All roads lead to Ulster for the Pro12 finalOrganisers are confident that Ravenhill final will sell out even without Irish involvementTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
Darren O’Neill claims heavyweight title after bloody boutIreland captain unhappy at opponent’s use of head at National StadiumFri Jan 23 2015 - 22:14
European Games a target for heavyweight Darren O’NeillFormer middleweight champion takes on Ken Okungbowa in national finalFri Jan 23 2015 - 01:00
Pat Lam’s Connacht revolution to continue after he signs new dealFormer All Black wants to continue moulding culture of leadership in westThu Jan 22 2015 - 01:01
Ireland U20 Six Nations squad announcedTeam will play in Dublin for the first time since 2005 when they take on England at DonnybrookThu Jan 22 2015 - 01:00
Leinster prop Michael Bent enjoying rugby again after tough beginningProp was criticised on arrival in Ireland but now feels he’s starting to realise his potentialWed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
Leinster could have Seán O’Brien or Cian Healy available at WaspsThe province can make one change to squad for Champions Cup clash against WaspsTue Jan 20 2015 - 11:44
Eoin Reddan impressed by unrecognisable WaspsLeinster will have to improve on their performance against Castres in CoventryTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
Leinster hopeful of Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien returnIreland internationals in line to make their returns against London Wasps at the weekendMon Jan 19 2015 - 15:11
Ulster only playing for their pride in ToulonUnderstrength province facing a daunting task against reigning championsSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Ireland hockey team prepare for Olympic qualifiers with camp in South AfricaThey will face the hosts, Belgium and the Netherlands before qualifiers in San DiegoFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip back in harness and rarin’ to go for Leinster against CastresDurable Irish number eight’s fitness record phenomenal in modern day rugbyFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Castres have something to prove in DublinThe Leinster coach will be ready for whatever the French team brings this weekFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip fit for vital visit of Castres OlympiqueLeinster captain has recovered from a shoulder injury picked up against UlsterThu Jan 15 2015 - 15:30
For now, any wing will do for Dave KearneyCompetition for a place on the wing for Leinster almost as competitive as it is for IrelandWed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
Leinster short of props for Castres visitThe province are considering appealing the three match ban handed to Jack McGrathTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Seán Cronin: Belief is building at Leinster ahead of Castres visitUnflappable Ireland hooker hopes Leinster can improve on their win over CardiffTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Jamies Heaslip ‘50-50’ for Castres Champions Cup clashSeán O’Brien and Cian Healy remain ‘long-shots’ to be involved this monthMon Jan 12 2015 - 15:31
Connacht hopeful in their trip to face UlsterVisitors have not been able to earn a win against Ulster at Ravenhill since 1960Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Shane Jennings eager to make most of every moment - starting with MunsterRugby derby may be missing big names but history will make it a spectacleWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Provinces wait for word from the Irish camp on players’ availability for derby clashLeinster forwards’ coach Leo Cullen not sure of who will be in the line-up at Thomond ParkTue Dec 23 2014 - 01:00
Leo Cullen hails new Devin Toner deal as great news for provinceForwards coach claims secondrow has established himself at the highest levelMon Dec 22 2014 - 15:05
Sporting Advent Calendar #21: Andy Lee’s world title dream finally comes trueJohnny Watterson on the Vegas fight that saw the Limerick middleweight silence the doubtersSun Dec 21 2014 - 12:53
Katie Taylor crowned Irish Sportswoman of the Year for a record fourth timeIt’s been another exceptional campaign for the Olympic, European and World champion boxerSat Dec 20 2014 - 14:31
Taylor sets an exceptional standard as Sportswoman of the YearBoxer a cut above the rest but awards are a celebration of all our top women athletesSat Dec 20 2014 - 14:11
Increasing size of players behind rise of concussion in sportOireachtas report calls for taskforce to harmonise treatment of head injuriesThu Dec 18 2014 - 11:12
Olympics 2016: Super bacteria found in water at Rio sailing venueMore than half the water that flows into bay is sewageWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
Isaac Boss praises former team-mate Muliaina’s impact at ConnachtLeinster scrumhalf says All Black has enabled others to express themselvesWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
Leinster are frustrated but still winningWin against Harlequins keeps Europe alive but Devin Toner looks for better performancesTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Wounded Ulster’s thoughts turn to domestic mattersWith interest in Europe dead, Neil Doak’s side have to tackle the OspreysTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock out for up to six weeks with broken armFlanker sustained injury in Champions Cup win over Harlequins in Dublin on SaturdayMon Dec 15 2014 - 14:51
Andy Lee produces shock to become WBO middleweight world championIrish boxer defeated Russian Matt Korobov with a sixth round technical knock-outMon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00
Ulster in survival mode for make-or-break clash with ScarletsEuropean Champions Cup survival on line for Neil Doak’s injury-ravaged sideSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Jimmy White: Whirlwind finds shelter from life less ordinarySnooker legend is plotting to rekindle his glory days having put wild decades behind himFri Dec 12 2014 - 06:00
Rugby sevens target hockey players for OlympicsMike Heskin selected as a leader for Rio 2016 by Team IrelandFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Davis Cup door opens for Conor NilandThe resignation of Gary Cahill leaves an opportunity for Niland to take chargeThu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
Davis Cup captain Garry Cahill steps downIreland skipper will continue as Performance director of Tennis IrelandWed Dec 10 2014 - 12:10
Helen O’Reilly becomes the first female referee to join IRFU National PanelAppointment comes after an impressive performance at the Women’s World CupWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Craig Gilroy expects a bigger test from Scarlets in WalesWinger says Ulster’s Champions Cup hopes remain on ‘thin ice’ despite winWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Nick Williams to miss Ulster’s trip to the ScarletsUlster number eight and Wiehahn Herbst ruled out with hamstring injuriesTue Dec 09 2014 - 16:15
Winning ugly a thing of beauty for Matt O’Connor and Jamie HeaslipLeinster coach unconcerned with their side’s aesthetics for the visit to HarlequinsFri Dec 05 2014 - 09:04
Family affair as Hartes sign up for the India Hockey LeagueIreland international twins have been bought by Dabang MumbaiFri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00
Fergus McFadden ruled out of Harlequins gameLeinster back suffers fresh injury setback ahead of European Challenge Cup game at The StoopThu Dec 04 2014 - 14:57
Five years on and all has changed utterly for Leinster and HarlequinsPlayers, coaches and even playing style have been transformed since ‘Bloodgate’Wed Dec 03 2014 - 23:30
Tommy Bowe eyes difficult route through coming European Champions Cup testsDespite a winless start, the Irish winger thinks Ulster have what it takes to proceed ahead of back-to-back meetings with ScarletsWed Dec 03 2014 - 13:34
Ulster hoping Ruan Pienaar will be fit for must-win Scarlets clashLock Dan Tuohy could also be in line to return for Champions Cup assignmentTue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor: “I knew this was a history-making fight”Bray boxer overcomes hand injury and tough opponent to triumph in tactical battleTue Nov 25 2014 - 00:06
Katie Taylor camp concerned by judges’ scoringBray boxer has plenty left in the tank as she looks for her fifth world titleSun Nov 23 2014 - 19:19
Katie Taylor marches into World finalIreland’s Olympic gold medal winner into her fifth World Championship final after a win over China’s Junhua YinSun Nov 23 2014 - 13:05
Katie Taylor goes into semi-final in good conditionSofya Ochigava no-show gives Taylor chance to get ready for Junhua Yin in JejuSat Nov 22 2014 - 11:09
