Vikki Wall bets it all on Olympic dream after another change of sportFormer Meath footballer of the year aims for Paris 2024 with Ireland sevens via a stint in the AFLWFri Nov 24 2023 - 06:00
Katie Taylor: ‘I hate all these press conferences...there’s nothing to say, I’m just ready to fight’Taylor steps into the ring for the second time against Northampton’s Chantelle Cameron having lost to her last May in Dublin’s 3ArenaThu Nov 23 2023 - 19:00
At a career crossroads, Katie Taylor seeks redemption against Chantelle CameronTaylor lost her first professional fight in May and is looking for a victory to steady her winning careerWed Nov 22 2023 - 18:16
The door is open for Irish World Cup rugby players to chase an Olympic dreamFollowing Antoine Dupont’s decision to forgo the Six Nations for Sevens in the Olympics, eyes are turning to other players possibly following suitWed Nov 22 2023 - 06:00
Hugh Russell, Olympian, photographer, a true Belfast childHugh Russell, who died last month aged 63, won a bronze medal in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow and was a photographer in Belfast for over 40 yearsFri Nov 17 2023 - 06:00
Confident Ulster hoping to maintain home record against out-of-sorts LionsCaptain Iain Henderson returns to starting line-up for the first time this season following the Rugby World CupThu Nov 16 2023 - 17:50
Josh van der Flier eager to return to active service with LeinsterLeinster's Josh van der Flier looking forward to working with new defence coach Jacques NienaberThu Nov 16 2023 - 06:00
‘I hope to see it again’ - Leinster coach Robin McBryde likes the look of a 7-1 bench split World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber is expected to arrive in Leinster next week before they play Munster in their URC derby matchWed Nov 15 2023 - 06:00
Tom Stewart to challenge veteran Rob Herring for hooker supremacy in UlsterHerring wrote his name into the Ulster record books against Munster when he became the most capped player with 230 appearances for the provinceMon Nov 13 2023 - 18:00
Ireland’s rugby haters celebrated, but what a confused and joyless bunch they must be The oval-ball haters came out when Ireland lost their World Cup quarter-final to New Zealand and found the fall bigger and better than ever beforeTue Oct 17 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from Ireland’s loss to the All BlacksYou need to have some luck against New Zealand, Mack Hansen’s injury came at a bad timeMon Oct 16 2023 - 12:06
Ireland fans hordes leave Paris in disbelief it ended like this There was no hiding that the fairytale did not end the way the Irish team expected it toSun Oct 15 2023 - 19:02
Ireland 24 New Zealand 28: How the Irish players rated at the Stade de FranceJohnny Watterson hands out the grades after the quarter-final defeat to the All BlacksSat Oct 14 2023 - 22:37
All Blacks have the haka, but Ireland have their fansRugby World Cup quarter-finals: The large support for Ireland, which will be about 30,000 people for the quarter-final, is seen as a threat by New ZealandFri Oct 13 2023 - 16:52
France v South Africa: Antoine Dupont not the first to play with a facial fractureAntoine Dupont fractured his jaw against Namibia on September 24th, but no word yet on whether he will line out against the Springboks on SundayThu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup Diary: Shuffling around Saint-Denis with the Green Zombie army Ireland secure victory in a spine-tingling night in Stade de France, and more of the same tough love in madam’s restaurantWed Oct 11 2023 - 19:32
Springboks to play under South African flag after escaping anti-doping embarrassmentAppeal submitted to Cas which temporarily delays punishments for South African government failing to sign up to Wada codeTue Oct 10 2023 - 19:47
Keith Earls: ‘I don’t think Joe would know anything about this squad’Andy Farrell has changed the mood and tone but Joe Schmidt is still in the Irish conversationTue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
James Ryan to see specialist but Ireland optimistic about hand injuryThe Irish secondrow suffered a wrist injury against Scotland at the weekendMon Oct 09 2023 - 11:37
Player watch: Roving fullback Hugo Keenan showcases repertoire of splendid skills Ireland’s super-fit running back scorer of two tries against Scotland and continues to be central to Irish Rugby World Cup hopesMon Oct 09 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Scotland The Irish defence was again a key aspect in beating Scotland with individual players also rising to the occasionSun Oct 08 2023 - 15:00
Ireland’s improvement in lineouts created the platform to beat ScotlandAfter beating South Africa there were doubts about the Irish lineout but not anymoreSat Oct 07 2023 - 22:51
Ali Price is right for Scotland at scrumhalf due to his excellent formPrice has been out of favour since the Six Nations but coach Gregor Townsend has made a bold decision to pick him ahead of incumbent Ben WhiteSat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
Logistics of covering a modern Rugby World Cup no walk in the park Journalists must become experts on intercity travel around France and then plot their way through streets and roads we have never walked beforeFri Oct 06 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Ali Price starts at scrumhalf as Scotland take on Ireland with 6/2 splitBen Healy drops out of the 23 after starting last weekend vs RomaniaThu Oct 05 2023 - 18:03
Scotland aware of Paul O’Connell’s influence and expecting a tough lineout battleScottish forwards coach John Dalziel says his team are exactly where they want to beThu Oct 05 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup diary: Leaving behind Phoenix Parc and a faux pas in the Scotland campAmid a wave of optimism, Johnny Watterson says a long goodbye to a big ol’ seaside down in the south of FranceThu Oct 05 2023 - 06:00
Finn Russell: ‘Scotland won’t try to take Johnny Sexton out of the match’Outhalf foresees flashpoints in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland but nothing ‘over the top’ against his opposite numberTue Oct 03 2023 - 06:00
Scotland know forwards will need to get upper hand in Ireland showdownGregor Townsend has a talented backline at his disposal but their pack will need to work hard to release themSun Oct 01 2023 - 16:20
Ben Healy - Ireland’s outhalf loss is Scotland’s gainThe Tipperary-born player will start against Romania for Scotland in his first Rugby World Cup outing since leaving Irish rugbySat Sept 30 2023 - 06:00
Waiting for Google: In search of rugby-loving Samuel Beckett around ParisIf he were alive today there’s little doubt rugby fan Samuel Beckett would have been keenly interested in Ireland’s World Cup progressFri Sept 29 2023 - 06:00
Jack Conan grateful for patience of Ireland staff as he tried to save his World Cup‘It’s been very frustrating’ says backrow as he comes into frame for place in side to play ScotlandFri Sept 29 2023 - 06:00
Jack Conan in contention to play Scotland as all 33 Ireland players return to trainingRugby World Cup: Stuart McCloskey returns to camp after attending the birth of his second childThu Sept 28 2023 - 18:37
Rugby World Cup diary: Paris was crazy but it’s nice to be back belly up in the Med Johnny Watterson looks back on a week that included a rather slow fast train down southThu Sept 28 2023 - 06:00
Scottish hooker crisis means a Rugby World Cup call-up for sixth choice Johnny MatthewsA slips on stairs and training ground injuries has given Gregor Townsend a hooker headacheWed Sept 27 2023 - 18:26
Hugo Keenan: The unassuming fullback who is vital to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup hopesThe Irish fullback is unassuming but hugely important in every facet of Ireland’s plans to beat ScotlandWed Sept 27 2023 - 06:00
Jack Crowley: ‘Preparation is massive. Scotland are going to be gunning for us’ Ireland and Munster outhalf came off the bench and kicked three points under pressure to extend Ireland’s narrow lead in their Rugby World Cup win over South Africa. Further adventures lies aheadTue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Tadhg Beirne delivers another epic shift in a battle of inches Ireland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup: Irish forward has played flanker and lock and is currently among Ireland’s highest try scorersMon Sept 25 2023 - 06:10
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from Ireland’s 13-8 win over South AfricaIreland’s lineout failed and the Springbok’s place-kicking badly let them downSun Sept 24 2023 - 15:00
South Africa 8 Ireland 13: How the Irish players rated at the Stade de FranceIreland v South Africa: Bravery, commitment and poise at the heart of Ireland’s win over the SpringboksSat Sept 23 2023 - 22:10
Energy of James Lowe fuels the Irish team during ‘a beast’ of a rugby week Ireland v South Africa: James Lowe sees in the Springboks pretty much what everyone else does: physical strength, blazing line speed and an intention to play the game in a certain waySat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Nice seems minded to keep memories of mass murder out of sight At the scene of one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Europe this century, there is little reminder of what happened on Bastille Day 2016. Why is that?Fri Sept 22 2023 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose primed for Springbok challenge and defining momentThe polished Ireland outside centre is always one of coach Andy Farrell’s first picksThu Sept 21 2023 - 19:58
Johnny Watterson’s World Cup diary: So nice in Nice as rugby tribes enjoy ‘la belle vie’Supporters have helped extend the summer season on the Côte d’Azur but only when the sun shinesWed Sept 20 2023 - 20:06
South Africa’s lock Eben Etzebeth to play against Ireland after quick recoverySpringbok coach singles out Sexton as a pivotal presence within the Ireland set-upMon Sept 18 2023 - 20:22
Rassie Erasmus rules out taking on role with IRFU after Rugby World CupFormer Springbok Victor Matfield made references to Erasmus coming to Ireland sparking speculationMon Sept 18 2023 - 14:53
Rugby World Cup: England almost lose control as Japan get too close for comfort After a sloppy start, Japan take an early lead in the Pool D match, but England finally get the job done with four triesSun Sept 17 2023 - 22:40
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from this weekend in FranceHansen’s cutting edge is up with the World Cup’s best - Minister makes beer run - Ireland’s bench keep press on - Springboks of surprises - That’s entertainmentSun Sept 17 2023 - 15:25
Felix Jones, the Dubliner trying to plot victory for South Africa over IrelandThe former Ireland international is aiming to win his second Rugby World Cup with the Springboks - before joining EnglandSun Sept 17 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Outstanding Johnny Sexton deserves his place in the record booksIt was clear from his reaction that the record meant a lot to Ireland’s captain, and it is good that any distraction it might cause is now put to bedSat Sept 16 2023 - 22:47
