Gerry Thornley: Scotland will firmly believe they can beat IrelandCeltic rivalry has been one-sided for 20 years but generational talents can tip the balanceTue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00
Leinster and Munster homing in on French opposition in Champions Cup drawDraw will be made on Tuesday for the last-16 and unseeded quarter-finalsMon Mar 08 2021 - 16:52
Weakened Leinster and Munster likely to face off in Pro14 finalSides likely to be down players due to scheduling between Six Nations and Champions CupMon Mar 08 2021 - 06:00
McFarland will speak to referees’ manager about Warwick red cardUlster head coach frustrated with sending off for dangerous play in loss to LeinsterMon Mar 08 2021 - 05:00
Frustration for 14-man Ulster as Leinster machine rolls onDefining moment of an eventful evening in Belfast was harsh red card for WarwickMon Mar 08 2021 - 01:00
Ruthless Leinster play their cards right in rout of UlsterChampions return to the Pro14 final as referee Frank Murphy dominates in BelfastSat Mar 06 2021 - 22:14
Ulster’s new breed of backline boys can return silverware to BelfastProvince have a host of exciting young backs coming off the Ravenhill production lineSat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no returnIn 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than LeinsterSat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell happy with how IRFU contracts have so far been handledCian Healy, Keith Earls, Tadhg Furlong and CJ Stander all expected to sign extensionsFri Mar 05 2021 - 05:00
Andy Farrell doesn’t know yet if he’ll be with Lions or Ireland this summerIrish head coach delighted to have Peter O’Mahony and Sexton agree new dealsThu Mar 04 2021 - 15:46
Billy Holland glad he stuck around and got his second wind at MunsterSecondrow won more caps in his 30s after he considered departing in 2014Thu Mar 04 2021 - 06:49
Fabien Galthié cleared of any wrongdoing for leaving bubbleInternal investigation finds French coach was not ‘patient zero’ in Covid-19 outbreakWed Mar 03 2021 - 14:39
Munster looking to drive home their advantage on Thomond Park run-inA win over Connacht on Friday night would wrap up Conference BWed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00
Van Graan admits Munster will ‘take our time’ with Carbery comebackHead coach has positive news on RG Snyman as he pays warm tribute to Billy HollandTue Mar 02 2021 - 15:07
Jack Conan makes an impact as he returns in RomeHe bridged a gap of a year and five months since his sole World Cup appearanceTue Mar 02 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Wales have the momentum to claim Grand SlamPivac’s bold Autumn Nations Cup move has been key factor in side’s Six Nations successTue Mar 02 2021 - 05:00
Billy Holland put slow start behind him to leave his mark on MunsterSecondrow will retire as the province’s second most capped playerMon Mar 01 2021 - 17:41
French camp scrambling hard to explain how the bubble burstBernard Laporte backs coach Fabien Galthié as fallout continues from Covid-19 outbreakMon Mar 01 2021 - 15:45
Plenty for Farrell to muse on after encouraging displayIreland’s coaching team have lots of options to ponder before the trip to ScotlandMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Sexton back to his imperious best in sun-kissed Roman rompOuthalf’s importance to Ireland clear again in clinical dismantling of ItalyMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past ItalyAndy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hostsSat Feb 27 2021 - 17:27
Colosseum will hold no fear for Test match animal Rónan Kelleher23-year-old’s pace, physicality and eye for the line make him the perfect modern hookerSat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: Time for Ireland to deliver in style against ItalyReturn of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking displaySat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Carbery’s return the major subplot as Munster visit CardiffIrish fingers will be crossed for a successful return from injury for the unlucky outhalfFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Ireland will be looking for clinical edge in Rome, says FarrellSix Nations: After two defeats, the focus is on getting the basics right against the AzzurriFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: France and Fabien Galthié in the eye of Covid-19 stormReports in L’Équipe claimed head coach had broken bubble rules ahead of Ireland winThu Feb 25 2021 - 18:04
Joey Carbery set for Munster return against Cardiff on FridayIreland international has been out of action since January 2020 through injuryThu Feb 25 2021 - 07:00
New Ireland frontrow among expected changes for Italy tripRyan Baird and Craig Casey in line to make their Test debuts off the benchWed Feb 24 2021 - 20:30
Leinster and Munster guaranteed home ties in reformatted Champions CupQuarter-final draws will effectively be open meaning Irish teams could face each otherWed Feb 24 2021 - 14:07
Johnny Sexton rows back on ‘throwaway’ retirement commentIreland captain had said on Tuesday that he may not be part of 2023 World Cup cycleWed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose accepts Catt’s call on getting Ireland’s communication spot on‘We’re close to getting there and we’re constantly working to get the best out of ourselves’Tue Feb 23 2021 - 18:09
Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too farIreland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career endsTue Feb 23 2021 - 16:09
Gerry Thornley: Ireland must not underestimate inventive and ambitious ItalyFor Andy Farrell’s side it’s a must-win, but Italy’s young guns could seize the momentTue Feb 23 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to stick with tried and tested for Italian assignmentAll signs point to Murray and Sexton starting a 64th Test match together in RomeMon Feb 22 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell names unchanged and predictable squad for ItalyLate call-ups Ed Byrne, Ryan Baird and Jack Conan retained as Ireland aim for first winSun Feb 21 2021 - 16:34
Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019Sat Feb 20 2021 - 05:00
Six Nations: Andy Farrell wary of ‘blooding’ young Ireland players in ItalyUncapped talents Harry Byrne and Craig Casey have to be ready, says Ireland coachFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Caelan Doris will be unavailable for ‘foreseeable future’Andy Farrell explains team selection against Italy will be based ‘on the here and now’Thu Feb 18 2021 - 15:18
Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at MunsterJohnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFUThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:30
Andy Farrell targets three Ireland wins after faltering start to Six NationsExperimentation may be at a minimum for the third round trip to play Italy in RomeTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:40
Gerry Thornley: French lesson in offloading is one Ireland must take on boardThe way the modern game is going means the offload must be central to attacking strategyTue Feb 16 2021 - 06:00
Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operationLeinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in OctoberMon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04
France edge the fine margins but Andy Farrell can take confidenceIreland head coach says he is proud of his players but chances were passed upMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
France savour their victory as Ireland’s character put to the testFirst win for Les Bleus at Aviva in a decade leaves Andy Farrell’s side out of the runningSun Feb 14 2021 - 21:37
Ireland huff and puff but it’s not enough as France winRónan Kelleher’s try gave home side hope but any title hopes are now dead in the waterSun Feb 14 2021 - 17:36
Six Nations: Wounded Ireland can deliver against FranceIt is sink or swim for Andy Farrell’s side - they can keep themselves afloat on SundaySat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage systemDaniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star TrevorSat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00
Billy Burns named at outhalf with Sexton and Murray ruled outJames Ryan also sidelined for Sunday’s game against France as Andy Farrell reveals teamFri Feb 12 2021 - 11:58
Ireland v France: Henderson set to replace Ryan with Ruddock to startRuddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’MahonyThu Feb 11 2021 - 19:33
Johnny Sexton questions timing of intervention by French doctorsIreland outhalf’s former neurologist regrets talking of 30 concussions in initial interviewThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
