Irish contingent to the fore as Japan are put to the swordAssured pre-tour display overshadowed by injuries to Jones and TipuricMon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00
Conor Murray’s appointment as captain a huge recognition of his Lions statusLions tours have marked benchmarks in Munster man’s career, and never more so than nowSun Jun 27 2021 - 21:01
South Africa’s build-up to Lions tour hit by three positive Covid-19 testsOpening of two warm-up games against Georgia next Friday in serious jeopardySun Jun 27 2021 - 13:53
Conor Murray named Lions captain after Alun Wyn Jones ruled outJustin Tipuric also ruled out with Welsh duo Adam Beard and Josh Navidi called upSat Jun 26 2021 - 22:10
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones ruled out of tour to South AfricaWarren Gatland and coaching team to name replacement for Wales secondrowSat Jun 26 2021 - 18:10
Opportunity knocks for Lions’ all-Celtic starting XVJapan’s high-tempo brand of rugby has capacity to trouble Warren Gatland’s sideSat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
Brian O’Driscoll: ‘The Tana thing is all fine now, it dragged out too long’The former Lions captain looks back on the highs and lows of his days in the famous red jerseySat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
Toulouse complete the double as La Rochelle’s wait for glory goes onEuropean champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in ParisFri Jun 25 2021 - 21:59
Plenty of motivation for Irish and Scottish players as Lions face JapanMurray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World CupFri Jun 25 2021 - 08:07
Coming force La Rochelle face down Toulouse again with Top 14 title on the lineRonan O’Gara and Jono Gibbes looking to make up for Champions Cup defeatFri Jun 25 2021 - 06:00
Lions need Japan game to dust off some of the cobwebsMurrayfield meet-up will be first game in six weeks for several Irish players on Gatland’s squadWed Jun 23 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s Josh Murphy receives two-game ban for unintentional contact with eyeIncident occurred during the province’s Rainbow Cup defeat in GlasgowTue Jun 22 2021 - 19:10
Connacht’s Seán O’Brien retires after concussion injuryThe Galway native made 60 appearances for his province in a career cut shortTue Jun 22 2021 - 18:56
Ireland to play USA in Las Vegas this OctoberPrelude to November Tests will be held at the 65,000 capacity Allegiant StadiumTue Jun 22 2021 - 18:39
Aki and Henshaw ready to reignite midfield flame for LionsFormer Connacht centres return to the scene of their 2016 Pro12 triumph in EdinburghTue Jun 22 2021 - 15:36
British and Irish Lions: Six Irish in starting team for warm-up test against JapanIain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan will all start in pack for Saturday’s matchTue Jun 22 2021 - 12:29
Gerry Thornley: Olympics qualification a watershed moment for Ireland SevensAdapting to a constantly evolving squad makes players’ feat even more impressiveTue Jun 22 2021 - 06:00
Bundee Aki: ‘When the videos came through of my family, there were goosebumps’Warren Gatland’s family-comes-first policy helps Lions squad handle the separationMon Jun 21 2021 - 22:00
Crowds of 3,000 and 6,000 will attend Ireland’s summer TestsReturn of fans to Aviva stadium is part of the Government’s pilot sporting eventsMon Jun 21 2021 - 17:38
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle into maiden Top 14 finalA first ever French Championship beckons after semi-final win over Racing 92Fri Jun 18 2021 - 22:24
O’Gara and Prendergast park friendship as La Rochelle and Racing 92 face offO’Gara looking to take La Rochelle to a first Top 14 final against his former clubFri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00
Gavin Coombes caps brilliant season with Munster men’s player of the year awardRound-up: Josh Brennan to captain French U20s; Leinster prop Greg McGrath joins ConnachtThu Jun 17 2021 - 19:49
United Rugby Championship confirm four-year deal with RTÉ and TG452 of the 60 fixtures involving Irish sides will be broadcast free-to-airWed Jun 16 2021 - 19:17
Champions Cup format looks set to remain the same for 2021-22 season24 participating sides confirmed but exact format still to be confirmedWed Jun 16 2021 - 19:05
No room for a level playing field in rebranded rugby championshipGerry Thornley: Dividing teams into regional pools leaves Irish sides at a disadvantageWed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
More than 50 provincial games in revamped Pro14 to be shown free-to-airUnited Rugby Championship organisers in advanced talks with both RTÉ and TG4Tue Jun 15 2021 - 16:37
South African teams eligible for Champions Cup under revamped Pro14United Rugby Championship will see the Pro14 combined with four SA teamsTue Jun 15 2021 - 10:53
Gerry Thornley: Summer Tests a rare opportunity to blood talent with eye on World CupFarrell will learn plenty about revamped Ireland squad in absence of Lions contingentTue Jun 15 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell wants experimental Ireland squad to play in ‘fearless’ styleCoach believes Blade and Byrne have skills to help team pick up the pace in summer seriesTue Jun 15 2021 - 01:00
Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux signs two-year deal with ToulonTighthead prop Conor Kenny leaves Sportsground for Newcastle FalconsMon Jun 14 2021 - 17:25
Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of TestsIreland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USAMon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37
Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squadHarry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer seriesMon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33
Robbie Henshaw’s best campaign ever could earn him player of year awardLeinster player looks back on a very different season and forward to Lions tourMon Jun 14 2021 - 02:39
Leinster put on a show as fans make welcome return to the RDSThe bars of Ballsbridge were awash with blue jerseys as long wait ends for supportersFri Jun 11 2021 - 22:18
Ireland Sevens squad named for Olympic repechageAnthony Eddy has selected an experienced 14-man squad to travel to MonacoFri Jun 11 2021 - 13:10
Munster rest their Lions as they hunt down Zebre in ItalyCJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accidentFri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00
Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls throughProvince pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six NationsFri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00
Return of 1,200 fans gives Leinster’s Dragons dead rubber real meaningFans will return at the RDS as Michael Bent and Scott Fardy bid farwell to provinceFri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00
Ulster’s Leone Nakarawa move falls through over medical report33-year-old has struggled for form and fitness after returning to Glasgow in 2020Thu Jun 10 2021 - 16:28
Connacht sign Irish-qualified South African prodigy Shayne Bolton20-year-old hailed as ‘one of the brightest young prospects in South African rugby’Thu Jun 10 2021 - 16:09
Munster and Leinster rest their Lions for dead rubbersNone of the four Munster players involved in last weekend’s fire pit incident are involvedThu Jun 10 2021 - 13:56
Connacht chasing James Cronin after Munster released himProvince’s need to sign is acute given Denis Buckley’s unfortunate ACL injuryThu Jun 10 2021 - 11:26
Round of dead rubbers a fitting finale for Rainbow CupTeams, supporters, sponsors and broadcasters have been short-changedThu Jun 10 2021 - 06:00
Scott Fardy: ‘The game is getting more physical – it starts to take a toll’At 36, the Australian is hanging up his boots after his 80th game with Leinster on FridayThu Jun 10 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s Rainbow Cup hopes ended after Benetton given Ospreys walkoverCovid-19 cases in Welsh camp give Italians walkover and end province’s final chancesWed Jun 09 2021 - 10:43
Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequencesWed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00
Connacht announce departure of a further six senior players31-year-old Paddy McAllister confirms his retirement after leaving SportsgroundTue Jun 08 2021 - 14:55
Damian de Allende: petrol can explosion could’ve ‘been a lot worse’Munster head coach Johann van Graan ‘hugely relieved that the lads are all okay’Tue Jun 08 2021 - 12:02
Gerry Thornley: Rugby at risk of losing fans if two-hour games become the normNext season will be interesting for Connacht after major revamp of coaching ticketTue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00
‘Get rid of captain’s challenge’: Stuart Lancaster speaks out against ‘crazy’ lawLeinster coach says law being trialled in Rainbow Cup adds to amount of ‘dead time’Tue Jun 08 2021 - 06:00
