Six Nations: Ireland and Wales play out thrilling drawJohnny Sexton’s late penalty sees opening defence of title end in deadlockSun Feb 07 2016 - 21:23
Ireland v Wales: A strange case of home sicknessRugby has no fixture like it like it, where the visiting side enjoys such supremacySat Feb 06 2016 - 06:02
Six Nations: Wales look better on a day for winning uglyExtent of the changes to the Irish pack leave Joe Schmidt’s side looking vulnerableSat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00
CJ Stander’s Ireland debut may be sooner than expectedJoe Schmidt likely to name South African at blindside for opening Six Nations gameFri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00
Rugby players want more influence in moulding future of game – unionIrupa believe that working with, not against, the IRFU is best way forwardFri Feb 05 2016 - 01:00
Six Nations: O’Donnell waiting in wings to replace O’BrienIreland management awaiting results of scan to verify extent of hamstring damageThu Feb 04 2016 - 12:03
Warren Gatland wants Wales to hit ground runningVisiting coach expecting more of the same from Ireland at Aviva StadiumThu Feb 04 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy considers Premiership move after Worcester table offerIreland prop is out of contract at end of season and is in negotiations with IRFUWed Feb 03 2016 - 23:30
Six Nations: Ireland have hard act to follow in pursuit of three in a rowWith France and England away, third title in succession looks a tall orderWed Feb 03 2016 - 13:49
Guy Noves and France waiting in the long grass for IrelandThis is the game les Bleus are targeting as the one most likely to define their campaignTue Feb 02 2016 - 07:20
Munster relief as Zebo signs two-year contract with provinceVersatile back had apparently been offered lucrative deal by French Top 14 club PauTue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
Munster look set to lose Keith Earls to SaracensEarls apparently unhappy with deal on offer from IRFU and protracting talks with unionWed Jan 27 2016 - 13:20
Tommy O’Donnell: no regrets or bitterness for Munster flankerInjury put him out of World Cup last summer, but he’s back in the game with MunsterWed Jan 27 2016 - 01:00
European Cup maulings a blow to Irish rugby’s moraleDespite being reigning champions, Ireland at a low ebb as the Six Nations beckonsTue Jan 26 2016 - 07:45
Leinster admit defeat in bid to retain Marty Moore’s servicesProspect of paying out big compensation to Wasps enough to scupper possible new dealTue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton injury another headache for IrelandLeinster defeat adds to unease as hamstrings may sideline Mike Ross and Marty MooreMon Jan 25 2016 - 01:04
Ulster rue points that slipped through grasp as they exit Champions CupLes Kiss’s side run in eight tries but it’s not enough to secure quarter-final placeSat Jan 23 2016 - 15:45
Gerry Thornley: Cards must cut Ulster’s way in Champions CupLes Kiss’s side need bonus point against Oyonnax – and then favours elsewhereSat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00
New Ireland captain Rory Best has a tough act to followUlster man assumes the mantle left by likes of Paul O’Connell and Brian O’DriscollThu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00
Leinster strive to keep hold of Marty MooreDiscussions are continuing on a daily basis and legal advice is now being takenWed Jan 20 2016 - 21:12
Six Nations Selection - the Winners and LosersGerry Thornley looks at the coming men in the Ireland squad and those who missed outWed Jan 20 2016 - 21:00
Conor O’Shea to leave Harlequins at end of seasonThe former Irish international fullback says that it ‘is the right time’ for him to move onWed Jan 20 2016 - 14:50
Best man to lead Ireland in Six Nations defence? Rory heads listUlster hooker clipped to odds-on favourite to be elevated after Paul O’Connell retirementWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster academy will attract envious glancesWay Leo Cullen’s side beat Bath says much about quality of underage system at provinceTue Jan 19 2016 - 08:52
Ulster and Connacht still have lifelines despite defeatsWins for Munster and Leinster are welcome but come too late to make a differenceMon Jan 18 2016 - 13:21
Struggling Munster show true grit to overcome StadeStade Francais suffer provencial backlash as Foley’s side restore some badly needed prideMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Too little too late but Munster show huge heart at ThomondA resilient side fought for every ball and came away with a much-deserved winSat Jan 16 2016 - 15:18
Munster chief keeps faith through trying timeGarrett Fitzgerald on issues that keep him occupied as longest-serving provincial CEOSat Jan 16 2016 - 08:00
Munster clash with Stade Francais is more than just a dead rubberAnthony Foley’s side must front up or cherished identity in Europe risks further damageSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Irish provinces still have much to prove in EuropeMunster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts asideSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Mike Sherry anxious for Munster to stand up and fightHooker targeting Stade Francais in Saturday’s rematch at Thomond ParkThu Jan 14 2016 - 01:00
Munster to extend Anthony Foley’s contract within weeksProvince’s CEO Garrett Fitzgerald suggests a one-year extension is imminentWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:07
Stade Francais offer a chance of redemption for MunsterAnthony Foley says a win would give confidence back to his under-pressure playersWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Marty Moore set to leave Leinster for English side WaspsProp set to sign a three-year contract, as opposed to the two-year deal Leinster have offeredTue Jan 12 2016 - 23:30
Garrett Fitzgerald outlines Andy Farrell’s Munster roleFormer England defence coach will not be involved on match daysTue Jan 12 2016 - 19:30
Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national sideThe IRFU are not without blame for province’s plight which is detrimental to everyoneTue Jan 12 2016 - 16:49
Ruan Pienaar buoyed by Ulster’s fighting spiritSpringbox salutes role of Rory Best and Paddy Jackson in comeback win at OyonnaxTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Foley gets feisty after woeful weekend for MunsterUlster comeback the only consolation after earliest cup exits for Leinster and MunsterMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:52
Rory Best’s rallying cry sets tone for remarkable Ulster revivalLes Kiss and Paddy Jackson hail captain’s influence in dressingroom at half-timeMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
CJ Stander blames Munster’s decision-making for Stade Francais defeatMunster captain hurt by heavy loss in Paris and insists red scrum should never retreatMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
Ulster complete stunning comeback win against OyonnaxEuropean hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game aroundSun Jan 10 2016 - 17:29
Anthony Foley: Same old failings let Munster down againCoach admits European exit is ‘very disappointing’ after poor Paris displaySat Jan 09 2016 - 20:27
Gerry Thornley: Munster down and out after Paris humiliationEuropean glory is a distant memory after disjointed showing against StadeSat Jan 09 2016 - 19:36
Anthony Foley: The pleasure and pain of leading MunsterHeineken Cup-winning captain admits recent losing streak was hugely frustratingSat Jan 09 2016 - 05:45
Ulster have enough to keep qualification hopes aliveOyonnax unlikely to be big test as Les Kiss’s men aim to stay in winning formSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster can dispatch Stade FrancaisAnthony Foley’s outfit head to Paris needing win to keep Champions Cup dream aliveSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Keith Earls proves health is wealth as he enjoys extended runMunster winger is showing kind of sharpness his team need right now in EuropeFri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for UlsterUlster frontrower has enjoyed whirlwind introduction after learning trade in AILThu Jan 07 2016 - 02:00
Anthony Foley welcomes Andy Farrell appointmentMunster coach says Farrell’s ability to do job more important than his nationalityThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
