Mack Hansen in Ireland team to face Wales in Six Nations openerThe reigning champions come to Dublin on Saturday with kick-off at 2.15pmThu Feb 03 2022 - 13:05
Josh Adams starts in centre as Wales name team for Dublin visitWayne Pivac without several key players from last season’s title-winning campaignThu Feb 03 2022 - 11:44
Mack Hansen in line to make Ireland debut against Wales in settled line-upTadhg Beirne’s form looks set to be rewarded in the secondrow with other big call at centreWed Feb 02 2022 - 23:38
Johnny Sexton: ‘We’re striving for a new level and hopefully we see that the next few weeks’Outhalf delighted to continue as Ireland captain and continue the ‘learnings’Wed Feb 02 2022 - 08:59
Stephen Jones in bullish form as he stresses Welsh strengthsWales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against IrelandWed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23
Caelan Doris: ‘I’m loving playing at the minute’Ireland backrow puts ‘weird and uncertain period’ behind himTue Feb 01 2022 - 17:35
Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year awardCaelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlistTue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03
Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby is in a healthier place than Welsh rugbyIs reaching a World Cup semi-final the be all and end all? What about beating All Blacks?Tue Feb 01 2022 - 07:08
Ireland set to be in full health for Six Nations opener against WalesTadhg Furlong, James Ryan and Iain Henderson all set to return to full trainingTue Feb 01 2022 - 01:00
Furlong, Ryan and Henderson set to return to training to give Ireland clean bill of healthThree main injury concerns heading into the championship to train on Tuesday in campMon Jan 31 2022 - 13:32
Kieran Treadwell keen to make the most of his ‘second chance’ with IrelandUlster forward included in Farrell’s Six Nations squad after making three caps in 2017Mon Jan 31 2022 - 06:00
Jack Carty looking to come full circle in hunt for Ireland game timeConnacht outhalf enjoying the game more after earning recall two years after JapanSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Mack Hansen not just along for the ride despite call-up he didn’t see comingThe Australian-born Connacht flier is hoping to represent his Irish mother with prideSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Josh Murphy set for move west to join Connacht next seasonLeinster forward started the recent Champions Cup romps over Bath and MontpellierThu Jan 27 2022 - 22:55
Regional problems can wait as Wales look to paper over the cracks once morePivac’s side struck by injuries and poor club form as they slip down the favourite listThu Jan 27 2022 - 19:00
Munster and Ulster announce yet more contract extensionsJohn Hodnett rewarded for recent good form while Jack McGrath extends his Ulster stayThu Jan 27 2022 - 16:59
England boss Eddie Jones rolling with the punches after testing Six Nations build-upCaptain Owen Farrell ruled out of tournament and will have surgery on ankle injuryWed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00
Johnny Sexton focused on Wales but dreaming of bringing it all back home‘It’s not every year you get a home game to finish the tournament’Wed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00
France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain DupontWed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00
Joey Carbery to be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against WalesAndy Farrell confirms outhalf is back in full training after recovering from arm fractureWed Jan 26 2022 - 12:46
Leinster-Connacht Champions Cup clash likely to be moved to Aviva StadiumLarge interest in last-16 tie in April likely to justify such a decision from province’s boardWed Jan 26 2022 - 06:00
Munster and Ireland tighthead prop John Ryan set to join Wasps33-year-old Corkman has not been offered a new Munster contract after 11 seasonsWed Jan 26 2022 - 06:00
Ben Healy relishing learning ‘to break the rules’ from a masterOuthalf credits Stephen Larkham with bringing a new approach to his playTue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Teams are all primed up for a powerhouse finaleAll four Irish sides advancing to knock-out stages for the first time is worth applaudingTue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster believes last 16 ties will ignite Champions Cup in AprilLancaster confident that quartet of Leinster players will be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations campaignTue Jan 25 2022 - 01:00
Van der Flier and Larmour in line for Six Nations despite minor injuriesTadhg Furlong and James Ryan ‘making good progress’ ahead of opener against WalesMon Jan 24 2022 - 14:53
Munster sticking to process after encouraging Wasps performancevan Graan delighted with club’s position after recovering from South Africa nightmareMon Jan 24 2022 - 06:02
European interpro to come as provinces learn their fateUlster and Munster both draw the short straw in recent champions Toulouse and ExeterMon Jan 24 2022 - 06:00
Munster end Champions Cup pools with a statement win over WaspsCrowd of 13,047 returns to Thomond Park as province make it four pool wins from fourSun Jan 23 2022 - 19:53
Champions Cup: Leinster and Connacht to meet in knockoutsAll Irish two-legged tie confirmed; Ulster handed short straw of playing ToulouseSun Jan 23 2022 - 19:53
Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrativeVan Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable positionSat Jan 22 2022 - 10:30
Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reachTop-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next roundSat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00
Irish rugby gets huge boost as restrictions lift but clouds build over European gameLegal action threatened by French clubs over decision to award two walkovers in final round of pool gamesFri Jan 21 2022 - 20:30
Jack Conan and Leinster staying humble ahead of Bath ‘knock-out clash’Game time and match fitness crucial for group that has been deprived of outingsFri Jan 21 2022 - 06:02
Andrew Conway and Munster intend to keep pedal to the floor against Wasps‘It’s Europe in Thomond and there’s no getting away from it’Fri Jan 21 2022 - 06:00
Stephen Larkham and Munster remain wary of potent Wasps threatSunday’s visitors ended Leicester’s long unbeaten run and also beat the champions Toulouse last weekendThu Jan 20 2022 - 06:01
All things considered, Ireland’s 37-man squad is in a good placeDespite injuries as Six Nations looms, Andy Farrell has made some smart player choicesThu Jan 20 2022 - 06:00
Uncapped duo Mack Hansen and Michael Lowry named in Ireland’s Six Nations squadJames Lowe an unexpected omission after picking up a muscle injuryWed Jan 19 2022 - 16:15
Stephen Larkham maintains criticism of Munster playing style is ‘misinformed’Former Australian outhalf praises ‘top-notch’ performance from Jack Crowley against CastresWed Jan 19 2022 - 15:53
Outhalf and secondrow main concerns as Farrell prepares to name Ireland squadJames Ryan and Iain Henderson have both been sidelined of lateWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi expects Leinster to face a hot reception in BathAssistant coach happy with the way side are developing a new edge to their gameWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgeryUlster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the seasonTue Jan 18 2022 - 15:16
Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to BathRyan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strainTue Jan 18 2022 - 14:59
Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for MunsterMunster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at BathTue Jan 18 2022 - 14:25
Josh van der Flier adding flair to his game to go with the graftLeinster flanker keeps ticking up the man-of-the-match showings and racking up the triesTue Jan 18 2022 - 06:47
Gerry Thornley: Ireland need to get in line and open turnstiles for Six NationsA decision to gradually increase capacities would not be in step with other nationsTue Jan 18 2022 - 06:47
Saint-André with little sympathy for Leinster after ‘men against boys’ defeatMontpellier coach says 18 of his squad had contracted Covid in last two and half weeksMon Jan 17 2022 - 06:30
Bumper weekend leaves all four provinces on brink of knockoutsLast-16 format leaves potential for all four Irish sides to qualify for the first time everMon Jan 17 2022 - 06:00
Not a lot for Leinster to learn as Cullen parks record winMontpellier boss Saint-André laments Covid woes that left him with ‘academy backline’Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:55
Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited returnIrish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a monthSun Jan 16 2022 - 16:10
