Ireland lose to Wales: six things we learnedWales deserve huge credit but Ireland need to look at themselves after 23-16 defeatSun Mar 15 2015 - 15:22
Wales 23 Ireland 16: Irish player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan rates the Irish performances in CardiffSat Mar 14 2015 - 21:11
Alun-Wyn Jones happy to channel his anger for WalesWelsh secondrow’s talent on the pitch will pose the biggest threat to Ireland in CardiffSat Mar 14 2015 - 12:01
Ireland U-20s aiming to bounce back to winning ways in WalesOuthalf Ross Byrne says team determined to purge frustrations of home defeat to EnglandThu Mar 12 2015 - 17:48
Crunching the numbers always a dangerous gameJoe Schmidt’s side have carried the ball and passed more than any other team in the championshipThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton, Heaslip, O’Brien and Payne all likely to be available to face WalesGordon D’Arcy a notable omission from 36-man Ireland squadTue Mar 10 2015 - 04:02
‘This is about making sure we’re properly prepared,’ says Rory BestIreland want to celebrate captain Paul O’Connell’s 100th cap with a victoryTue Mar 10 2015 - 03:00
Jeremy Loughman ready for sizeable Under-20 challenge in Wales‘Set-piece would be my first priority’ says loosehead propTue Mar 10 2015 - 01:15
Ulster’s winning streak to be extended in WalesMike Stanley to make first appearance for province against DragonsFri Mar 06 2015 - 16:25
Leinster strengthened by return of internationalsScarlets should be overcome by Matt O’Connor’s sideFri Mar 06 2015 - 15:59
Munster’s good form should see them throughDonnacha Ryan may make return from bench against OspreysFri Mar 06 2015 - 15:40
Return of Isa Nacewa still a possibility for LeinsterLeo Cullen says squad needs to be bolstered, especially with players going to World CupThu Mar 05 2015 - 13:06
Honda Classic win means change of playing schedule for HarringtonWin makes him eligible for five additional tournaments - ‘It’s a nice problem to have’Wed Mar 04 2015 - 15:53
‘I never considered all day how important this win is to me’Three-time Major winner explains how his mindset changed between playoff holesMon Mar 02 2015 - 21:12
Leinster contract extension for Zane Kirchner imminentIsa Nacewa return in player/coach capacity is ‘miles off’ say provinceMon Mar 02 2015 - 16:03
Ireland’s Six Nations win over England: what we learnedA fine 19-9 victory with just enough ‘work-ons’ to occupy Joe Schmidt and his management team over the next fortnight.Mon Mar 02 2015 - 11:10
Six Nations 2015: Ireland player ratingsHow Ireland’s players rated in today’s 19-9 win over EnglandSun Mar 01 2015 - 19:45
Six Nations 2015: England player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan assesses the English performances at the Aviva StadiumSun Mar 01 2015 - 19:08
George Ford driving England in Six NationsThe son of Ireland’s former backs coach is back in Dublin as outhalfMon Feb 23 2015 - 08:43
Fitzgerald impresses as he responds to Leinster’s needsSwitching between centre and wing doesn’t faze Ireland star getting back to his bestMon Feb 23 2015 - 01:15
Munster’s Damien Varley forced to retire because of a persistent foot injuryGordon D’Arcy, Eoin Reddan and Zane Kirchner ready to return for LeinsterWed Feb 18 2015 - 16:17
Jonathan Sexton a Racing certainty for Top 14 match this weekendEngland’s Mike Brown will not resume training this week but hopes he can play against IrelandWed Feb 18 2015 - 12:36
Ulster looking to maintain winning ways after tough start to yearIan Humphreys targets run of wins to build momentum for top-four placeWed Feb 18 2015 - 01:01
Jamie Heaslip to miss England match with fractured vertebraeIreland number eight could be back in time for Six Nations game against Wales in CardiffTue Feb 17 2015 - 15:10
Jonathan Joseph fast becoming England’s centre of attention in the Six NationsThe 23-year-old Bath player is hoping that number 13 isn’t unlucky for himTue Feb 17 2015 - 01:00
Leinster trio unlikely to play against ZebreFormer Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer will leave Bath at the end of the seasonMon Feb 16 2015 - 21:14
Seven talking points from Ireland’s win over FranceMidfield excellence in defending against French power runners proved keyMon Feb 16 2015 - 12:56
France’s Pascal Papé cited for Jamie Heaslip incidentSecondrow was sinbinned for kneeing Ireland number eight in the back during Six Nations tieMon Feb 16 2015 - 11:49
Connacht braced for vital Scarlets testPat Lam’s side eager to protect their top six status against their closest pursuersFri Feb 13 2015 - 18:30
Ireland U-20s facing a daunting assignment against champions FranceBut prop Oisín Heffernan looking forward to the challenge at Dubarry ParkFri Feb 13 2015 - 01:00
Garry Ringrose geared up for French physicality‘There’s so much strength in depth in the squad, your previous experience doesn’t really matter’ says RingroseThu Feb 12 2015 - 01:00
Tommy Bowe offered an insight into France’s left wing Teddy Thomas by club mate SextonUlster man had a frustrating game against Italy comprised of chasing box-kicks and puntsWed Feb 11 2015 - 07:38
Blossoming Marty Moore relishing visit of France23-year-old Leinster tighthead has ousted Mike Ross in Leinster team but likely to start on benchTue Feb 10 2015 - 18:46
Five talking points from Ireland’s Six Nations win over ItalyJohn O’Sullivan sees plenty of positives after a 26-3 win for Joe Schmidt’s side in RomeSun Feb 08 2015 - 08:03
Ireland U20s hope elements in Italy work in their favourAnticipation mounts as coach Nigel Carolan unleashes talented side in championship openerFri Feb 06 2015 - 09:39
Respect for referees not what it used to beEach decision now prompts a debate but greater consistency is required in Six NationsThu Feb 05 2015 - 12:58
Six Nations Pass Notes: France can be a formidable force if jigsaw falls into placeBut what are the chances of the French players having to wear name tags to training?Wed Feb 04 2015 - 10:29
Six Nations Pass Notes: Only way is up for ItalyJacques Brunel has broadened Italy’s playing patterns to make them a more rounded team but he hasn’t quite solved the halfback conundrumTue Feb 03 2015 - 16:30
Six Nations Pass Notes: Scots willing to utilise all available departmentsVern Cotter’s done a decent job since taking over before the November Test series last year.Tue Feb 03 2015 - 15:30
Six Nations Pass Notes: Anscombe’s inclusion no problem for WelshThere is very much a welcome for the 23-year-old outhalf in the hillsides and valleysTue Feb 03 2015 - 14:25
Six Nations Pass Notes: England could be the team to beat.First match up against Wales at the Millennium stadium is a massive momentum momentTue Feb 03 2015 - 13:30
Six Nations Pass Notes: Ireland coping with the weight of expectationThere’s a massive challenge for Schmidt and his management team but they’ve passed virtually every testTue Feb 03 2015 - 12:30
Tommy Bowe hoping that third time’s a charmThe Ireland wing has missed the last two Six Nations campaignsTue Feb 03 2015 - 01:13
Jamie Heaslip a minor concern ahead of Six Nations opener against ItalyJonathan Sexton and Cian Healy may be available for Ireland’s game against FranceTue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00
Six Nations 2015: In camp with the Ireland under-20sJohn O’Sullivan finds a wholly professional regime under head coach Nigel CarolanMon Feb 02 2015 - 20:17
Joe Schmidt rejects favourites tag for Six NationsOverriding objective to show improvement ahead of World Cup, says Ireland coachThu Jan 29 2015 - 09:43
Ireland players better protected by IRFU - Philippe Saint AndreFrench coach looking forward to the World Cup when he will have uninterrupted access to his players in preparation termsThu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00
Munster concern over injuries following huge Champions Cup winDave Foley damages wrist and Keith Earls taken off as a precautionMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Munster ease past Sale in underwhelming Champions Cup finishFoley’s side score eight second-half tries in a strange afternoon at Thomond ParkMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
