Van Graan’s words can only embolden O’Mahony and StanderMunster duo have every right to prioritise their own future and that of their familiesSat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
Connacht to try out new halfback pairing at ZebreCoach Kieran Keane includes new signing Pita Ahki among his starting sideSat Dec 02 2017 - 01:00
Munster set to pile the pain on struggling OspreysNew coach Johan van Graan looking for a first home victory in the Pro14Sat Dec 02 2017 - 01:00
Ringrose returns for Leinster following shoulder surgeryKiwi James Lowe to play first match for Leinster on left wing since moving from ChiefsSat Dec 02 2017 - 01:00
David Harte again nominated for World Goalkeeper of the Year‘This is the third year in a row for me and each year the feeling just increases’Fri Dec 01 2017 - 10:48
Tommy Bowe still hoping to play again at highest levelVeteran Ulster winger plays at centre tonight in what may be a sign of things to comeFri Dec 01 2017 - 06:00
Government capital grant only a fraction of the cash needed by hockeyThings must change if Ireland is to qualify a competitive men’s and women’s team for Tokyo OlympicsThu Nov 30 2017 - 17:22
Ulster poised to add to Dragons’ current woesHome advantage and pride will hardly be enough for Bernard Jackman’s sideThu Nov 30 2017 - 16:30
Joe Schmidt probably isn’t ‘worst coach in Irish rugby history’Success against the other top nations is a standout feature of his time in chargeThu Nov 30 2017 - 06:35
Bernard Jackman focusing on long-term plan at DragonsDetermined coach says short-term pain is horrible but necessary to build a stronger sideThu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00
Rory Best ready to pull back on Ulster jersey for Dragons clashJared Payne continues to suffer headaches since head injury on Lions’ tour in JuneWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Comeback kid Adam Byrne rises to test of international occasion‘I just needed to stay focused on the game. It’s been incredible. I can’t wait to reflect on it’Mon Nov 27 2017 - 04:00
November internationals - what we learnedWith three wins from three, Ireland’s glass is half full after November seriesSun Nov 26 2017 - 07:30
Ireland v Argentina: Argentina player profilesAn experienced Pumas side look to spoil Ireland’s November series party in DublinFri Nov 24 2017 - 18:20
Ireland v Argentina: Ireland player profilesJames Ryan and Adam Byrne are set for debuts in a team made up of 14 changesFri Nov 24 2017 - 18:03
Argentina more than familiar with uphill strugglesClash with Ireland comes at the end of a long, gruelling season for hard-pressed panelFri Nov 24 2017 - 05:30
Busy weekend for Three Rock RoversRathfarnham club in mourning following the death of stalwart Dorothea FindlaterThu Nov 23 2017 - 17:15
Rob Kearney happy to shut down idea of revenge over ArgentinaIrish fullback says World Cup quarter final can be learned from but not focused onWed Nov 22 2017 - 15:40
Warren Gatland says Sean O’Brien regrets his commentsThe Tullow backrow questioned Gatland’s preparation leading into the first Lions TestWed Nov 22 2017 - 11:23
Ian Keatley’s road from despair to Ireland redemption‘I remember saying to myself that this is probably the last time I will play for Ireland’Tue Nov 21 2017 - 16:06
Test rugby’s school of hard knocks the ideal place for CJ Stander‘I like this game, it is physical. If I didn’t love it, I would have played something else’Tue Nov 21 2017 - 05:30
Joey Carbery confirmed to have fractured his wrist in Fiji winCarbery was originally though to have broken his arm before scans revealed a fractureMon Nov 20 2017 - 15:06
Fiji’s 20-stone winger Nadolo will test inexperienced Irish backlineHulking back will be sticking to his tried and tested method: running straight into contactSat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Playful Fiji plan to do damage at the AvivaOlympic Sevens gold from Rio has given Fijians a greater belief in themselvesFri Nov 17 2017 - 06:00
Fulton brings mix of experience and youth to play NetherlandsDutch games to mark return of Mitch Darling and Peter Carruth to 20-man squadThu Nov 16 2017 - 20:17
Being patient and ready stands Kieran Marmion in good steadConnacht back likely to be given run out against Fiji and gain his 18th cap for IrelandThu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00
Katie Taylor to defend world title against Jessica McCaskill‘If she’s as relentless in the ring as she is on social media it should be a great fight’Tue Nov 14 2017 - 12:57
Brotherhood and kinship become central to Ireland squadRob Kearney and the team closed ranks around Bundee Aki during his baptism of fireTue Nov 14 2017 - 06:00
Rob Kearney says Fiji have been eyeing up an Irish upset‘Fiji rested a few guys at the weekend, so they’re eyeing it up in some shape or form’Mon Nov 13 2017 - 14:09
Darren Sweetnam arrives as the sum of all his sporting partsFormer Cork hurler hasn’t looked back since deciding on a rugby careerMon Nov 13 2017 - 07:30
Player watch: Bundee Aki the centre of attentionAfter all the debate over his inclusion Connacht's Aki hit the high notes on his debutSun Nov 12 2017 - 08:00
Age question getting a bit old for warhorse Rory BestIreland captain knows South Africa will be a test of his leadership, performance and nerveFri Nov 10 2017 - 19:07
Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defenceThree changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby ChampionshipFri Nov 10 2017 - 06:00
Michael Watt bows out as one of Ireland’s most successful hockey playersBelfast native retires with 201 caps and record of sixth highest scorer for his countryFri Nov 10 2017 - 01:00
Tadhg Furlong mixes fire with ice in trenches of the frontrow24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge SpringboksWed Nov 08 2017 - 16:44
Conor Murray says teammate Bundee Aki doesn’t deserve abuseNew Zealand-born player has come under fire for recent selection in Ireland squadTue Nov 07 2017 - 18:16
Ireland camp assessing injuries ahead of South AfricaJack Conan, Tommy O’Donnell and Dan Leavy are carrying knocks ahead of SaturdayTue Nov 07 2017 - 14:32
Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policyJoe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent yearsMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00
Pembroke open new synthetic pitch with testing double-headerThree Rock Rovers prepare to host Monkstown as in-form Glenanne face AnnadaleFri Nov 03 2017 - 01:01
Joe Schmidt tells Simon Zebo door to selection is not closedIreland coach says there is no hard and fast rule regarding players who move abroadThu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
Ulster’s Iain Henderson does not rule out move abroadForward whose contract expires at end of season has had offers from outside IrelandThu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
A different Katie Taylor but understated chutzpah is still aliveNew champion has opted to fight again in December, possibly against Jessica McCaskillWed Nov 01 2017 - 06:22
Katie Taylor to make first title defence on December 15thNew world champion likely to fight in London before Dublin homecoming next AprilTue Oct 31 2017 - 14:28
Ross Byrne: 2023 World Cup would help Ireland retain playersIn wake of Zebo’s exit, young Ireland squad members eye 2023 as rare opportunityTue Oct 31 2017 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw fit for Glasgow clashSeán O’Brien emerges from Ulster clash unscathed as Ryan and Reid undergo HIAsMon Oct 30 2017 - 16:10
‘Looser’ French game could be a risk to Zebo, says MurrayScrumhalf says his friend should be given chance to play with Ireland in futureFri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00
Leinster’s Dan Leavy eager to make up for lost timeFlanker fully recovered from ankle injury and looking forward to taking on UlsterThu Oct 26 2017 - 06:00
Sexton praises ‘incredible’ Ian McKinley as first Italy cap beckonsIreland outhalf expresses joy as former team-mate continues his rise after eye accidentWed Oct 25 2017 - 17:05
Captain’s mantle sits well on Johnny Sexton’s shouldersLeinster leader says he has no plans to take up Ireland captaincy for World Cup 2019Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00
Tom Humphries: A sports writer who became a national figureConvicted abuser was centrally involved in Michelle Smith controversyTue Oct 24 2017 - 13:19
