backrow absent with tight hamstring as a precaution before Six Nations opener

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 14:14
Ireland’s Rhys Ruddock eager to make mark against old friends

Ireland’s Rhys Ruddock eager to make mark against old friends

Leinster flanker has never played against Wales, the country his father led to Grand Slam

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 08:06
Conor Murray excited by Six Nations after nailing down Munster future

Conor Murray excited by Six Nations after nailing down Munster future

Ireland scrumhalf enjoys benefits of IRFU system and never considered going abroad

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Ulster unlikely to be upset by troubled Treviso

Ulster unlikely to be upset by troubled Treviso

Stuart Olding’s return after serious injury a real boost for Ben Kiss’s side

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie Munster

Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie Munster

Anthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improve

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Callow Leinster face an uphill task against  Dragons in Wales

Callow Leinster face an uphill task against Dragons in Wales

Coach Leo Cullen travels to Rodney Parade missing 30 players

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 01:37
Joe Schmidt to make decision on Garry Ringrose’s Ireland future

Joe Schmidt to make decision on Garry Ringrose’s Ireland future

Ireland coach taking a mindful approach with young centre, despite Brian O’Driscoll’s advice

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt chases dream third Six Nations title

Joe Schmidt chases dream third Six Nations title

Ireland’s World Cup disappointment will not compromise effort, says coach

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt pours cold water on Lions speculation

Joe Schmidt pours cold water on Lions speculation

Wales coach Warren Gatland rejects notion Ireland will be vulnerable in Six Nations

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Crocodile smile belies serious intent as Eddie Jones sets out stall

Crocodile smile belies serious intent as Eddie Jones sets out stall

Jones wants English players with confidence to run with ball and look after it properly

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton is fully fit for Six Nations campaign

Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton is fully fit for Six Nations campaign

‘Johnny trained really well yesterday, he’s fully fit and ready to go, he’s passed his three’

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 12:19
Ireland Under-20s can call upon a physically imposing pack in 2016

Ireland Under-20s can call upon a physically imposing pack in 2016

Nigel Carolan says last year’s talisman Garry Ringrose needs to be given time to develop

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Terenure edge St Mary’s in Leinster Schools Cup first round

Terenure edge St Mary’s in Leinster Schools Cup first round

Winners take a Dublin 6 derby which came to life after an error-strewn opening half

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 18:22
Four provinces can bank on strong line-up of young talent

Four provinces can bank on strong line-up of young talent

Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht academies are producing quality new players

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00
Sexton concentrating on positives as Six Nations looms into view

Sexton concentrating on positives as Six Nations looms into view

Leinster outhalf finally putting the disappointment of World Cup behind him

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00
Leo Cullen keen to maintain Leinster’s momentum

Leo Cullen keen to maintain Leinster’s momentum

But province’s coach will make some changes to his side for the visit to Wasps

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00
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