European Cup’s unique sense of occasion wins out despite final flawsCompetition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finishSat May 02 2015 - 13:14
Gordon D’Arcy’s dancing feet a trump card in stellar careerIreland centre possessed wondrous footwork but all-round game was always first-classSat May 02 2015 - 11:38
Naming Pro12 final venue in advance has potential to backfire badlyThe main flaw is that it denies any reward for finishing top of table over course of seasonTue Apr 28 2015 - 05:45
Iain Henderson helping Ulster build momentum in race for prizeIreland Flanker relishing Munster visit with home semi-final in Pro 12 up for grabsMon Apr 27 2015 - 01:02
Dominant Ulster lay waste to Leinster’s top four hopesMatt O’Connor’s side fail to build on lightning start as hosts fight back at a soggy RavenhillFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:22
Leinster’s season all but over admits Matt O’ConnorProvince can still mathematically reach Pro 12 play-offs but top four spot is improbableFri Apr 24 2015 - 22:21
Ryan’s return boosts Munster prospects in potential five-pointerSoutherners well placed to secure lucrative and advantageous home semi-finalFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
Connacht need to recapture form to keep Champions Cup hopes alivePat Lam’s team badly in need of points as they host Pro12 League leaders GlasgowFri Apr 24 2015 - 21:40
Luck of the Irish? Not when it comes to semi-final clashes in EuropeOut of 13 Irish-French semi-finals, 10 have taken place in FranceTue Apr 21 2015 - 09:05
Toulon identify Paul O’Connell as next major signingFrench club see Munster and Ireland secondrow as iconic figure in European rugbyTue Apr 21 2015 - 00:00
Toulon v Leinster: ‘We came here with the right mind frame and we can be proud’Jordi Murphy says defeat will be a spur to him for the remainder of his careerMon Apr 20 2015 - 08:58
Lament for Leinster as extra-time efforts amount to nothingTaut, titanic struggle ends in rain-sodden Stade VélodromeMon Apr 20 2015 - 08:56
Galacticos of Toulon should shine too brightly for LeinsterEverything will have to go Leinster’s way if they are to overcome reigning championsSun Apr 19 2015 - 09:56
Leinster looking for game of their lives against ToulonReggie Corrigan believes province need a display akin to Clermont in 2012Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Leinster prepared for Toulon testCoach Matt O’Connor insists future a secondary concern ahead of challengeFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39
Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy GopperthLeinster outhalf knows he and team-mates will have to be at very best to quell reigning championsThu Apr 16 2015 - 08:48
Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to rekindle spirit of 2009Province overcame odds to defeat rivals Munster before claiming first HeinekenWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:01
Seán Cronin says Toulon match is ‘do-or-die’ for LeinsterHooker admits season is in the balance but Matt O’Connor’s side back themselvesWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster statistics tell a story of decline as team struggles with loss of self-beliefInability to put teams away when on top has been a hallmark of their seasonTue Apr 14 2015 - 05:45
Leinster’s Pro12 play-off hopes hang by a threadMatt O’Connor’s side lose to Dragons at Rodney Parade after being 22-8 aheadMon Apr 13 2015 - 09:29
Ulster have track record and desire against ConnachtPat Lam’s team have lost only once at home but defeat could mean dropping out of top sixSat Apr 11 2015 - 14:07
Matt Healy goes west and prospers after losing his way at LeinsterConnacht winger has resurrected career and now eyes place in Champions CupSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:02
Leinster can re-energise stuttering Pro12 campaign against DragonsMatt O’Connor side looking to avenge shock February loss at RDSSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00
Isa Nacewa to rejoin Leinster on a one-year contractFormer crowd favourite steps out of retirement to resume his playing careerFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:28
Leinster and Saracens show experience a key asset at top level in EuropeBath and Racing Metro both left to rue their ill-discipline and missed opportunitiesTue Apr 07 2015 - 08:32
O’Connor says Leinster must find try-scoring touch in ToulonIan Madigan’s accuracy won’t be enough to survive daunting semi-final in FranceMon Apr 06 2015 - 09:09
Leinster seal Champions Cup semi-final spot but have lots to improve onIan Madigan penalties prove decisive but home side rarely looked like scoring tryMon Apr 06 2015 - 01:01
Rob Kearney interview: ‘It’s sink or swim for us now’Leinster fullback says team are good enough to win the Champions Cup despite strugglesSat Apr 04 2015 - 05:00
Toulon to progress against Wasps and continue dual title defenceChampions should secure eighth successive knock-out win in the European CupSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Leinster’s know-how can see them home against BathChampions Cup quarter-final clash at Aviva has all the ingredients of an epicSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy relishing Bath clash in Champions CupLeinster flanker says team can’t afford to make defensive mistakes against English sideWed Apr 01 2015 - 19:02
Sexton helped Madigan through ‘two hours of hell’ at MurrayfieldFellow outhalf soothed substitute’s fears after late missed penaltyTue Mar 31 2015 - 14:19
IRFU fears revenues may fall if Six Nations free-to-airMinister may cite 'cultural significance’ to add home matches to the listTue Mar 31 2015 - 09:33
Bath will provide Leinster with a stern test in their Champions Cup quarter-finalThe English side are a different beast to when they lost by 25 points in Dublin in 2012Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45
Rhys Ruddock in danger of missing World Cup after arm injury ends seasonLeinster flanker needs another operation on injury he suffered in DecemberMon Mar 30 2015 - 18:04
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournamentSix Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and WalesTue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt’s men in good shape ahead of tilt at the World CupSaturday was a one-off. Come the big games, it will be business as usualTue Mar 24 2015 - 11:59
Ireland show ambition in adversity to secure Six Nations titleBackline benefit from change in mindset as Seán O’Brien returns to his bestMon Mar 23 2015 - 10:34
Thrilling Six Nations victory will live long in the memoryJoe Schmidt’s side retain title for Ireland in breathtaking climax to championshipMon Mar 23 2015 - 00:35
Six Nations: England likely to come out on top in grandest of finalesIreland should improve but Twickenham may be key advantage in three-way tussleSat Mar 21 2015 - 13:21
Remembering Six Nations 2007, the one that got awayHow Ireland learnt that preventing the concession of a seven-pointer is as important as scoring oneSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt focused on result in ScotlandIreland coach not trying to anticipate England outcome and expects ‘real challenge’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:43
Cian Healy and Luke Fitzgerald in line to start against ScotlandJoe Schmidt expected to retain Devin Toner in Irish lineout set to combat ScotlandThu Mar 19 2015 - 00:42
Easterby hints Ireland to remain largely unchanged for Scotland matchOptional changes could see Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy come in to the starting XVWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:17
Eoin Reddan happy to look at the smaller picture of ScotlandScrumhalf won’t consider a Six Nations title until Ireland take care of business at handWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Sobering defeat means Ireland playing catch-upHoly Grail of Grand Slam slips from grasp but focus turns to title for regrouped squadTue Mar 17 2015 - 05:00
Touch judge signalled vital late decision to referee Wayne BarnesJoe Schmidt puzzled as to how dominant Irish scrum was penalised three timesTue Mar 17 2015 - 01:00
Super Saturday decider not so super for IrelandDefeat to impressive Wales places old-enemy England in driving seat for Six Nations titleMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s Grand ambition folds under pressureTeam betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the gameMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland expect tough battle chasing 11th successive winWales have not lost two home games in the same Six Nations campaign since 2003Sat Mar 14 2015 - 14:28
