Gerry Thornley: Irish are back, but they never really went awayLeinster and Munster’s travails in the Champions Cup last year now look like a blipTue Apr 04 2017 - 08:00
Champions Cup semi-finals dates and kick-off times confirmedMunster play Saracens at the Aviva on Saturday, on Sunday Leinster travel to LyonMon Apr 03 2017 - 18:34
Peter O’Mahony drawing inspiration from past glories‘I was there when they won the two trophies and it was an unbelievable part of my life too’Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00
Munster prove irresistible as Thomond plays its part to perfectionUmbilical link between team and supporters has made province extremely tough to beatMon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00
Cream rises to the top as Munster and Leinster prepare for semi-finalsProvinces will be underdogs against Saracens and Clermont, but at least they’re backMon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00
Rassie Erasmus hoping for home semi-final for MunsterErasmus also said that it was touch-and-go with Conor Murray’s fitness all weekSat Apr 01 2017 - 21:28
Thomond Park roars as four-try Munster rout ToulouseA 12th European Cup semi-final in 21 years for Munster as old foes brushed asideSat Apr 01 2017 - 20:29
Simon Zebo still wants to live the dream with Munster successWin over Toulouse in Thomond Park is latest challenge on way to Champions Cup glorySat Apr 01 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster can keep home fires burningChampions Cup semi-final places at stake in what promise to be two cracking matchesSat Apr 01 2017 - 05:30
Well-primed Munster face down veteran French gunslingersAging Toulouse may have one last face off left in them as corral of Thomond Park awaitsFri Mar 31 2017 - 20:40
Toulouse are titans of French rugby but risk becoming also-ransMunster’s opponents have found status diminished as money floods into Top 14Fri Mar 31 2017 - 06:00
Munster's Jaco Taute excited about prospect of all-out warfareMunster’s South African back well aware of the tradition behind playing Toulouse at ThomondThu Mar 30 2017 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony prepares for battle of European titansMunster captain eager to make up for lost time as Toulouse come to ThomondWed Mar 29 2017 - 06:00
Timing key to Donnacha Ryan not getting Ireland contractMunster will have little option but to look abroad to replace international secondrowTue Mar 28 2017 - 05:58
Rassie Erasmus stays focused on the here and nowSouth African admits ‘speculation’ on future ill-timed ahead of Munster-Toulouse clashTue Mar 28 2017 - 05:00
Erasmus non-committal on Munster future“I’m big friends with the current (South African) coaches and management team”Mon Mar 27 2017 - 14:28
World Cup 2023: Bidding process will come down to the wireA recommendation from World Cup Technical Review Group will be crucialSat Mar 25 2017 - 10:00
Irish diaspora a major plus in Ireland 2023 World Cup bidBroadening the appeal of rugby in North America and Canada a potential selling pointThu Mar 23 2017 - 12:56
Gerry Thornley predicts his Lions starting XVThe Six Nations has both cleared and muddied the water for coach Warren GatlandTue Mar 21 2017 - 07:30
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations defences still on top despite bonus pointsTournament of close contests was hardly vintage but compellingly tribal as everTue Mar 21 2017 - 07:00
Ireland end their season in world-beating styleAfter Saturday’s win against England, Schmidt has high hopes for 2019 World CupMon Mar 20 2017 - 08:53
Frustration mixed with a fair element of prideJoe Schmidt takes positives of Ireland finishing on a high and investments paying offMon Mar 20 2017 - 06:00
Late hits merely stoke Sexton's competitive firesTackles overlooked by ref, but world-class outhalf makes sure to punish EnglandMon Mar 20 2017 - 01:00
Heroic Ireland halt England’s chariot one win short of historyEddie Jones’s side miss out on back-to-back Grand Slams and world record 19th winSat Mar 18 2017 - 20:30
Gerry Thornley: CJ Stander strives to build lasting legacyIreland flanker knew he wanted to wear green when he first saw match at AvivaSat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00
Ireland need more than pride and patriotism to deny EnglandVisitors have shown clinical streak that should help secure second consecutive Grand SlamSat Mar 18 2017 - 02:26
Joe Schmidt not hiding as Big Brother looms large on horizonIreland coach says injecting fresh legs into secondrow was reason for omitting TonerFri Mar 17 2017 - 09:28
Simon Zebo finds his wings clipped in frustrating Six NationsWinger’s playmaking skills have not had chance to shine in this year’s tournamentThu Mar 16 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt liable to stick rather than twist against EnglandPeter O’Mahony is pushing hard but Ireland coach will likely resist urge to make changesWed Mar 15 2017 - 21:00
Ireland scrum coach Feek sees positives amid disappointmentFormer All Blacks prop views England as toughest test yet for Joe Schmidt’s forwardsWed Mar 15 2017 - 06:00
No need for Ireland to resort to knee-jerk reactionBut strong argument for reintroducing Payne at the expense of Ringrose or KearneyTue Mar 14 2017 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt rallies troops for last standCoach believes players will step up against rampant England in Six Nations finaleMon Mar 13 2017 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Away wins in Six Nations are like gold dustIf Ireland want to be champions again, they will have to learn how to win on the roadMon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00
Roof falls in on Irish hopes as England loom on horizonEddie Jones’s side could arrive in Dublin with title and chasing Grand SlamSat Mar 11 2017 - 11:54
George North's double sees Irish title hopes go southFamiliar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality StadiumFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:46
Ireland enter the bear pit for a bare-knuckle rideUnrelenting physical battle in a raucous atmosphere a real test of Ireland’s mettleFri Mar 10 2017 - 11:02
Seán O’Brien happy to do his share of the donkey workFlanker relishing challenge of Ireland’s Six Nations showdown with Wales in CardiffFri Mar 10 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt wary of wounded North’s responseIreland coach defends decision to recall Bowe to the bench in place of the injured TrimbleThu Mar 09 2017 - 05:00
Ireland to go with unchanged starting XV against WalesGarry Ringrose set to hold off challenge of the returning Jared Payne at outside centreTue Mar 07 2017 - 18:23
Gerry Thornley: In Wayne Barnes Ireland must trustRecord with the English referee in charge is noticeably worse than with any otherTue Mar 07 2017 - 05:30
Odds are increasingly against Jared Payne return in CardiffUlster player’s lack of match fitness a major issue as Ireland consider side to face WalesTue Mar 07 2017 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Ireland right to be wary of wounded WalesJoe Schmidt’s men know their first Six Nations Friday night match will be a tough battleSat Mar 04 2017 - 05:00
Jared Payne’s return will have Ringrose looking over shoulderLeinster man’s place looks secure but competition intensifying in squadFri Mar 03 2017 - 01:00
Greg Feek full of admiration for Italian tacticsIreland are confident that Rob Kearney will be able to resume training early next weekTue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42
Gerry Thornley: Hats off to Conor O’Shea for outfoxing Eddie JonesIncidents at Twickenham and Aviva show how interpretation of law differs among refereesTue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42
IRFU mystified by French snub claims over post-match function‘We’re known for our hosting in Ireland and we do it really well’Mon Feb 27 2017 - 19:44
Ireland camp confident Rob Kearney will make Wales gameFullback to undergo scan of groin injury that forced him off in France gameMon Feb 27 2017 - 15:03
Murray and Sexton combine to steer Irish ship homeMentally stronger, better disciplined Ireland wear France down to grind out resultMon Feb 27 2017 - 07:00
O’Shea’s gutsy Italy push title door ajar for IrelandIrish side head into Wales clash with points difference of +58 compared to England’s +29Mon Feb 27 2017 - 06:00
Ireland tough it out to claim win in another French slugfestConor Murray and Johnny Sexton help Joe Schmidt’s side control full-on encounterSat Feb 25 2017 - 19:40
