Josh van der Flier happy to fill in the gaps on a big yearThe Leinster flanker missed a lot of game time but returned with a roar against the All BlacksThu Dec 20 2018 - 06:00
Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van GraanProvince are evolving under the 38-year-old South African but still have a long way to goSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
‘Never say never’ admits Joe Schmidt as he’s named Manager of the YearIreland rugby boss confident that coaching team will continue his legacyWed Dec 12 2018 - 17:44
The Offload: Leinster’s Bath invasion unseen after flag-gate1,500 Leinster flags stuck outside the turnstiles ahead of province’s win at The RecMon Dec 10 2018 - 11:15
James Ryan encapsulating the new Leinster establishmentLeadership oozes from secondrow who was a standout player in province’s winMon Dec 10 2018 - 07:00
Bath to go ‘full metal jacket’ as they look for revenge in DublinRyan concedes Leinster need to tighten up at the breakdown after narrow win at The RecSat Dec 08 2018 - 18:31
Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against BathJordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The RecSat Dec 08 2018 - 17:34
Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer watersLeinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular styleSat Dec 08 2018 - 08:30
Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in BathBig guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15
Dan Leavy returns at eight for Leinster’s trip to play BathScott Fardy left out by Leo Cullen in favour of James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-ParkFri Dec 07 2018 - 12:00
Leo Cullen rejects claims that painkillers are a problem in rugbyLeinster coach made robust defence of province in wake of O’Driscoll’s commentsFri Dec 07 2018 - 06:23
Brian O’Driscoll opens up about use of legal painkillers when he was playing‘It almost became like habit’ says former Ireland and Lions captainWed Dec 05 2018 - 23:04
Girvan Dempsey secure at the heart of Bath overhaulClub are enduring a poor season in the Premiership but change as afoot at The RecMon Dec 03 2018 - 17:38
The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for JapanLittle rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingentMon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45
Leo Cullen wary of Dempsey’s input to Bath think-tankFormer Leinster stalwart the ideal man to provide the inside track on championsMon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00
Rory Best on the bench for Ulster as Cardiff come callingVisitors travel without current starting Wales outhalf Gareth AnscombeFri Nov 30 2018 - 17:44
Leinster retaining Doris at eight suggests new pecking orderDragons coach Bernard Jackman will have identified real opportunity to catch the championsFri Nov 30 2018 - 16:26
Memories of Schmidt’s impact still fresh in Leinster camp‘Joe smashed through all that nonsense’ recalls current scrum coach FogartyTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:40
Ireland’s Joe Schmidt: a complex yet paradoxically simple soulKiwi arrived in Ireland relatively unknown but leaves after shaping a rugby generationMon Nov 26 2018 - 18:36
Larmour expected back in training next week after knee surgeryYoung Leinster star underwent ‘minor’ operation but could return for Champions CupMon Nov 26 2018 - 15:46
The Offload: Would ‘workaholic’ Schmidt return to Ireland?Cheika spills the beans; Johnny Sexton a worthy winner of the biggest of awardsMon Nov 26 2018 - 08:44
New criticism of England rugby for letting Andy Farrell leave‘He is good at organising his team and filling up the space on the park. And he does that really well’Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:07
Joe Schmidt expected to announce Ireland departure date on MondayNew Zealander says he has indicated his decision to IRFU and will announce it on MondaySat Nov 24 2018 - 22:18
Eir Sport secures rights to Rugby World Cup 2019Eir launches its rebranded Setanta channels as it announces six-channel sports packThu Nov 22 2018 - 12:48
The Offload: Schmidt, Hansen and the pre-game envelopeDan Leavy the latest player to keep injury details private; Toner thriving amid pressureMon Nov 19 2018 - 11:00
O’Mahony’s finest hour as he attends to unfinished businessEx-Lions captain soared to banish any lingering disappointment over the 2017 tourMon Nov 19 2018 - 06:30
Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: How Ireland beat the All BlacksGavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All BlacksSat Nov 17 2018 - 22:55
Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s green shirted history-makersSat Nov 17 2018 - 21:47
Joe Schmidt vs Steve Hansen: how the coaches stack upThe Ireland and All Blacks head coaches both boast hugely successful careersSat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
All Blacks will look to lay waste to Ireland“I’m sure there is going to be a lot of emotion, a lot of heat out here”Sat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
Dan Leavy ruled out of Ireland’s clash with All BlacksIRFU spokesperson defends continuing trend of players not disclosing their injuriesFri Nov 16 2018 - 13:22
Hansen happy to stir things up but Schmidt's not biting‘He’s pretty good, Joe, at finding a trick or two, so we’ll be expecting one or two coming our way on Saturday’Fri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00
Bundee Aki not too bothered by All Black challengeMarmion says his Auckland-born Connacht team-mate will be fired up for a special TestFri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Leavy still a concern despite being named in teamJoe Schmidt makes four changes to the Ireland team that beat Argentina last weekendThu Nov 15 2018 - 16:15
Ireland v All Blacks - who should start this weekend?Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All BlacksTue Nov 13 2018 - 12:36
Johnny Sexton knows beating the best could crown him the bestIreland outhalf will come up against fellow player of the year nominee Beauden BarrettTue Nov 13 2018 - 06:00
Sexton says Henshaw’s absence will be keenly feltOutside centre suffered injury before Pumas win which rules him out of All Blacks clashMon Nov 12 2018 - 14:38
The Offload: Evidence not compelling in Lawes offside callStander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trialsMon Nov 12 2018 - 11:40
Dan Leavy presses his case with a timely interventionLeinster flanker may well have played himself into the starting side to face the All BlacksMon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Steve Hansen expects Conor Murray to face All Blacks‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coachSun Nov 11 2018 - 19:40
Schmidt says Murray unlikely to face All Blacks as O’Brien’s woes go onIreland flanker suffers broken arm on return from injury against ArgentinaSat Nov 10 2018 - 23:34
Just where has all the argy-bargy gone?For over a decade games between Ireland and Argentina carried a distinct whiff of corditeSat Nov 10 2018 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien aiming to press his case as opportunity knocksGrizzled veteran knows every display important in a fiercely competitive environmentFri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00
Ireland v Argentina: Jordan Larmour keeps place at fullbackSeán O’Brien starts as Joe Schmidt names same pack that played Argentina last yearThu Nov 08 2018 - 13:54
The Offload: Was Farrell’s tackle fair, unfair or does anyone know?Schmidt’s Larmour and Beirne headache; World Rugby’s gender fail on selection panelMon Nov 05 2018 - 11:30
Ireland 54 Italy 7: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s charges after their big winSun Nov 04 2018 - 12:53
Ronan O’Gara: Beauden Barrett holds the key in All Black TestFormer Ireland outhalf believes playing field between sides has never been so levelThu Nov 01 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath and Joey Carbery set to start for Ireland in ChicagoJordan Larmour will continue at fullback for the Soldier Field clash against ItalyWed Oct 31 2018 - 20:37
Greg McWilliams: The Irishman with a mission to make US rugby betterFormer St Michael's outhalf credits Joe Schmidt's influence on his coaching careerTue Oct 30 2018 - 06:00
The Offload: Is this the moment rugby finally eats itself?Ian McKinley set for landmark moment; IRFU educates on concussion protocolsMon Oct 29 2018 - 01:00
