Ireland look to bloom in TwickenhamBall-carrying English forwards and breaking midfield pose threat at TwickenhamSat Feb 22 2014 - 00:06
Joe Schmidt opts for an unchanged Irish starting XVJordi Murphy and Iain Henderson win places in the matchday squadFri Feb 21 2014 - 08:12
Anthony Foley’s coronation comes a year earlyNew Munster coach is more than prepared to lead his provinceThu Feb 20 2014 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt set to go for same again against EnglandIreland coach to name unchanged side for Triple Crown deciderThu Feb 20 2014 - 04:00
Ireland likely to stick with same starting XV for Twickenham testDan Cole’s absence means England denied a similar opportunity for Saturday showdown at TwickenhamWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Machinations behind new European tournament are a preview of things to comeThe English clubs look like they have bluffed their way to a winning hand but the IRB should be worried for the futureTue Feb 18 2014 - 12:00
Best of times for Rory as scrum is ‘back in vogue’Best renews acquaintances with old foe Dylan Hartley next SaturdayTue Feb 18 2014 - 11:42
England pack will be biggest threat to Ireland in TwickenhamConor O'Shea has long admired the Stuart Lancaster, a typical Yorkshireman with no egoSat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00
Munster hooker Casey’s logic provides platform for whirlwind progressCork-born hooker owes club game a real debt after almost giving up the gameFri Feb 14 2014 - 01:00
Pan-European resolution seems that bit closer after meetingTV deals remain a stumbling block as new tournament format and rules agreedThu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00
Hard work and patience paying dividends for Cathal SheridanRapidly-emerging scrum-half has made impressive progress at MunsterThu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00
Foley likely to be named Munster coach within the monthCandidature embellished by experience accrued with Munster and WolfhoundsWed Feb 12 2014 - 10:39
Rob Penney takes heart from progress under his watchCoach gives impassioned plea for winger Zebo to be accepted for who he isWed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Mood music between warring factions appears to be more pleasing to earsKey is finding a resolution to biggest stumbling block toward continuation of a pan-European tournament, namely television rightsTue Feb 11 2014 - 14:14
Paris meeting could prove crucial for future of pan-European rugbyElephant in room remains television rights and specifically Premiership Rugby’s deal with BTTue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Wales buckle under onslaught from relentless Irish pressureIreland maintain focus to come out on top in collisions and breakdownMon Feb 10 2014 - 11:09
Joe Schmidt wary of players’ anxiety as expectations returnIrish squad regroup for two days in Clonmel on Wednesday with two opening home wins to establish momentumMon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Ireland will have to box clever to take down WalesJust for once in this crazy fixture, home advantage might actually countSat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Chris Henry unlikely to be outflanked by responsibility of big assignmentUlster backrow finally into double figures at the age of 29 but he hasn't peaked yetSat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Clash of Schmidt and Gatland intrigues on many levelsKiwis have come a long way since their only on-pitch meetingFri Feb 07 2014 - 01:59
Gordon D’Arcy set to return and hold Ireland’s centrePartnership with Brian O’Driscoll to be renewed to counter Wales physical backs as Paul O’Connell also set to returnThu Feb 06 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell set to return for Ireland against WalesCaptain set to be recalled in place of Dan Tuohy after chest infection in only change to Irish packWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
‘We’re not in Syria’ says Jones as Wales seek to downplay Lions falloutReturn of Warburton and Jenkins should strengthen visitors’ packWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Opening fare whets the appetite for tasty and feisty renewal of Celtic rivalryIreland and Wales emerged unscathed, with room to improve as both assuredly will doTue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Satisfactory start as Ireland lay down an early markerImproved second-half display proves too much for limited ScotlandMon Feb 03 2014 - 10:34
Job done but Schmidt says still room for improvementPaul O’Connell’s return sure to galvanise Ireland in advance of pivotal Wales testMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Cian Healy: ‘I’ve had too many Six Nations without winning it’Strength, speed and tenacity set the Ireland international apart among propsSat Feb 01 2014 - 02:53
Time for Ireland to deliver the goods againAnything close to the display against All Blacks should suffice against ScotlandSat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Marshall, Trimble and Henry set to start for IrelandUlster trio poised to be only changes from All Blacks defeat for opening Six Nations gameFri Jan 31 2014 - 06:34
Johnson feels Scotland in confident moodHuge Scottish hope hinging on shoulders of the pacey and talented Stuart HoggFri Jan 31 2014 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald latest doubt with recurring troublesome lower abdominal strainEoin Reddan given until tomorrow to see if he can overcome calf strainThu Jan 30 2014 - 01:00
Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic storyIreland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th seasonWed Jan 29 2014 - 17:12
Wales seek three in row in wide-open championshipIreland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six NationsWed Jan 29 2014 - 10:30
Ireland management leaves door open for Tommy Bowe and Donnacha RyanInjured Irish duo could regain Six Nations berths for England game at TwickenhamWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll hopes to rectify Ireland’s disappointing Six Nations returnIreland legend confirms championship will be his last and that he holds no animosity towards GatlandWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt’s prizing of cutting edge over having a cut may make him the perfect fit for IrelandBut as Paul O’Connell said after the All Blacks game there has to be passion there tooTue Jan 28 2014 - 12:00
Marty Moore looks set to make Ireland debut in Six Nations openerIRFU have signed a six-year €20 million deal with clothing brand CanterburyTue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Warren Gatland and Wales faced with huge prize of becoming first team to win three consecutive titles outrightHead coach will get his side’s Six Nations campaign up and running at home to ItalySat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00
Being defending champions brings its own pressure for the Ireland's womenWinning the Six Nations hard enough, retaining it will be even harderFri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
Gatland hopes everyone can move on the with promise of some tasty Six Nations dishesFrance v England has top billing on opening night in what looms as a heavyweight eliminatorThu Jan 23 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt refuses to wing it as he finalises his plansFergus McFadden could join Dave Kearney on the flanks against Scotland as Keith Earls is ruled outThu Jan 23 2014 - 01:00
Ignore Nigel Wray – a European Cup is much more than a money or TV gameZebre struck a blow for the little guys , showing that market forces should not dictate everythingTue Jan 21 2014 - 12:00
Mouth-watering: Leinster and Munster may meet in semi-finalsUlster are given the carrot of a ‘home’ semi-final at the Aviva StadiumMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell believes Toulouse will have no fears travelling to Thomond Park“It’s certainly better than having to go away, there’s no doubt about that,” says Munster captainMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Munster power to home quarter-final as they hit Edinburgh with six of the bestRob Penney’s men secure bonus-point win which gives them home advantage in Heineken Cup last eight in AprilMon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Munster chase the prize of home quarter-finalBut Edinburgh have Amlin in their sights and will be tough nut to crackSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor happy enough with Leinster displayRed card for Ospreys lock Ian Evans turned game into ‘a circus’, says coachSat Jan 18 2014 - 00:01
Leinster do their part despite sloppy win over OspreysCian Healy immense as Richardt Strauss makes his long-awaited comeback at the RDSFri Jan 17 2014 - 22:19
Seán Cronin taking his opportunity to grab a frontrow seat with LeinsterHooker is benefitting from a run of gamesFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
Leinster ready to finally clip the wings of OspreysFamiliar Welsh foes have showed themselves to be proven party-poopersFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
