Rob Penney has ‘utmost respect’ for LeinsterSecondrow Donnacha Ryan ruled out of Saturday’s derby game with a foot injuryTue Mar 25 2014 - 17:32
Hard to quibble with anything Joe Schmidt has done to date with IrelandPerhaps it is true that Leinster players are more familiar with Schmidt’s methods and better equipped to execute themTue Mar 25 2014 - 12:00
Competition keen for that green 13Will it be Payne? Henshaw? Fitzgerald? Cave? Earls? Who? It’ll be interestingSat Mar 22 2014 - 11:00
Despite earlier indications, Treviso will play in Pro 12 next seasonClub will receive €4m a year from Italian federation until 2018Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Seven Irish in our team of the Six NationsChoosing Brian O’Driscoll is a tad sentimental but you can’t ignore all his campaign highlightsTue Mar 18 2014 - 13:23
Paris a fitting climax to the tournament that still thrillsIt may be flawed but the Six Nations always puts a spring in our stepTue Mar 18 2014 - 12:00
Onset of a new European Cup moves significantly closer after Paris meetingIn this and much else, such as financial share-out and format, PRL and the LNR have pretty much obtained everything they have demandedTue Mar 18 2014 - 01:00
Ireland and O’Driscoll save the very best for lastJoe Schmidt cites work ethic and unity as champions’ decisive qualitiesMon Mar 17 2014 - 10:02
Four issues to ponder in wake of Six NationsQuestions raised by this remarkable championshipMon Mar 17 2014 - 09:57
O’Driscoll signs off to end era on winning noteIreland’s lucky number 13 ‘very grateful’ to be able to finish career on such a highMon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00
Determined Irish show grit to take titleMagnificent all-round team performance carries side over line in thrilling encounterMon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00
Ireland to stand and deliver in ParisIt won’t be easy but Joe Schmidt’s side have the ability to secure the title with a famous victory in parisSat Mar 15 2014 - 07:41
Worry now is major French backlash in ParisTrevor Brennan and Joe Schmidt agree angry French side in Paris a daunting prospectFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00
Louis Picamoles and Dimitri Szarzewski back as France name strongest XVRemi Tálès at ten and Gaël Fickou makes first start in the centreFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00
A French test that has proven difficult to passGrand Slam denying defeat in 1982 epitomises Ireland’s problems in ParisThu Mar 13 2014 - 01:00
Hoopla over as Ireland get ready for ParisLes Kiss says side's minds are on winning and not any farewellsWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
If Ireland win this title, they’ll have earned itIt’s always been a crying shame O’Driscoll et al had so many second-place finishesTue Mar 11 2014 - 12:00
Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby teamTommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrowMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
O’Driscoll all set for Championship finaleTries fly in as flagging Italy collapse and crowd can fete man of the moment earlyMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
John Plumtree the rugby nomad moving Ireland along nicelyLife on the road is good but the Irish forwards’ coach misses his home comfortsSat Mar 08 2014 - 12:00
Ireland to do it for that bloke O’DriscollIconic centre will break George Gregan’s 139-cap Test record todaySat Mar 08 2014 - 11:52
Joe Schmidt says Ireland must be patient from the startIreland head coach makes it clear they will not be putting the cart before the horse as Iain Henderson replaces Peter O’MahonyFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
Saint-Andre wields the guillotine on Cardiff ‘cry babies’ for visit to MurrayfieldSeven changes include selection of giant lock Vahaamahina at flankerFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
Iain Henderson set to stand in for Peter O’MahonyIndications are the Irish management share Jonathan Sexton’s desire to playThu Mar 06 2014 - 11:31
Johnny Sexton looks like winning race to be fit for ItalyOuthalf trained yesterday with a light protective covering on his injured thumbWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Ireland’s pursuit of elusive silverware a likely indicator of World Cup potentialThis squad, despite its Twickenham setback, remains capable of beating Italy and FranceTue Mar 04 2014 - 11:24
Brian O’Driscoll: Some journey, some manAs he prepares for his final home Test next weekend, Ireland’s greatest reflects on his career, family and what the future holdsSat Mar 01 2014 - 13:00
Iain Henderson knuckles down as he faces challenging times under Joe Schmidt“You’re only out on the pitch really for 45 minutes but you’ve got to make sure those 45 minutes are spot on”Fri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00
Sexton at the centre of a club versus country tug-of-warRacing Metro disputing the extent of the Irish outhalf’s thumb injury and say he could be ruled out for up to six weeksFri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00
Sexton’s punishing schedule a matter of concern to SchmidtSince May 21st last, he has played 38 games for Leinster, the Lions, Racing Metro and IrelandWed Feb 26 2014 - 09:29
Ireland show they can compete with the best but Schmidt feels there’s a lot to doHead coach warns against complacency as he prepares to face ItalyWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s graspWinning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabbyTue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00
Championship carrot dangles after epic battleBookies make England favourites after victory over IrelandMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:02
A taut, tense and titanic testOne that got away as Ireland fail to break down tough England defenceMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:01
Peter O’Mahony ready to go hard and go 100 per centProud Munster captain will pose a formidable threat to England’s hopes at Twickenham todaySat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00
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
