Ireland’s fourth centurion Paul O’Connell wants to make this one countIreland captain hopes to celebrate 100th cap with a win against WalesSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Unassuming Simon Easterby much more than a lucky charmThe former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coachSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt lauds captain Paul O’ConnellIreland coach gives special praise to Munster man about to win 100th capFri Mar 13 2015 - 08:56
Heaslip likely to return for Ireland against WalesSchmidt has started just 18 players so far with stand-in O’Donnell to drop out againThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton should be fit for Wales match in which kicking will be keyOuthalf’s ‘direction and leadership on the pitch is massive’, says Richie MurphyWed Mar 11 2015 - 12:44
Rugby: Ireland are 8/1 for World Cup – are they worth a flutter?Ireland have never made the last four, their style is under scrutiny – but they just keep on winningTue Mar 10 2015 - 07:50
Ireland coach Schmidt’s no ordinary JoeThe New Zealander has his team working harder than opponents and there is no hiding place for playersSat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Ireland in rude health and ready to defuse Gatland’s grenadesInjury victims Jamie Heaslip, Seán O’Brien and Jared Payne all take part in Belfast work-outFri Mar 06 2015 - 07:50
Jared Payne quietly coming to fore for IrelandVersatility a key commodity for New Zealand-born convertFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Six Nations: Timekeeping controversy in Ireland’s match with EnglandMore than two extra minutes may have been played by the TMO at the Aviva StadiumTue Mar 03 2015 - 17:35
Gerry Thornley: ‘Fortress Aviva’ may now be a realityVictory over old foe eighth in a row at home venue for rapidly improving Ireland outfitTue Mar 03 2015 - 08:15
Schmidt’s green machine rolls on with relentless controlRobbie Henshaw has immense game with try to crown man-of-the-match performanceMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:28
Ireland’s power play wins the day and crushes England’s hopesJoe Schmidt’s side show superiority with a ferocious display for 10th straight winMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:11
Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big twoGerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours IrelandSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:08
Joe Schmidt says England win would be biggest so farIreland coach played down talk of one-dimensionsal gameplanSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v England: Where history can be won or lostSix Nations clashes with the ‘auld enemy’ are always epic battles where winner takes allSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy to step up for Ireland as Joe Schmidt gets ready to go againIrish changes set to be minimal while Jack Nowell and Alex Goode to come into England back threeFri Feb 27 2015 - 09:58
Joe Schmidt ponders options to subdue English powerCian Healy ‘in great shape’ and pushing for starting spot ahead of forwards showdownThu Feb 26 2015 - 13:33
Peter O’Mahony happy to keep physical stakes high for IrelandFlanker is unconcerned about a perceived lack of entertainment on the pitchWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip goes from backrow to mentoring role with IrelandLeinster forward to remain in camp with Jordi Murphy likely to step in against EnglandWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
Massive English invasion underlines the scale of the challenge for IrelandIrish clubs cash in to facilitate up to 15,000 supporters travelling in buoyant moodTue Feb 24 2015 - 13:28
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland and Leinster don’t seem to tallyTry-scoring troubles show the difference between club and Test levelSat Feb 21 2015 - 01:35
IRB disciplinary panel hands France’s Papé a ten-week banIndependent committee believe assault on Heaslip should have merited a red cardFri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
IRB disciplinary panel hands France’s Papé a ten-week banIndependent committee believe assault on Heaslip should have merited a red cardFri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip remains the only injury casualty ahead of England matchLes Kiss is looking for improvement on Ireland’s ‘pass mark’ in defence against FranceThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:46
Relaxed Henshaw very much at home at the SportsgroundIreland star enjoys pitting his wits against his Connacht team-mates back on familiar soilThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:00
Time for IRB to act as concussion becomes commonplaceIreland's 18-11 win over France typified a game more brutal than beautifulTue Feb 17 2015 - 12:59
Ireland win brutally physical, suffocatingly tight encounterJoe Schmidt’s fingerprints all over performance as his side keep France at bayMon Feb 16 2015 - 09:18
Cool Schmidt refusing to get swept up in Anglo-Irish feverCoach criticises prematch talk as Sexton shows his innate classMon Feb 16 2015 - 09:16
France turn up the heat on SextonMind games from French lead IRFU to release statement defending selectionSat Feb 14 2015 - 15:55
Les Kiss interview: Total immersion makes coach part of the furniture in adopted landAustralian is consumed by game and says no team challenges defensive skills more than FrenchSat Feb 14 2015 - 06:02
Ireland’s momentum starting to build ahead of game that could dictate Six Nations fateHeaslip, O’Brien and Sexton back in side but Schmidt admits French ability worries himFri Feb 13 2015 - 11:02
Lions trio set to make Ireland comeback against FranceSeán O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip and Johnny Sexton all expected to start at the AvivaThu Feb 12 2015 - 11:25
Philippe Saint-André seeks his first away win against ‘major team’France coach says Ireland are favourites but expects ‘another tight one’Thu Feb 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton sharpens Ireland’s edge on return to trainingIreland will look to outhalf for inspiration as they aim for first win at Aviva over FranceWed Feb 11 2015 - 17:59
Simon Zebo wants to show France just what they are missingIreland winger with French blood is relishing his first clash with Les BleusWed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00
Ireland still need to be wary of French threatLes Bleus may be underachieving but they do have a gameplan to stymie at the AvivaTue Feb 10 2015 - 12:03
Ireland get off to perfect start in Six Nations with dominant display over ItalyJoe Schmidt’s side do enough and little bit more as sterner tests loom on the horizonMon Feb 09 2015 - 14:09
Six Nations: Joe Schmidt satisfied with Roman returnVictory a sound platform as Ireland’s main men aim to return for France gameMon Feb 09 2015 - 10:15
Ireland unlikely to get anything easy off ItalyReigning champions are in form but depleted as they face tough task in RomeSat Feb 07 2015 - 09:33
Robbie Henshaw is focused on winning above all elseMultitalented centre is looking forward to Six Nations debut and ‘creating some history’Sat Feb 07 2015 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt happy for Ian Keatley to carry the loadIreland coach says outlhalf has all-round game to lead unfamiliar Irish backlineFri Feb 06 2015 - 08:28
Johnny Sexton interview: Despite injury the outhalf is ready for a big yearIreland number 10 looks ahead to the Six Nations, World Cup and a return to LeinsterThu Feb 05 2015 - 12:55
Gerry Thornley: Murphy and Keatley to start against ItalyChampionship game appears to have come too early for a return for Jamie HeaslipThu Feb 05 2015 - 01:19
Six Nations 2015: Six of the best get ready to rumbleThe grand old tournament should be full of its usual twists and turns. Gerry Thornley sets the sceneWed Feb 04 2015 - 13:14
Seán O’Brien could be thrown in against Italy due to Heaslip doubtsFlanker’s experience may be necessary with Jordi Murphy in line to replace number eightWed Feb 04 2015 - 08:21
Peter O’Mahony aims for happier return to RomeFlanker ended up on the wing in Ireland’s Six Nations defeat on their last visit to ItalyWed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00
Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques BrunelSearch for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for ItalyTue Feb 03 2015 - 11:00
From Barnhall’s mini leagues to Ireland’s frontrow Marty Moore refects on his rugby journeyMoore’s ambition now is to make the international number three jersey his ownSun Feb 01 2015 - 18:51
Gerry Thornley: Leinster should be thanked for breaking monotony of Champions CupMoney pouring into Anglo-French rugby bodes ill for aspirations of Celtic sides in futureTue Jan 27 2015 - 12:55
