Pierre Mignoni’s loyalty to Lyon could pay off with Leinster scalpThe coach has patiently built up his team – and they may be ready to break their duckSat Nov 23 2019 - 08:30
Leinster have sufficient experience to survive Lyon testCullen’s side packed with knowledge of these difficult assignments in FranceFri Nov 22 2019 - 19:30
If Annadale exit the top league it will push the competition further towards DublinNext season’s league could become a 10-team all-Ireland competition with eight of those teams from south DublinThu Nov 21 2019 - 17:03
Ulster without injured McGrath for visit of formidable ClermontLock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfitWed Nov 20 2019 - 06:00
David Harte seeking election to IOC athlete’s commissionHarte name was put forward by the Olympic Federation of IrelandMon Nov 18 2019 - 17:38
John Ryan keeping it real as he focuses on life’s daily battlesGutsy Munster prop hasn’t allowed a debilitating condition limit his rugby ambitionsSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Formidable Munster to prolong the agony for struggling OspreysAmong five changes, Murray and Earls return for their first game since the World CupSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Men’s Hockey: Weil’s words offer little hope for IrelandLittle prospect of Olympics reprieve as FIH CEO stresses need to support umpiresFri Nov 15 2019 - 01:10
Rhys Ruddock primed to delve into hurt locker to fuel Leinster campaignFlanker is focused on what is ahead of him rather than what went wrong in JapanThu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00
Tyler Bleyendaal ready to follow ‘Pied Piper’ coach Stephen LarkhamMunster fly-half puts injury woes behind him and could start against Ospreys this weekendThu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00
Refreshed O’Mahony ready to get back in the groove with MunsterIreland forward’s appetite undimmed for Champions Cup clash against OspreysWed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan remains a 'slight possibility' for Munster's European openerJohann van Graan: 'We’ll give him every chance possibly for this weekend'Wed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan a doubt for Munster’s Champions Cup openerInjury leaves room for New Zealand born Tyler Bleyendaal to start against OspreysTue Nov 12 2019 - 14:08
Lancaster sheds light on Leinster's system of 'unstructured chaos'Former England coach says there is no one system that is right and one that is wrongTue Nov 12 2019 - 06:00
Leinster in rude health in advance of Champions Cup dutySquad boasting six wins from six in the Pro14 now strengthened by returning World Cup contingentTue Nov 12 2019 - 06:00
Henshaw to train this week after missing win over ConnachtLeinster centre pulled out of Pro14 clash but could return for Champions Cup openerMon Nov 11 2019 - 13:17
Munster’s returning big guns carry greater threat than Ulster’sPro14 preview: Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.15pm – Live Eir Sport 1, Premier Sports 2Fri Nov 08 2019 - 15:08
Return of Ireland group a boost for Leinster trip to ConnachtHenshaw, McGrath, Healy and Porter all make a return to the starting XV for in-form visitorsFri Nov 08 2019 - 01:00
Team Taylor taking no chances as they insist on drug testing of opponents‘I don’t want to see Katie’s legacy tainted by someone who has beaten her on unfair terms’Fri Nov 08 2019 - 01:00
High rate of recurrent injuries in hockey revealed in reportFindings to be showcased at the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists conferenceThu Nov 07 2019 - 18:30
Next stop Tokyo after night of unbearable tension for IrelandGoalkeeper McFerran the hero after dramatic penalty shootout against CanadaSun Nov 03 2019 - 22:20
Taylor’s elusive tactics pay off as she sticks to the scriptIrish boxer stuck rigidly to a strategy and declined to give in to her natural instincts to go toe to toeSun Nov 03 2019 - 14:53
Business-like Katie Taylor becomes a two-weight world championIrish boxer moves towards 2020 with five world titles coming back to BraySat Nov 02 2019 - 22:24
Dancer says Ireland will focus on attacking Canada in Olympic qualifierIreland coach expects opponents to be ‘aggressive and play hard’ in double-headerSat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
Katie Taylor in confident mood as she bids to expand her belt collectionLightweight champion has Linardatou in her sights as she steps up a weightSat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
Who shot my 14-year-old brother Peter in 1973?My older brother was shot dead on the Falls Road in Belfast. I’m still searching for answersSat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
Meet the Irish women’s hockey squad for the Olympic qualifiersJohnny Watterson profiles Sean Dancer’s 18-strong squad for the games against CanadaFri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00
Hannah Matthews ready for Olympic task ahead as family pitch in‘It really means a lot to us that Hockey Ireland and everyone involved have gone to this length’Thu Oct 31 2019 - 19:00
Harry Byrne named at outhalf in first Leinster start20-year-old younger brother of Ross Byrne named in the No 10 shirt to take on the DragonsThu Oct 31 2019 - 18:46
Zebre arrive in Belfast with a pep in their stepWill Addison is in at fullback for Ulster, while Rob Herring starts at hooker against Italian sideThu Oct 31 2019 - 18:38
Linardatou stands in the way as Taylor bids to become a two-weight champion‘It’s going to be a tough fight for her. There’s no doubt about that’ – CarruthWed Oct 30 2019 - 18:01
Hockey Ireland to decide on possible action over penalty in CanadaLate penalty conceded against Canada will cost Ireland place at Tokyo OlympicsTue Oct 29 2019 - 06:00
Leo Cullen plays down Leinster and Ireland clash of stylesSean Cronin and Fergus McFadden in a race against time for Champions Cup openerTue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Ireland women’s hockey side to take centre stage on Olympic pop-up pitchLarge turnout expected for Canada showdown as €250,000 pitch comes to DonnybrookTue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Frazer to miss Ireland’s two matches against Canada in Olympic QualifierIreland team coach Sean Dancer says Canada are a good side and should not be underestimatedMon Oct 28 2019 - 17:18
The NFL at Wembley: How to get there, how to get tickets and moreWatch the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars take each other on in North LondonMon Oct 28 2019 - 16:33
Sean Cronin and Fergus McFadden doubts for Leinster’s European openerLeo Cullen will be without duo over the next few weeks ahead of Champions Cup openerMon Oct 28 2019 - 13:19
The Offload: All Blacks defeat could haunt Andy FarrellIncoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against ScotlandMon Oct 28 2019 - 10:30
Hockey: Ireland bid to secure qualification for Olympic GamesMassive prize on offer for the winners of two-game play-off against Canada this weekendFri Oct 25 2019 - 06:26
Michael Carruth says boxing will deliver again at OlympicsFormer gold medallist believes talent is there to continue Irish boxing’s proud recordFri Oct 25 2019 - 01:14
Connacht aiming to register first points as they face BenettonBenetton a different proposition these days under Pro 14 coach of the year, CrowleySat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Munster make four changes for Southern Kings testO’Connor, O’Shea, Mathewson and Goggin all come into starting line-up in South AfricaSat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Outhalf Bill Johnston to make competitive debut for UlsterFormer Ireland U-20 international had limited opportunities at MunsterSat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Ronan Kelleher bags a hat-trick as Leinster hammer OspreysYouthful home side made light work of RDS opener as unfamiliar faces took their chanceFri Oct 04 2019 - 21:43
James Lowe returns to add energy to LeinsterPlenty of new faces get a chance under the lights as Leo Cullen’s men face OspreysFri Oct 04 2019 - 05:30
Simon Zebo reckons Ireland were ‘sloppy’ in win over RussiaFormer Munster player would be a bit nervous about quarter-final after performanceThu Oct 03 2019 - 15:18
Japan the latest in Ireland’s history of losing to Rugby World Cup hostsGoing back to 1991 Ireland have now lost to the home nation four times in World CupsSun Sept 29 2019 - 13:23
Rugby World Cup: Five turning points in Ireland’s loss to JapanPoor set pieces, no impact from the bench and lack of precision haunt IrelandSat Sept 28 2019 - 12:18
Connacht primed for frontrow battle against depleted ScarletsProp Paddy McAllister is set to make his first competitive start in a Connacht jerseyFri Sept 27 2019 - 16:20
Munster experience should prove too much for visiting DragonsJJ Hanrahan is at 10 teaming up with Leinster exile and scrumhalf Nick McCarthyFri Sept 27 2019 - 15:40
