Three key battles pivotal to Harlequins v Leinster showdownBrown v Kearney; Marler v Ross and Robshaw v RyanFri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00
Three key battles pivotal to Munster v Clermont showdownO’ Connell v Bonnaire; Keatley v Lopez; Stander v LeeThu Dec 04 2014 - 01:00
Donncha O’Callaghan cited for incident with Ulster’s Stuart OldingMunster secondrow proved nuisance to Ulster at Thomond ParkMon Dec 01 2014 - 14:24
Injury concerns mounting up for Matt O’Connor and LeinsterCoach will be hoping for good news from his medical team before the visit to HarlequinsMon Dec 01 2014 - 13:23
James Hart plays influential role as Grenoble stun ToulouseFormer Ulster centre Chris Farrell also involved as Bernard Jackman’s side earn fine win at the Stade Ernest WallonMon Dec 01 2014 - 12:52
Leinster kick ahead of Ospreys but lack options for Champions CupHarlequins likely to ask more from Matt O’Connor’s province when push comes to shoveMon Dec 01 2014 - 01:00
Jack Kyle: Irish rugby legend who led a life less ordinarySporting great who spent 34 years of his life working as doctor in Africa leaves rich legacySat Nov 29 2014 - 03:16
Connacht look to have the edge over Scarlets in Pro 12 clashPat Lam’s side last defeated the Welsh outfit over three years agoSat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00
Leinster will be keen to bounce back in Pro 12 test against OspreysDepleted Ospreys still a threat as they know how to win at RDSSat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00
Connacht welcome Scarlets in latest test of developmentPat Lam is without Robbie Henshaw but Ah You, Marmion and Leader returnFri Nov 28 2014 - 19:12
JJ Hanrahan and Stuart Olding in fullback duel as Munster host UlsterAnthony Foley’s side on toes after losing twice to northern rivals last seasonFri Nov 28 2014 - 01:00
Munster make five changes as Ulster welcome back Rory BestMunster face Ulster in Guinness Pro12 clash at Thomond Park on FridayThu Nov 27 2014 - 12:41
Sexton backs head injury assessment protocol‘Under the new rules it’s best to come off and do the tests. I would have liked to have stayed on until the end . . .’Tue Nov 25 2014 - 08:38
Leinster lucky to register draw in TrevisoGiving up cheap scores within a matter of minutes of taking the lead cost them victorySun Nov 23 2014 - 18:07
As he plots Cheika’s downfall, Sexton holds fond memories of his old coachHenshaw also comes for special praise from the Player of the Year nomineeFri Nov 21 2014 - 08:22
Experimental Munster should have too much for DragonsJJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as weakened side travels to Wales in Pro12Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
Mils Muliaina finally set for Connacht debutFormer All Black boosts western province’s backline for Zebre visitFri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
Stuart Olding returns as Ulster host unbeaten OspreysNeil Doak fields a young backline for the visit of the Guinness Pro12 leadersFri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
Rory Best returns in strong Ireland side to take on AustraliaIreland coach Joe Schmidt moves Robbie Henshaw to outside centre to partner Gordon D'ArcyThu Nov 20 2014 - 15:07
Jamie Heaslip: ‘It’s a dangerous combination, a really good head coach and great players’The Irish and Leinster number eight has fond memories of his time working with Michael CheikaWed Nov 19 2014 - 14:28
Rise of McGrath down to dedication as well as raw talentLoosehead meticulously prepared for Saturday’s showdown with the WallabiesTue Nov 18 2014 - 18:57
Jared Payne ruled out of Australia clashSchmidt seeking a partner for Henshaw after Ulster centre fails to recover from injuryTue Nov 18 2014 - 15:56
Quade Cooper ready to bring bag of tricks for Sexton match-upAustralia outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on SaturdayTue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
Quade Cooper ready to bring his bag of tricks for match-up with ‘class act’ SextonOuthalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on SaturdayTue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
Henry suffers temporary blockage of small blood vessel in brainIRFU statement says international flanker will have further tests to ascertain extent of medical problemTue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
French media report that Paul O’Connell is set for post World Cup transfer to PauThe Munster and Ireland lock previosuly stated his desire to experience life abroadMon Nov 17 2014 - 17:16
Chris Henry suffered ‘a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain’The Irish flanker was forced to withdraw from the Irish squad prior to the South Africa game the weekend before lastMon Nov 17 2014 - 17:15
The rise and rise of Handre PollardGifted young Springbok outhalf has the world at his feetThu Nov 06 2014 - 13:49
Cian Healy allowing hamstring surgery time to bed-inLions, Ireland and Leinster prop expects to be back running by the end of DecemberThu Nov 06 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of SpringboksMunster loosehead has bided his time early in his international careerWed Nov 05 2014 - 11:20
Pieter de Villiers brings years of experience to Springbok scrumFormer tighthead expects real battle upfront despite Ireland’s injury crisisWed Nov 05 2014 - 08:20
Tommy Bowe impressed by ‘classy’ Garry RingroseWorld Under-20 Player of the Year nominee turns heads when drafted into Ireland campTue Nov 04 2014 - 15:52
Matfield ready to lock horns with O’Connell‘I think he’s probably the best player that I have played against in my career’Tue Nov 04 2014 - 12:14
Ben Te’o expected to hit groung runningLeinster recruit from rugby league is learning fastFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Trip to leaders Ospreys a stern test for Pat Lam’s Connacht squadProp Rodney Ah You’s display against ex Wales loosehead Duncan Jones will be closely monitored by Irish managementFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Frontrow crisis worsens after Nathan White ruled outNew Zealand-born prop out for 16 weeks after suffering tendon rupture in armFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once againThe chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coachThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Greg Feek short on props for IrelandScrum coach still sees the positives despite injuries before November TestsThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Lewis Stevenson happy with more central role for UlsterThe Ulster secondrow accepts recent frustration and disappointment on the pitchWed Oct 29 2014 - 01:01
Paul Burke steps down as Leicester Tigers backs’ coachFellow former Ireland international Geordan Murphy could step up from his assistant’s roleTue Oct 28 2014 - 19:29
Formidable Exeter look too strong for much-changed ConnachtChiefs back to full strength for Sandy Park clashSat Oct 25 2014 - 01:00
Huge Irish demand as 2015 World Cup ticket sales break records950,000 tickets allocated in September sale with 500,000 applying for ticket for finalFri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Jamie George braced for test in Thomond Park crucibleSaracens hooker looking forward to pitting his wits against MunsterFri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Ulster Ravens aiming to make it third time luckyUnbeaten Titans the visitors to Deramore ParkFri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Munster coach Anthony Foley sees red over poor decisions by match officialsVictory a relief after a couple of poor calls in the first half left visitors facing an uphill taskMon Oct 20 2014 - 16:05
Munster edge it as Ian Keatley fills Ronan O’Gara’s bootsFormer outhalf watched from hotel room as successor notched winning drop goalMon Oct 20 2014 - 13:44
Connacht’s knack of winning tight games can see them through‘A bouncing Sportsground for our last home game for another five weeks would be a massive lift for us’Fri Oct 17 2014 - 21:11
Munster aim for perfect start to Champions Cup in SaleAnthony Foley’s side looking to replicate form shown against Leinster at AvivaFri Oct 17 2014 - 20:48
German newspapers lament lack of quality that cost national team two pointsThe analysis was all about team’s shortcomings while offering a nod to Ireland’s pluckinessWed Oct 15 2014 - 16:15
Ireland: Great matches drawn from historyLast night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the yearsWed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59
