Darren Cave and Nick Williams fit for pivotal Oyonnax clashProvince without Henry, Ludik and Herbst as they chase place in knockout stageWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien takes Ireland captaincy talk in his strideSchmidt to name new leader on Wednesday with forward among favouritesTue Jan 19 2016 - 07:58
Leinster’s scrum coach warns young guns to keep feet on groundJohn Fogarty admits he felt a little nervous ahead of Bath visit in Champions CupTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00
Province’s lineout and set piece failures prove costlyDisappointed Ulster coach rues missed chances at crucial stage in first halfMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Munster make move to sell Thomond Park naming rightsProvince opted against renaming stadium during its reconstruction in 2007-08Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:06
Ulster coach says players were taught valuable lesson against OyonnaxJoe Barakat says it was complacency that led to province trailing 23-0 at half-timeFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
Jared Payne in line to return for Ulster against SaracensIreland centre set to play first game since injury sustained against Romania in World CupThu Jan 14 2016 - 09:45
Andy Farrell to join Munster in temporary advisory roleNew Ireland defence coach will support under fire Anthony Foley for four monthsTue Jan 12 2016 - 11:12
Andy Farrell joins Ireland set-up as defence coachFormer England assistant under Stuart Lancaster coach signs four-year deal with IRFUThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Andy Farrell appointed as Ireland defence coachHe was last month sacked as England’s assistant coach following the World CupWed Jan 06 2016 - 16:01
Ulster’s Jared Payne set to return from injury in next few weeksIain Henderson is set to miss the rest of the season, returning for South Africa testsWed Jan 06 2016 - 15:16
Christy O’Connor Jnr mourned for the man as much as the golferA warm, engaging personality, the life and soul of any party and a hugely popular figureWed Jan 06 2016 - 13:19
Leinster’s Zane Kirchner eyeing busy start to the yearSpringbok to play key role for province when internationals depart for Six NationsWed Jan 06 2016 - 01:00
Peter Dooley gains momentum as journey begins with LeinsterSeán O’Brien’s career path provides inspiration for 21-year-old Offaly manTue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00
Girvan Dempsey ready to put faith in emerging talentLeinster academy products expected to make mark for province during Six NationsTue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00
Rory Scholes seizes chance as injuries force Ulster to dig deepFormer Ireland U-20 international played part in famous away win for provinceThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:01
Foley focusing on Leinster clash rather than contract talksCoach in talks about third year at Munster but more concerned about getting resultThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00
Despite fast start Josh van der Flier knows he still has some catching up to doLeinster flanker learned some valuable lessons from Toulon’s Steffon ArmitageWed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Terry Kennedy catches the eye for Ireland U-20sWinger helps himself to six tries in rout of Leinster Development XV at DonnybrookTue Dec 22 2015 - 18:30
Spirited Ulster complete the double over ToulouseLuke Marshall’s late try proves crucial as Les Kiss’s charges claim a superb away winSun Dec 20 2015 - 19:41
Depleted Connacht facing a difficult assignmentPat Lam’s squad without 20-first team players as they head to NewcastleSat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00
Clash will benchmark current crop of Munster playersFoley makes three changes in pack as side travels to Leicester form crunch Cup contestFri Dec 18 2015 - 22:11
Munster v Leicester: History favours province – but not formLeicester have lost only one of their last 29 home matches in European competitionFri Dec 18 2015 - 01:00
Les Kiss’s men hungry to rub salt in Toulouse woundsUlster have only managed Champions Cup back-to-back double three timesThu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip looking on the bright side despite lossesIreland number eight happy to get another crack at European championsTue Dec 15 2015 - 07:53
Cian O’Sullivan eager for a return to competitive actionDublin defender says team-mates ready to defend their league and championship titlesTue Dec 15 2015 - 07:50
Les Kiss prepared for Toulouse backlash in Champions CupUlster put French to sword in Ravenhill but coach says they now must back that upTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:02
Mathieu Bastareaud expects another tough challenge against LeinsterToulon centre admits side were happy to escape Stade Felix Mayol with positive resultTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00
Ulster bring the festive cheer as they trounce ToulouseStunning night in Belfast sees Les Kiss’s side keep four-time champions scorelessSat Dec 12 2015 - 06:28
Toulouse getting back into groove ahead of Ulster meetingLes Kiss has to contend with mounting injuries as Irish province look for recoveryFri Dec 11 2015 - 10:14
Pat Lam picks young Connacht side for Newcastle testCoach’s selection is compromised by injuries to 18 playersFri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00
Rory Best returns to lead wounded Ulster against ToulouseLes Kiss picks Alan O’Connor at lock in the absence of Henderson and TuohyThu Dec 10 2015 - 12:27
Tommy Bowe expects Ulster’s fringe players to prove their worthProvince severely depleted for must-win game against Toulouse at KingspanThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
Paul Burke expecting Munster to rediscover their old fireFormer player predicts it will be a tough time for Leicester Tigers at Thomond ParkThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
Injury toll a concern as Ulster’s fate hangs in the balanceDefeat by Toulouse in Champions Cup would all but see province out of knock-out stagesWed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
Ma’a Nonu enjoys first run-out for Toulon ahead of Leinster visitEuropean champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try winMon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00
Ian Madigan ready to consider his optionsThe Leinster outhalf is being pursued by French Top 14 club Bordeaux-BeglesMon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00
Les Kiss will bring a lot to Ulster, says Craig GilroyWinger happy with his form as he is top try scorer with provinceThu Dec 03 2015 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy eager to reproduce his best formLeinster flanker hoping to get a chance to impress against Glasgow Warriors on SaturdayThu Dec 03 2015 - 01:00
Connacht’s baby steps becoming major strides as Thomond takenBundee Aki’s late try seals the province’s first win away in Munster in 29 yearsSun Nov 29 2015 - 16:31
Connacht soar with first Thomond Park win in 29 yearsBundee Aki scores late try to keep Connacht on top of the Pro 12 table with 18-12 winSat Nov 28 2015 - 20:29
Kevin McLaughlin interview: ‘I just didn’t want to accept it’Ireland flanker ignored his concussion symptoms until that was no longer possibleSat Nov 28 2015 - 07:00
Munster name strong side as Connacht rely on youngstersRob Henshaw starts at fullback but both Simon Zebo and Conor Murray miss outSat Nov 28 2015 - 01:00
Leinster and Ulster have chance to exorcise demonsGuinness Pro12 rugby: Neither province will be able to dwell too long on weekend defeatsTue Nov 24 2015 - 08:49
Luke Fitzgerald says World Cup not to blame for poor startLeinster player is confident that the team will get better as they get used to new set-upTue Nov 24 2015 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw: “We’ll have to see what happens”Ireland and Connacht centre expected to move to Leinster next seasonMon Nov 23 2015 - 17:27
Connacht refocused after Siberian sagaPat Lam’s side take on Brive not having lost at home to French side since 2008Fri Nov 20 2015 - 21:31
Leo Cullen signals Leinster’s intent to bounce backAbsentees from Wasps game set to return but Sean O’Brien likely to miss Bath clashFri Nov 20 2015 - 08:47
‘A global superstar . . . but as humble as can be’Leinster captain Isa Nacewa recalls great All-Black winger who passed away aged 40Thu Nov 19 2015 - 01:00
Henderson could make Ulster’s squad for clash with SaracensTalented secondrow-cum-backrow returned to training with Ulster on MondayThu Nov 19 2015 - 01:00
