Jack O’Donoghue’s return a major plus as Ruddock’s Ireland U-20 side target home winSean O’Brien takes over captaincy as Dan Leavy ruled out due to a shoulder injuryThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00
Ireland U-20 lose captain Dan LeavyPhilip Doyle makes three changes and a positional switch to Irish Women’s team for game against Italy at the Aviva stadiumWed Mar 05 2014 - 16:31
Dave Kearney ready for his close-upIreland wing hoping to roam free in the wide channels at the Aviva stadium on SaturdayWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and JacksonBoth outhalves take turns running Irish backline in training this morningTue Mar 04 2014 - 14:09
Joe Schmidt to decide for whom the bell tollsIreland coach will inform the provinces which players he’ll be releasing for Pro12 duty this weekendTue Feb 25 2014 - 02:00
Luke Fitzgerald hoping for more game timeLeinster face a tough task this weekend as the Glasgow Warriors come calling to the RDSTue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Leinster eye top spot in CardiffA late decision will be made on the fitness of wing Luke FitzgeraldThu Feb 20 2014 - 01:00
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 StraussWinger is in contention for Thursday night’s game against the Cardiff Blues at the Arms ParkMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Tommy Bowe won’t play for Ulster on FridayGroin injury has taken longer than anticipated to healWed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt expected to release those needing game time for provincial dutyDan Tuohy hopes to be back in action in time for Ulster’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens at RavenhillTue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Jonathan Sexton enjoying Ireland’s flying startThe focus now on Twickenham where the Irish backs will hope to get the opportunity to unveil some of what they have been working onTue Feb 11 2014 - 00:00
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 AvivaTwickenham Triple Crown attempt next up for Joe Schmidt’s sideSat Feb 08 2014 - 16:31
D’Arcy and O’Connell return for Welsh testJoe Schmidt makes two changes with Dan Tuohy dropping to the benchThu Feb 06 2014 - 15:02
Devin Toner ready to stand tall againIreland secondrow happy with the way things panned out against ScotlandThu Feb 06 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kearney well versed with Cuthbert’s qualitiesThe Leinster and Ireland wing will put pen to paper on a next contract this weekWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell sits out trainingIreland captain won’t train until Thursday but should be available for selectionTue Feb 04 2014 - 14:10
Ireland resume their preparations for Welsh gameAn update on Paul O’Connell’s chest infection and his likely return to training will be announced todayTue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Martin Moore unfazed by elite benchmarking processThe 22-year-old tighthead wants more of the same after Ireland debut against ScotlandTue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Ireland up and running with convincing win over ScotlandHosts run in three tries after a sticky start in the face a determined Scottish effortSun Feb 02 2014 - 17:53
Cast remains similar so Joe Schmidt’s production values are keyNew coach’s bucket list for first Six Nations will be clearly spelt outFri Jan 31 2014 - 17:46
Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall start for IrelandBrian O’Driscoll becomes most capped Ireland player ever as he lines out for 129th timeFri Jan 31 2014 - 13:28
Dan Leavy to lead Ireland U-20 sideCoach Mike Ruddock will be hoping his side can get off to a positive start to the Six Nations in AthloneWed Jan 29 2014 - 19:19
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 backImpressive display by Wolfhounds increases the selection dilemma for Ireland’s coachMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:02
Six Nations Council discusses future of Heineken CupKeith Earls latest Ireland player to agree contract extensionWed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Copeland enjoying a road less travelledThe Wexford born player could be a part of the Ireland Wolfhounds team to take on the England Saxons on SaturdayWed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Bernard Brogan to miss start of LeagueDublin footballer recovering from similar groin injury to the one brother Alan sufferedTue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell signs on as Jamie Heaslip decision comes closerZebo and Gilroy called into Six Nations squad as Earls waits verdict on knee injuryTue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt era begins with comfortable win over SamoaReplacements play key roles in impressive second half performance from the homesideSat Nov 09 2013 - 21:02
‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath strikes againLeinster prop is looking forward to new chapter in his burgeoning careerFri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00
Jack McGrath to win first Ireland cap against SamoaO’Connell named Ireland captain but Heaslip will lead side on SaturdayThu Nov 07 2013 - 14:03
Israel Folau a masterful code breaker for the WallabiesAn Australian star of Tongan heritage, Israel Folau is not fazed by the pressure surrounding himWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:58
Sexton passed fit as Earls ruled out of Samoa gameKnee injury sidelines Munster player but no concerns over outhalf’s stiff hipMon Nov 04 2013 - 16:40
Marmion signs two year contract extensionThe 21 year old scrumhalf has made huge strides with Connacht in the last 12 monthsMon Nov 04 2013 - 12:30
Jonathan Sexton left sitting in the rainIreland coach Joe Schmidt has several decisions to make ahead of the Samoa game including that of the captaincyMon Nov 04 2013 - 10:24
Connacht need to embrace more creative philosophyMisfortune with injury has been a huge problem for Irish province but they have to be more adventurous in their patternsSat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00
Ulster should prove too strong for ScarletsChris Farrell gets a chance at number 12 following long-term injurySat Nov 02 2013 - 01:00
Jimmy Gopperth’s boot to steer Leinster to victoryShane Jennings will lead the Irish province as they chase a fourth successive victory in all competitionsThu Oct 31 2013 - 19:38
Michael Allen winging his way into Ulster reckoningThe 22-year-old is looking to grasp every opportunity as he’s up against stiff opposition for a starting placeWed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00
Lote Tuqiri and Andrew Goodman could return for LeinsterZane Kirchner set to start his first game for the Irish province on Friday in Rodney ParadeTue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Level-headed Paddy Jackson looking to kick on for club and countryUlster outhalf is relishing the opportunity to work with Joe Schmidt in developing his all-round gameTue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00
Injuries and form shape Joe Schmidt’s squadThe captaincy issue to be resolved next week ahead of three November tests against Samoa, Australia and New ZealandThu Oct 24 2013 - 15:01
Tales’ frustration not lost in translationMatt O’Connor pays tribute to those who made impact off the bench in a physical gameMon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00
Leinster deprive Castres of losing bonus point in tough encounterFrench champions side miss their chance at the RDSSat Oct 19 2013 - 17:58
Peter Lydon capitalises on French connection as he quickly finds his rhythm in ParisStade Francais player is set to see action in tonight’s Challenge Cup tie against LusitanosThu Oct 10 2013 - 01:00
James Hart’s work ethic at Grenoble opens alternative route to successDublin-born scrumhalf’s display against Racing Metro earned him player of the weekTue Oct 08 2013 - 01:00
Co Sligo and Killorglin lead the celebrationsCarton House to stage the All Ireland Cups and Shields for the next four years as GUI end provincial rotation policyMon Sept 23 2013 - 01:00
Co Sligo to meet Rosapenna in Senior Cup finalSpanish Point claim victory in Pierce Purcell deciderFri Sept 20 2013 - 15:42
