France bring out big guns as they go in search of rhythmThierry Dusautoir insists Canada game is not just ‘dress rehearsal’ for Ireland matchThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:32
Italy’s Tommaso Allan relishing battle against Johnny SextonJacques Brunel has placed faith in 22-year-old nephew of former Scottish hookerTue Sept 29 2015 - 23:00
Sergio Parisse joins Italy squad ahead of Ireland gameAzzurri talisman had been in France receiving treatment for a calf injuryTue Sept 29 2015 - 13:47
Mathieu Bastareaud determined to prove doubters wrongFrance centre admits not everyone at home has faith in Philippe Saint-André’s sideTue Sept 29 2015 - 11:40
Ireland’s Simon Zebo travels home on compassionate leaveRob Kearney a doubt for match against Italy, with Rob Henshaw likely to returnMon Sept 28 2015 - 23:25
Back three shine bright on satisfactory day for Joe SchmidtJohn O’Sullivan looks at five talking points from Ireland’s 44-10 win over RomaniaMon Sept 28 2015 - 09:19
Dazzling wingplay a major positive for Joe SchmidtTommy Bowe, Keith Earls and Simon Zebo all impressed in Ireland’s 44-10 winSun Sept 27 2015 - 20:58
Lynn Howells: Welsh coach who’s pitching for a Romanian rugby resurrectionFormer Wales assistant has the practicality and clarity to guide Romania through the World CupSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
Italy not taking anything for granted against CanadaSergio Parisse not ready to return but waits on wings for IrelandSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
Tomas Francis smiling ahead of pivotal England encounter23-year-old prop heads into Twickenham showdown with just three caps to his nameFri Sept 25 2015 - 01:00
Pool A: Warren Gatland in good spirits and ready for EnglandWales coach says they were within rules to use extended squad playersFri Sept 25 2015 - 01:00
Wales warned over back-up players partaking in trainingThose who do not make the final 31-man World Cup squad cannot join the groupThu Sept 24 2015 - 14:05
Scrappy France break Romanian resistance at Olympic StadiumPhilippe Saint-André’s side run in five tries to make it two from two despite poor displayWed Sept 23 2015 - 22:19
Scotland eager to bring Japan crashing down to earthEddie Jones’s side may struggle to replicate display that brought win over SpringboksWed Sept 23 2015 - 01:23
France’s 13 changes for Romania test suggest offloading styleWesley Fofana, Gael Fickou in centre provides France with attacking edgeWed Sept 23 2015 - 01:00
New Zealand make 12 changes for Namibia encounterSam Cane will become the All Blacks’ 67th captain at the Olympic Stadium on ThursdayTue Sept 22 2015 - 15:01
The Blossoms dare to dream of a win over ScotlandJapan ready for a short turnaround against Scotland, says Eddie JonesMon Sept 21 2015 - 21:27
Ian Madigan: Johnny Sexton can build on performanceJoe Schmidt will be pleased at how quickly his replacement outhalf adapted to the gameMon Sept 21 2015 - 07:00
Take 5: The key talking points from Ireland’s win over CanadaJohn O’Sullivan breaks down a promising start for Joe Schmidt’s side in CardiffSun Sept 20 2015 - 19:00
France should take first step against Italy at TwickenhamVictory many not prove pretty, but French are long past caring what others thinkSat Sept 19 2015 - 01:00
England snatch vital bonus point in opening World Cup matchStuart Lancaster’s side get off to winning start against Fiji at TwickenhamFri Sept 18 2015 - 23:27
RWC 15: Six novices in New Zealand XV for ArgentinaTony Woodcock will equal former Jason Leonard’s world record of 104 caps at propFri Sept 18 2015 - 13:17
England primed to deliver against FijiWeight of expectation sits easily on shoulders of Stuart Lancaster’s side ahead of openerFri Sept 18 2015 - 01:00
Late penalty try secures Leinster win over CardiffIrish province struggled their way through first home Pro12 game of the new seasonSat Sept 12 2015 - 20:02
Leinster’s Garry Ringrose offered chance to shine in Pro12Leo Cullen’s side determined to register first victory of season at home to Cardiff BluesSat Sept 12 2015 - 01:00
Munster’s Stephen Fitzgerald targets winning debut against OspreysWelsh outfit to honour former player All Black Jerry Collins, who died in car crashSat Sept 12 2015 - 01:00
Ulster set to give Scarlets a tough day at the officeNeil Doak’s sides have got their Pro12 campaign off to a flyerSat Sept 12 2015 - 01:00
RWC 15: Your Rugby World Cup A to Z guideEverything’s covered here - from the exploits of Diego Luis Albanese to Zinzan BrookeFri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00
RWC 15: The 10 most memorable Irish games at World CupsFrom Canada in 1987 to Italy four years ago - John O’Sullivan rolls back the yearsFri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00
RWC 15: The 10 least memorable Irish games at World CupsWe’ve had the highs but John O’Sullivan remembers the lows too - from 1987 to 2011Fri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00
Dubliner will be aiming to fly high with USA EaglesFormer Blackrock student Alan MacGinty hopes to win sixth cap in World Cup openerFri Sept 11 2015 - 01:00
Cardiff hotels cost average of €1,400 for RWC quartersIreland rugby fans facing huge hotel bills in Cardiff for France match and potential quarter-finalsThu Sept 10 2015 - 13:22
Mike Ruddock backs Joe Schmidt’s World Cup warm-up strategyLansdowne coach must rebuild side that has lost six of last season’s starting packThu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00
Canadian enforcer Jamie Cudmore still living the dreamSecondrow set to renew acquaintance with old sparring partner Paul O’ConnellThu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00
Citizen Strauss ready to earn his stripes on World Cup duty‘The first time I played for Ireland was a very proud moment for me. I don’t think that’s going to change’Tue Sept 08 2015 - 16:33
Take 5: What we learned from Ireland’s defeat to EnglandSet piece was excellent but Joe Schmidt’s men have work to do in other areasSun Sept 06 2015 - 07:30
Ireland player ratings: Dave Kearney and Tommy Bowe show contrasting fortunesLeinster winger shines but Ulster star’s struggles continue at TwickenhamSat Sept 05 2015 - 18:19
Leinster, Ulster and Connacht name teams for Pro12 openerLeo Cullen calls upon five returning Ireland squad members, including Isaac BossThu Sept 03 2015 - 12:52
Leinster flanker Kevin McLaughlin eyeing a fresh startProvince’s interim captain raring to go having overcome his injury nightmareThu Sept 03 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt names only two scrumhalves in World Cup squadAndrew Trimble and Marty Moore are two of the players unlucky to miss outTue Sept 01 2015 - 09:40
Ireland suffer bloody nose at battle of breakdownJordi Murphy unhappy with the way Justin Tipuric invaded heart of Irish ruckMon Aug 31 2015 - 01:02
Iain Henderson takes another step in the right directionUlster forward’s athleticism was on show in powerful performance against WalesMon Aug 31 2015 - 01:00
Wales edge Ireland in bruising World Cup warm-upFrustration for Paul O’Connell on final international appearance in IrelandSat Aug 29 2015 - 18:23
Irish management monitoring prospects in pre-season friendliesMichael Bent and Gordon D’Arcy among those in action for Leinster against MoseleyFri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Bowe and Trimble to line out for UlsterWorld Cup hopefuls to get run out against Edinburgh in pre-season friendly this Friday eveningThu Aug 27 2015 - 18:15
Michael Bent and Gordon D’Arcy start for Leinster on FridayJoe Schmidt will watch footage of matches before picking World Cup squad on MondayThu Aug 27 2015 - 16:55
Anthony Foley makes nine changes to Munster team for London Irish clashMunster take on London Irish on Friday in their final pre-season match before Pro12Thu Aug 27 2015 - 15:28
Canada name Rugby World Cup squad to face Ireland in Pool DKieran Crowley’s squad contains 18 players who have never played at a World CupWed Aug 26 2015 - 16:02
Romania name squad for Rugby World CupRomania will play in Pool D alongside Ireland, France, Italy and CanadaTue Aug 25 2015 - 18:27
Guinness Pro12: Provinces wait to get show on roadIrish teams in action in fortnight with the build up less than ideal for coachesTue Aug 25 2015 - 01:00
