Streamlined development system designed to guarantee the future of Irish rugby‘The system is there to provide players with the resources and abilities to maximise their talent’Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:00
Ulster face tough test against Glasgow team bolstered by internationalsJohn Cooney, Stuart McCloskey and Eric O’Sullivan all return for trip to ScotstounFri Feb 19 2021 - 05:00
Rugby stats: Too often Irish players didn’t look and therefore didn’t seeIreland need to encourage players to unscramble the pictures, to look and seeThu Feb 18 2021 - 06:00
Joey Carbery progressing ‘really well’ in bid to make Munster returnJohann van Graan says outhalf ‘is in a very good place’ mentally and physicallyWed Feb 17 2021 - 06:00
Joey Carbery edges closer to Munster return but no date set yet25-year-old outhalf has been taking part in training as he battles back from ankle injuryTue Feb 16 2021 - 14:15
Not an easy day for Burns or Byrne to press outhalf claimsPecking order at No 10 remains secondary until Ireland’s attacking plan shows greater coherenceMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations talking points: Officials let Italy down against EnglandHIA’s adding up at an alarming rate; Ireland’s set-piece starting to fire once againMon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
James Lowe ready to kick on further after return from injuryIreland wing shrugs off last week’s disappointment against Wales to focus on FranceFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations miscellany: Croke Park in 2007 and current day tiesClerc thinks Ireland lack star power, by the numbers, quote of the day and moreFri Feb 12 2021 - 06:00
Antoine Dupont enjoys genius trait of thinking quickly but never being in a rushRugby Stats: The gifted France No 9 showed the vast array of his skills against ItalyThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
Brice Dulin back and enjoying the new dynamic with rejuvenated FranceExperienced fullback thriving again having reunited with influential coach O’GaraWed Feb 10 2021 - 09:12
Six Nations Miscellany: Portrait of the Artist as a rugby fanWillie John’s debut; Beirne’s ruck rating; Thomas stars despite Racing exitWed Feb 10 2021 - 09:11
Antoine Dupont and France lay down early Six Nations markerLes Bleus were ruthless in Rome but there was enough to give Ireland encouragementMon Feb 08 2021 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell steels Irish for pilfering down the human tunnelAssistant coach’s lineout expertise was evident from early onMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Wales 21 Ireland 16: How the Irish players ratedJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland’s latest defeat in CardiffSun Feb 07 2021 - 18:09
Six Nations Pass Notes: Will kicking and territory game be the winning strategy?Principality Stadium roof will be open for Ireland’s opener against WalesSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to EnglandEddie Jones’s formidable side are the team to beat in this year’s competitionFri Feb 05 2021 - 06:30
Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to ScotlandIt’s really difficult to predict what Scottish team is going to turn upThu Feb 04 2021 - 06:30
Rugby stats: Jacob Stockdale boasts Ireland’s best try-scoring strike rateHis footwork, pace, strength and ability to beat defenders make him a potent finisherThu Feb 04 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: Johnny Sexton won’t give up his Ireland 10 jerseyIf anyone wants to succeed outhalf they will have to earn it; a trophy for every occasionWed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to FranceMuch expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of GalthieWed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
IRFU deny they are to be part of a joint 2031 Rugby World Cup bidReports on Monday said Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales would bid for tournamentTue Feb 02 2021 - 15:51
Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantageClive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nicknameTue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to ItalyYoung squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 capsTue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to WalesJohn O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s openerMon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03
Beibhinn Parsons ignoring the noise as uncertainty surrounds 2021Irish winger focused on what the team can do with World Cup qualifiers hopefully in MarchSat Jan 23 2021 - 06:45
Andrew Porter ready to lay down a marker at Thomond ParkWith Tadhg Furlong injured Ireland have leaned heavily on his fellow Leinster propThu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Ruddock and Coombes tick all the boxes for Ireland squad inclusionBackrow duo have enjoyed fine seasons and must be on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations radarThu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong set for return to rugby after lengthy absenceThe 28-year-old has not played since the Six Nations defeat to England last FebruaryTue Jan 19 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose and Lowe return to Leinster fray after injuriesSeán Cronin has recovered from knee problem and will be available to face MunsterMon Jan 18 2021 - 14:59
Joey Carbery can see light at the end of a long recovery tunnelIreland outhalf is nearing a return to action for Munster; Ulster A take on Leinster AThu Jan 14 2021 - 17:20
Six Nations remains as scheduled, say tournament organisersWomen’s and under-20s tournaments have been postponed until later in the yearWed Jan 13 2021 - 14:15
Kieran Campbell is the new Ireland under-20s head coachFormer scrumhalf and Ulster Academy manager takes over from Noel McNamaraMon Jan 11 2021 - 16:03
Head to head: Caelan Doris v Marcell CoetzeeThe Leinster and Ulster backrow forwards are set to clash this weekend at the RDSFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00
Ryan expects motivated Leinster to step up to the challengeAfter the shock defeat to Connacht, holders fully focused for the visit of rivals UlsterThu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi expecting a fitting response from LeinsterBacks coach says squad eager to bounce back against Ulster following chastening lossTue Jan 05 2021 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour returns to Leinster training earlier than expectedFullback required shoulder surgery in October after dislocating it in win over BenettonMon Jan 04 2021 - 15:07
Ulster the last team standing as unbeaten records fallDan McFarland’s side have a big task at hand to maintain their streak this weekendMon Jan 04 2021 - 06:30
Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on ConnachtHead coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing roomMon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00
Connacht’s fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster’s 26-match streakJack Carty notches 25 points as men from the West deliver stirring performance in DublinSat Jan 02 2021 - 22:29
O’Toole remains front and centre to ambitious Ulster’s plansYoung prop relishing the prospect of facing unbeaten Munster at the KingspanSat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clashMax O’Reilly and Andrew Smith make debuts as Friend’s visitors face daunting taskSat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Ulster boosted by return of big guns for Pro14 clash with MunsterVan Graan’s visitors will be fiery and feisty but a near full-strength Ulster should prevailSat Jan 02 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s John Ryan relishing the frontrow battle32-year-old at higher risk from coronavirus due to suffering from Ulcerative ColitisThu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
Dan McFarland’s Ulster facing into defining Pro14 fixturesCould head coach look to rest players in Europe and focus on a title challenge?Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
‘Everyone has to do the right thing’: Leo Cullen on challenge of Covid-19Leinster coach confident that Connacht game will go ahead on SaturdayWed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
South African coaches excited by Rainbow Cup, says JP FerreiraMunster defence coach gets positive feedback ahead of new competition in MarchWed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19: Two senior Leinster rugby players test positive for coronavirusPair are isolating along with number of close contactsTue Dec 29 2020 - 12:27
Ulster charge through a tough week to sit pretty at the topWin over Connacht comes despite injuries and news of Coetzee’s return to South AfricaTue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00
Leinster roll the selection dice for opener away to MontpellierLeo Cullen awards players for recent form but packs bench with big namesSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
