My Sporting Passion: Rugby has given me more than I ever put into it
Actor Jason O’Mara on a lifelong love affair with the game both as a player and later a supporter
Sporting Controversies: Rugby’s relationship with apartheid all there in black and white
The IRFU’s role in the sport’s dealings with with South Africa is not one to be proud of
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's shambolic first Rugby World Cup steps
Michael Kiernan recalls Ireland’s preparation for the inaugural 1987 competition, an event the IRFU didn't want to enter
James Ryan wins Rugby Writers Player of the Year award
Joe Schmidt wins Tom Rooney award while Ciara Griffin named Women’s Player of Year
Bundee Aki’s decision to choose Ireland makes him a target for All Blacks
Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights
Michael D Higgins ‘our best diplomat’, says Archbishop
Diarmuid Martin praises gardaí, Defence Forces and Naval Service at new year Mass
‘Don’t forget to leave a very, very large gin and tonic out for, ahem, Rudolph!’
A letter from Santa to a young Ross leaves him a little bit choked up
Ireland need to be the party poopers and play it safe against Fiji
The more Joe Schmidt’s side spill the ball, the more they invite Fiji to counter off turnovers
Taoiseach leads large attendance at Cosgrave funeral
Three surviving ministers who served under former taoiseach present
Fr Jack Finucane funeral Mass held at Kimmage Manor
Concern co-founder brought ‘humanity to the most inhuman situations’
Mourners gather to celebrate life of Cardinal Desmond Connell
Faithful told that the late prelate ‘became archbishop at a difficult time in this diocese’
Rising marked in ‘inclusive and sensitive way’, Dublin service told
Dr Houston McKelvey delivers Remembrance sermon in St Patrick’s Cathedral
Jockeys pay final tribute to ‘prince’ of racing JT McNamara
Former champion handled life-changing injury ‘with strength and courage’, funeral told
Familiar names aiding Ireland’s latest bid for U-20 World Cup glory
Kiernan, Saunders and Kennedy – sons of the fathers answer Ireland’s call
President among mourners at Adrian Hardiman funeral
Judge’s priority had been the individual and ensuring system did not ‘grind him down’
PJ Mara ‘made friends everywhere’, funeral Mass hears
Denis O’Brien among the pallbearers at service for former Fianna Fáil strategist
Rugby memories help tackle dementia
Players encouraged to remember greatest moments for ‘Rugby Memories’ campaign
Joe Schmidt’s aim will be to keep alarm bells quiet ahead of World Cup
Ireland’s warm-up matches don’t always offer clear indicator of performance
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