Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clashA win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming upFri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00
Damian de Allende keen to end Munster stay with some silverware to show for it‘The amount of rugby knowledge I have gained has been pretty awesome’Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdownCarbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithfulWed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Damian de Allende confirms he is leaving Munster at end of seasonSpringbok centre says: ‘I’m not staying in Europe, so I’m definitely not going to Bath’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 14:13
Gerry Thornley: Time to ban the booze during games at the AvivaMatch-day experience at internationals a big problem the IRFU needs to addressTue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
Leinster scrum coach McBryde says forwards have moved on from Twickenham‘We all move on as a group and learn from those experiences’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst timeAndy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC gamesMon Mar 28 2022 - 05:00
Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half triesSix unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the tableSat Mar 26 2022 - 22:31
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against LeinsterAndy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 08:30
‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht storyFlanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yetSat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00
Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form StormersDan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00
Munster make eight changes as Benetton come callingBenetton may get a shot in the arm from Italy’s dramatic first Six Nations win since 2015Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:20
Ireland call on fresh faces for Women’s Six Nations opener against WalesAoibheann Reilly will start while two other uncapped players are on the benchThu Mar 24 2022 - 13:12
Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes back in Munster team for Benetton clashEight changes made in total for meeting at Musgrave ParkThu Mar 24 2022 - 12:57
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro ItojeTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations hits high notes on pitch but Aviva atmosphere lacks againUsing the PA system at times to awaken the ground was a little embarrassingTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
Conor Murray adapting well to his new role as impact replacementIrish scrumhalf says: ‘When you’re used to starting for a good while that’s still the aim’Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:01
Kieran Treadwell rewarded for keeping the faith during international hiatusUlster lock savours two significant spells on the pitch during Ireland’s Triple Crown runMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Inaccurate Ireland in a good place with scope to head to an even better oneBonus point win comes through scores from Sheehan, Healy, van der Flier and MurrayMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Grand Slam spoils for France but Ireland happy in knowledge they are not far behindTwo sides on an upward curve as stark gulf between top two and the rest has emergedMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over ScotlandConor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43
Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 yearsProspect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcomeSat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00
How James Lowe reinvented himself to become integral part of Irish teamMaori All Blacks coach Colin Cooper not surprised to see former charge thrivingSat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00
Bundee Aki not convinced a team’s number is up when its numbers are down‘It’s actually a harder game because you’ve got a team with a big spirit’Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell: Ireland have too much respect for Scotland to be complacent‘Our lads won’t have one minute’s thought about what’s going on in Paris’Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00
Three changes to Ireland XV as Hansen replaces ConwayHenderson comes in for concussed Ryan while Conan replaces O’Mahony in backrowThu Mar 17 2022 - 13:30
Gerry Thornley: Farrell likely to stick close to winning Ireland XVOne enforced change to starting team on basis that James Ryan has been sidelinedThu Mar 17 2022 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Sexton and Ireland still intent on expansive strategyDespite some missed opportunities at Twickenham, captain insists Farrell’s men will try to perfect potent offloading gameWed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00
Scars of 2010 linger as Sexton targets ‘special’ Triple CrownIreland captain focused on producing a good performance against ‘dangerous’ ScotlandTue Mar 15 2022 - 18:41
James Lowe’s second coming hits high-water mark at TwickenhamWinger was central to so much of Ireland’s positive play in victory over EnglandTue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Les Bleus need a Grand Chelem to underline World Cup credentialsTriple Crown in France’s slipstream would constitute a positive Six Nations for IrelandTue Mar 15 2022 - 06:00
James Ryan and Ryan Baird ruled out of upcoming Scotland clashRoss Molony and Joe McCarthy called up to provide depth ahead of Triple Crown deciderMon Mar 14 2022 - 13:34
Finlay Bealham and family enjoy special moment at TwickenhamCanberra-born prop was seeing his parents for the first time in two-and-a-half yearsMon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00
Triple Crown now the target for Ireland after Twickenham triumphAndy Farrell will not look past challenge of Scotland on final weekendMon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton: ‘Two years ago we would have lost that game’Andy Farrell: ‘If you said this before the game, we would have snatched your hand off’Sat Mar 12 2022 - 21:19
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
