Rugby

Campaigning on brain injuries in rugby may have been his ‘greatest contribution of all’

Former Ireland captain and rugby great died on Wednesday

Starting outhalf provided 20 points when South Africans hammered The Blues without reply last September

James Lowe to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the province

Leo Cullen’s side need to tap into the same emotions that won them the URC last season

Leinster’s opponents in Champions Cup final are a side packed with internationals who win games any which way

A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing

The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors

Munster’s hurling culture and the influence of the GAA on Irish rugby’s development pipeline

Closing game against Scotland to unfold in front of record near-30,000 crowd

Sam Prendergast now uses a telescopic tee, one that elevates the ball with a forward tilt. But why did he change?

The Ireland centre, who is a criminology graduate, hopes to unlock Scotland’s defence when they meet in Dublin on Sunday

Edinburgh’s ‘motivation will be huge to finish the season on a high’, says Connacht’s Cullie Tucker

Nathan Doak’s collision with Stomers’ Leolin Zas did not have great force, but it was to the head

Student relishing time in Scott Bemand’s set-up as Irish look for big performance against Wales

Leo Cullen’s frustration is visible, but the consistency of this Leinster era deserves more than social media cynicism

Tight and tense occasion beckons in URC against table-topping Stormers

Eve Higgins returning at centre as coach looks for strong finish to Women’s Six Nations campaign

Plenty of events, such as Champions League semi-final, merit reporting in newspaper

Failure to show dangerous head contact on Alfie Barbeary meant Bordeaux culprit escaped possible red card

Two provinces in European finals would confirm a great season for Irish rugby

‘Bodies were put on the line’ . . . This now fully glorified gladiatorial contest is what rugby has become

Former Ireland, Munster and Lions captain Paul O’Connell talks to Róisín Ingle about how his life still revolves around rugby 10 years after retirement, his love of golf and the difficulties with Munster

Thousands expected at UCD Bowl to see ‘colours match’ promotion/relegation decider

URC clash could alter picture of entire campaign for both provinces and their players

Unused in 2022 final and released by Connacht last year, centre is now regular starter for ’Tarf

Benefits of the game ‘far outweigh the risk of concussion in my mind, especially the social benefits of playing a sport like rugby’

Neck muscles, brain microarchitecture and the menstrual cycle are factors in why the genders suffer and recover from concussion differently

Coaches such as McNamara, Ronan O’Gara and Felix Jones should be top of the list whenever Irish provinces are hiring

Roger Randle’s appointment as attack coach has led to disquiet and three resignations

The great official Francis Palmade showed how it should be done, with help from Marcel Marceau

Nathan Doak has taken his opportunity with a buoyant Ulster side and is one of a fine stock of young halfbacks

Dementia came early for Donal Canniffe, who played for Ireland, but deterioration has been ‘extremely slow’, says his wife Mary

Me & My Money: Béibhinn Parsons, Ireland women’s rugby international shares her spending habits

Team has been left to shoulder an unfair burden ahead of Challenge cup encounter

Finally back from injury, fullback is ready to go for Leinster’s Champions Cup knockout clash against Edinburgh

Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table

Something that makes not an ounce of sense to anyone – least of all themselves

Sport related concussion has been linked to rugby, boxing, soccer and MMA, among others

Andy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and more