Ireland v Argentina: Argentina player profilesMeet Mario Ledesma’s XV looking to disrupt Ireland’s November plans at the AvivaFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:07
Ireland v Argentina: Ireland player profilesA look at Joe Schmidt’s starting XV set to take on Los Pumas at the Aviva StadiumFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:00
Argentina’s back three has ability to shred Irish defenceJohn O'Sullivan: during the Rugby Championship Pumas averaged three tries a matchThu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00
Incremental progress the name of the game for Andrew ConwayVersatile Munster back has worked hard on his game to progress at international levelWed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00
Greg Feek confirms Conor Murray is not in Ireland campRob Kearney won’t play at weekend against Pumas but may return against All BlacksTue Nov 06 2018 - 15:02
Formidable Treviso a tough assignment for youthful UlsterPresence of several experienced Italian internationals could prove decisive to outcomeSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:30
Cheetahs have experimental Munster in their sightsBleyendaal’s return to action a significant boost for visiting coach Van GraanSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Leinster young guns eager to grasp their opportunity in South AfricaExperienced Fardy and Leavy also included in the starting XV against Southern KingsSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Ireland v Italy: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Irish selection to face Italy in ChicagoFri Nov 02 2018 - 18:20
Ireland v Italy: Italian player profilesA look at Conor O’Shea’s starting 15 who will look to cause an upset at Soldier FieldFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:00
Eoin Griffin set for 100th Connacht appearanceAndy Friend has made a number of changes due to players away on international dutyFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:23
Stuart McCloskey among Ulster team to take on BenettonAcademy player James Hume will make his first senior start for the provinceFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:17
Rugby Stats: Overreliance on Sexton and Murray contains inherent risksIreland could take a leaf from All Blacks book and ensure all replacements get game timeThu Nov 01 2018 - 06:30
Dan Leavy in Leinster squad for South Africa tripDespite being named in Ireland squad for November series, Leavy will head southWed Oct 31 2018 - 17:12
Felipe Contepomi: ‘I want to help Leinster be the best in the world’Leinster’s backs coach is positive about the challenge faced by the squad in South AfricaWed Oct 31 2018 - 01:00
Ireland’s Rob Kearney an injury concern for November TestsFullback suffered a shoulder injury during Leinster’s win over Benetton in ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 13:12
McGrath relishing competition with Healy for club and countryMost of the Irish squad that don’t travel to the US likely to start against ArgentinaTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:13
Leinster find their mojo again as Benetton lose their gripBonus-point victory puts visitors at top of league table after rainswept clash in TrevisoMon Oct 29 2018 - 06:00
Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wingsCoach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekendSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Leinster fully focused on revenge mission in ItalyCullen’s side unlikely to underestimate Treviso following shock home defeat last seasonSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys tripAll four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in BridgendFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against DragonsCentre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in NovemberFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Sexton urges Leinster to bounce back to form against TrevisoOuthalf admits the pressure is now on in Champions Cup after loss to ToulouseFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Intensity of first start against All Blacks made Johnny Sexton vomitIreland outhalf relishing another cut off world’s top side in NovemberFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: World Rugby crackdown on high tackles understandableConsistency in interpretation and administration of the law the greatest challengeThu Oct 25 2018 - 07:00
Stuart Lancaster says Leinster got ‘a good lesson’ from ToulouseAssistant coach says he could have prepared team better for intense atmosphere in FranceWed Oct 24 2018 - 06:00
Dan Leavy set for Leinster return this weekendMeanwhile, Fergus McFadden sustained a high grade hamstring injury in trainingTue Oct 23 2018 - 13:38
Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s directionCarbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victoryMon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00
Cipriani must shoulder blame for game-changing red cardWorld Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevantMon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00
Munster’s Tommy O’Donnell suffers suspected broken legIt was a somewhat hollow victory for Munster with three injuries suffered in the processSat Oct 20 2018 - 17:04
Out-of-sorts Munster claim five points against 14-man GloucesterDanny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tieSat Oct 20 2018 - 15:53
European Rugby PreviewsForward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing tiesSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30
Munster on the cusp of a complete performanceIf Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to GloucesterSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Will Addison ready and willing to add to Joe Schmidt’s optionsVersatile Ulster player set to be included in the Ireland squad for the November TestsFri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00
Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaignNo Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the TigersFri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00
Should we jump to conclusions over Leinster’s loss of lineouts?Statistics: Champions Cup referees have clamped down on offences out of touchThu Oct 18 2018 - 07:00
Wade Gilbert finds Irish rugby ‘really curious about learning’Renowned coaching consultant impressed by culture at Connacht and MunsterThu Oct 18 2018 - 07:00
Champions Cup: Toulouse duo banned for the visit of LeinsterJerome Kaino is banned for five weeks and Lucas Pointud for four weeks after Bath winWed Oct 17 2018 - 15:10
Confident Toner at the top of his game and relishing the challengesSecondrow braced for the serious test posed by four-time Champions Cup winners ToulouseWed Oct 17 2018 - 06:00
Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against ChiefsStarving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdownFri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00
Rugby statistics: James Lowe’s positive impact speaks for itselfThe Leinster man was immense on Saturday and can be a big presence going forwardThu Oct 11 2018 - 06:30
Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup rosterScrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the provinceTue Oct 09 2018 - 14:47
Athenry claim historic first Barton Shield successAge no barrier as five pensioners help guide Nenagh to Pierce Purcell successFri Oct 05 2018 - 18:55
Friends first approach pays off for Dundalk duo Rafferty and MurphyCups and Shields: Nenagh preparations pay off in the Pierce Purcell ShieldThu Oct 04 2018 - 17:30
All-Ireland League proving a vital outlet for academy prospectsStats show 74 academy players accounted for 552 starts in Divisions 1A and 1B last seasonThu Oct 04 2018 - 07:00
Jack O’Sullivan working out the pros and cons of full-time rugbyTalented backrow more than happy to bide his time All-Ireland League with LansdowneWed Oct 03 2018 - 17:00
Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade FrancaisWild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13
Rugby Stats: Leinster stars far more lightly raced than their western rivalsConnacht have used 33 players during the same period, and lean more heavily on a core groupThu Sept 27 2018 - 07:00
Scott Fardy shrugs off World Cup speculation to focus on LeinsterAustralian preparing for clash against Connacht after his side’s 47-10 drubbing last AprilWed Sept 26 2018 - 06:00
Sean O’Brien set to return to Leinster colours for game against ConnachtForwards coach John Fogarty speaks of the hurt following Leinster’s 47-10 thumping at the Sportsground last seasonTue Sept 25 2018 - 06:00
