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Jack O’Donoghue’s return a major plus as Ruddock’s Ireland U-20 side target home win

Jack O’Donoghue’s return a major plus as Ruddock’s Ireland U-20 side target home win

Sean O’Brien takes over captaincy as Dan Leavy ruled out due to a shoulder injury

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00
Ireland U-20 lose captain Dan Leavy

Ireland U-20 lose captain Dan Leavy

Philip Doyle makes three changes and a positional switch to Irish Women’s team for game against Italy at the Aviva stadium

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 16:31
Dave Kearney ready for his close-up

Dave Kearney ready for his close-up

Ireland wing hoping to roam free in the wide channels at the Aviva stadium on Saturday

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and Jackson

Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and Jackson

Both outhalves take turns running Irish backline in training this morning

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 14:09
Joe Schmidt to decide for whom the bell tolls

Joe Schmidt to decide for whom the bell tolls

Ireland coach will inform the provinces which players he’ll be releasing for Pro12 duty this weekend

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 02:00
Luke Fitzgerald hoping for more game time

Luke Fitzgerald hoping for more game time

Leinster face a tough task this weekend as the Glasgow Warriors come calling to the RDS

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Leinster eye top spot in Cardiff

Leinster eye top spot in Cardiff

A late decision will be made on the fitness of wing Luke Fitzgerald

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 01:00
Neil Francis apologises over remarks on gay people and sports

Neil Francis apologises over remarks on gay people and sports

‘I said the wrong things and some of the things I said were extremely clumsy’

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 06:27
Leinster happy to err on side of caution with Luke Fitzgerald and Richardt Strauss

Leinster happy to err on side of caution with Luke Fitzgerald and Richardt Strauss

Winger is in contention for Thursday night’s game against the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Tommy Bowe won’t play for Ulster on Friday

Tommy Bowe won’t play for Ulster on Friday

Groin injury has taken longer than anticipated to heal

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt expected to release those needing game time for provincial duty

Schmidt expected to release those needing game time for provincial duty

Dan Tuohy hopes to be back in action in time for Ulster’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens at Ravenhill

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Jonathan Sexton enjoying Ireland’s flying start

Jonathan Sexton enjoying Ireland’s flying start

The focus now on Twickenham where the Irish backs will hope to get the opportunity to unveil some of what they have been working on

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 00:00
Best says Brian O’Driscoll epitomised   how everyone played  part in great team effort

Best says Brian O’Driscoll epitomised how everyone played part in great team effort

‘He didn’t go out of his way to make a point, he just did what he always does and that’s play unbelievably well’

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Brilliant Ireland make Wales suffer at the Aviva

Brilliant Ireland make Wales suffer at the Aviva

Twickenham Triple Crown attempt next up for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 16:31
D’Arcy and O’Connell return for Welsh test

D’Arcy and O’Connell return for Welsh test

Joe Schmidt makes two changes with Dan Tuohy dropping to the bench

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 15:02
Devin Toner ready to stand tall again

Devin Toner ready to stand tall again

Ireland secondrow happy with the way things panned out against Scotland

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 01:00

Dave Kearney well versed with Cuthbert’s qualities

The Leinster and Ireland wing will put pen to paper on a next contract this week

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell sits out training

Paul O’Connell sits out training

Ireland captain won’t train until Thursday but should be available for selection

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 14:10
Ireland resume their preparations for Welsh game

Ireland resume their preparations for Welsh game

An update on Paul O’Connell’s chest infection and his likely return to training will be announced today

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Martin Moore unfazed by elite benchmarking process

Martin Moore unfazed by elite benchmarking process

The 22-year-old tighthead wants more of the same after Ireland debut against Scotland

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Ireland up and running with convincing win over Scotland

Ireland up and running with convincing win over Scotland

Hosts run in three tries after a sticky start in the face a determined Scottish effort

Sun Feb 02 2014 - 17:53
Cast remains similar so  Joe Schmidt’s production values are key

Cast remains similar so Joe Schmidt’s production values are key

New coach’s bucket list for first Six Nations will be clearly spelt out

Fri Jan 31 2014 - 17:46
Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall start for Ireland

Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall start for Ireland

Brian O’Driscoll becomes most capped Ireland player ever as he lines out for 129th time

Fri Jan 31 2014 - 13:28
Dan Leavy to lead Ireland U-20 side

Dan Leavy to lead Ireland U-20 side

Coach Mike Ruddock will be hoping his side can get off to a positive start to the Six Nations in Athlone

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 19:19
Giants of the game – where are they now?

Giants of the game – where are they now?

Brian O’Driscoll won the first of his Ireland caps against Australia in 1999. What became of the players he started alongside that day?

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 17:30
Schmidt ready to trim Ireland squad back

Schmidt ready to trim Ireland squad back

Impressive display by Wolfhounds increases the selection dilemma for Ireland’s coach

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:02
Six Nations Council discusses future of Heineken Cup

Six Nations Council discusses future of Heineken Cup

Keith Earls latest Ireland player to agree contract extension

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Copeland enjoying a road less travelled

Copeland enjoying a road less travelled

The Wexford born player could be a part of the Ireland Wolfhounds team to take on the England Saxons on Saturday

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Bernard Brogan to miss start of League

Bernard Brogan to miss start of League

Dublin footballer recovering from similar groin injury to the one brother Alan suffered

Tue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell signs on as Jamie Heaslip decision comes closer

Paul O’Connell signs on as Jamie Heaslip decision comes closer

Zebo and Gilroy called into Six Nations squad as Earls waits verdict on knee injury

Tue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt era begins with comfortable win over Samoa

Joe Schmidt era begins with comfortable win over Samoa

Replacements play key roles in impressive second half performance from the homeside

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 21:02
‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath  strikes again

‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath strikes again

Leinster prop is looking forward to new chapter in his burgeoning career

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00
Jack McGrath to win first Ireland cap against Samoa

Jack McGrath to win first Ireland cap against Samoa

O’Connell named Ireland captain but Heaslip will lead side on Saturday

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 14:03
Israel Folau a  masterful code breaker for the Wallabies

Israel Folau a masterful code breaker for the Wallabies

An Australian star of Tongan heritage, Israel Folau is not fazed by the pressure surrounding him

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:58
Sexton passed fit  as Earls ruled out of Samoa game

Sexton passed fit as Earls ruled out of Samoa game

Knee injury sidelines Munster player but no concerns over outhalf’s stiff hip

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 16:40
Marmion signs two year contract extension

Marmion signs two year contract extension

The 21 year old scrumhalf has made huge strides with Connacht in the last 12 months

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 12:30
Jonathan Sexton left sitting in the rain

Jonathan Sexton left sitting in the rain

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has several decisions to make ahead of the Samoa game including that of the captaincy

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 10:24
Connacht need to embrace more creative philosophy

Connacht need to embrace more creative philosophy

Misfortune with injury has been a huge problem for Irish province but they have to be more adventurous in their patterns

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00
Ulster should prove too strong for Scarlets

Ulster should prove too strong for Scarlets

Chris Farrell gets a chance at number 12 following long-term injury

Sat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00
Jimmy Gopperth’s boot to steer Leinster to victory

Jimmy Gopperth’s boot to steer Leinster to victory

Shane Jennings will lead the Irish province as they chase a fourth successive victory in all competitions

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 19:38
Michael Allen winging his way into Ulster reckoning

Michael Allen winging his way into Ulster reckoning

The 22-year-old is looking to grasp every opportunity as he’s up against stiff opposition for a starting place

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00
Lote Tuqiri and Andrew Goodman could return for Leinster

Lote Tuqiri and Andrew Goodman could return for Leinster

Zane Kirchner set to start his first game for the Irish province on Friday in Rodney Parade

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Level-headed Paddy Jackson looking to kick on for club and country

Level-headed Paddy Jackson looking to kick on for club and country

Ulster outhalf is relishing the opportunity to work with Joe Schmidt in developing his all-round game

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Injuries and form shape Joe Schmidt’s squad

Injuries and form shape Joe Schmidt’s squad

The captaincy issue to be resolved next week ahead of three November tests against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 15:01
Tales’ frustration not lost in translation

Tales’ frustration not lost in translation

Matt O’Connor pays tribute to those who made impact off the bench in a physical game

Mon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00
Leinster deprive Castres of losing bonus point in tough encounter

Leinster deprive Castres of losing bonus point in tough encounter

French champions side miss their chance at the RDS

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 17:58
Peter Lydon capitalises on French connection as he quickly finds his rhythm in Paris

Peter Lydon capitalises on French connection as he quickly finds his rhythm in Paris

Stade Francais player is set to see action in tonight’s Challenge Cup tie against Lusitanos

Thu Oct 10 2013 - 01:00
James Hart’s work ethic at Grenoble opens alternative route to success

James Hart’s work ethic at Grenoble opens alternative route to success

Dublin-born scrumhalf’s display against Racing Metro earned him player of the week

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00
Co Sligo and Killorglin lead the celebrations

Co Sligo and Killorglin lead the celebrations

Carton House to stage the All Ireland Cups and Shields for the next four years as GUI end provincial rotation policy

Mon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00

Co Sligo to meet Rosapenna in Senior Cup final

Spanish Point claim victory in Pierce Purcell decider

Fri Sept 20 2013 - 15:42
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