Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton Leinster keen to understand way referee will manage scrums in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-finalTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-finalRyan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to ScarletsMon Apr 28 2025 - 16:11
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny Both players will have big says in the outcome of the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and NorthamptonSun Apr 27 2025 - 06:00
Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winnersUlster bench will have six forwards, and Werner Kok makes a welcome return against his former South African sideFri Apr 25 2025 - 19:00
Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets Ruben Moloney in line to make debut as Leo Cullen makes nine changes from Ulster winFri Apr 25 2025 - 16:38
Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game The French Open begins in a matter of weeks but many of the players will not be known to the general publicFri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality ‘It is less than four years since Connacht players were forced to change in disgraceful conditions beside bins at Energia Park in Donnybrook’Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in CorkIreland looking to scratch a 10-year itch since the last victory over the world’s number one sideThu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’The multi-talented All Black is ready to get even more into the swing of things at Leinster as the season enters its critical stage Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this seasonWed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so farMore than 55,000 people attended the previous round against Harlequins at Croke ParkTue Apr 08 2025 - 17:13
Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personalityGlasgow Warriors on Friday night in the Champions Cup quarter-finals will be a different challenge to HarlequinsTue Apr 08 2025 - 06:00
Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-finalHarlequins coach Danny Wilson heaps praise on Leinster after he admits his side ‘were completely blown away’Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win Irish flanker capped a man of the match display with a try at Croke ParkSat Apr 05 2025 - 18:54
Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke ParkLeo Cullen’s side now face a quarter-final next Friday night at the Aviva StadiumSat Apr 05 2025 - 18:41
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goalLeinster star Jamison focusing on Harlequins showdown in Champions Cup while his wife Patti has resumed her judo careerFri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance recordsFitted in here, there and everywhere, the increasingly popular championship holds its own against bigger tournamentsFri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
Jack Crowley: ‘I think I’d bite your hand off for the opportunity to be where I am right now’Munster outhalf says he remains focused on his performances despite all the other noise surrounding himThu Apr 03 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell’s Ireland coaching team confirmed for summer Tests with Georgia and PortugalO’Connell is joined by former Munster colleagues Denis Leamy and Mike Prendergast as well as Connacht scrum coach Colm TuckerWed Apr 02 2025 - 13:08
Harlequins look to past feats as they aim to upset Leinster‘We’ve had big wins as underdogs,’ says coach Danny WilsonWed Apr 02 2025 - 12:30
Leinster flip a switch and move away from Six Nations dipThe international players are back as coach Leo Cullen has most of his players healthy for the visit of HarlequinsTue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Irish boxing’s Olympic future to be decided next monthDate set for clubs to vote for a change to the IABA constitution which would allow them join World BoxingFri Mar 28 2025 - 17:08
When it comes to pushy parents and sport, dealing with the adults is as important as coaching childrenProblem of demonic ‘bad dad’ behaviour in pushing talented offspring too far is longrunning and legionFri Mar 28 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Neve Jones looking to keep things simple in ItalyIrish side feel they deserved to take more from their first Six Nations match against France last weekendFri Mar 28 2025 - 01:00
Ireland’s Scott Bemand hopes his team will show higher standards in Six Nations match against ItalyIrish coach reports no injuries ahead of second match of the competition this weekendThu Mar 27 2025 - 17:06
Munster approach Connacht clash with mix of excitement and cautionProvince look to returning Beirne, Murray and O’Mahony to lift intensity in squad following two consecutive URC defeats Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
The Olympic charter and USA’s hard-right playbook are on a collision course for Los Angeles 2028‘This is an administration where nothing is too small and cruelty is sometimes the point’Fri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Craig Casey is back in training and could return for Connacht clash next week Irish scrumhalf is ‘bouncing around the place’ as Ian Costello hails positive energy he bringsWed Mar 19 2025 - 18:00
What the latest IOC decision means for Irish boxers targeting the OlympicsBoxing will be at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles but Irish fighters' participation is not straightforward Tue Mar 18 2025 - 19:00
O’Rourke sisters take silver medals at World Championships in Serbia Roscommon siblings both lose to Russian opponents in their gold medal matches Sun Mar 16 2025 - 19:36
Ireland’s number 10 debate isn’t over, refereeing is in question and what else we learned from Six NationsIreland probably underachieved this year amid patchy campaignSun Mar 16 2025 - 14:25
Talking Point: Usually officials get things right in the Six Nations, not on that James Lowe passIreland winger’s incredible balance and pass should have earned Ireland breathing space and Hugo Keenan a second trySat Mar 15 2025 - 17:51
Ireland Player Ratings: Who stood out during scrappy victory over Italy?Dan Sheehan and Hugo Keenan lead the way on a mixed afternoon for Ireland’s playersSat Mar 15 2025 - 16:51
Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside? Ireland and Andy Farrell have to plan for the future but that means adding up more than just numbers Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose graduates from Tackle School in time for Ireland’s final exam against ItalyIeland’s experienced centre paid a costly price for one poorly-timed tackle against WalesThu Mar 13 2025 - 06:00
Andrew Porter: ‘Fabien Galthié can say what he wants, I’ve done nothing wrong. I sleep well at night’The Irish prop has hit back after the France coach referred him and Tadhg Beirne to the citing commissioner due to Antoine Dupont’s injuryWed Mar 12 2025 - 06:00
Furlong, Lowe and Kelleher take part in Ireland training ahead of Italy tripLowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the gameTue Mar 11 2025 - 15:21
Cian Healy on loss to France: ‘This is professional sport. You suck it up’Rampant France ensure veteran prop’s final home outing for Ireland ends in disappointmentMon Mar 10 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s comprehensive Six Nations defeat to FranceFrance punish Irish indiscipline and profligacy; Differing opinions over Dupont injury; No answer to French scoring spree; France’s split personalities Sun Mar 09 2025 - 14:22
James Lowe sorely missed as Ireland forced to go without his extensive bag of tricksCalvin Nash called into action shortly before kick-off after Lowe went down injured during the warm-upSat Mar 08 2025 - 17:06
Ireland 27 France 42: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium Two yellow cards had Ireland on the back foot for most of the gameSat Mar 08 2025 - 16:41
French captain and talisman Antoine Dupont happy to stay under the radar - for now Dupont plays down Thierry Henry’s visit to French camp in build-up to game against Ireland in DublinFri Mar 07 2025 - 16:14
Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley are at the centre of a rugby culture warBoth outhalves have their loyal backers but Ireland are fortunate to have the pair to choose fromFri Mar 07 2025 - 06:00
‘It’s class being part of driving the bus’: Finlay Bealham on growing with Ireland and facing France The prop hopes to cap a landmark appearance by helping Ireland move closer to another Six Nations winFri Mar 07 2025 - 06:00
Multipurpose Jamie Osborne has become central to Irish thinkingOsborne started at fullback against Wales in Cardiff in his first outing in this year’s championshipThu Mar 06 2025 - 06:00
Mack Hansen’s versatility a potent attacking option for Ireland Connacht winger’s history of playing various positions makes it natural for him to roam with telling effect Wed Mar 05 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan v Peato Mauvaka head-to-head: Two hookers at the very top of their game Modern-day mobile forwards are comfortable all over the pitch and have an eye for the try lineWed Mar 05 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong takes part in contested scrums at Ireland training session Caelan Doris and Jack Conan also take a full part in session ahead of France gameTue Mar 04 2025 - 14:55
A joint final bow the most fitting end for Ireland trio who always put team firstPeter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will depart international rugby with a collective 43 years of serviceFri Feb 28 2025 - 06:00
