Bill Beaumont confirms investigation underway into Fiji’s Francis KeanWorld Rugby chairman says his nomination came from Fiji Rugby Union and not chairmanSun May 03 2020 - 14:19
Cillian De Gascun: Team sports are going to be in a very difficult positionDirector of the national virus laboratory believes club championship could happenSat May 02 2020 - 21:15
Sporting milestones: The day Ireland cooked New Zealand’s goose in MarcoussisGavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup dayFri May 01 2020 - 07:00
The Offload: James Cronin case not the first time we’ve heard of prednisoloneOld boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a stormMon Apr 27 2020 - 09:00
Former Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle received death threat last yearStaff were ordered not to leave any doors on the lower level of its headquarters openSun Apr 26 2020 - 18:10
Medical experts cast doubt on safety of collective training in contact sportsLancet report challenges idea that team sports can safely return to empty stadiumsThu Apr 23 2020 - 06:00
Sport Ireland to review one-month suspension handed to James CroninWorld Anti-Doping Agency and World Rugby both going through a similar processTue Apr 21 2020 - 16:23
Francis Kean stood down from World Rugby Council after homophobia allegationsThe 54-year-old has also lost his bid to join the World Rugby executive committeeTue Apr 21 2020 - 09:15
James Cronin accepts suspension for unintentional anti-doping violationDispensing error by pharmacy means violation was entirely unintentionalMon Apr 20 2020 - 16:38
The Offload: Laporte’s Fiji move raises moral and ethical concernsAllegations of homophobia made against Fijian chairman seeking electionMon Apr 20 2020 - 10:45
World Rugby to investigate allegations of homophobia against Fiji chairmanSunday Times published 'graphic recordings' of 'rampant homophobia' from Francis KeanSun Apr 19 2020 - 19:35
My favourite sporting moment: The day Pfaff’s long fingers denied IrelandA packed South Terrace, a gifted Ireland side and an inspired Belgium goalkeeperFri Apr 17 2020 - 06:00
IRFU entitled to apply for €9m of World Rugby’s Covid-19 relief fundMoney would come in the form of cash advances and loans from €92m potThu Apr 16 2020 - 16:49
Convicted killer Francis Kean nominated to World Rugby executive committeeChairman of Fiji rugby union was sentenced to 18 months for manslaughter in 2007Wed Apr 15 2020 - 21:24
Golf clubs could reopen ‘relatively safely,’ says Prof Sam McConkeyMcConkey says ideally Ireland should follow the ‘bubble’ strategy pursued by New ZealandWed Apr 15 2020 - 01:00
The Offload: Agustín Pichot is rugby’s great hope of going globalFormer Argentina nine believes consoles are key, Siya Kolisi doing his bit during lockdownMon Apr 13 2020 - 10:00
Damian Browne: To the ends of the Earth in search of the ‘savage warrior spirit’The former Connacht and Leinster player has had to cancel at attempt at EverestFri Apr 10 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Roll up for rugby’s very own horror filmMeanwhile, time is ticking for some senior players and could there be an RA coup?Mon Apr 06 2020 - 09:00
Dr Claire Molloy: ‘It is a privilege to be on the front line’Ireland international working as an accident and emergency doctor in CardiffWed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00
USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as revenues dry up‘Existing financial challenges have been accelerated by the impact of Covid-19’Mon Mar 30 2020 - 23:13
Australia consider pulling out of November Test in DublinNovember fixtures in Europe could be cancelled as unions look to cut costsMon Mar 30 2020 - 16:42
The Offload: Sports stories from the frontlineSchooldays lost to covid-19, word of mouth, by the numbers and George Kruis’s CBDMon Mar 30 2020 - 10:00
World Rugby drawing up plans to save nations from financial collapse€180m profit from Rugby World Cup could be used to give financial support to unionsThu Mar 26 2020 - 16:37
Rugby clubs relying on kindness of sponsors to keep them goingShannon RFC may survive financial impact of Covid-19, but other clubs won’t be so luckyThu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00
Racing to a standstill: Mike Prendergast on life under lockdown in Paris‘There are helicopters and drones going around so people are staying in’Wed Mar 25 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Lost Season Awards recognise Stander’s outstanding performancesEarls makes plea to listen up, Ian Madigan steps back into Ireland frame and planning must go onMon Mar 16 2020 - 11:00
Champions Cup quarter-finals remain under very real threatLeinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht - will continue to train as normally as possibleThu Mar 12 2020 - 18:58
The Offload: Rory Best fails to give us what we craveFormer Ireland captain fails to produce what the genre of rugby autobiography cravesMon Mar 09 2020 - 12:19
The Offload: the secret is out about Ryan BairdJames Ryan’s long-term lock partner has emerged after Friday night’s hat-trickMon Mar 02 2020 - 10:00
IRFU could suffer €5m-plus hit if Italy match is not rescheduledIRFU chief Philip Browne to lead delegation to Paris to discuss remaining gamesMon Mar 02 2020 - 06:00
Getting behind the rotten core of rugby with Dan TuohyFormer Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sportSat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Ryan Baird scores a hat-trick as blue wave rolls over GlasgowYoung lock shows he is ready as Leinster machine makes it 21 wins on the trotFri Feb 28 2020 - 22:06
Dan Tuohy explains ‘rotten to the core’ commentsFormer Ireland international retired from rugby last weekMon Feb 24 2020 - 18:08
The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirementConcussion language needs to change, Ireland women need more jerseys and moreMon Feb 24 2020 - 10:00
Eddie Jones’s comments have already provided Irish team-talk for 2021England coach says his team could’have declared’ and were just fitter than IrelandSun Feb 23 2020 - 22:00
England held all the aces in defining battle of the breakdownCurry and Underhill set the tone for home side as Ireland’s backrow overrunSun Feb 23 2020 - 21:00
Irish pack must expose the weakness in England’s backrowSix Nations: England backrow feels incomplete without phenomenal VunipolaSat Feb 22 2020 - 07:00
Alex Corbisiero recalls Twickenham 2012: ‘We were like sharks in the water’Ireland will be hoping they won’t be swept away by another England storm this SundaySat Feb 22 2020 - 06:00
Players impressed with Bono’s Irish pride and desirePresence of legendary O’Connell designed to galvanise Ireland squadThu Feb 20 2020 - 06:00
Ireland keep same line-up but Bono and Paul O’Connell join backing bandU2 singer spent an hour and 40 minutes with the squad at Carton House ahead of England gameWed Feb 19 2020 - 13:15
Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable momentsSat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00
IRFU issue warning to rugby schools over ‘drinking and anti-social behaviour’‘Fireworks and smoke bombs’ have been thrown onto the pitch and into the crowdTue Feb 11 2020 - 16:14
The Offload: Media wars add to an interesting Six Nations weekendQuote of the week, number and what about the exiled Brennans and Oliver JagerMon Feb 10 2020 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton puts his body on the line in exceptional showIreland captain’s clear lines of communication on full show against WalesMon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
No hot showers for Wales players after loss in DonnybrookIRFU have apologised for the issue which they say was caused by Storm CiaraSun Feb 09 2020 - 20:20
Captain Johnny Sexton continues to lead from the frontIreland captain refused to take a backward step in 24-14 win over Wales at the Aviva StadiumSat Feb 08 2020 - 18:39
Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac wayKiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugbySat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong embracing his new role in Ireland’s leadership group‘I like thinking about the game, I probably think about the game too much sometimes,’ says propFri Feb 07 2020 - 06:00
Henderson and Healy: fear no longer motivates this Ireland teamUnder Andy Farrell’s lead, meetings are shorter, and relaxation periods longerTue Feb 04 2020 - 19:28
Henshaw and O’Mahony named in Ireland XV for Wales visitAndy Farrell makes two changes to starting line-up for Saturday’s clash at the AvivaTue Feb 04 2020 - 14:56
