World Cup countdown reflected in Schmidt’s Ireland squadSimon Zebo omitted after his decision to leave Munster at the end of the seasonFri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00
Charles Piutau revels in licence to thrill at UlsterFor the last two seasons he has beaten more defenders in the pool stages than any other playerFri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00
Irish rugby squad announcement: from Aki to Zebo?Joe Schmidt will have one eye on World Cup when he unveils his Guinness Series choicesThu Oct 26 2017 - 06:00
Rory Best declares his fitness and desire to lead IrelandUlster captain hoping to be back in the frame for the clash against the SpringboksWed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Zebo loss lessens Ireland's X factorNews that Simon Zebo is leaving Munster is disappointing but not entirely unexpectedTue Oct 24 2017 - 07:00
Racing 92 make Simon Zebo an offer he couldn’t refuseMunster star’s World Cup prospects in doubt as Paris club offers salary of up to €700,000Tue Oct 24 2017 - 07:00
Foreign legion: How overseas moves affected Ireland careersSome Ireland players’ careers stalled, for others their international careers survivedMon Oct 23 2017 - 22:09
Simon Zebo will join Racing 92 from Munster next seasonZebo will leave Munster to team up with Ronan O’Gara and Donnacha RyanMon Oct 23 2017 - 17:58
Munster’s Ian Keatley rises to occasion graced by Dan CarterRacing 92 well -primed by O’Gara but fail to collect prized scalp at Thomond ParkMon Oct 23 2017 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: Ulster feel full force of La Rochelle in first Irish defeatGlasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at ScotstounMon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00
‘We broke. We cracked first’: O’Gara salutes Munster’s incessant pressureRacing 92 coach says Munster’s gameplan can be cracked if a side ‘stands up to them’Mon Oct 23 2017 - 01:28
Munster chisel out victory over Racing in an old-school bruiserConor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond ParkSat Oct 21 2017 - 21:30
Even by Munster standards, this should be specialDan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony FoleySat Oct 21 2017 - 06:30
Coaching role feels like a natural fit for passionate Felix JonesFormer stalwart relishing new role with Munster after injury ended his playing careerSat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00
Simon Zebo and the boys of ‘06 still looking to emulate heroesZebo: “Europe’s the main drive and ambition in this club, to get that golden nugget”Fri Oct 20 2017 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton expected to start for Leinster against GlasgowMeanwhile, Sean O’Brien is set to miss out on the European clash, along with Isa NacewaThu Oct 19 2017 - 20:31
Anthony Foley still a guiding light for Munster as Racing loomProvince now fully focused on what is virtually a must-win clash with Racing 92Thu Oct 19 2017 - 06:30
Erasmus hails special Thomond nights before possible European farewellOutgoing coach says province must improve on last performance to beat Racing 92Wed Oct 18 2017 - 06:00
Zebo hints at signing new Munster dealRacing 92, Gloucester and Bath among the clubs interested in Ireland winger’s servicesWed Oct 18 2017 - 06:00
Tyler Bleyendaal and Niall Scannell likely to miss Racing 92 visit‘We were already missing Jaco Taute and Dan Goggin who played a lot for us last year’Tue Oct 17 2017 - 15:11
Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every senseUlster face a very stiff task away against the impressive Champions Cup debutantsTue Oct 17 2017 - 07:00
Munster errors prevent opening clean sweep for Irish sides in EuropeRassie Erasmus says timing of departure dependant on work permit issuesMon Oct 16 2017 - 07:00
Brave Leinster win battle of inches against Montpellier giantsLeo Cullen’s side claim bonus-point win in a treacherous poolMon Oct 16 2017 - 06:30
Robbie Henshaw hails the type of unity money can’t buyMontpellier win shows Leinster’s character as well as the formidable depth of their squadMon Oct 16 2017 - 06:00
Leo Cullen praises bravery and courage of young stars after Leinster win‘It wasn’t pretty at times, but we knew it was going to be a huge challenge’Sat Oct 14 2017 - 17:47
Leinster put bodies on the line and bonus point in the bagLeo Cullen’s side run in four tries in exceptional start to European campaignSat Oct 14 2017 - 15:45
Gerry Thornley: The incredible rise of Mohed Altrad and MontpellierBorn into a shepherds’ tribe in Syria the billionaire turned around once struggling clubSat Oct 14 2017 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster loss of Sexton a potential game-changerFinancial and physical juggernaut of Montpellier should prove very different challengeSat Oct 14 2017 - 06:45
Piutau and Stockdale help Ulster take the sting out of WaspsDominant second half display sees province open Champions Cup campaign with a winFri Oct 13 2017 - 22:18
Leinster blow as Johnny Sexton ruled out of Montpellier gameRoss Byrne to start at outhalf; Isa Nacewa returns to captain side at RDSFri Oct 13 2017 - 14:05
Gerry Thornley: Celtic revival is exactly what Champions Cup needsResurgence of Munster and Leinster last year was a bonus and should continue this yearFri Oct 13 2017 - 06:30
Ulster need to hit the ground running in Champions CupBig performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts WaspsFri Oct 13 2017 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pool-by-pool guideRemorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haulThu Oct 12 2017 - 20:13
Gerry Thornley: Munster not in state of flux it appears from outsideProvince’s imminent choice of No 1 outhalf of key interest to Ireland coach Joe SchmidtTue Oct 10 2017 - 07:00
Johnny Sexton continuing to tick all of the boxesReturn of razor-sharp Earls a significant boost for more ambitious MunsterMon Oct 09 2017 - 06:05
Leinster brace for meeting financial monster MontpellierSean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup openerMon Oct 09 2017 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton guides Leinster to another home success over MunsterLate try from Keith Earls earns important bonus point for visitors at Aviva StadiumSat Oct 07 2017 - 17:21
Phoney war over as Leinster and Munster get ready to rumbleFixture that rarely disappoints will captivate another bumper attendance at the AvivaSat Oct 07 2017 - 07:00
Late convert to rugby Adam Byrne now a Leinster true-blueLining up against Munster for the first time a dream come true for Kildare manSat Oct 07 2017 - 06:00
Connacht’s long wait for a win in Belfast continuesUlster win a scrappy affair to extend home run over western provinceFri Oct 06 2017 - 21:46
Spike in interest as Leinster and Munster prepare to lock hornsSome 44,000 tickets already sold for the big clash at the Aviva StadiumThu Oct 05 2017 - 06:00
Connacht bidding to end 57 years of pain in BelfastJohn Muldoon’s side looking to build on last week’s improved display away to ScarletsThu Oct 05 2017 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony ready to stand tall as Taute ruled outDespite some missing men, Munster’s captain is ready to lead by example once againWed Oct 04 2017 - 06:15
Ulster still waiting and hoping on Coetzee and PayneAfter Zebre defeat, Les Kiss looking for major improvement against ConnachtWed Oct 04 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It’s time to stand up to the English clubsAttempt to interfere with Six Nations or Lions’ tours schedules must be resistedTue Oct 03 2017 - 07:00
Champions Cup rugby to award Irish free-to-air rights by NovemberOne match in every Champions Cup round will be broadcast free-to-air next seasonTue Oct 03 2017 - 06:00
Pro14 derby days ideal preparation for Champions Cup foraysLeo Cullen says Leinster-Munster clash always a game to whet the appetite of players and fansTue Oct 03 2017 - 01:00
Out-of-action Isa Nacewa adds to Leinster’s injury crisisCaptain to miss Pro14 clash with Munster and European Champions Cup openerMon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup 2023: the pros and cons of the three bidsAn examination of how Ireland’s bid fares against France’s and South Africa’sSat Sept 30 2017 - 07:00
Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straightWinner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15thSat Sept 30 2017 - 06:30
