Irish rugby awards 2015: Matt D’Arcy named player of the yearDivision 1A winners Lansdowne have three players up for awards in various categoriesFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks for Ulster centre Stuart McCloskeyGolf may have been his first love but, after a growing spurt, rugby is his sole attractionFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023 could be worth €800m to Irish economyIRFU has announced a board of oversight to combine strands needed for tenderFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Leona Maguire on top of the world after second consecutive US victoryDuke University student goes to number one in the amateur rankingsWed May 13 2015 - 16:23
Ulster’s Iain Henderson has red card decision overturnedA disciplinary committee cleared Henderson after he was sent off in draw with MunsterWed May 13 2015 - 15:27
Ben Te’o happy to have found his feet after a testing first seasonThe Leinster centre not ruling out playing international rugby in the futureTue May 12 2015 - 23:00
Guinness Pro12: A draw will do for Leinster when they take on EdinburghTeam will work with what they’ve got, says assistant coachTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Lansdowne edge champions in tense, compelling showdownClontarf left to rue missed chances as challengers reel in nine-point second- half leadMon May 11 2015 - 01:00
Lansdowne fight back to be crowned Division 1A championsHolders Clontarf left to rue missed opportunities as they are reeled in at the AvivaSat May 09 2015 - 16:04
Clontarf forwards to test favourites in Ulster Bank League finalLansdowne look to win title back against defending championsSat May 09 2015 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald to miss final two games of season for LeinsterIreland international undergoes shoulder operation and joins the already sidelined prop Marty Moore and hooker Seán CroninTue May 05 2015 - 01:00
Crossan and Casey put the Irish back in London IrishOwner has hired former captain to help return club to its old standing and valuesMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
Tbilisi Cup offers fringe Ireland players chance to impress Joe SchmidtIreland coach Nigel Carolan announces 28-man squad for IRB Under-20 World Championship in Italy next monthTue Apr 28 2015 - 09:59
Leinster’s record with Wayne Barnes in charge since 2009The referee has played a significant role in some of the province’s big European gamesSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw shortlisted in three categories for IRUPA awardsPaul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton join the Connacht player in vying for top accoladeFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:40
Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussionsUlster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for IrelandFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39
Leinster’s Kane Douglas ruled out for rest of seasonAustralian international secondrow faces three months out with back injuryThu Apr 16 2015 - 11:19
Ulster’s returning internationals set to bolster league ambitionsThe Irish province signs Peter Browne and Paul Rowley for next seasonThu Apr 09 2015 - 12:03
Sky’s no limit for Leinster fans travelling to MarseilleFrance air control strike will not hamper flight plans for semi-final with ToulonThu Apr 09 2015 - 01:00
Gordon D’Arcy is fighting for his place at LeinsterCentre is no longer first choice for club and country but he is eager to change thatWed Apr 08 2015 - 16:03
Leinster likely to be without McFadden and Douglas for Dragons gameWing sustained head injury against Bath while secondrow still struggling with backWed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00
Bundee Aki’s return tops good news for Connacht ahead of Ulster clashCentre to return for first time since January for key Pro 12 derby clash in GalwayMon Apr 06 2015 - 20:22
Jonathan Joseph’s all-court game a real threat to LeinsterBath and England centre has blossomed as a player since moving to Recreation GroundSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Referee Jérôme Garcès’ interpretation of laws could prove pivotalManner in which Leinster contest tackles and rucks crucial to progress of Matt O’Connor’s Irish provinceSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Sky Sports seal exclusive rights for three Ireland World Cup warm-up matchesGames against Scotland and Wales won’t be available to watch on terrestrial televisionMon Mar 30 2015 - 14:14
Peter Stringer interview: ‘Retirement has never crossed my mind’Former Ireland scrumhalf is leaving Bath but is eager to find a new clubSat Mar 28 2015 - 05:01
Ulster’s Craig Gilroy looking to continue his try-scoring formWing has scored five in last four matches and wants to extend run against Cardiff BluesThu Mar 26 2015 - 09:07
Ireland tickets sales reach 35,000 for World Cup warm-upsHealy, O’Brien and Nick McCarthy added to Leinster roster for Champions CupWed Mar 25 2015 - 09:21
Kearney and Strauss reflect on missing outMixed feelings for injured players who played no part in Ireland’s triumphTue Mar 24 2015 - 11:58
Irish replacements expected to return for Leinster on FridayIreland remain in third in World rankings after Six Nations triumphMon Mar 23 2015 - 20:48
International reaction: Ireland praised for retaining Six Nations title in styleOverseas press hail Ireland’s ability to move up gear in final-day shootoutMon Mar 23 2015 - 08:08
Six Nations: Seven things that helped Ireland secure the titleTiny margins the order of the day as Joe Schmidt’s side make it back-to-back successesSun Mar 22 2015 - 14:32
Scotland 10 Ireland 40: Ireland player ratingsAs Ireland do more than is asked of them at Murrayfield, John O’Sullivan rates the Irish performancesSat Mar 21 2015 - 17:55
Speed, skill – and that all-important X-factorWith Irish roots and a newly discovered George Best link, Scottish speedster Stuart Hogg merits close attentionSat Mar 21 2015 - 11:34
Ireland Six Nations under-20s look to end campaign on a high noteNigel Carolan’s team faces Scotland next after successive defeats to England and WalesFri Mar 20 2015 - 11:24
Mike Ross just looking for consistency when it comes to penalising scrum‘Each referee will have his own strengths and weaknesses and you have to identify those and get on the right side of him’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 13:53
Lorcan Dow and Ireland Under-20s determined to finish on a highNigel Carolan’s side have Scotland in their sightsThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Ireland Under-20s look for strong finish to mixed campaignIreland number eight Lorcan Dow says side want to right wrongs from Wales defeatWed Mar 18 2015 - 16:13
Ireland lose to Wales: six things we learnedWales deserve huge credit but Ireland need to look at themselves after 23-16 defeatSun Mar 15 2015 - 15:22
Wales 23 Ireland 16: Irish player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan rates the Irish performances in CardiffSat Mar 14 2015 - 21:11
Alun-Wyn Jones happy to channel his anger for WalesWelsh secondrow’s talent on the pitch will pose the biggest threat to Ireland in CardiffSat Mar 14 2015 - 12:01
Ireland U-20s aiming to bounce back to winning ways in WalesOuthalf Ross Byrne says team determined to purge frustrations of home defeat to EnglandThu Mar 12 2015 - 17:48
Crunching the numbers always a dangerous gameJoe Schmidt’s side have carried the ball and passed more than any other team in the championshipThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton, Heaslip, O’Brien and Payne all likely to be available to face WalesGordon D’Arcy a notable omission from 36-man Ireland squadTue Mar 10 2015 - 04:02
‘This is about making sure we’re properly prepared,’ says Rory BestIreland want to celebrate captain Paul O’Connell’s 100th cap with a victoryTue Mar 10 2015 - 03:00
Jeremy Loughman ready for sizeable Under-20 challenge in Wales‘Set-piece would be my first priority’ says loosehead propTue Mar 10 2015 - 01:15
Ulster’s winning streak to be extended in WalesMike Stanley to make first appearance for province against DragonsFri Mar 06 2015 - 16:25
Leinster strengthened by return of internationalsScarlets should be overcome by Matt O’Connor’s sideFri Mar 06 2015 - 15:59
Munster’s good form should see them throughDonnacha Ryan may make return from bench against OspreysFri Mar 06 2015 - 15:40
