Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup pool finales sure to bring dramaAll four Irish provinces could qualify for European quarter-finals for a first timeFri Jan 18 2019 - 06:00
Jean Kleyn: Munster expect ‘80 minutes of hell’ against ExeterSecondrow says partnership with Tadhg Beirne is flourishing ahead of showdownThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Connacht the big winners in Six Nations squadSchmidt embraces green energy with Jack Carty, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade selectedWed Jan 16 2019 - 19:11
Scannell ready for Exeter's attacking threat in shootout‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centreWed Jan 16 2019 - 07:00
Caolin Blade set to make the cut for Ireland’s Six Nations squadConnacht scrumhalf looks like he will be included when Joe Schmidt names his 38Tue Jan 15 2019 - 18:53
Peter O’Mahony a doubt for Exeter but van Graan has optionsInjured captain’s chances of playing in Saturday’s Pool 2 showdown ‘50-50 at best’Tue Jan 15 2019 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: These are the fruits of Irish youth programmeProvinces place far greater trust in youngsters to help them punch above their weightTue Jan 15 2019 - 07:00
Johann van Graan: ‘Games like this are why we play’Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdownTue Jan 15 2019 - 05:00
Johann van Graan gives Peter O’Mahony injury updateFull extent of rib cartilage injury will only become clearer after the results of a scanMon Jan 14 2019 - 13:55
Leinster hit the high notes of championsToulouse succumb to home side’s remorseless carrying and recyclingMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Luke McGrath injury is blight on another perfect weekendFour Irish provinces on top of their European pools, although all still need one more win to make sure of qualificationMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Leinster back in control of their own destinyLeinster will top Pool 1 in Champions Cup with a win over Wasps next weekendSat Jan 12 2019 - 14:54
Gerry Thornley: Toulouse have found what they were looking forFormer stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identitySat Jan 12 2019 - 07:00
Racing 92 on a mission but expect Ulster to push them closeDan McFarland recalls 13 players following last week's Pro14 loss to LeinsterSat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00
O’Mahony injury the only cause for Munster concernMunster skipper replaced early in second half of emphatic Champions Cup win at GloucesterFri Jan 11 2019 - 23:37
Joey Carbery proves the big cheese as Munster roll GloucesterOuthalf scores 26 points as Johann van Graan’s side make a huge statementFri Jan 11 2019 - 22:05
Latest chapter in Munster and Gloucester’s storied history awaitsContinental drama kings must do things the hard way again as they travel to KingsholmFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
David Wallace: Munster have the firepower to scale Europe againFormer flanker says X factor players can emulate Cup-winning class of ’06 and ’08Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Irish provinces reaching 'must-win' stageA slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixturesFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Busy few weeks promises an antidote to the post-Christmas bluesVital month coming up for all four provinces before England come calling at the AvivaTue Jan 08 2019 - 07:00
Munster well primed for crunch Euro showdownVan Graan’s men feeling better about themselves after ticking boxes against ConnachtMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showingMunster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to successMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Conor Murray: ‘Christmas was really beneficial for our squad’Munster have used interpros effectively, and win over Connacht sets them up for EuropeMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery inspires Munster to thrilling win at ConnachtJohann van Graan’s side move top of Conference A after clash to remember out westSat Jan 05 2019 - 22:05
Nigel Carolan loves the pressure as Connacht revival continuesBacks coach finds job ‘relentless’ but is happy to be playing key role in shaping provinceSat Jan 05 2019 - 07:00
Munster and Connacht set for war within the warRarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significanceFri Jan 04 2019 - 19:30
January could be decisive for all four provinces in Pro14 and EuropeVan Graan expects another ‘big battle’ as Munster visit in-form ConnachtMon Dec 31 2018 - 05:00
Munster overcame ‘mental barrier’, says David Kilcoyne‘We’ve shown we can beat a full-strength Leinster with a full-strength Munster’Mon Dec 31 2018 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton: We must learn from manner of Munster defeatVisitors' ill-discipline proves the crucial factor as eager Munster record a much-needed victoryMon Dec 31 2018 - 01:00
Leo Cullen rues Leinster’s poor discipline in Munster defeatVan Graan asks for consistency after game in which visitors see Healy and Furlong binnedSat Dec 29 2018 - 22:24
Munster sink 14-man Leinster in tempestuous Christmas derbyJames Lowe is sent off as Johann van Graan’s side go unbeaten at Thomond in 2018Sat Dec 29 2018 - 19:40
Leinster-Munster rivalry underpins Irish rugby’s golden ageThe advent of professionalism raised the old interprovincial rivalry to a new levelSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Sports Review 2018: Lock, stock and barrel for a special Irish teamWin over New Zealand was even more memorable than the one in ChicagoTue Dec 25 2018 - 15:00
RDS Christmas cracker tees up festive interpros rather nicelyLeinster braced for trip to Munster while stung Connacht target an Ulster ‘double’Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling lossLeinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towelMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Leinster complete stupendous comeback against ConnachtConnacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDSSat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19
Gerry Thornley: Munster have made it very tough for themselvesProvince miss out on opening up big gap at top of Pool 2 after failing to finish off CastresTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
Iain Henderson to miss Six Nations with thumb injuryUlster secondrow set for 10 weeks out with torn ligamentMon Dec 17 2018 - 17:21
Leinster demonstrate their extraordinary depth with victory over BathLeo Cullen’s side display their dominance as recalled players make an impactMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Rory Best and Ulster show they are not a spent forceVeteran hooker backs up his influential role off the bench in win over CardiffMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Irish provinces maintain control over their destinies in a triumphant weekendMunster’s loss to Castres is in stark contrast to wins by Leinster, Ulster and ConnachtMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen praises Rory O’Loughlin after improved Leinster showing‘I thought the guys were very clinical in terms of taking some of the opportunities’Sat Dec 15 2018 - 21:11
Storm Deirdre relents to allow Leinster empty BathLeo Cullen’s side keep up chase of Toulouse in Pool 1Sat Dec 15 2018 - 19:59
Aviva proving a lucrative home from home for LeinsterProfitable games at headquarters making a significant contribution to province’s financesSat Dec 15 2018 - 09:00
Leinster can expect another serious test from BathEnglish visitors remain full of intent after last week’s narrow defeat at the RecSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
Bonus-point Ulster complete impressive double over ScarletsChampions Cup quarter-final place now a real prospect for Dan McFarland’s sideFri Dec 14 2018 - 22:19
Momentum with Ulster as they aim to make home advantage countProvince can take a massive step towards securing a place in the knockout stagesFri Dec 14 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton’s value has never been so highTwo-year extension will likely see outhalf finish his glittering career at LeinsterWed Dec 12 2018 - 06:00
English and French TV carve-up led to Leinster and Munster clashFor the first time ever the two provinces will kick off simultaneously this weekendTue Dec 11 2018 - 20:59
Gerry Thornley: Irish provinces will be aware of slip-up historyUlster have demonstrated there is quality in their ranks and a palpable spiritTue Dec 11 2018 - 06:00
