Jamie Heaslip believes Argentina tour has been a valuable exercise in squad buildingIt’s been an intense week but the Ireland number eight wouldn’t have it any other wayThu Jun 12 2014 - 01:00
Less Kiss will be looking for significant improvement in backline tacklingIreland missed 16 tackles against Argentina, of which 11 were made by an unusually porous backlineWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Iain Henderson happy to buy into Joe Schmidt’s demanding routine in ArgentinaHaving missed out on November series, Ulster star is enjoying playing catch-up with Ireland squadWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
David Humphreys’ departure came as major shock to Ulster players‘It’s bitterly disappointing for us but you have got to wish him all the best’ says Rory BestTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Positives appear to outweigh negatives for Simon ZeboWhen asked about Zebo’s contribution on Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s reply was most untypical of a coach who is normally a compelling talker about rugbyTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt set to ring changes for second Argentina TestRob Kearney likely to return at fullback, Fergus McFadden may replace Simon ZeboMon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00
Some rustiness inevitable but Ireland have plenty of room for improvementDespite victory, Paul O’Connell not overly impressed by visitors’ performanceSun Jun 08 2014 - 23:53
Ireland’s Darren Cave buzzing after stepping into the limelight‘To get my first cap, to get 80 minutes and the win it’s a day I’ll never forget and I just want to cherish it,’ says debutant Robbie DiackSun Jun 08 2014 - 23:53
Joe Schmidt right to cast net wide to bring on board players such as Ah You and DiackThe Irish coach argues Regulation 8 is an issue for the game’s lawmakers, not himSat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00
Irish reputations there to be made against fierce PumasDespite difficult conditions and new Irish faces a first Test win in Argentina beckonsSat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks if Irish tourists can take the pressure from ArgentinaJoe Schmidt wants to meet expectations as he makes eight changes to Ireland sideFri Jun 06 2014 - 08:00
Cave gets Ireland number 13 jersey against ArgentinaUlster centre has first go at filling the Brian O’Driscoll-shaped holeFri Jun 06 2014 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy ready to grasp his opportunityLeinster back row will make his first start for Ireland this weekendThu Jun 05 2014 - 18:31
Chris Henry determined to keep Ireland run goingUlster backrow expects torrid encounter with rugged Argentinian packThu Jun 05 2014 - 01:00
Plumtree tells Ireland squad he’s leavingForwards coach returning to New Zealand after tour of Argentina to take Hurricanes jobMon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00
Heineken Cup helped drive Irish game out of amateur roots and in to professional ageGerry Thornley argues that while the Six Nations may be the financial engine of European rugby the Heineken Cup provided the most memories over the last 19 yearsTue May 27 2014 - 12:00
Argentina without Europe-based stars for Ireland TestsBut Toulon’s Lobbe warns young squad will be fired up for meetings with Six Nations championsTue May 27 2014 - 01:00
Two expensively assembled Euro superpowers contest the final Heineken CupOnly clubs like Toulon and Saracens have the cash and playing depth to go for a European-domestic doubleSat May 24 2014 - 10:30
Saracens can prove doubters wrong and take ToulonEnglish side’s ‘wolf pack’ hungry enough to win first Heineken Cup in its final yearSat May 24 2014 - 01:00
Joe’s Schmidt’s selections for Argentina Tour all based on perfectly rational argumentsThe hope is Ian Madigan and Tommy O’Donnell can make up lost ground by the time of World Cup as Ireland will be better for itTue May 20 2014 - 12:00
Ireland tour party to Argentina notable for eye-catching inclusionsAbsentees such as Ian Madigan also controversialTue May 20 2014 - 02:00
Johann Muller departs Ulster with no regretsUlster captain returns to South Africa with good memories despite the Pro 12 semi-final defeat to LeinsterMon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll on target for final farewell in RDSLeinster coach Matt O’Connor confident centre will be fit for Pro 12 finalSun May 18 2014 - 22:57
Experienced Leinster keep their composure to grind out victoryIan Madigan’s intervention proves crucial as Ulster suffer another painful play-off defeatSun May 18 2014 - 18:15
Battle-hardened Leinster entitled to favouritismHowever determined Ulster bound to mount a massive effort at the RDS to seal their final placeSat May 17 2014 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock: ‘I am loving it, genuinely. I signed on for another two years and I’m delighted’The Leinster flanker is keen to progress with the province and add to his two Ireland capsSat May 17 2014 - 01:00
Selection posers aplenty for Leinster boss Matt O'ConnorDecisions must be made on Eoin Reddan and Mike McCarthy, and between Madigan and Gopperth at 10Fri May 16 2014 - 01:00
If Eddie O’Sullivan can turn things around at Biarritz, it’ll be quite a feather in his capFormer Ireland coach takes over a shell of a club compared to the one which won its fourth and fifth French championships in 2005 and ‘06Fri May 16 2014 - 00:00
Johann Muller seeks to lay Leinster bogeyUlster’s departing Springbok believes discipline holds key to ending losing streakThu May 15 2014 - 01:00
Here’s hoping pivotal EPCR meeting comes up with some answersIt will be interesting to see if new cup competition embraces the pastTue May 13 2014 - 12:00
Damien Varley wants a reaction from MunsterCaptain knows his side need to vastly improve before they face GlasgowTue May 13 2014 - 01:00
End-of-season Pro12 play-off games have a decidely familiar ring to themUlster inflict more psychological damage on Munster as each face into away semi-finalsMon May 12 2014 - 02:00
Leo Cullen moves on to the production lineAs a player he always knew his job and he won’t be any different as a coachSat May 10 2014 - 10:00
Pressure off Ulster as they go to Munster’s fortressBoth sides make widespread changes but Rob Penney's side still expected to run up big scoreSat May 10 2014 - 04:00
Lam makes changes for Connacht’s trip to OspreysFour alterations for Rabo Pro12 matchSat May 10 2014 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll totally at ease with himself as endgame loomsSecond Six Nations title last March makes it easier for legendary figure to stop playingFri May 09 2014 - 12:03
Peers’ accolade a fitting reward for Andrew Trimble’s excellent campaignTransformation in the Irish winger’s form and standing since last November quite remarkableWed May 07 2014 - 23:30
Muliaina signing a bold statement of intentIt is a marquee signing at a time when when the privately-backed big French and English clubs are moving into a different financial sphereTue May 06 2014 - 12:01
Leinster edge out Ulster in frantic Ravenhill encounterMatt O’Connor’s side on verge of home semi-final, most likely against the same oppositionFri May 02 2014 - 23:00
Leinster’s strong bench may just tip the balance against UlsterZebre’s win over the Ospreys means the northern province require just a point to nail down semi-final berthFri May 02 2014 - 01:00
Odds being stacked against Irish teams under the new Champions Cup formatApril has proven to be a cruel month for the Irish provinces and their future prospects are not looking too rosyTue Apr 29 2014 - 12:00
Seán Dougall believes Munster will bounce back after Toulon defeatJoint-leading tackler says stats mean nothing when your team is beatenTue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Munster’s bravery not enough as Toulon march onCoach Rob Penney left to rue his side’s mistakes and a costly penalty countMon Apr 28 2014 - 09:29
“We didn’t get our set- piece going in first half and we were chasing our tail”Decision to go for corner rather than posts with eight minutes to go was “collective”Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Courageous Munster pay ultimate price for error-prone performanceThe province made too many mistakes and conceded too many penaltiesMon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
CJ Stander interview: ‘I need to play the best game of my life against Toulon ’The transition from SA has not been easy, but the Munster flanker is nothing if not determinedSat Apr 26 2014 - 07:00
Even Munster’s best may not suffice against championsDefeating Toulon in their home from home just about the biggest task in European rugbySat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
James Coughlan ready to stand up and fight against ToulonFirst requirement for Munster is to match Toulon physically in MarseilleFri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Simon Zebo ready for Toulon challengeMunster winger says his side have learned to take their opportunitiesThu Apr 24 2014 - 02:00
