‘I felt like I let the lads down’: James Ryan making amends after suspensionSecondrow returned for Leinster last week after a three-match ban for a high tackle against South AfricaWed Dec 17 2025 - 06:00
Leinster’s frustrating moments against Leicester were ‘isolated events’, says BleyendaalAssistant coach is not unduly concerned as long as the team keeps winning gamesTue Dec 16 2025 - 06:00
Jack Conan available for Leinster’s URC fixture against UlsterIreland flanker failed an early HIA in Champions Cup win over LeicesterMon Dec 15 2025 - 15:36
Spying cases show that serious sport has nothing to do with fair playA little subterfuge to get an edge, to try and determine an outcome, is more common than ever in modern sportFri Dec 12 2025 - 06:00
Tommy O’Brien enjoying new sense of freedom since removing self-imposed shacklesLeinster wing hoping to keep up fine run of form in Champions Cup clash against Leicester TigersWed Dec 10 2025 - 06:00
Leinster prepare for Leicester test in Champions Cup as James Lowe returnsCoach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubtsTue Dec 09 2025 - 06:00
Lowe set for Leinster return but Snyman and Ringrose could miss Leicester tripJordan Larmour ruled out of game at Welford Road on Friday night with hamstring injuryMon Dec 08 2025 - 15:02
Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offenceQuestion marks on whether 12 weeks is enough for eye-gouging on Alex MannThu Dec 04 2025 - 20:30
‘It’s already started, believe me’ – Andy Farrell admits Ireland’s World Cup preparations are under wayThat Ireland were drawn against Scotland once again drew a wry smile from the head coachWed Dec 03 2025 - 15:40
Leinster’s Dan Sheehan: ‘There is that sort of hatred towards us’ Any animosity aimed at the club is not about to shake the unflappable hooker ahead of Harlequins in Aviva on Saturday Wed Dec 03 2025 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber rejects questions over his commitment to LeinsterCoach says he will remain with Leinster until his contract ends in 2027Tue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup openerAll Black Rieko Ioane will be at Leo Cullen’s disposal having arrived last weekMon Dec 01 2025 - 15:10
Looking for the ghost of George Best on the streets of LondonThe Northern Irish football legend, who died 20 years ago, was as much Top of the Pops studio as Old Trafford stadiumFri Nov 28 2025 - 06:00
South Africa ‘up a level’ across all areas of the game, says Garry Ringrose Ireland centre didn’t enjoy losing the two games he started in the Autumn SeriesThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
James Ryan to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup opener through suspensionSecondrow handed three-match ban for red card against South AfricaWed Nov 26 2025 - 15:35
‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clashLoss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coachesWed Nov 26 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to beThere were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations startsMon Nov 24 2025 - 19:13
Andy Farrell draws positives from spirited Ireland in ‘chaotic’ South Africa defeat‘I’m proud of the fight, the courage, the character that we showed at times,’ says Caelan DorisSat Nov 22 2025 - 22:28
Ireland’s indiscipline was hugely damaging against the Springboks Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first halfSat Nov 22 2025 - 20:50
Springboks seeing red over recent red cards – and it’s an eyesore for spectators tooConfusing and bewildering rules around tackling have become hugely consequential for the gameFri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Tommy O’Brien answering opportunity’s call for IrelandWinger has featured strongly during the Autumn internationals, including a Man of the Match performance against JapanThu Nov 20 2025 - 06:00
Zaur Antia leaves Irish boxing with his legacy secureGeorgian-born coach transformed Ireland’s place in the sport at Olympic and World levelWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:01
James Ryan driven by opportunity to take a swipe at World Champions South Africa‘These are the games you want to be involved in, against the best teams in the world’Tue Nov 18 2025 - 18:00
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile StickMon Nov 17 2025 - 20:02
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose available for November finale against the SpringboksStuart McCloskey ruled out due to groin injuryMon Nov 17 2025 - 15:28
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November toursMon Nov 17 2025 - 12:33
Talking Point: Ireland’s defence of their line needs to improve considerably ahead of Springboks visit Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coachesSat Nov 15 2025 - 23:32
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand outJamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the WallabiesSat Nov 15 2025 - 22:29
Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of playersAustralia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and SchmidtFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Bundee Aki admits he must raise his game ‘to another level’ with his place no longer guaranteedDespite criticism of the team, Connacht centre says Ireland are reacting well following high-profile retirementsFri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast: ‘Getting bogged down by outhalf rotation is selfish’Shared ambitions leave no room for bad blood between Leinster outhalf and Munster’s Jack CrowleyThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman out to get the better of mentor Joe SchmidtNew Zealander became a professional rugby player in 2012 following a surprise phone call from SchmidtWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Opportunities abound for Thomas Clarkson after impressive rookie yearTighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progressWed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
‘I know it’s colder than Australia’: Wallaby Angus Bell ready for Ulster stintAustralian forward to play overseas on sabbatical and go to Ulster on short-term agreementTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Lineout struggles cause concern for Ireland against JapanThree of the first seven lineouts went astray before an improvement in the second halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 17:53
Eddie Jones bemoans referee Gianluca Gnecchi’s interpretation of knock-on for Timoney tryJapan head coach was disappointed with his team’s performance in the second halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 17:22
Ireland’s Andy Farrell pleased by much-improved second-half display against JapanHead coach said team were flat and lacking ‘bite’ in the first halfSat Nov 08 2025 - 16:55
Poppy rage appears to be losing its poisonous edge, so maybe the message is sinking inNobody should be forced to wear the contentious symbol - take it from the British Legion and Imperial War MuseumFri Nov 07 2025 - 06:00
Eddie Jones: ‘The change in Irish rugby has been extraordinary’Japan head coach believes Ireland will get through difficult period after loss of ‘generational players’Thu Nov 06 2025 - 21:36
‘I am definitely not where I want to be’: Craig Casey targets key role for Ireland Refreshingly frank and ambitious, the Munster scrumhalf hopes to get a chance against Japan to atone for All Blacks disappointmentThu Nov 06 2025 - 06:00
Ireland failed to stifle New Zealand momentum in closing quarter, says Rónan KelleherHooker says team needs to get back to ‘nailing our individual drill’ to fix lineout woesWed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
It was just like watching Ireland of long ago as Andy Farrell’s men crumbled late onAlarming nature of final-quarter collapse against New Zealand must be addressedMon Nov 03 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand Crowley-Prendergast debate rages on while questions should now be asked about US experimentSun Nov 02 2025 - 14:39
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26: How the Irish players rated at Soldier FieldStuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird show up well in Chicago but too many players fail to finish out game stronglySat Nov 01 2025 - 22:35
Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugbyThe outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup drawFri Oct 31 2025 - 09:42
November internationals give Rieko Ioane a chance to show he still has something to giveAll Black (28) has some history with Johnny Sexton to contend with ahead of his arrival at LeinsterTue Oct 28 2025 - 19:26
Munster growing in belief with unbeaten run, says Clayton McMillanHead coach reckons full-strength Munster ‘could be some hell of a team’Mon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Gritty Munster extend winning run to five while much-changed Leinster power past ZebreUlster’s unbeaten run ended in South Africa at the hands of LionsMon Oct 27 2025 - 06:00
Connacht test Munster but home side hold on at Thomond ParkMunster overturn half-time deficit to maintain winning runSun Oct 26 2025 - 12:14
Johnny Watterson: Westminster turns Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban into a political footballKnee-jerk reaction follows security decision to deny Israeli club’s fans tickets for Europa League clash with Aston VillaFri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
