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Rory Best returns in strong Ireland side to take on Australia

Rory Best returns in strong Ireland side to take on Australia

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt moves Robbie Henshaw to outside centre to partner Gordon D'Arcy

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 15:07
Jamie Heaslip: ‘It’s a dangerous combination, a really good head coach and great players’

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 Cheika

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 14:28
Rise of McGrath down to dedication as well as raw talent

Rise of McGrath down to dedication as well as raw talent

Loosehead meticulously prepared for Saturday’s showdown with the Wallabies

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 18:57
Jared Payne ruled out of Australia clash

Jared Payne ruled out of Australia clash

Schmidt seeking a partner for Henshaw after Ulster centre fails to recover from injury

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 15:56
Quade Cooper ready to bring bag of tricks for Sexton match-up

Quade Cooper ready to bring bag of tricks for Sexton match-up

Australia outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on Saturday

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
Henry suffers temporary blockage of small blood vessel in brain

Henry suffers temporary blockage of small blood vessel in brain

IRFU statement says international flanker will have further tests to ascertain extent of medical problem

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
Quade Cooper ready to bring his bag of tricks for match-up with ‘class act’ Sexton

Quade Cooper ready to bring his bag of tricks for match-up with ‘class act’ Sexton

Outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on Saturday

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
French media report that Paul O’Connell is set for post World Cup transfer to Pau

French media report that Paul O’Connell is set for post World Cup transfer to Pau

The Munster and Ireland lock previosuly stated his desire to experience life abroad

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 17:16
Chris Henry suffered ‘a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brain’

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 last

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 17:15
The rise and rise of Handre Pollard

The rise and rise of Handre Pollard

Gifted young Springbok outhalf has the world at his feet

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 13:49
Cian Healy allowing hamstring surgery time to bed-in

Cian Healy allowing hamstring surgery time to bed-in

Lions, Ireland and Leinster prop expects to be back running by the end of December

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of  Springboks

Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of Springboks

Munster loosehead has bided his time early in his international career

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 11:20
Pieter de Villiers brings years of experience to Springbok scrum

Pieter de Villiers brings years of experience to Springbok scrum

Former tighthead expects real battle upfront despite Ireland’s injury crisis

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 08:20
Tommy Bowe   impressed by ‘classy’  Garry Ringrose

Tommy Bowe impressed by ‘classy’ Garry Ringrose

World Under-20 Player of the Year nominee turns heads when drafted into Ireland camp

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 15:52
Matfield ready to lock horns with O’Connell

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 running

Ben Te’o expected to hit groung running

Leinster recruit from rugby league is learning fast

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Trip to leaders Ospreys a stern test for Pat Lam’s Connacht squad

Trip to leaders Ospreys a stern test for Pat Lam’s Connacht squad

Prop Rodney Ah You’s display against ex Wales loosehead Duncan Jones will be closely monitored by Irish management

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Frontrow crisis worsens after Nathan White ruled out

Frontrow crisis worsens after Nathan White ruled out

New Zealand-born prop out for 16 weeks after suffering tendon rupture in arm

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Greg Feek short on props for Ireland

Greg Feek short on props for Ireland

Scrum coach still sees the positives despite injuries before November Tests

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00
Lewis Stevenson happy with more central role for Ulster

Lewis Stevenson happy with more central role for Ulster

The Ulster secondrow accepts recent frustration and disappointment on the pitch

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 01:01
Paul Burke steps down as Leicester Tigers backs’ coach

Paul Burke steps down as Leicester Tigers backs’ coach

Fellow former Ireland international Geordan Murphy could step up from his assistant’s role

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 19:29
Formidable Exeter look too strong for much-changed Connacht

Formidable Exeter look too strong for much-changed Connacht

Chiefs back to full strength for Sandy Park clash

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 01:00
Huge Irish demand as 2015 World Cup ticket sales break records

Huge Irish demand as 2015 World Cup ticket sales break records

950,000 tickets allocated in September sale with 500,000 applying for ticket for final

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Jamie George braced for test in Thomond Park crucible

Jamie George braced for test in Thomond Park crucible

Saracens hooker looking forward to pitting his wits against Munster

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Ulster Ravens aiming to make it third time lucky

Ulster Ravens aiming to make it third time lucky

Unbeaten Titans the visitors to Deramore Park

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00
Munster coach Anthony Foley sees red over poor decisions by match officials

Munster coach Anthony Foley sees red over poor decisions by match officials

Victory a relief after a couple of poor calls in the first half left visitors facing an uphill task

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 16:05
Munster edge it as Ian Keatley fills Ronan O’Gara’s boots

Munster edge it as Ian Keatley fills Ronan O’Gara’s boots

Former outhalf watched from hotel room as successor notched winning drop goal

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 13:44
Connacht’s knack of winning tight games can see them through

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 Sale

Munster aim for perfect start to Champions Cup in Sale

Anthony Foley’s side looking to replicate form shown against Leinster at Aviva

Fri Oct 17 2014 - 20:48
German newspapers lament lack of quality that cost national team two points

German newspapers lament lack of quality that cost national team two points

The analysis was all about team’s shortcomings while offering a nod to Ireland’s pluckiness

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 16:15
Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59
Racing Metro prepared to offload Roberts and Lydiate immediately

Racing Metro prepared to offload Roberts and Lydiate immediately

Reports claim WRU preparing to bring players back to Welsh clubs ahead of Champions Cup

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 12:54
Concession of late scores by Leinster A lets Plymouth sneak losing bonus

Concession of late scores by Leinster A lets Plymouth sneak losing bonus

Ross Byrne kicks 16 points in holders’ British & Irish Cup win

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 09:17
Munster make seven changes for the visit of Moseley to Clonmel

Munster make seven changes for the visit of Moseley to Clonmel

Irish provinces will recognise a host of familiar faces in British & Irish Cup matches

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 15:45
Munster host Clermont on Saturday night

Munster host Clermont on Saturday night

Leinster make the trip to The Stoop to take on Harlequins on Sunday, December 7th

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 15:07
Strauss, Moore, Kirchner return for Leinster

Strauss, Moore, Kirchner return for Leinster

Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier get an opportunity in a young backrow

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 13:17
Ulster show three changes for Warriors table top tussle

Ulster show three changes for Warriors table top tussle

Ian Humphreys, Andrew Warwick and Nick Williams come into the starting team

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 12:34
Peter O’Mahony returns to captain Munster

Peter O’Mahony returns to captain Munster

Coach Anthony Foley makes eight changes from the team that beat Leinster

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 12:37
Shane Delahunt handed first Connacht start

Shane Delahunt handed first Connacht start

The young Birr hooker is named in the team to take on Treviso tomorrow night

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 12:37
Tigers coach Richard Cockerill confident he can turn things around

Tigers coach Richard Cockerill confident he can turn things around

Poor early season results and a long injury list pile pressure on Leicester coach a week away from Ulster clash

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 11:02
No Cushion for Leinster A as they take on Plymouth Albion

No Cushion for Leinster A as they take on Plymouth Albion

Home team scrumhalf will miss British & Irish Cup clash against holders

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 09:00
Leinster’s list of wounded begins to clear as Munster face hooker crisis

Leinster’s list of wounded begins to clear as Munster face hooker crisis

Strauss, Reid, Ross, McGrath, Moore and Kirchner may return for visit to Zebre

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00
Crowd figures at matches owes more to ticket sales than attendance

Crowd figures at matches owes more to ticket sales than attendance

The numbers in the ground are often much smaller than the claimed attendance

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00
Heaslip crestfallen after galling defeat

Heaslip crestfallen after galling defeat

Ireland backrow linchpin salutes Munster but bemoans sub-standard performance

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 01:00
EPCR’s   low-key shuffle towards opening weekend  continues

EPCR’s low-key shuffle towards opening weekend continues

Organisers announce number of partnerships during ‘soft launch’ in Dublin

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 15:58
Chris Farrell launches his climb back  to the top at foot of the Alps

Chris Farrell launches his climb back to the top at foot of the Alps

Former underage star hopes to have put injury frustrations behind him at Grenoble

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 01:00
Munster’s Keith Earls out for up to four months

Munster’s Keith Earls out for up to four months

Ireland wing had surgery on his right knee in London this afternoon

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 16:03
Acrimony in vapour trail as US Ryder Cup team files home in disarray

Acrimony in vapour trail as US Ryder Cup team files home in disarray

Phil Mickelson’s targeting of team captain Tom Watson at press conference had players squirming in their seats

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00
Peerless McIlroy leads way for hosts to memorable victory

Peerless McIlroy leads way for hosts to memorable victory

Pagentry of first tee fades to steely glint as world number one hits opening drive

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 06:21
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