Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience as they overcome ItalyHead coach sees issues still to mend ahead of England gameSat Feb 14 2026 - 18:55
Ireland 20 Italy 13: Irish player ratings as Stuart McCloskey shinesRobert Baloucoune, James Lowe and James Ryan were among the best performers at the Aviva StadiumSat Feb 14 2026 - 16:55
Ireland’s social contract with fans was broken after defeat to FranceThe hope is that the character of this Irish team won’t fail again in this Six NationsFri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Bryn Ward eyeing first Ireland senior cap after strong rise through UlsterFormer Ireland under-20 credits Ulster head coach Richie Murphy for aiding his transition to the senior ranksWed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong returns to full training ahead of Italy clashProp in line to return for Ireland’s second Six Nations fixture on SaturdayTue Feb 10 2026 - 17:54
‘France’s strength in depth is scary’: Ronan O’Gara points to glaring Irish weaknessThe La Rochelle coach didn’t give Ireland a pass for Paris humbling, but outlined a clear disadvantageTue Feb 10 2026 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s opening-night horror show against FranceSix Nations: After 36-14 nightmare defeat, are there more scares in store for Andy Farrell’s men?Fri Feb 06 2026 - 14:43
Katie Taylor primed to join Ronaldo, Rose and the Williams sisters in the forties clubThe Irish boxer hasn’t hung up her gloves yet and still harbours ambitions of a Croke Park title fightFri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
France 36 Ireland 14: Irish player ratings on night to forget for Andy Farrell’s menIreland ship heavy defeat in Six Nations opener at the Stade de FranceThu Feb 05 2026 - 22:36
Sam and Cian Prendergast are part a proud list of brothers to play together for IrelandSome 57 pairs of brothers have represented Ireland since the IRFU was established in 1879Wed Feb 04 2026 - 20:58
Max Deegan to captain Ireland XV as team to play England is namedMunster fullback Shane Daly, Ulster centre James Hume and Leinster outhalf Ciarán Frawley all add international experienceWed Feb 04 2026 - 14:38
Ireland XV head coach Cullie Tucker wants players ‘putting their hands up’ against England AMax Deegan will captain the side in Friday night’s clash at Thomond ParkWed Feb 04 2026 - 06:00
Dual tennis and squash international Geraldine Barniville diesBarniville played in 10 Federation Cup matches and also competed at World Championships in squashTue Feb 03 2026 - 13:38
Six Nations 2026: Six young players to watch in this year’s tournamentWho has the talent, strength, form and fitness to make an impact?Thu Jan 29 2026 - 12:00
The ‘meteoric rise’ of Billy Bohan from Connacht academy to Ireland Six Nations squadInjuries to Irish frontrowers have opened the door for Bohan to earn a senior international debutWed Jan 28 2026 - 06:00
Grok AI was the final straw for sports bodies fed up with online abuseSome Irish sporting organisations did the only thing they could do to protect their athletes from the worst excesses on XFri Jan 23 2026 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan taking positive approach in bid to make Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France Fullback has returned to training and is looking to get some game time under his belt with Leinster Thu Jan 22 2026 - 06:00
Picking Harry Byrne would be a disrupting selection, perfect for what Ireland needsLeinster No.10’s form is giving Andy Farrell plenty to think about before he names his Six Nations squadTue Jan 20 2026 - 18:56
No anxiety among Irish athletes about US situation ahead of Olympics, says OFIWorld Cup matches in United States will be seen as a measure of how 2028 LA Olympics may lookTue Jan 20 2026 - 06:00
Ulster Banner shows Ireland’s Call was not such a bad idea after allDivision on identity pollutes sport again, this time it is on North’s Commonwealth Games team’s flagFri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
Against the odds at Thomond Park may be Munster’s favourite state of beingMunster have a history of finding wins at Thomond when they need them mostThu Jan 15 2026 - 06:00
‘We have to win it’: Munster in backs-to-the-wall territory again for Castres clashNarrow loss to Toulon has left Clayton McMillan’s side in need of a big win at Thomond ParkTue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Munster’s Craig Casey suffers shoulder injury that ‘looks reasonably serious’ in Toulon clashCraig Casey suffers shoulder injury that ‘looks reasonably serious’, says Clayton McMillan Sun Jan 11 2026 - 18:59
Toulon deny Munster at the death in ferocious Champions Cup battlePainful defeat leaves Clayton McMillan’s team with some positives, including a bonus point that could prove vitalSun Jan 11 2026 - 18:51
Munster brace for Toulon physicality and lively backs in Champions Cup clashFrench Top 14 side have not been beaten at home this seasonSat Jan 10 2026 - 06:00
Leinster’s Joshua Kenny to make Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle with Ciarán Frawley at fullbackMunster head coach Clayton McMillan makes 10 changes for Toulon gameFri Jan 09 2026 - 12:36
Two forehands are better than one for ambidextrous teenage tennis prodigyTeo Davidov can swap his racquet from one hand to the other midrally, giving him edge over rivals Fri Jan 09 2026 - 06:00
Gavin Coombes revisits famous Toulon triumph in hope of inspiring repeat featMunster will have their work cut out to beat French side in Stade Mayol reunionFri Jan 09 2026 - 06:00
Craig Casey: Outlook is sunny in south of France for Munster’s energy-giverScrumhalf will give it his usual 100% against Toulon on Sunday – and is more than ready to stand in at 10 if neededThu Jan 08 2026 - 08:35
Munster searching for consistency against Toulon after up-and-down seasonAssistant coach Mike Prendergast was ‘massively disappointed’ with Munster’s performance in Ulster defeatWed Jan 07 2026 - 06:00
John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with ToulonOli Jager in contention return for Irish province for match in Stade Felix MayolTue Jan 06 2026 - 16:46
Ulster smell blood after Connacht were burned by DragonsRichie Murphy’s men also lost last time out, but there was much to admire in their performance against LeinsterSat Dec 27 2025 - 06:00
Munster v Leinster: Festive goodwill parked as hosts steel themselves for backlashLeinster have been steady but unspectacular since losing to their old rivals at Croke ParkFri Dec 26 2025 - 18:07
Johnny Waterson: Enduring appeal of Katie Taylor built on a combination of class and humilityWorld champion boxer remains Ireland’s most popular athlete and it’s easy to see whyFri Dec 19 2025 - 06:00
‘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
