Ireland avoid painful inquest as strong finish sets up record win at TwickenhamDespite early red card for Charlie Ewels, England dominated for large parts of the gameSat Mar 12 2022 - 18:46
‘He’s a special kid’: Slow-burner Jamison Gibson-Park now at the top of his gameScrumhalf has replaced Murray as preferred Irish No 9 and thrives in high-tempo rugbySat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Six Nations: England at Twickenham is more than a title eliminatorGerry Thornley previews Saturday’s match: TV details, team news and predictionSat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony praises learning environment cultivated by Andy FarrellMunster backrow admits the Ireland-England rivalry is special ahead of London tripFri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00
Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham tripIreland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injuryFri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00
Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clashAndy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to TwickenhamThu Mar 10 2022 - 13:49
Andy Farrell likely to revert to tried and trusted for heavyweight clashSexton, Keenan, Aki and Conway set to be among half-dozen changes for Twickenham testThu Mar 10 2022 - 01:07
Johnny Sexton: ‘I feel that I can still contribute and that’s the most important thing’Ireland captain not planning to ease down anytime soon as he sets time for endgameWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:17
Johnny Sexton confirms he will retire after 2023 World Cup in FranceIreland captain signs contract extension to take in fourth World Cup appearanceTue Mar 08 2022 - 13:53
Gerry Thornley: England putting a lot of faith in Smith’s magical momentsIn contrast to Ireland’s attacking game, it’s difficult to discern the threat of ‘New England’Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:54
Eddie Jones bombards Ireland with kindness ahead of Twickenham showdown‘They are literally, and I say that without any hesitation, the most cohesive side’Mon Mar 07 2022 - 22:00
Mick Dawson to step down after 21 years as Leinster CEODawson oversaw most successful period in province’s history and is to take up Lansdowne roleMon Mar 07 2022 - 13:56
New IRFU chief Kevin Potts has been quick to restore trust in the unionIt’s clear that one of his priorities was to build bridges with women’s rugbySat Mar 05 2022 - 06:45
Player representatives welcome important first step from IRFUUnion intends to implement all 30 recommendations from the independent reviewSat Mar 05 2022 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell’s experience still vital ahead of Twickenham testForwards coach imparting wisdom from his own decent record at home of English rugbyFri Mar 04 2022 - 06:00
Ulster vs Cardiff: Iain Henderson returns from Covid to captainMoore pressed into fullback duty due to unavailabilities with Vermeulen on the benchFri Mar 04 2022 - 01:00
Carty and Heffernan return for Connacht’s trip to EdinburghHeach coach Andy Friend makes seven changes for fixture pencilled in for victoryFri Mar 04 2022 - 01:00
Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter ChiefsAdam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to ConnachtThu Mar 03 2022 - 20:40
Andrew Porter ruled out of remainder of Six NationsIrish prop sustained an ankle injury in the win over Italy and has returned to LeinsterThu Mar 03 2022 - 12:17
‘If I get Covid again, I’ll have another crate of wine in my hotel suite in Cape Town’Rowntree confident Munster players have no anxiety issues over return to South AfricaWed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00
Ireland internationals Doris and Larmour agree new Leinster contractsVersatile back Tommy O’Brien also agrees new deal with the provinceTue Mar 01 2022 - 18:00
Rowntree looking for Munster to gain momentum for South Africa tripMunster play the Dragons on Saturday before flying out on SundayTue Mar 01 2022 - 14:57
Ireland release 11 players for this weekend’s URC matchesAndy Farrell’s team to host an open session at the Aviva Stadium for 5,000 fansTue Mar 01 2022 - 13:50
Farrell under no illusions about magnitude of Twickenham testCoach knows Ireland still have a few ghosts to exorcise at English rugby’s citadelTue Mar 01 2022 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland remain on course for Six Nations titleAndy Farrell has given himself options, primarily for Twickenham – but beyond that alsoTue Mar 01 2022 - 01:00
Ireland happy but a little frustrated after facile win over 13-man ItalyAndy Farrell looks on the bright side of a game marred by inaccuracy and a contentious lawMon Feb 28 2022 - 06:00
All action Josh van der Flier keeps on rolling onHis opposite number - unyielding 23-year-old captain Michele Lamaro was also excellentMon Feb 28 2022 - 05:00
Farcical law ruins spectacle as Ireland run in nine tries against ItalyVisitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red cardSun Feb 27 2022 - 17:42
Determined Ireland ready to get their title bid back on trackOpportunity knocks for Lowry and Carbery as Farrell’s men target bonus-point victorySat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to igniteLeinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journeySat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Pierre Bruno to make his Six Nations debut for Italy in DublinKieran Crowley has named his side to take on Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations clashFri Feb 25 2022 - 16:15
Shane Delahunt and Conor Fitzgerald come in to Connacht side to face StormersAndy Friend has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sportsground clashFri Feb 25 2022 - 13:22
Ireland v Italy: Andy Farrell makes six changes with Joey Carbery kept at outhalfMichael Lowry has been named to make his debut at the Aviva Stadium on SundayFri Feb 25 2022 - 12:59
Gerry Thornley: Selection headache for Andy Farrell ahead of Italy clashDelicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and LoweFri Feb 25 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton: ’It is not over but we have to hold up our end of the bargain’Ireland captain targets Triple Crown success and see how the cards lie after thatThu Feb 24 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounterIain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:20
Dave Kearney ‘itching to go’ for Leinster after putting injuries behind himWinger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaignWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell faces tricky Ireland selection issues in finalising 23 to face ItalyGerry Thornley looks at the areas where the Ireland head coach might make changesWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park pen new Leinster dealsFormer Ireland U20 prop Vakh Abdaladze also signs new dealTue Feb 22 2022 - 18:50
Leinster and Munster agree to switch URC fixture datesConcerns over Thomond Park surface after Ed Sheeran concerts forced change of planTue Feb 22 2022 - 15:13
Stuart Lancaster believes there’s more strings to James Lowe’s bow these daysLeinster senior coach says winger is back to his best ahead of Italy gameTue Feb 22 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adriftThe Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the NoughtiesTue Feb 22 2022 - 06:00
Jimmy O’Brien earns maiden Ireland call-up as James Lowe also returnsAll 14 players who were released to their provinces also return in build-up to Italy visitMon Feb 21 2022 - 11:41
‘I was on the brink of packing it in’: Tadhg Beirne didn’t expect his own meteoric riseMunster forward went from Leinster exile to sure fire international after reviving careerMon Feb 21 2022 - 01:00
France’s physicality made Ireland revert to type, says Andy FarrellHead coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy TestSat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell confirms Johnny Sexton will be fully fit for next weekReview of France defeat provided plenty of food for thought for his coaching ticketFri Feb 18 2022 - 15:33
Munster look to get back to winning ways against EdinburghJohann van Graan’s side need to make up ground in Pro14 playoff raceFri Feb 18 2022 - 06:00
Biennial global competition the focus, not South Africa joining Six NationsThere’s no desire among the current six unions to even conduct feasibility studiesThu Feb 17 2022 - 22:00
Josh van der Flier signs contract extension with LeinsterAgreement comes as Ciarán Frawley and Ed Byrne also sign new deals with provinceThu Feb 17 2022 - 18:30
Gerry Thornley: Only over-arousal and poor self-discipline could stop a French SlamThe Six Nations table reads largely as expected after enthralling opening two roundsTue Feb 15 2022 - 07:02
