Munster feeling the heat in Bordeaux‘It’s really hot out there . . . that will definitely be a challenge’Sat Apr 21 2018 - 18:07
Magnificent Murray at the height of his considerable powersWorld-class Ireland and Lions scrumhalf is simply pivotal to what Munster are aboutSat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final stepIreland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent ScarletsSat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00
Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunityFor so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s sideFri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00
McGrath and Lowe set to miss out for Leinster against ScarletsKeith Earls in line to make unexpected return for Munster’s clash with RacingThu Apr 19 2018 - 21:00
Conway wants famous Toulon try to be part of a bigger storyMunster eager to reward travelling fans by booking a place in Champions Cup finalThu Apr 19 2018 - 06:00
Munster using South African tour as a boost ahead of Racing clashJohann van Graan says that a lot of good came from the two weeks down southWed Apr 18 2018 - 05:30
Keith Earls back training ahead of Munster’s clash with RacingJack O’Donoghue and Dan Goggin being assessed for respective ankle and knee knocksTue Apr 17 2018 - 14:43
Gerry Thornley: The Irish home and away are good for EuropeThey turn up in big numbers, as this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-finals will showTue Apr 17 2018 - 06:00
IRFU and Ulster confirm departure of Jackson and OldingGilroy suspended until April 26th after internal review into players’ conductSat Apr 14 2018 - 16:08
Gerry Thornley: Saga of Jackson and Olding a salutary warningRugby contracts revoked: Apologies are all very well, but crude WhatsApp messages will follow players wherever they goSat Apr 14 2018 - 16:00
Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effectPivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running gameSat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00
Ulster keep playoff hopes alive with battling win over OspreysIt was an emotionally charged night in Belfast with protests outside the groundFri Apr 13 2018 - 22:00
Ulster look to keep knock-out hopes alive against OspreysJono Gibbes rings changes up front for potentially crucial clash with Pro14’s form sideFri Apr 13 2018 - 09:44
Gerry Thornley: Has Pro 14 bitten off more than it can chew by expanding?Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked atTue Apr 10 2018 - 07:00
Plenty still to play for as Pro14 reaches crucial stageLeinster in pole position as Leo Cullen's team bid to ensure a home semi-finalTue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Leinster take all sorts of bonuses out of Zebre victoryLeo Cullen’s side on course for home semi as production line continues to uncover gemsMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Leinster’s flourishing Max Deegan content to bide his timeProdigious number eight happy to see peers make Ireland breakthrough ahead of himMon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
James Lowe’s enthusiasm helps Leinster keep up momentumBlue conveyor belt continues as Gavin Mullin becomes 53rd player used this seasonSat Apr 07 2018 - 18:10
Gerry Thornley: Results have vindicated increased use of TMOsAnalysis of video replays has ensured many more correct decisions than wrong onesSat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Leinster and Munster learn semi-final datesMunster request an allocation of 8,000 tickets for trip to Bordeaux on April 22ndTue Apr 03 2018 - 15:41
Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster riding the crest of a waveBut provinces’ respective semi-final records show nothing can be taken for grantedTue Apr 03 2018 - 07:00
In the Leavy family, Dan's the man - just ask his granImpressive flanker says it’s time for Leinster to ‘step up’ and conquer Europe once againTue Apr 03 2018 - 06:00
Drama kings Munster complete another white-knuckle rideConor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of ToulonMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Two mighty games stand in the way of all-Irish finalLeinster and Munster have vanquished past champions but there’s plenty of work to doMon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
Isa Nacewa rolls back the years to ensure Leinster victoryThe 35-year-old praises Saracens following ‘tough’ Champions Cup encounterSun Apr 01 2018 - 21:47
Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with ToulonStunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for MunsterSat Mar 31 2018 - 17:57
Rhys Marshall brings value to Munster on and off the pitch‘It doesn’t get much bigger than a home game against Toulon’ says New Zealand-born hookerSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Only Munster's best will do against Toulon's galacticosProvince’s collective effort may need to add to more than the individual parts to foil French giantsSat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00
Memories of past failures a huge spur for Peter O’MahonyMunster captain and his side braced for a focused Toulon’s visit to Thomond ParkThu Mar 29 2018 - 01:00
Ian Keatley feeling the intensity only European rugby brings‘It is kinda hard to explain until you have really experienced it,’ Munster man saysWed Mar 28 2018 - 05:45
Gerry Thornley: Irish seasons hinge on this European quarter-final weekendPlaying at home is a massive advantage as Leinster, Munster and Connacht go forthTue Mar 27 2018 - 07:00
Munster have real back troubles ahead of Toulon quarter-finalSimon Zebo, Andrew Conway and Rory Scannell all doubts for Thomond Park tieTue Mar 27 2018 - 04:00
Van Graan says Toulon can be beaten ‘the Munster way’On paper the odds appear stacked against Munster - until Thomond Park factor kicks inTue Mar 27 2018 - 01:00
Simon Zebo still ‘touch and go’ to be fit for ToulonToulon will travel to Thomond Park on the back of 49-0 win over ClermontMon Mar 26 2018 - 15:14
Grand Slam breakdown: Behind the scenes of Ireland's triumphGerry Thornley talks to those involved on and off the pitch and in the stands of a never to be forgotten weekendSat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Let’s hear it for Ireland, the Celts and the Pro14Test series win in Southern Hemisphere a natural next target for Schmidt’s squadTue Mar 20 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations team of the tournamentAfter a Six Nations that will go down in the annals of history, Gerry Thornley selects his XVMon Mar 19 2018 - 17:17
Best of the Slams: This is the most successful Irish team – everGrand Slam win puts the final stamp of greatness on this world-class Ireland squadMon Mar 19 2018 - 06:00
Rookies and veterans play their part in Ireland’s winning playsGrand Slam victory a tribute to a resilient squad that was willing to work for each otherMon Mar 19 2018 - 05:00
Ireland team celebrate our finest Grand SlamSnow and a cancelled homecoming party fail to dampen the spirits of the Irish squadMon Mar 19 2018 - 01:06
Joe Schmidt excited and daunted by what this squad might achieveIreland have cemented their status as world number two team, but they’re not sated yetSun Mar 18 2018 - 20:39
Ireland’s Grand ambition realised against EnglandHistory made as Joe Schmidt’s Green Machine secure Grand Slam at TwickenhamSat Mar 17 2018 - 17:25
Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to loseAhead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadiumSat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
Six Nations: Ireland look primed for a day of daysThis could be one of the three best days in the history of Irish rugby – or simply the bestFri Mar 16 2018 - 20:02
England v Ireland: Best ready to lead from the front“It’s not just the playing group, it’s the coaches, the management, everyone strives for perfection”Fri Mar 16 2018 - 16:34
Joe Schmidt not daring to dream as historic opportunity beckonsHenderson the only change to starting Ireland XV as Jones opts for radical surgeryFri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland Grand Slam stars could pocket €75k eachJoe Schmidt expected to name an unchanged 23 as players enter grand bonus territoryWed Mar 14 2018 - 20:39
CJ Stander’s sights swivel from title celebrations to Slam dunkSouth African-born forward expects England backlash after their defeats to Scotland and FranceWed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton calls the shots for Ireland in role as driving forceSkills coach Richie Murphy says outhalf’s off-field distractions help his overall gameWed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00
