IRFU would be ‘ecstatic’ if Andy Farrell becomes Lions head coach, says performance chief David Nucifora: ‘If he gets offered that job and chooses to take it, we’d be fully supportive of him’Fri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Nucifora confirms Ireland will enter one team in inaugural women’s Celtic Cup in January29 women players accepted IRFU contracts ranging from €15,000 to €30,000Fri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Almost quarter of elite women players reject IRFU contract offer Large majority of contracts start at €15,000 plus bonuses, with a minority starting at €30,000Wed Oct 26 2022 - 18:11
Andy Farrell undaunted by high expectations or taxing schedule Andy Farrell looking forward to seeing how extended Ireland squad deals with games against All Blacks XV and Springboks inside 24 hours.Wed Oct 26 2022 - 01:00
Joey Carbery set to train with Ireland this week as shoulder injury fears allayedCiarán Frawley’s workload will be managed after he also injured a shoulder in derby gameTue Oct 25 2022 - 14:34
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read offers his expertise to LeinsterHead coach Leo Cullen finds weeks like this the most enjoyable when many players make their debutsTue Oct 25 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster need to circle the wagons as Ulster game looms large Lose to Ulster and Munster will face a struggle to make next year's Champions CupTue Oct 25 2022 - 05:00
Tadhg Furlong to be assessed ahead of Ireland’s game against South AfricaRhys Ruddock and Ryan Baird will train this week after returns from Graduated Return to Play ProtocolsMon Oct 24 2022 - 14:48
Leinster eventually make their class tell as depleted Munster run out of optionsLeinster's superior strength in depth all too evident as they overcome depleted MunsterMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
IRFU awaiting update on Carbery injury following Munster’s defeat to LeinsterUlster to begin preparations for Munster game later this weekMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
McGrath provides another reminder of his enduring quality Leinster's man of the match against Munster, Luke McGrath, still retains hopes of adding to his Irish capsMon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
Leinster knuckle down in the second half to see off Munster’s brave challenge at the AvivaThrilling derby slips away from visiting side as Leinster secure bonus-point victory at the deathSat Oct 22 2022 - 19:50
Leinster look to have edge on Munster as Sexton and Carbery face off at the AvivaAnother test of the strength in depth usually only means one outcome in this marquee fixtureSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
Leinster boss Leo Cullen ‘expecting a real, physical challenge’ against Munster at the AvivaDual playmakers on each side could make for an open encounter on Saturday eveningSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
Refreshed Furlong excited by the prospect of another showdown with MunsterLeinster's Tadhg Furlong delighted to be back in action in time for Munster showdownSat Oct 22 2022 - 06:00
URC: Johnny Sexton back in side to captain Leinster against MunsterCiarán Frawley comes in at fullback with Jimmy O’Brien and Jamie Osborne on the wingsFri Oct 21 2022 - 14:11
Jean Kleyn looking forward to ‘probably still one of the ultimate tests in world rugby’ Experienced lock sees Leinster game as another chance to radically change the trajectory of Munster’s seasonFri Oct 21 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell will be hoping for some lucky breaks with injuries ahead of Ireland’s autumn campaignJamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan have not played since series win over All BlacksThu Oct 20 2022 - 06:00
Six uncapped players picked for Ireland squad for autumn internationalsAndy Farrell’s men to play South Africa, Fiji and Australia at the Aviva next monthWed Oct 19 2022 - 14:22
Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou relishing ‘massively exciting’ clash with LeinsterMunster awaiting the results of scans on four players ahead of Saturday’s game at the Aviva StadiumWed Oct 19 2022 - 06:00
Outside backs the key area of concern as Andy Farrell gets ready to name Ireland squad for November gamesRobert Baloucoune looks certain to return while Shane Daly is in line for promotion to senior squadTue Oct 18 2022 - 20:00
Munster await results of scans on four players as injuries mountStephen Archer, Edwin Edogbo, Craig Casey, Tadhg Beirne undergo tests ahead of Leinster gameTue Oct 18 2022 - 16:20
Gerry Thornley: Declining attendances a major concern for rugbyIrish provinces not alone in seeing a fall in match-day goers since the Covid pandemicTue Oct 18 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster cautiously optimistic Leinster trio will make November TestsHugo Keenan, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park were ever-present in All Blacks series winMon Oct 17 2022 - 19:41
Cullen confirms big three to miss marquee Munster clash Jonny Sexton to return for Leinster against Munster but Keenan, Lowe and Gibson-Park ruled out of Aviva clashMon Oct 17 2022 - 05:00
Leo Cullen: ‘We’re pleased with how our guys dug in against Connacht’Leinster head coach said Jack Conan, James Ryan and Josh van der Flier all picked up knocksSat Oct 15 2022 - 13:31
Must-win nature of Bulls clash requires Munster to switch gears or risk season slipping away Three defeats in first four games heaps up pressure ahead of meeting with South African side at Thomond ParkSat Oct 15 2022 - 06:00
Chickens may be coming home to roost but a misfiring Munster is bad news for Irish rugbyMunster’s dreadful run on the pitch can be traced back to some poor decision making off itSat Oct 15 2022 - 06:00
Leinster roll up their sleeves against Connacht and show they can win ugly too Both sides struggle at lineout time but Leinster keep home team scoreless on wet night in the westFri Oct 14 2022 - 22:02
Six changes to Munster line-up against Bulls as Emerging Ireland players returnRobert Baloucoune among those to return for Ulster for the match against LionsFri Oct 14 2022 - 13:15
Connacht need to forget scars of last season as Leinster look to continue unbeaten startAndy Friend’s side back in familiar role as underdogs after last week’s win over MunsterFri Oct 14 2022 - 06:00
Connacht vs Leinster: Tadhg Furlong returns as Ciarán Frawley makes the benchConnacht start Dooley, Murphy and Hawkshaw against former sideThu Oct 13 2022 - 12:18
Charlie Ngatai working on ‘getting the feeling back’ at Leinster after spell in FranceNew Zealander has brought his young family to Dublin to continue their education after four seasons in the Top 14Thu Oct 13 2022 - 06:00
Denis Leamy and Munster braced for Bulls testDefence coach believes patient fans will keep the faith as the province look to kick-start their season with a big display at Thomond ParkWed Oct 12 2022 - 06:00
Munster set to bring back Emerging Ireland players early due to injury issuesInjuries in the backline could see players return to action in Saturday’s key game against the BullsTue Oct 11 2022 - 15:37
Gerry Thornley: Rugby clubs face an increasingly difficult battle to surviveAverage cost of an away 2B match is circa €4,000 amid spiralling cost of livingTue Oct 11 2022 - 06:00
Leinster counting the price of battle ahead of Connacht clashLeo Cullen sympathises with player going through ‘sticky patch’ and reflects on valuable lessons of Sharks winTue Oct 11 2022 - 05:00
Caelan Doris set for Leinster return as four players ruled out of Connacht gameJordan Larmour likely to be consigned to the sidelines for an unspecified timeMon Oct 10 2022 - 16:50
Graham Rowntree ‘knew it wasn’t going to be easy’ in Munster hot seatHead coach is hoping first home game at Thomond Park against the Bulls will provide spark for his sideMon Oct 10 2022 - 06:00
South African prop Steven Kitshoff to join Ulster on three-year dealSpringboks loosehead will move to Belfast after next year’s Rugby World CupSun Oct 09 2022 - 15:35
Stark contrast for Friend and Rowntree after Connacht get things up and runningGraham Rowntree: ‘It’s the annoying thing, what’s killing us is our control of the ball, our accuracy and our discipline’Sat Oct 08 2022 - 06:00
Sexton to make first start of the season as Leinster target Sharks Leinster will be looking to lay down a marker in their first assignment against South African opposition this season when they host SharksSat Oct 08 2022 - 05:00
URC: Connacht’s season gets lift-off against Munster at SportsgroundHome advantage tells as Westerners dig deeper with more desire and energyFri Oct 07 2022 - 22:17
England set to confirm their status as the world’s best women’s sideNew Zealand and France are always worthy of respect but there’s good reason why England are odds-on to lift the World CupFri Oct 07 2022 - 19:00
Johnny Sexton in for his first Leinster start of the season against Sharks URC team news: Duane Vermeulen returns to action with Ulster for clash with OspreysFri Oct 07 2022 - 12:54
Finlay Bealham urges Connacht team-mates to bring a little magic to Sportsground’s new carpetIreland prop believes new 4G pitch will allow side to play their brand of attacking rugby all season longFri Oct 07 2022 - 06:00
Connacht looking to make the most of home comforts as Munster come calling Both sides have made a poor start to the season as they welcome back key players for derby showdownFri Oct 07 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Rugby’s existential crisis worsens amid new dementia and MND findingsRecent landmark study increases the alarm bells sounding on the danger of dementia in rugbyWed Oct 05 2022 - 21:06
Andy Friend hopes for lift in Connacht’s season as side return home to new all-weather pitchProvince begins first of three consecutive games at the Sportsground against Munster this FridayWed Oct 05 2022 - 06:00
Mike Prendergast optimistic sluggish Munster can adapt to more ambitious game planNew attack coach embraces return from Parisian life after three seasons with Racing 92Wed Oct 05 2022 - 05:00
