Gerry Thornley: All Blacks defeat is bad news for IrelandIreland will now have a more daunting task ahead to reach first-ever World Cup semi-finalTue Sept 18 2018 - 05:45
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland on track to be big in JapanWith a settled team and squad, Schmidt’s men are justifiable second favourites one year outSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup 2019: How much will it cost to follow Ireland in Japan?Supporting Ireland in Japan won’t be cheap with packages going up to over €20kSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Monday blues for Jack Conan and Leinster after Scarlets lossIreland backrow says province lacked a killer instinct as they were beaten narrowly in WalesWed Sept 12 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he lovesFormer rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can beTue Sept 11 2018 - 07:00
Conan and Lancaster saddened by Ryan’s retirement‘Concussion is a hot topic at the moment within rugby circles,’ says Leinster backrow forwardTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Frustrated Lancaster targets four wins from four before EuropeLeinster strengthened for Dragons’ clash by imminent return of international starsTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Jack McGrath joins Leinster injury list with knee complaintLeinster hopeful prop will be fit for Munster derby and opening Champions Cup matchMon Sept 10 2018 - 13:39
Pressure on Connacht as Zebre come to town seeking five in rowProvince defeated by Glasgow last week are boosted by return of Thornbury and O’BrienFri Sept 07 2018 - 18:00
Scarlets have plenty of reasons to rise to Leinster challengeFifth meeting in seven months and an eighth in last two seasons between last two championsFri Sept 07 2018 - 17:58
Munster seek to redress away day blues in GlasgowGlasgow proved tough opposition last season on their artificial Scotstoun surfaceFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:10
Home comfort can help Ulster maintain early momentumNew coach McFarland will be keen to see his side prevail in advance of games in South AfricaFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:00
McFadden the great survivor is back for rendezvous with ScarletsLeinster back hoping to leave injury woes behind and focus on Pro14 tasks aheadThu Sept 06 2018 - 06:00
Devin Toner ready to make 14th season at Leinster another ‘brilliant’ oneVeteran secondrower had an exceptional season last year, losing just one game in 30Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to roll out big guns for daunting trip to ScarletsDevin Toner and Jack Conan among those in line for a call to arms this weekendTue Sept 04 2018 - 07:15
Gerry Thornley: Joey Carbery at Munster looks a little wrong, but feels very rightYoungster’s debut was a tasty vignette of what he might bring to van Graan’s provinceTue Sept 04 2018 - 06:30
Leinster’s Josh van der Flier could return against the ScarletsIreland flanker has been out of action since injuring knee in Six Nations win in FranceMon Sept 03 2018 - 13:47
Andy Friend philosophy can unlock Connacht's potentialKnow the game, coach the individual is the mantra of the province's new man in chargeSat Sept 01 2018 - 07:00
Tom Farrell keen to hit the ground running at ConnachtIn-form centre was one of the province’s highest performers every week last seasonFri Aug 31 2018 - 07:00
The Pro14’s one constant is back on board for three more yearsIn total TG4 will have 28 live games, including the final, for free-to-air coverageThu Aug 30 2018 - 12:06
Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the seasonThu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00
Leinster eager to regain women’s interpro crown from MunsterTwo provinces have dominated Women’s Interprovincial Championship since its inception in 2001, with Munster winning 13 titles to Leinster’s fourTue Aug 28 2018 - 07:00
Felipe Contepomi undaunted by Leinster’s perfect seasonNew coach says he doesn’t feel pressure and sees biggest role as developing playersTue Aug 28 2018 - 06:00
Leinster trio fit and ready for opening assignmentJoe Tomane, Noel Reid and Ross Byrne all back training this week ahead of Cardiff tripMon Aug 27 2018 - 13:38
Gerry Thornley’s Pro14 team-by-team guideRivals lining up to try and wrest crown from favourites and standard-bearers LeinsterSat Aug 25 2018 - 06:00
Shane Horgan believes Ireland and Leinster face bumpier rides this seasonFormer player not sure if Schmidt’s side will go into the World Cup unbeatenSat Aug 25 2018 - 06:00
Munster’s new Rog: O’Gara excited as Joey Carbery set to wear No 10Munster legend says Carbery will 'only get better' in the Number 10 jerseyFri Aug 24 2018 - 05:00
Pro14 to become ‘pre-eminent league in the world’Dominic McKay says opportunity to host final at Glasgow's Celtic Park too good to turn downTue Aug 21 2018 - 07:59
Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards nightCullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:46
Gerry Thornley: This doesn't feel like the end of the storyIreland have proved they're worthy of ranking as second only to the All BlacksTue Jun 26 2018 - 07:41
Ireland 2 Australia 1: Player-by-player end of tour reportGerry Thornley rates every Irish player following their historic series win in AustraliaTue Jun 26 2018 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job doneAs energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0Mon Jun 25 2018 - 03:30
Jordan Larmour reflects on his ‘dream season’‘We knew how good it would be to come back from 1-0 down. That was kind of driving us’Mon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Ireland wrestle victory to wrap up season of successJoe Schmidt admits emulating success next season will be tough but doesn’t rule it outMon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Cheika: referees have questions to answer after Ireland’s Wallabies winAustralia coach won’t seek clarity over Folau yellow card after third Test defeat in SydneySun Jun 24 2018 - 10:36
Joe Schmidt expresses relief after Ireland’s white-knuckle ride‘Tough, tough to watch that, they just kept coming wave after wave’Sat Jun 23 2018 - 15:56
Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series winSchmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney deciderSat Jun 23 2018 - 13:58
Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series winWallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first TestSat Jun 23 2018 - 07:00
‘Phenomenal’ end to season beckons for Ireland – Keith GleesonEx-Leinster player reared in Sydney says rooting for Ireland over Wallabies a no-brainerSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:30
Sydney Letter: Ireland provide spotlight for rugby Down UnderFormer coach Jones delivered a withering critique of the state of the game Down UnderSat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00
Sean Cronin sits out captain’s run ahead of series deciderPeter O’Mahony is confident of performing in the number seven shirt for his 50th testFri Jun 22 2018 - 09:32
Michael Cheika putting it all on the line for series deciderNo-one hates losing more than the current Australia and former Leinster coachFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland will need their best for last against AustraliaRe-jigged Ireland side can cap remarkable season with series win Down UnderFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt to decide by end of year about new contractNew Zealander says he is happy to be part of ‘a really nicely oiled machine’Fri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland and Australia announce teams for series deciderPeter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eightThu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47
Farrell set to fill in at Ulster if McFarland appointment delayedMcFarland may not be arrive until midway through the campaign as he's still under contractThu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
David Nucifora makes case for IRFU in Gerbrandt Grobler affairFormer Munster player was banned for taking drostanolone while injured in 2014Thu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World CupDavid Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depthWed Jun 20 2018 - 08:32
Robbie Henshaw savouring trip down under after returnLeinster back confident Ireland’s 39-year wait to win series in Australia is overWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
Ireland keen to ‘get key things right in maul’ and lineoutForwards coach expects ‘pretty special 80 minutes’ for Australia Test series deciderWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
