Johnny Sexton rues what might have been on frustrating night in ParisOuthalf says Ireland weren’t ruthless enough as they missed out on the title in FranceSun Nov 01 2020 - 00:05
France 35 Ireland 27: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s side are beaten in ParisSat Oct 31 2020 - 23:52
France v Ireland: French player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks through Fabien Galthie’s starting XV ahead of Saturday's showdownFri Oct 30 2020 - 11:17
France v Ireland: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan with the lowdown on Andy Farrell’s starting XV for ParisFri Oct 30 2020 - 09:00
Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the bestAndy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard workThu Oct 29 2020 - 07:35
Six Nations: Paris win will be ‘massive fillip for Ireland’, says Paul O’ConnellFormer international says France will present opportunities and we must take themThu Oct 29 2020 - 06:00
Cian Healy: ‘Realistically I got away with murder when I was younger’As he prepares for his 100th cap for Ireland the prop admits it took time to buckle downTue Oct 27 2020 - 16:44
Munster earn bank holiday bonus in entertaining Thomond Park tussleJohann van Graan might have a few issues with porous home defence against CardiffMon Oct 26 2020 - 22:28
Peter O’Mahony ready to battle his way back into Ireland’s backrowFlanker produced a moment of magic with an offload during his cameo against ItalyMon Oct 26 2020 - 15:46
Ulster aiming to douse Dragons’ fire and extend unbeaten startConnacht braced for a tough test in EdinburghSun Oct 25 2020 - 06:00
‘The knee felt perfect’ – Dan Leavy on cloud nine after long-awaited returnLeinster player made his first appearance in 18 months after a long rehabilitationSat Oct 24 2020 - 13:41
Dan Leavy gets back in the thick of things as Leinster trounce ZebreInternational flanker plays half an hour in nine-try rout at the RDSFri Oct 23 2020 - 23:06
Andrew Porter fronting up to responsibility of starting Ireland roleTighthead prop will make the fifth start of his international career against ItalyFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Dan Leavy return on the cards as Leinster welcome Zebre to RDSInternational flanker has not played in 18 months after suffering knee injuryFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Dan Leavy could make Leinster return against ZebreIreland flanker is named on the bench for Pro14 clash after nearly 18 months outThu Oct 22 2020 - 16:54
Tennis clubs in Republic of Ireland to close under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictionsTennis Ireland receives official communication from Government ordering closureThu Oct 22 2020 - 12:02
Measured approach sees Ireland women’s rugby squad taking shape‘They want to be pushed, they’re driven to succeed,’ says head coach Adam GriggsThu Oct 22 2020 - 06:00
Tennis clubs to remain open in Level 5 until ‘further clarification’ is providedTennis Ireland statement on Wednesday night detailed their interpretation of Level 5Wed Oct 21 2020 - 18:10
CJ Stander ready for Italy after lockdown sheep battlesIreland player says interpretation of new breakdown laws has helped his gameWed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00
Castrogiovanni remembers ‘beautiful battles’ with IrelandFormer tighthead prop believes Italy need to stick with a philosophy and stop changingTue Oct 20 2020 - 05:15
Jordan Larmour ruled out for 16 weeks after shoulder surgeryJames Lowe to remain with Ireland squad as Kearney, Tracy and Byrne return to LeinsterMon Oct 19 2020 - 13:10
Ireland’s rich European heritage to continue as Exeter face Racing 92Zebo and Ryan could become the latest Irish players to taste success away from homeSat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00
Racing’s Simon Zebo to start at fullback in Champions Cup finalFormer Munster teammate Donnacha Ryan has been named on the benchFri Oct 16 2020 - 16:30
Sexton, Kelleher and Porter ‘looking good’ for Italy clashAndy Farrell also spoke about the qualities of uncapped trio Keenan, Daly and ConnorsFri Oct 16 2020 - 14:28
John O'Sullivan: Andy Farrell will have to broaden his selection baseWhile Farrell only used 26 players in first three games he introduced some fresh facesThu Oct 15 2020 - 09:33
Jordan Larmour ruled out of Ireland’s pre-Christmas scheduleLeinster back to undergo surgery this week after dislocating shoulder in ItalyMon Oct 12 2020 - 16:54
Andy Friend explains decision to replace Jack Carty in Cardiff defeatConnacht preparing for games without their Irish outhalf by giving Fitzgerald minutesMon Oct 12 2020 - 08:19
Leinster await news on Jordan Larmour after bruising encounterThey’ll be pleased with the result more than the performance against BenettonSun Oct 11 2020 - 14:50
Sloppy Connacht second best in defeat to Cardiff BluesVisitors lost Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan to injuries in the first 20 minutesSat Oct 10 2020 - 22:11
Leo Cullen rings changes for Leinster’s potentially tricky testProvince without Johnny Sexton, Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher for Benetton clashSat Oct 10 2020 - 06:00
John Cooney and Jack McGrath have a point to prove in WalesDuo named in Ulster team to play Ospreys after being left out of the Ireland squadFri Oct 09 2020 - 15:43
Sporting Upsets: Soderling ends Nadal’s clay court dominanceTension between the two players only mounted after stunning afternoon in ParisFri Oct 09 2020 - 05:30
Ben Healy just one of a talented crop of young playmakers coming throughOpportunities at No 10 can be limited but many have been tried out elsewhere on the parkThu Oct 08 2020 - 07:24
Shane Lowry returns to European Tour for BMW ChampionshipPadraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell to join British Open champion at WentworthTue Oct 06 2020 - 07:38
Different Strokes: Maguire and Meadow chase Major honoursOn the day . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . World of Mouth . . . In Number . . . What’s in the bag . . .Tue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00
Connacht can edge tight affair against Glasgow and start on front footAndy Friend has made some interesting selections ahead of season openerSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
Ulster take bonus point after opening night cracker against BenettonItalian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-timeFri Oct 02 2020 - 22:26
Champions Leinster look for high-octane start against DragonsJordan Larmour to start on the wing with Hugo Keenan named at fullbackFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:15
Ulster look to show a little flair as Benetton arrive for openerStewart Moore’s inclusion at centre gives side a second playmaker in Pro14 openerFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Contrasting preparations by four provinces for start of Pro14Munster and Connacht turn to ‘A’ interprovincials to give players game timeThu Oct 01 2020 - 06:00
Charlesland Golf Club set to close permanently in DecemberOwning family said the ‘uncertain outlook for golf’ is behind decision to shut its doorsTue Sept 29 2020 - 18:59
Different Strokes: Orange is the new black for Jazz JanewattananondRemembering Europe’s Ryder Cup win in 2002, Lowry looking forward to a breakTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
European Tour moves on to Scotland as the field remains thinScottish Open has a bigger purse than Irish Open but many big names remain statesideTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
Sporting Upsets: England beaten by American rank amateurs1950 Soccer World Cup: USA 1 England 0 - shock victory for team of minnowsFri Sept 25 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Saracens superiority at scrum time key to victory over LeinsterIt wasn’t just the points scored but the pressure released at key times in the gameThu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00
Ulster’s European dream clinically crushed by ToulouseCheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the swordSun Sept 20 2020 - 15:39
James Hume reaping the benefits of Dan McFarland’s call to ‘knuckle down’Young centre has turned plenty of heads with his performances in the Ulster midfieldFri Sept 18 2020 - 06:00
Head-to-head: Jack Conan and Billy Vunipola know how to lead from the backThe two number eights are dynamic ball carriers with a nose for the trylineFri Sept 18 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Ulster hoping Stade Ernest Wallon can be home away from home againProvince’s away quarter-final form is poor but 2015 pool win offers some hopeThu Sept 17 2020 - 06:00
Iain Henderson’s surprise return a ‘great boost’ for UlsterDan McFarland explains decision to start Alby Mathewson instead of John CooneyFri Sept 11 2020 - 14:33