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Fergus McFadden looking to place kicking

Fergus McFadden looking to place kicking

The Irish winger hopes to add another string to his bow as a reliable boot from the tee

Thu May 22 2014 - 13:56
‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ –  McFadden

‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ – McFadden

Leinster winger accepts rugby is getting physically harder every year

Thu May 22 2014 - 01:00
Mind the bunkers as you shoot for the flag: it’s FootGolf

Mind the bunkers as you shoot for the flag: it’s FootGolf

Deer Park sets up course with 21in cups for those who want to bend it like Bubba

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Ireland beat Wales in Barcelona

Ireland beat Wales in Barcelona

The Irish team are in a position to win the 4-Nations tournament after two wins

Thu May 15 2014 - 13:11
IRFU address issue of number of youths dropping out of  the sport

IRFU address issue of number of youths dropping out of the sport

As many as 50 per cent of 11 to 12 year olds stop playing when they move from primary to secondary education

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Sean O’Brien back as  Leinster aim to   seal top seed spot  with victory over Edinburgh

Sean O’Brien back as Leinster aim to seal top seed spot with victory over Edinburgh

Visitors arrive following a 55-12 mauling by Munster last week

Sat May 10 2014 - 01:00
New faces in Irish hockey squad  for Four Nations

New faces in Irish hockey squad for Four Nations

New coach Craig Fulton still auditioning players for Rio 2016 campaign

Fri May 09 2014 - 01:00
O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond

O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond

Thu May 08 2014 - 08:00
Bucharest next  for European champion Katie Taylor

Bucharest next for European champion Katie Taylor

Latest defence of her European crown in Romania this year’s benchmark

Thu May 08 2014 - 07:27
Johnny Sexton keeps IRFU waiting on decision over future

Johnny Sexton keeps IRFU waiting on decision over future

Leinster announce 21 contract renewals without releasing any details

Wed May 07 2014 - 06:17
Callum Black believes Ulster’s confrontational approach  will not be blunted by dismissals

Callum Black believes Ulster’s confrontational approach will not be blunted by dismissals

Loosehead prop says province will not change tactics ahead of Pro 12 clash with Munster

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Jack McGrath’s overnight success  arrives after a long slog

Jack McGrath’s overnight success arrives after a long slog

Prop is happy with his season of increasing demands with Leinster and Ireland

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Seven players from Irish clubs named on Pro12 team of the year

Seven players from Irish clubs named on Pro12 team of the year

Of those seven five are Irish internationals

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Connacht show intent as Mils Muliaina arrives on one-year contract

Connacht show intent as Mils Muliaina arrives on one-year contract

Signing of 100-cap All Black will help province’s younger players develop

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor identifies Australian  Douglas as player that fits Leinster profile

Matt O’Connor identifies Australian Douglas as player that fits Leinster profile

Leinster coach adds that Fergus McFadden might be fit enough to play this weekend against Edinburgh

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Alain Rolland is awarded Heineken Cup final

Alain Rolland is awarded Heineken Cup final

It is the third time the Irish referee will have officiated in the European showpiece

Fri May 02 2014 - 17:32
Connacht eager to win last home match

Connacht eager to win last home match

It will be an emotional game as several line out for final time at the Sportsground

Fri May 02 2014 - 14:25
Goalkeeper David Harte the hero for Ireland

Goalkeeper David Harte the hero for Ireland

Craig Fulton’s side advance to the Champions Challenge semf-finals in Malaysia

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00
Munster’s Niall Ronan forced to call it quits

Munster’s Niall Ronan forced to call it quits

Munster forward retires due to a knee injury he suffered last year

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 13:11
Dave Kearney’s first focus is to grab Pro12 victory for Leinster

Dave Kearney’s first focus is to grab Pro12 victory for Leinster

Interpro game against Ulster in Belfast brings an extra edge for the winger

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien may be fit for series with Argentina

Seán O’Brien may be fit for series with Argentina

The Irish flanker is ahead in his recovery from a shoulder injury and operation

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Conor Murray  ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if required

Conor Murray ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if required

With JJ Hanrahan out through injury, Munster are dangerously thin on cover for the pivotal No 10 position

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Player and coach of the year awards go to second-placed Old Belvedere

Player and coach of the year awards go to second-placed Old Belvedere

David Joyce scoops two awards for Division 1A winners Clontarf, Mick McGrath claims top tryscorer

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 00:09
Ireland’s men hockey side face New Zealand in  Pahang Champions Challenge 1

Ireland’s men hockey side face New Zealand in Pahang Champions Challenge 1

Coach Craig Fulton faces first real test of reign

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 18:23
Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne Barnes

Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne Barnes

Toulon coach and owner Mourad Boudjellal have previous form for abusing referees

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 03:00
Jason Quigley confirms move to  professional ranks

Jason Quigley confirms move to professional ranks

Donegal middleweight signs up with Golden Boy Promotions in America

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 12:27
Ulster’s Declan Fitzpatrick likely to miss rest of season

Ulster’s Declan Fitzpatrick likely to miss rest of season

Irish international prop’s heart palpitations during Glasgow Warriors clash a cause for concern

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
‘I’m not bothered, it wasn’t brave’

‘I’m not bothered, it wasn’t brave’

Suttonians Brian ‘Bru’ Amerlynck’s coming out is a positive development for Irish rugby

Sat Apr 19 2014 - 14:00
Leinster nine clear of the rest after nine of the best

Leinster nine clear of the rest after nine of the best

Province have bonus point in the bag after little over 25 minutes against Italian side

Sat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Retrospective drug testing the way forward

Retrospective drug testing the way forward

The Irish Sports Council aiding the fight against athletes who are prepared to cheat

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
Johann Muller and Ulster left frustrated by red card decision

Johann Muller and Ulster left frustrated by red card decision

‘ I think he penalised the injury instead of the actual action’

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
McGee victory secures Ireland’s place in Davis Cup

McGee victory secures Ireland’s place in Davis Cup

Irish number one defeats Egypt’s Mohamed Safwat in straight sets

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
Bowe back fighting fit and ready for Saracens challenge

Bowe back fighting fit and ready for Saracens challenge

Ulster winger keen to put injuries in past and drive province to Heineken Cup semi-final

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00
League final guaranteed to be a Leinster versus Ulster affair

League final guaranteed to be a Leinster versus Ulster affair

Monkstown, having beaten Banbridge 4-1 last week, will probably go into the tournament as favourites

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
Trimble sees Ulster marching forward

Trimble sees Ulster marching forward

The winger has had a new lease of live under new Ireland coach Joe Schmidt

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 02:00
Chris Henry looks to be head of the class

Chris Henry looks to be head of the class

Lacklustre performance against Cardiff last week does not dampen Ulster backrow’s optimism

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Ulster coach hopeful of having Ruan Pienaar fit

Ulster coach hopeful of having Ruan Pienaar fit

Mark Anscombe excited by the challenge of taking on Saracens for a place in last four

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Connacht entering new league territory

Connacht entering new league territory

The Irish province are looking for their fifth successive win when they travel to Llanelli

Sat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00
Leinster and Munster name starting XVs

Leinster and Munster name starting XVs

Munster welcome back O’Connell, Murray and O’Mahony

Fri Mar 28 2014 - 12:24
Last places in Irish Hockey League finals up for grabs

Last places in Irish Hockey League finals up for grabs

Four teams for finals weekend will be known after weekend’s matches

Fri Mar 28 2014 - 01:00
Irish clubs keep mum on St Andrews’ equality move

Irish clubs keep mum on St Andrews’ equality move

Portmarnock GC and The Royal Dublin GC unavailable for comment yesterday

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00
Facing Munster’s challenge always extra special for Eoin Reddan

Facing Munster’s challenge always extra special for Eoin Reddan

The scrumhalf who was let go by his home province has gone on to prove his worth with Wasps, Leinster and Ireland

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00
Doug Howlett has no doubt about Munster’s motives

Doug Howlett has no doubt about Munster’s motives

Former All-Black winger well versed in what will push former team-mates at the Aviva

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Rugby forced to take deeper look at concussion

Rugby forced to take deeper look at concussion

The problem is no longer seen as an acceptable sporting injury

Tue Mar 25 2014 - 06:26
Luke Fitzgerald back in for Leinster

Luke Fitzgerald back in for Leinster

After a long injury the winger has been named on the team to face Zebre in the RDS

Fri Mar 21 2014 - 01:30
Irish Hockey League hots up for Three Rock Rovers

Irish Hockey League hots up for Three Rock Rovers

Just two more weekends to go before the semi-finals of competition are known

Fri Mar 21 2014 - 01:00
Leinster rugby clear of prescription drugs says O’Connor

Leinster rugby clear of prescription drugs says O’Connor

Issue has grown since All Blacks Jane and Dagg embroiled in controversy

Fri Mar 21 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Darragh Fanning living the dream

Leinster’s Darragh Fanning living the dream

St Mary’s captain delighted to have signed a contract until the end of next season

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt looking for sensible way forward to benefit Sexton

Schmidt looking for sensible way forward to benefit Sexton

Coach in talks with Racing Metro's Laurent Labit about how best to manage outhalf's time

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt denies having a Leinster bias

Joe Schmidt denies having a Leinster bias

Irish coach hopes to bring in new players ahead of next year’s World Cup

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
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