Six Nations: Older, fitter, stronger, Matthieu Jalibert’s time has comeThree years after Test debut against Ireland, the outhalf could be vital for France’s title bidWed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
Ireland forwards coach job too good an offer for Paul O’Connell to turn downEx-Ireland captain believes his recent playing experience will help him make an impactWed Feb 03 2021 - 01:00
Six Nations: Paul O’Connell ready to make an instant impact with IrelandNew forwards coach says experience is key when it comes to dominating the lineoutTue Feb 02 2021 - 15:22
Mike Catt excited as Paul O’Connell’s arrival adds more ballast to coaching ticketAttack coach mulling over the composition of Ireland’s back three for Cardiff testTue Feb 02 2021 - 07:46
Gerry Thornley: France primed to end Six Nations droughtLast year fresh in the memory with Ireland best placed to threaten England and FranceTue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong back in action and ready to join Ireland squadProp back in the frame after a year’s absence following successful comebackMon Feb 01 2021 - 06:00
Leinster showcase their supreme strength in depth at ScarletsLeo Cullen says comprehensive win was good opportunity to give players a chanceMon Feb 01 2021 - 05:30
Craig Casey living the dream as he claims a place with Ireland’s eliteEbullient young scrumhalf steeped in the rich rugby heritage of Shannon and MunsterSat Jan 30 2021 - 06:15
All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to LlanelliIreland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday nightSat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00
Life in a bubble: Ireland players make the best of strict regime in the new normalIRFU leave nothing to chance as they seek to preserve Covid-free environment for squadSat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00
Munster seek quick return to winning waysVan Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to TrevisoSat Jan 30 2021 - 01:00
Little substance in CJ Stander to Bordeaux-Bègles rumoursIreland number eight among players whose contracts are up for renewal this seasonFri Jan 29 2021 - 20:01
France yet to receive approval to travel to Ireland for Six Nations clashAndy Farrell focused on getting Ireland back to tournament-favourites levelThu Jan 28 2021 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton sees Tom Brady’s lengthy NFL career as inspiringIreland captain hoping to reach ‘pretty special’ milestone of 100 Tests in Six NationsThu Jan 28 2021 - 01:00
Six Nations still waiting on green light from French governmentOrganisers are waiting to hear back from French government for the go-aheadWed Jan 27 2021 - 19:24
Tadhg Furlong could be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against WalesJohnny Sexton also confident he will be fit after injuring hamstring against MunsterWed Jan 27 2021 - 13:18
Contract future still unclear for many of Ireland’s rugby prosMunster’s Billy Holland among those still unsure what will happen in the summerWed Jan 27 2021 - 01:00
Graham Rowntree backs Paul O’Connell to shine in Ireland coaching roleMunster forwards coach says province have faith in young guns in Test players’ absenceTue Jan 26 2021 - 15:42
Gerry Thornley: Without crowds, matches are just upgraded training sessionsIt’s impossible to expect the matches to be of the same quality with no supporters presentTue Jan 26 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: Jack Carty among the faces that just don’t seem to fitAndy Farrell picks tried and trusted squad but in some areas they look thin and rustyTue Jan 26 2021 - 01:00
Tadhg Furlong and Rhys Ruddock return to Ireland squadJacob Stockdale misses out as Andy Farrell names two uncapped players in squadMon Jan 25 2021 - 10:13
Regrets for Munster as Leinster find a way, againHome advantage was diluted by the absence of fans as conditions played their partMon Jan 25 2021 - 07:00
Déjà vu for Munster as they pick the bones out of latest Leinster defeatSaturday night’s derby will have given Andy Farrell food for thought as Six Nations loomsMon Jan 25 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: Johnny Sexton withdrawal was ‘precautionary’Ireland outhalf left the field during the second-half of Pro14 victory over MunsterSat Jan 23 2021 - 23:05
Leinster and Larmour leave it late to break Munster heartsJohann Van Graan’s side are getting closer but champions prevail in a baltic LimerickSat Jan 23 2021 - 22:04
Munster can conjure spirit of 2011 as Leinster come to townDavid Wallace remembers glory days and says now is a chance to end droughtSat Jan 23 2021 - 07:00
Feisty affair on the cards as buoyant Munster welcome Leinster to ThomondIreland head coach Andy Farrell will be a keen observer of Saturday night’s clashSat Jan 23 2021 - 06:00
Damian de Allende settling in at Munster after rollercoaster startSouth African World Cup winner says he was shocked by debut against LeinsterFri Jan 22 2021 - 05:00
Garry Ringrose and Béibhinn Parsons honoured by Rugby WritersDuo named men’s and women’s players of the year for 2020Thu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Van Graan outlines challenge Munster faces against Leinster’s ‘pressurised game’Munster head coach hoping for a repeat of Clermont performance on SaturdayWed Jan 20 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan expecting a Leinster side that means business on SaturdayMunster coach believes weather could play a part at Thomond ParkTue Jan 19 2021 - 15:08
Gerry Thornley: IRFU must grasp this opportunity for club gamePandemic has been harshest on the grassroots but a crisis shouldn’t go to wasteTue Jan 19 2021 - 08:27
All-Ireland League still on ice as clubs try to keep the fire burningNo action since last March for all 217 clubs as fears grow about long term participationSat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
Busy time ahead as players in Ireland face new contract discussionsMany of the country’s top players’ deals due to expire at the end of JuneSat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
Munster and Leinster could meet four times before season’s endRevised Champions Cup last 16 could see Leinster host Sale with Munster facing ClermontWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:50
CVC's €409m deal for share of Six Nations set to be confirmed before tournamentCurrent terrestrial television deal expires after 2021 Six NationsWed Jan 13 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Rationale for persevering with elite level rugby remains strongEvidence shows rugby, and certainly Irish rugby, has abided by strict protocolsTue Jan 12 2021 - 06:00
Champions Cup likely to go straight to last 16 after temporary suspensionPotential reformatting would see Connacht and Ulster drop down to the Challenge CupMon Jan 11 2021 - 17:38
Jack is back: Carty overcomes self-doubt and returns to formClearly a thoughtful and sensitive soul, he plays better when he feels the coach’s trustSat Jan 09 2021 - 08:00
Connacht’s basement buys are proving to be bargainsAndy Friend says province must shop at Aldi but their recruitment is looking to be astuteSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus pointBonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference AFri Jan 08 2021 - 22:23
O’Connell’s addition to the coaching ticket a punt worth taking by FarrellLegendary ex-Ireland and Lions captain will embrace role with his customary passionFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:45
JJ Hanrahan ready for Jack Carty duel as Munster face ConnachtOuthalves who were part of same Irish underage side are both enjoying purple patchesFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell appointed Ireland forwards coachFormer captain joins Andy Farrell’s coaching ticket with the 2021 Six Nations loomingThu Jan 07 2021 - 11:54
‘I was kinda lost’ - Tom Daly on the call that changed everythingCentre owes a debt to Lansdowne and Mike Ruddock, after finding his feet out westThu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00
Stephen Larkham’s fingerprints all over Munster’s epic comeback win in ClermontCoach from Australian school of cutting-edge attack playThu Jan 07 2021 - 01:00
Munster to restore international front-liners for Connacht clashStephen Larkham confirms Keith Earls and CJ Stander among those to returnWed Jan 06 2021 - 15:13
Andy Friend wants Connacht to transfer road form to Sportsground for Munster clashCoach wants side to follow up brilliant away win over Leinster as they look to close gapWed Jan 06 2021 - 06:00
Connacht to play waiting game on Bundee Aki’s fitness for Munster clashIreland centre missed two derbies with knee injury but could return at SportsgroundTue Jan 05 2021 - 14:28
Gerry Thornley: Chasing Rainbow’s gold comes at big cost to Pro14’s integrityWith no playoffs and few teams in realistic contention, dead rubbers set to aboundTue Jan 05 2021 - 06:00
