World Rugby rejects proposal to ban tackles at schools levelLetter from 70 health experts calls for a ban on tackling for schoolchildrenThu Mar 03 2016 - 02:12
Leinster injury doubts over Tadhg Furlong and Garry RingroseProp’s potential return to Joe Schmidt’s Six Nations squad now in jeopardyWed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00
Ospreys present formidable opposition to ConnachtIn-form welsh side travel to Galway looking to stay on their push up Pro12 tableSat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
On surface of it Cardiff have advantage over UlsterTwo sides looking to rebound from defeats will pull out all stops in WalesSat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00
Ireland Under-20s hit England with three tries in 19 minutesSpirited Irish second half showing leaves England rattled for first win from threeFri Feb 26 2016 - 20:37
Ireland’s hockey preparations for Rio begin against FranceGames next month will take coach Craig Fulton’s team to 10 international matches since January 14thFri Feb 26 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy ready to restart the fight for his Irish jersey‘Coming from injury my goal was to come back in and get back to working with Jack’Thu Feb 25 2016 - 07:00
Zaur Antia firmly in Katie Taylor’s corner for vital yearOlympic champion’s dad, Pete, has taken a break from his daughter’s preparationThu Feb 25 2016 - 01:00
Success in Rio unlikely to be plain sailing for Annalise MurphyFourth in London four years ago, the Dubliner is focused on bid for Olympic gloryThu Feb 25 2016 - 01:00
Devin Toner: Whole pack must shoulder blame for scrum woesIreland lock defends props as he prepares for another physical encounter with EnglandTue Feb 23 2016 - 17:13
Jared Payne not ruled out of England clash despite missing trainingNew Zealand-born centre will be given every opportunity to prove fitness for 6 Nations tieTue Feb 23 2016 - 14:52
EU considering health issues of rubber in artificial pitchesClaims that rubber infill in synthetic pitches has toxic material that causes cancerMon Feb 22 2016 - 01:00
Synthetic pitches: Are health fears totally groundless?Fears about cancer and carcinogens continue to surface for synthetic grass industrySun Feb 21 2016 - 20:30
Monkstown pick good time to get show back on roadLisnagarvey still the team to beat after stretching lead at top of EY Hockey LeagueFri Feb 19 2016 - 01:00
Leinster lock fears serious injuries as players get bigger and strongerNew Zealander Hayden Triggs says concussion is becoming more of an issue all the timeTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00
Six Nations: McCarthy, Kearney and O’Brien out of England clashJohnny Sexton said to be ‘very comfortable’ after Paris batteringTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00
Leo Cullen issues ‘no comment’ on Robbie Henshaw moveIreland centre expected to join Leinster after comfirming he will leave ConnachtMon Feb 15 2016 - 18:32
Ireland make one change for daunting French assignmentCliodhna Moloney comes in at hooker as Tom Tierney’s side target first win in FranceSun Feb 14 2016 - 14:53
Munster aiming to extend proud Musgrave Park recordAnthony Foley makes four changes to side for important clash against OspreysSat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy and Mike Ross come through easy Zebre testLeinster run in eight tries against Italians as Garry Ringrose is named man of the matchFri Feb 12 2016 - 21:38
Leinster’s fringe players get another chance to bolster reputationsLeo Cullen’s side blends proven ability and promise as Zebre aim to break duckFri Feb 12 2016 - 01:01
Good time for Ulster to show mettle aginst reigning championsGlasgow bring serious firepower to Belfast but their away record has not been impressiveFri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00
Men’s hockey: Battle for playoff places hots upLeaders Lisnagarvey face third-placed Banbridge, while Monkstown go to PembrokeFri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00
Sinead Jennings happy to compete despite Zika fearsMedical doctor says she will monitor developments carefully over next few monthsThu Feb 11 2016 - 01:01
Connacht’s AJ MacGinty deputises for Jack CartyCoach Pat Lam makes three changes to starting team for visit to DragonsThu Feb 11 2016 - 01:00
Six Nations: Ross and Healy come into the pictureFrance remain brittle if Ireland can make strong start in Paris, says Girvan DempseyMon Feb 08 2016 - 20:55
Chris Eubank: ‘I had the balls to fight an Irishman on St Patrick’s Day’Former champion is still one of boxing’s most eccentric figures 20 years after his heydayMon Jan 25 2016 - 06:00
Leinster hope to deny Wasps place in Champions Cup quarter-finalsWasps wary Leo Cullen’s wounded animals will come to Coventry and spoil the partySat Jan 23 2016 - 01:01
Craig Fulton knows tougher tests lie ahead for IrelandScoreless draw with Canada concludes successful two-week stint in South AfricaFri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00
Georgia Drummy qualifies for Australian Open girls singlesThe 15-year-old student becomes youngest Irish player to compete in Grand Slam eventThu Jan 21 2016 - 16:44
Irish coach Conor O’Shea keeping coy as Italy come callingDirector of rugby announces departure from Harlequins to ‘keep control of situation’Thu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00
Georgia Drummy is just one match away from history15-year-old would be the youngest Irish player to qualify for a Grand Slam eventWed Jan 20 2016 - 12:53
James McGee misses out on Australian OpenThe Irish player was narrowly beaten by German Daniel BrandsSat Jan 16 2016 - 15:05
Daunting assignment for Ulster at high-flying SaracensLes Kiss’s side hoping to avenge a comprehensive early-campaign 27-9 defeat in BelfastSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:46
Katie Taylor: 10 years at the top of her tradeBray boxer not fussed about milestone, only the new targets aheadSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:05
James McGee one win away from Australian OpenCastleknock player will now meet Daniel Brands in final qualifying roundFri Jan 15 2016 - 11:27
Tadhg Furlong hoping Bath game can further international claims‘I’d loved to be involved in the Six Nations. To be there you have to be playing well’Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:08
Hockey: New CEO of national body will have to hit ground runningNational team facing into the most important seven months in its historyFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
James McGee wins Australian Open qualifier first round28-year-old needs to win three matches in order to enter Grand Slam main drawWed Jan 13 2016 - 12:19
Bath clash gives players opportunity to impress SchmidtLeinster will be desperate for a performance as they seek redemptionTue Jan 12 2016 - 12:34
David Wallace believes Anthony Foley could do with back upWords of wisdom from Declan Kidney or Andy Farrell just what Munster coach needsTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroadUlster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhereSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Pat Lam keeps faith with regulars as Connacht look to regain formScarlets prepared for visitors’ cutting edge despite poor record against Welsh sidesSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Ireland’s preparations for Rio Olympics begin in earnestAn 11-day stint in South Africa is a bid to catch up on professional opponentsFri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
Billy Walsh saga forgotten as boxers focus on RioBoxing bygones were let be bygones at the launch of the grand new facilityFri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
Andy Farrell comes to Ireland with World Cup baggageEarly exit of host nation England tarnishes coach’s otherwise fine recordThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Georgia Drummy sets sights on Junior Australian Open15-year-old’s surge to top 200 of world junior ranks a result of huge undertakingThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Women referees overcome gender barrier to top levelLandmark senior county-level men’s GAA fixture on Sunday to have first female refereeThu Dec 31 2015 - 01:00
Mike Ross may miss Six Nations opener with hamstring tearLeinster hopeful Sexton will recover from quadriceps injury in time for Munster clashTue Dec 22 2015 - 16:03
Leinster confirm Ben Te’o will leave at end of the seasonDeparture of centre will further fuel speculation linking Robbie Henshaw with a moveTue Dec 22 2015 - 10:26
