Elwood to go out on a winning note in final Pro 12 match of campaignConnacht have that extra motivation over Glasgow WarriorsFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Bowe’s prayers answered as he goes out on a wing for the second timeDelighted for call up for Australia after after lengthy lay-off with injuryWed May 01 2013 - 06:00
Australia reacts to ‘big slabs of meat’ in Lions squadGatland waited for O’Connell and Lydiate, the ‘hardest men on the northern scene’Tue Apr 30 2013 - 15:10
Only two number 10s looks unnecessarily riskyWilkinson cries off as Gatland opts for no safety net beneath Sexton and FarrellTue Apr 30 2013 - 13:26
Reaction to Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coach‘He likes the game to be played in its purest form; a running game, with ball in hand’Tue Apr 30 2013 - 07:00
O’Connor to be confirmed as Schmidt’s replacement at Leinster in next few daysGeordan Murphy set to take up coaching role and says his former boss is a great blokeTue Apr 30 2013 - 07:00
Mullingar days and Aviva nights lead genial Schmidt to take Ireland’s callFollows well-worn path of New Zealand coaches proving themselves overseasTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
Heaslip leads the charge as Leinster overwhelm outclassed BiarritzJoe Schmidt’s side unleash all their considerable firepower to book a home finalMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
IRFU expected to name Schmidt as coach next weekLeinster boss may be confirmed as new boss by WednesdaySat Apr 27 2013 - 17:52
Leinster’s sunshine boys crush Biarritz to make finalHeaslip grabs two tries to set up RDS decider against Stade FrancaisSat Apr 27 2013 - 16:38
Biarritz’s old legs won’t be able to outwrestle Leinster’s young gunsDespite injuries to O’Brien and D’Arcy the fresh combination of Sexton and Madigan brings some excitementSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:01
Ferocity of veteran pack gives Toulon an advantage which Wilkinson will drive homeeWhat makes this Heineken Cup semi-final so intriguing is Saracens will seek to match might with mightSat Apr 27 2013 - 05:59
Jim Gavin says Dublin not distracted by investigation of McBrearty’s claimDublin boss backs Páraic Duffy’s view that disciplinary process remains satisfactoryFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Tyrone recall McMahon brothers for league final test against DublinJoe McMahon to replace the injured Peter Harte in the half-forward lineFri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Gavin refuses to comment on O’Brien caseDublin boss will await decision from CHCThu Apr 25 2013 - 11:58
Former superpower Biarritz still look to Yachvili ahead of Challenge Cup clash with Leinster“When Dimitri is fit Biarritz always play well”Sat Apr 20 2013 - 06:00
John Allen backs Tipperary and Kilkenny to meet in hurling league finalLimerick manager believes loss of Eoin Kelly will not hamper Premier plansFri Apr 19 2013 - 06:00
Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea names Shane Bourke at corner forward for league semi-finalPádraic Maher at fullback as Eoin Kelly set for benchFri Apr 19 2013 - 05:00
Dublin footballer Kevin O’Brien to contest ban for alleged biting incidentHearing expected to take place before the national football league finalThu Apr 18 2013 - 06:05
Cavanagh enjoying his new lease of life with a rejuvenated TyroneMickey Harte has reinvented the Red Hand team as they prepare to face Dublin in the NFL finalThu Apr 18 2013 - 06:00
Feek says Leinster players and management are ‘chuffed’ Schmidt is in the running for Irish vacancySpeculation grows that Ian Madigan will be a ‘wildcard’ for the Lions tour to AustraliaTue Apr 09 2013 - 07:04
Sherry says O’Donnell is unlikely hero in win over HarlequinsYoung guns of Munster felt it was time to stand up and be countedTue Apr 09 2013 - 07:00
Marshall to have tests after latest blowUlster and Ireland centre to see specialist after suffering third concussion in space of a monthMon Apr 08 2013 - 16:30
‘How the hell did they get all those tickets?’Players pay tribute to incredible support and totemic influence of Paul O’ConnellMon Apr 08 2013 - 07:00
Anscombe has no excuses after Saracens see off Ulster’s Heineken Cup challengeSaracens’ Mark McCall claims Ulster the toughest opponent all seasonMon Apr 08 2013 - 06:45
Too many doubts exist to expect another miracle from MunsterFormidable Harlequins look the stronger forceSat Apr 06 2013 - 07:00
Montpellier looking to deny star-studded Clermont spaceGalthie’s side can focus fully on Cotter’s men with their domestic affairs in good shapeSat Apr 06 2013 - 07:00
Leicester to make it difficult for ToulonKicking duel between Wilkinson and Flood on the cardsSat Apr 06 2013 - 01:01
Gavin expecting a tough test for Dublin in BallybofeySeveral established players still on the injured list but Ballymun contingent, bar James McCarthy, available againFri Apr 05 2013 - 07:00
Wasps coach Dai Young looks to Leinster Challenge as tie to turn form around‘Playing Leinster in a big Challenge Cup quarter-final is something that has us all really excited’Fri Apr 05 2013 - 07:00
The Contenders: Who is likely to replace KidneyMcKenzie installed as favourite but Schmidt’s the outstanding candidateWed Apr 03 2013 - 00:00
Ulster back Paddy Jackson once againJohann Muller tips 21-year old to become a ‘world class’ outhalfTue Apr 02 2013 - 00:06
Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle opposed to two-tier Six NationsScotland and Wales in favour of splitFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Luke Fitzgerald signs new two-year deal with LeinsterLeo Cullen also to soldier on for another season with the provinceWed Mar 27 2013 - 00:35
Marshall to miss Leinster showdownUlster centre has been stood down as he recovers from concussions sustained on Ireland dutyTue Mar 26 2013 - 12:21
Austrian coach Koller doesn’t get hot under the collar with press but something is still definitely lost in no translationManager reveals little ahead of World Cup qualifier against Ireland at Aviva StadiumTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
Brian O’Driscoll suspension under scrutinyWritten explanation being examined by IRFU with decision on appeal due todayTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy ready to lock horns with MarshallIrish veteran looking forward to pitting his wits against his young Ulster rivalTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
Tyrone take advantage of sloppy KildareBoth sides make Division One semi-finalsMon Mar 25 2013 - 06:06
Lions manager Warren Gatland wants to take time over captaincy selectionGatland not concerned with Ireland’s poor Six NationsFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Toughest duty of Heaslip’s maiden season as captain was ‘fronting up’ after defeatSays Isa Nacewa was “hands down the best player I have ever played with”Thu Mar 21 2013 - 19:41
Leinster lose Fitzgerald again to long-term injuryBack to have surgery after tearing anterior cruciate ligamentTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
IRFU announce €1.1m funding for women’s Sevens rugbyUnion target qualification for the Rio OlympicsTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Power and the glory goes to BlackrockLate try from Jack Power seals 67th title for BlackrockMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Ireland land coveted Grand Slam the hard way in MilanPhilip Doyle’s team digs deep in atrocious conditionsMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Powerful pack may give Blackrock the edge over St Michael’sBut holders aiming to record back-to-back title winsMon Mar 18 2013 - 06:00
Narrow win secures Grand Slam for Irish womenDefence the key in closing stages against Italy after Briggs penalties gave Ireland slender leadMon Mar 18 2013 - 01:00
Hard graft and sheer guts has Cantwell living dreamIreland stand on the cusp of a Grand Slam dream and then it’s sevens heaven in ChinaSat Mar 16 2013 - 06:00
Ireland’s women look for historic Grand SlamPhilip Doyle’s team aiming to win their final Six Nations matchSat Mar 16 2013 - 05:00
