Anthony Foley: A leader forged in St Munchin’s who blossomed at ShannonTeachers and old team-mates recall an inspirational player who never forgot his rootsSat Oct 22 2016 - 11:18
Glasgow game a uniquely difficult assignment for MunsterIt has been an unimaginably draining week for a squad still deep in mourningSat Oct 22 2016 - 01:00
Sport seems trivial as O’Mahony wrestles with Foley lossMunster captain grew up idolising man who became ‘coach, friend and brother’Thu Oct 20 2016 - 01:09
Erasmus must plan for Glasgow game in midst of widespread griefMunster director of rugby pays fitting tribute to his colleague and friend FoleyThu Oct 20 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Thomond in Europe a fitting way to say farewell to AxelThere is no ideal time for Munster to return - but the Champions Cup is the ideal stageWed Oct 19 2016 - 16:49
Munster and Glasgow Warriors match is going ahead on SaturdayRassie Erasmus: ‘This time is about a husband, a father, a son, brother, a fallen friend’Wed Oct 19 2016 - 14:02
Anthony Foley ‘kind of epitomised what Munster rugby was all about’All at Leinster are struggling to come to terms with the death of the much-respected old adversary and team-mateWed Oct 19 2016 - 01:00
Munster likely to play Glasgow Warriors match on SaturdayProvince to confirm if Champions Cup encounter will go ahead after Anthony Foley deathTue Oct 18 2016 - 21:24
Leinster delay Johnny Sexton fitness call until FridaySean O’Brien may be in line for return with Rhys Ruddock ruled out with torn calf injuryTue Oct 18 2016 - 13:59
‘It is a heartbreaking loss but Anthony Foley’s legacy will go on forever’Gerry Thornley on the aftermath of Munster coach Anthony Foley’s sudden, tragic deathTue Oct 18 2016 - 05:50
Distraught Munster begin to regroup but priority remains the familyDecision to go ahead with Saturday’s game at Thomond Park still to be madeMon Oct 17 2016 - 20:32
Gerry Thornley: Munster mourn loss of a rugby sonSporting fraternity across country in shock at untimely death of head coach in ParisMon Oct 17 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Anthony Foley was born to play; born to leadThe death of the man who represented what Munster is about is too sad for words, too shocking to be believedSun Oct 16 2016 - 20:43
A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win isRassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of RacingSat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00
Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their moneyProvinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00
Connacht set for toughest of tests in return to Champions CupLast year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants ToulouseFri Oct 14 2016 - 22:15
Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provincesChampions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sidesFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Connacht look to take advantage of home comforts against ToulouseFrench giants no longer a foreboding presence at the SportsgroundFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Ulster need to hold the centre for BordeauxPiutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup startThu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00
Gerry Thornley: Provinces won’t be easy prey in Champions CupLeinster will still be smarting over last season, while Ulster have backs to hurt any teamTue Oct 11 2016 - 09:17
Seán O’Brien in the frame for a return to action for LeinsterDomestic derbies held steel all four Irish provinces for European combatMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster pleased while Munster rue one that got awayLeo Cullen happy with game management as Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw performMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster ease past Munster with dominant second half performanceJohnny Sexton was again the key man for the home side with some superb place-kickingSat Oct 08 2016 - 16:27
Leinster can steal a march on Munster as rivals renew battleHenshaw’s debut and O’Mahony’s return add lustre to hugely anticipated Pro12 clashSat Oct 08 2016 - 12:56
Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster winPat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to seasonFri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31
Munster-Leinster is Europe’s top rivalry – and stakes are rising againNothing feeds this encounter more than both teams clamouring for place at the top tableFri Oct 07 2016 - 20:00
Robbie Henshaw to make Leinster debut against MunsterLeo Cullen has made a total of 11 changes to the side that last week defeated Cardiff BluesFri Oct 07 2016 - 12:31
Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier living the dreamFormer Wesley College student braced for upcoming battle with MunsterFri Oct 07 2016 - 01:00
European Champions Cup set to return to Irish terrestrial TVOrganisers will treat Ireland differently with more free-to-air coverage but not before 2019Thu Oct 06 2016 - 07:00
All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says HowlettFormer Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s successWed Oct 05 2016 - 05:50
Eir Sport to televise Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in ChicagoBroadcaster also showing European Champions Cup matches liveWed Oct 05 2016 - 01:11
Eir to broadcast Ireland’s clash with New ZealandVirgin customers will not be able to watch the Test match at Soldier Field in NovemberTue Oct 04 2016 - 20:20
Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroadsCanadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont AuvergneTue Oct 04 2016 - 08:52
Leinster feeling benefit of Stuart Lancaster effectFormer England coach ready for pressure cooker of his first Irish derby against MunsterTue Oct 04 2016 - 08:32
Leinster wingers ruled out of Munster match at Aviva StadiumFergus McFadden and Dave Kearney were forced off the field in win over CardiffTue Oct 04 2016 - 01:02
Fergus McFadden and Dave Kearney out of Munster clashLeinster’s Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien all continue rehabilitationMon Oct 03 2016 - 16:16
Jared Payne up to speed to be fullback fixtureRob Kearney has been first choice for nearly a decade but that may be about to changeSat Oct 01 2016 - 07:00
Munster welcome back Peter O’Mahony for Pro12 clashSimon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell also return as Zebre look to secure first winFri Sept 30 2016 - 20:10
Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returnsPro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky SportsFri Sept 30 2016 - 19:55
Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with CardiffLeo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning startFri Sept 30 2016 - 19:53
Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and mindsPat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October loomingFri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01
Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn seriesFlanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injuryThu Sept 29 2016 - 01:05
Table-topping Ulster ready to run Ospreys raggedBackline could get even stronger as Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble return to trainingWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fearsZane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assuredWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting betterIreland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in NovemberTue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00
Leinster’s armoury expanding ahead of fierce October battlesScrum coach John Fogarty positive about province’s progress so far this seasonTue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton hits ground running as Leinster power past OspreysAttacking lines and ball retention hit mark as home side secure bonus pointSat Sept 24 2016 - 17:55
The old South African army pals behind the rise of MunsterUnder Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber’s influence is already taking effectSat Sept 24 2016 - 11:00
Munster seek to re-establish fortress feel against EdinburghKeith Earls, Cian Bohane, Dave Kilcoyne and Dave O’Callaghan to play part for provinceSat Sept 24 2016 - 01:00
Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyersSexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form OspreysFri Sept 23 2016 - 12:10
