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
Murphy and Russell hold firm to close out thrilling Barton Shield deciderJunior Cup victory represents first national title for crack Ballybunion schoolboys unitFri Sept 20 2013 - 10:44
Ballybunion’s young guns bring Junior Cup back to KerrySchoolboy side prove too strong for Westport at Royal TaraThu Sept 19 2013 - 16:02
Clandeboye and Co Sligo to meet in Barton Shield deciderCork’s dream of double ends after convincing win for Ulster sideWed Sept 18 2013 - 16:26
Royal Tara offers mental and physical test for All Ireland Cups and ShieldsCo Meath venue is ready to welcome 18 clubs and 20 teams for club finalsTue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00
Leinster to sign Lote Tuqiri on short-term dealIrish province to agree three-month deal for former Wallaby and Kangaroo internationalMon Sept 09 2013 - 16:29
League offers valuable learning ground for young players with tangible rewardsYoung players are benefiting from a competitive learning environmentSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:13
Munster have enough experience to have the edge over EdinburghScottish side looking to break a run of five successive defeats to tonight’s hosts in all competitionsSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00
Pat Lam believes Connacht team-work will build platform for Pro 12 win over ZebreItalian side chasing a first victory in the tournamentSat Sept 07 2013 - 01:00
Northampton post facile win over Leinster in fixture that fails to fireDifficult to draw conclusions from game that saw over 60 players involvedSat Aug 31 2013 - 01:00
Cliff Morgan: One of sport’s great entertainersThe former Cardiff, Wales and Lions outhalf brought such pleasure to people with his talent on the pitch and later his work as a broadcasterFri Aug 30 2013 - 01:00
Time to pull on the green jersey as Irish rugby faces a challenging 12 monthsFuture of professional game’s health depends on national team being successfulWed Aug 28 2013 - 10:43
Out of the West and in at the deep end for Leinster’s Mike McCarthySecondrow is targeting a starting place following his summer move from ConnachtWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Cullen confirmed as Leinster captainMunster’s fledgling captain Peter O’Mahony relishing challenge aheadWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Duffy happy to share Connacht leadershipFullback can see benefit of sharing captaincy with Swift and MuldoonTue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00
Jonathan Sexton entering the goldfish bowl of France’s Top 14Ex-Leinster and Toulouse player Aidan McCullen is aware of the challenges facing the Ireland outhalfFri Aug 16 2013 - 08:09
Jonathan Sexton set to play first match for Racing MetroOuthalf gearing up for the start of the French Top 14 Championship next weekFri Aug 09 2013 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor happy to embrace the Leinster ethosAustralian looking forward to the challenge of adding to the province’s recent successesWed Aug 07 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll still a centre of excellence - HoranWallaby legend adds his voice to the debate on the Irishman’s omission from third testFri Jul 05 2013 - 11:30
McIlroy and leading Irish lights bow out at Carton HouseUihlein and Rock lead the Irish Open, with Shane Lowry two shots adrift at his home courseFri Jun 28 2013 - 18:56
McIlroy admits to feeling ‘a little lost’ after opening 74 at Irish OpenShane Lowry and Michael Hoey one shot off leader Oscar Floren at Carton HouseThu Jun 27 2013 - 10:35
Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’ConnellThe television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tourTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Cormac Sharvin keeps his nerve to claim Irish Amateur Close titleWinning birdie putt secures Ardglass golfer a one-hole victory over East of Ireland champion Paul DunneThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Greystones teenager David Byrne shows great resilience to see off Gary McDermottHe now faces leading qualifier Cormac Sharvin in the semi-finalsWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Emerging Ireland have Georgia on their mindsRhys Ruddock leads a team that contains three full caps in opening Tbilisi Cup matchThu Jun 06 2013 - 12:18
Dublin manager Jim Gavin faces first test at championship level against WestmeathHomework is done and the league champions look well primed for their first big testFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Denis Glennon believes that Westmeath now have the mentality to beat DublinCounty look to Paralympian Mark Rohan for inspiration in Leinster SFC clashThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Kerry’s Paul Galvin happily engaged on and off the pitchExperimentation in league could reap rewards for Kingdom this summerWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
IRFU reveal ticket prices for autumn internationalsSignificant savings on tickets in comparison to New Zealand’s last visit to Dublin in 2010Thu May 23 2013 - 14:19
Bastareaud revels in the sweet afterglow of Toulon’s achievementMan-of-the-match display a huge factor in Heineken Cup triumphMon May 20 2013 - 12:00
Toulon fightback denies Clermont in Heineken Cup finalDelon Armitage try and Jonny Wilkinson conversion snatch an unlikely victory against hitherto unbeaten rivalsSat May 18 2013 - 19:08
One more year for O’DriscollLeinster, Ireland and Lions centre has agreed a contract extension until June 2014Thu May 16 2013 - 10:49
Great Scott sure to play and party hard on his Dublin return24-year-old has undertaken a road less travelled by a young AmericanMon May 13 2013 - 14:30
Isa Nacewa looking forward to bowing out in style over next fortnightStar to conclude his Leinster career with two finals before he returns to New ZealandMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
Jono Gibbes explains decision not to apply for Leinster head coach postForwards coach confirms he is not in the hat for a position in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland backroom teamFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Ulster look to produce grandstand performance against Scarlets in Pro 12 semi-finalUlster’s set-piece will be crucial to providing the quick ruck ball and offloading game that has caused problems for so many teamsFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Cave looking to extend his season on the doubleUlster centre will be hoping to return to North America with Ireland four years after making his debut thereWed May 08 2013 - 02:03
Payne has his eyes on Ireland capsGeordan Murphy to retire from rugby at the end of the season after 16 years at Welford RoadWed May 08 2013 - 01:01
Scarlets looking to make amendsDave Kearney the main injury concern ahead of Saturday’s semi-final with the WarriorsTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
Leinster confirm Matt O’Connor signs three-year dealAustralian to see out contract with Leicester Tigers and start Leinster post on July 1stTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
UCD secure top-flight status in thrillling styleShannon relegated for the first time since the tournament’s inceptionMon May 06 2013 - 06:00
Madigan voted player of the year by peersSpecial presentation to Isa Nacewa who retires from rugby at the end of the seasonSun May 05 2013 - 20:05
