Harry Byrne to miss Leinster’s Champions Cup clash with Sale Sharks Byrne has entered the return to play protocol after his HIA on Saturday while Furlong and Conan picked up “minor niggles”Tue Dec 12 2023 - 14:38
Munster’s form should ensure winning start against tournament newbies Bayonne There are six changes to the starting side that beat Glasgow, with three academy players in the squadSat Dec 09 2023 - 06:00
Ulster’s patchy form may prove too big an obstacle to overcome against Bath Johann van Graan’s Bath side sits second in the Premiership ahead of Ulster’s trip to the west countrySat Dec 09 2023 - 06:00
Noel McNamara’s journey from Clongowes to South Africa sees him return home in Bordeaux colours Former Ireland U-20 coach and Leinster academy manager Noel McNamara faces off against Connacht as Bordeaux's attack coachThu Dec 07 2023 - 06:00
Golf ball rollback: Are my old balls going to be made illegal? How will regular golfers be affected and will I need to buy new equipment?Mon Dec 04 2023 - 20:04
Ulster can rise above injury issues to get back to winning ways at the Kingspan Stadium Edinburgh travel with plenty of international experience in tow but find themselves in a run of middling formFri Dec 01 2023 - 16:40
URC team news: Connacht welcome back Mack Hansen as Leinster make 14 changesRobbie Henshaw the only survivor from the game against Munster as Cian Healy returns to the benchFri Dec 01 2023 - 13:20
Scott Penny ready to shine under the watchful eye of new coach Jacques NienaberFlanker has made an eye-catching difference to his game, improving his carrying skills for LeinsterFri Dec 01 2023 - 06:00
Oli Jager to make Munster debut as Glasgow visit Musgrave ParkGraham Rowntree’s side marginal favourites as Glasgow rotate slightly following victory over MunsterThu Nov 30 2023 - 17:58
Trio of English referees in charge for Irish provinces’ Champions Cup opening gamesFrance’s Pierre Brousset will preside over the game between Johan van Graan’s Bath and UlsterThu Nov 30 2023 - 13:34
Ronan O’Gara faces new disciplinary hearing ahead of Leinster clashLa Rochelle head coach was cited following the European champions 32-10 defeat to Racing 92 in a French Top 14 clash over the weekendWed Nov 29 2023 - 13:23
Jacques Nienaber up and running at Leinster as he takes hands-on approach at training Forwards’ coach Robin McBryde confirmed that come Monday morning, Nienaber ‘got his hands stuck in right from the word go’Tue Nov 28 2023 - 06:00
Munster confirm Jean Kleyn will stay as RG Snyman will leave at end of seasonJohn Hodnett and Liam Coombes also sign contract extensionsMon Nov 27 2023 - 18:15
Leinster’s Ross Byrne to miss match against Connacht with arm injuryFurther assessment required to see the length of Byrne’s absence for LeinsterMon Nov 27 2023 - 17:34
Cullen confirms he will be able to call upon more of World Cup contingent for clash with ScarletsInjuries to Tommy O’Brien and replacement scrumhalf Cormac Foley in Leinster's win over DragonsSun Nov 12 2023 - 19:52
Leinster power home in second half to secure bonus-point win over Dragons Dan Sheehan leads from the front as Leo Cullen’s side take the five points at a rain-drenched Rodney ParadeSun Nov 12 2023 - 16:36
Ulster come back from 11-point deficit to overwhelm MunsterMunster came close to rescuing a draw but Josh Wycherley was held up over the try-lineFri Nov 10 2023 - 21:51
Leinster look to some of their World Cup returnees to bring the heat to Dragons Dan Sheehan to captain province for the first time, as Welsh team hope to gain home advantage after losing all three of their opening matchesFri Nov 10 2023 - 18:42
Table toppers Connacht face toughest test to date in Edinburgh Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins makes eight changes for the visit to ScotlandFri Nov 10 2023 - 16:28
Joe McCarthy reunites with family in Leinster after World Cup learning curveLeinster and Ireland lock impressed off the bench vs New Zealand and is looking to kick on at provincial levelFri Nov 10 2023 - 06:00
Ulster’s stronger bench might just be enough to see them home against Munster in BelfastThe home side starts as three-point favourites, which is probably a fair callThu Nov 09 2023 - 16:56
Munster win the race to sign Irish-qualified Crusaders prop Oli Jager28-year-old tighthead’s impending arrival likely to be confirmed early next weekThu Nov 09 2023 - 16:04
Seán O’Brien happy to make his case for the Leinster defence until Nienaber’s arrival The main tenet of the Leinster defence under O’Brien is that he’s encouraged the players “to bring a bit more line speed, in terms of my own system"Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
‘Some of them will play next week’ - Leo Cullen set to welcome back Leinster’s World Cup contingent Saturday’s win over Edinburgh was the last chance to impress before the return of Leinster’s Ireland internationalsMon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00
URC: Scrappy Leinster do enough to secure bonus point victory over Edinburgh Lee Barron, Max Deegan, Ciarán Frawley, Tommy O’Brien and James Culhane cross for the hosts at the RDSSat Nov 04 2023 - 17:15
Connacht look to have slight edge for opening interpro clash with UlsterYoung Connacht centre Cathal Forde making waves out west after strong start to seasonFri Nov 03 2023 - 16:55
Tony Butler to make first Munster start as Joey Carbery faces wrist surgeryAcademy outhalf to face Dragons as Carbery’s ridiculously unfortunate run with injuries goes onFri Nov 03 2023 - 14:40
Leinster set for another tough Scottish test as Edinburgh come calling Leo Cullen makes just one change to starting line-up with James Culhane in at number eightFri Nov 03 2023 - 14:25
Max Deegan happy to diversify as he chases regular starting role in Leinster ‘I know I can do the stuff out wide, that’s the easy stuff. But getting in amongst it and doing the dirty stuff, it’s something I’ve been trying to push forward’Thu Nov 02 2023 - 06:00
David Humphreys to take over as IRFU performance director at end of this seasonFormer Ireland outhalf will take over from David Nucifora when he ends his 10 years with Irish rugbyWed Nov 01 2023 - 13:54
Springboks had many qualities in securing World Cup but Lady Luck also bestowed her favours Gordon D’Arcy on the role of luck in winning a Rugby World Cup, and Gavin Cummiskey on the role of rain in the Republic of Ireland securing promotionWed Nov 01 2023 - 10:24
Leo Cullen excited about what Jacques Nienaber will add to LeinsterLeinster looking forward to the arrival of World Cup-winning South African head coach Jacques NienaberTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
A competitor until the bitter end, Johnny Sexton bows out desperate to bend the game to his willIreland captain Johnny Sexton departs professional rugby amid a flurry of emotion and gratitudeMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
‘Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks’: New Zealand media reacts to quarter-final win over IrelandNew Zealand media praises captain Sam Cane praised for his performance against Ireland after ‘a class contest, one of the best in World Cup history’Sun Oct 15 2023 - 14:56
Cane and Foster credit All Blacks’ defence for digging out win over Ireland New Zealand captain pays tribute to Johnny Sexton after his final appearanceSun Oct 15 2023 - 00:14
Talking Point: Supporters deserve greater clarity in the stadium than a one-and-done replay The decision not to show further angles of Richie Mo’unga’s shoulder to Bundee Aki’s jaw was bafflingSat Oct 14 2023 - 22:11
New Zealand’s Ardie Savea a likely handful for Ireland in crunch Rugby World Cup game‘He’s just got better and better as he’s gotten older and stronger. We’ve always known he’s an exceptional athlete’Sat Oct 14 2023 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose: ‘All hands on deck’ in preparing for New Zealand clash Ireland centre says mental fitness as important as physical durability given the threat of the Kiwi backlineFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v New Zealand: Andrew Porter mentally prepared to go into that All Black place ‘I think that we can take a lot of confidence from our previous encounters with them. I am just backing our own ability’Thu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
Chasing a world record: All Blacks stand in Ireland’s way of equalling most consecutive winsIreland v New Zealand: Andy Farrell’s men began their winning streak in New Zealand and face the same team to continue itWed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against All BlacksEnglish referee to take charge at the Stade de France on Saturday nightTue Oct 10 2023 - 10:25
Ireland give new meaning to the assertion that everything changes but remains the sameJamison Gibson-Park and Garry Ringrose forced to fulfil new remits as wingers but there was no compromise in the quality of their inputSun Oct 08 2023 - 19:00
Ireland v Scotland media reaction: ‘I think I broke my hand’ - concern over James Ryan injury Video appears to capture secondrow confiding in team-mate Caelan Doris; Gregor Townsend admits Ireland could dominate ‘world rugby for the next five to ten years’Sun Oct 08 2023 - 12:36
Ireland 36 Scotland 14: How the Irish players rated at Stade de FranceIreland had standout performers all over the pitch on another memorable night in ParisSat Oct 07 2023 - 22:50
Ref off: Reviewing Ireland’s record with officials before the clash with ScotlandNic Berry will take charge of Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown between Ireland and ScotlandSat Oct 07 2023 - 06:00
Flawless France make Rugby World Cup knockout stages with easy win over ItalyFrance scored eight tries and could easily have taken that tally well into double figuresFri Oct 06 2023 - 22:17
New Zealand overcome careless start to dominate plucky UruguayAll Blacks are through to the World Cup quarterfinals, with Ireland a possible opponentThu Oct 05 2023 - 22:16
Damian McKenzie’s return to starting line-up an omen for All Blacks’ attacking patterns ‘We’ve grown well from our first game against France. We had a good performance against Namibia and then Italy last weekend was great as well’Wed Oct 04 2023 - 18:47
New Zealand no longer tilting at Irish windmills as focus turns to UruguayRugby World Cup: Ian Foster mixes things up for All Blacks’ last pool gameTue Oct 03 2023 - 19:51
McKenzie excited for return of New Zealand captain CaneDamian McKenzie has said he is excited to see New Zealand captain Sam Cane return to the side as he prepares for his first start of the 2023 World Cup.Tue Oct 03 2023 - 14:08
