South Africa biggest threat to Ireland’s World Cup 2023 bidOne of the game’s behemoths and two-time winners hosted the World Cup in 1995Tue Dec 23 2014 - 12:00
Underperforming Ulster at a crossroadsDisappointing effort in Europe proves the scale of the task facing head coach Neil DoakSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton to miss start of Six NationsConcussion suffered against Australia was Ireland and Racing Metro outhalf’s fourth in 12 monthsFri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00
With a new low in the pool stages, there’s little festive cheer for the provincesIt’s been ten years since no Irish team has led a European Cup pool at ChristmasTue Dec 16 2014 - 09:00
Munster salvage losing bonus point in ClermontAnthony Foley’s side scored 10 late points to keep their Champions Cup hopes aliveMon Dec 15 2014 - 06:35
Munster show up this time and take home a Christmas bonusClermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade MichelinSun Dec 14 2014 - 21:22
Lacklustre Leinster in need of another string to their bowPressure on the former champions for a quick riposte against HarlequinsSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Connacht look vulnerable for trip to BayonnePat Lam fields completely different side as domestic competition takes prioritySat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Leinster facing a crucial crossroads as they host HarlequinsVictory essential for Matt O’Connor’s men if they are to regain control of the groupSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Leinster likely to make backline changes for Champions Cup clashLuke Fitzgerald expected to partner Ian Madigan at centre for the match with HarlequinsFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Munster now favourites to retain JJ Hanrahan’s servicesProvince looking to fend off big offer from Northampton for talented Castleisland manFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Mike Ross agrees one-year IRFU contractIreland and Leinster tighthead compromises to extend deal for another seasonThu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock targeting quick revenge against HarlequinsVictory against Harlequins vital if Leinster's Champions Cup hopes are to be reignitedThu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
Champions Cup: Ian Madigan knows it’s ‘boom or bust’ for LeinsterOuthalf defends coach Matt O’Connor and says big performance is ‘around the corner’Wed Dec 10 2014 - 05:00
JJ Hanrahan is set to leave Munster for NorthamptonThe Premiership champions have offered the outhalf a contract worth €190,000 a yearWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:19
European Champions Cup: Irish goose could be cooked before Christmas as heat comes onLeinster, Munster and Ulster can scarcely afford to be beaten againTue Dec 09 2014 - 09:00
Champions Cup: Leinster’s lack of cutting edge costs themIan Madigan’s accuracy gains crucial losing bonus pointMon Dec 08 2014 - 07:10
Jamie Heaslip left frustrated at Champions Cup loss to HarlequinsLeinster captain accepts the ‘better side’ won but believes they can turn it aroundMon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00
Wriggle room at a minimum for Leinster after Harlequins inflict sobering defeatReturn match at Aviva has now become must-win for Matt O’Connor’s sideMon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00
Crucial games in Europe for four Irish provincesMunster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht battle Europe on the crest of waveSat Dec 06 2014 - 15:55
Munster need to be at best to beat ClermontFortress Thomond Park all set for another memorable European nightSat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
Jerry Flannery: Munster still have X factor and are ready for Clermont challengeFormer hooker has embraced his new role with province but he still misses playingSat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony in the mood for a special night in Thomond ParkMunster captain ready for a special home atmosphere for the visit of ClermontThu Dec 04 2014 - 04:00
Donncha O’Callaghan considers appeal ahead of Clermont matchThe Munster lock was cited for allegedly kicking Stuart Olding against UlsterWed Dec 03 2014 - 08:13
Four players sign new deals with Munster and IRFUArcher and Foley among the foursome to conclude new deals six months before current deals expireWed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Even Munster can’t take their supporters for grantedGerry Thornley: As European success has become more elusive, some attendance fall off was on cardsTue Dec 02 2014 - 11:41
Darragh Fanning making the most of his late opportunityLeinster’s in-form winger relishing life at the top with the provinceThu Nov 27 2014 - 01:00
Chris Henry recovering after undergoing heart procedureUlster flanker had a temporary blockage of a small blood vessel in his brainWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:01
Leinster’s Dominic Ryan eager to make impact with Ireland after Georgia debutBackrow forward admits performance of province in Treviso was not good enoughWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00
Series victory can help engender real mental beliefIn many respects, Ireland achieved no less than they would have expected of themselves this past monthTue Nov 25 2014 - 09:00
Irish lead way for Six Nations over Southern Hemisphere trioIreland have same number of wins (four) over Southern Hemisphere big three as obtained by England and FranceTue Nov 25 2014 - 01:19
Michael Cheika may have lost Aviva battle but has high hopes of World Cup war‘We were probably unlucky not to win, to be honest’ says Australia coachMon Nov 24 2014 - 14:27
No pain, no gain as Schmidt and O’Connell look to next yearIreland’s coach and captain happy but there are still weaknesses to be worked onMon Nov 24 2014 - 11:37
Ireland dig deep to lay ghost of All-Blacks defeatWin over Australia means Irish clean sweep of winter international rugby seriesMon Nov 24 2014 - 01:00
Ireland to rise to the top in old pals’ act against AustraliaHome side further along the path with Joe Schmidt than Australia are with Michael CheikaSat Nov 22 2014 - 08:55
Ireland’s Tommy Bowe has Australia in his sightsUlster winger remains the supreme Irish finisher around right nowSat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00
Ireland must embrace tag of favouritismAfter South Africa, there are heightened expectations of both squad and supportersFri Nov 21 2014 - 08:21
D’Arcy and Best set to return to starting XV against AustraliaJoe Schmidt expected to go with 13 of the side that started against South AfricaThu Nov 20 2014 - 04:00
Rory Best set for recall in autumn Test against AustraliaJared Payne and Mike McCarthy ruled out of clash against Michael Cheika’s sideWed Nov 19 2014 - 11:07
Conor Murray relishing role of playmaker for IrelandScrumhalf stresses Australia will pose altogether different threats compared to South AfricaWed Nov 19 2014 - 11:07
France making timely advancesWith a World Cup year coming up, it seems as if games with France are going to define the Joe Schmidt yearsTue Nov 18 2014 - 12:00
Ireland fighting fit as they rise to third in world after Georgia winSchmidt’s side aim for clean sweep as showdown with Australia beckonsMon Nov 17 2014 - 08:25
Ireland pick their moment to feast on tiring GeorgiansJoe Schmidt’s side run in six second-half tries as they finally break stern resistanceMon Nov 17 2014 - 08:09
Richardt Strauss back in the pictureSouth African-born hooker has shown massive resilience in returning to Irish sideSat Nov 15 2014 - 16:57
Little to gain against Georgia so get in and out with a winSchmidt looking for set-piece to function better in no-win match for home sideSat Nov 15 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt set to make wholesale changes – with Australia on the mindAutumn Series to be used as mini dry run for Ireland’s World Cup pool programmeFri Nov 14 2014 - 01:00
Greg Feek wants Irish pack to hit backIreland scrum coach sees Georgia as tough opposition and one forwards can learn fromThu Nov 13 2014 - 08:43
Rob Kearney urges grounded reaction in wake of Springbok winFullback wants Ireland to learn from 2009 experienceWed Nov 12 2014 - 13:57
Andrew Trimble picks up player of the year awardIreland and Ulster winger honoured at Rugby Writers of Ireland AwardsWed Nov 12 2014 - 10:17
Rob Kearney commits his future to Leinster after signing contract with IRFUIreland fullback rejects opportunity to play abroad by signing new three-year dealWed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00
