Christina Desmond needs to box clever ahead of her biggest testThe Cork woman has already created one shock and could cause another at the World ChampionshipsThu May 12 2016 - 06:30
Josh van der Flier ruled out of Ireland tour to South AfricaLeinster flanker underwent successful ankle surgery on TuesdayWed May 11 2016 - 16:43
Johnny Sexton hails Ronan O’Gara’s influence at Racing 92Leinster outhalf envisages a day when old rival takes up a coaching role in IrelandTue May 10 2016 - 00:30
Joe Schmidt lends weight to Ireland’s Rio preparationsCraig Fulton looks to rugby coach for some inspiration ahead of OlympicsFri May 06 2016 - 01:01
Leinster and Jack McGrath looking for a big improvementProvince still smarting from Ulster defeat as they prepare to host Treviso in vital clashThu May 05 2016 - 22:30
Aoife Clark has Rio in her sights as Irish target medalsWith qualification sorted, the equestrian team’s preparations are on trackThu May 05 2016 - 06:00
Stephen Dowds and Craig Bruton withdraw from Irish squadWork pressure cited as main reason for defection from men’s Olympic hockey squadWed May 04 2016 - 23:30
Cian Healy likely to miss out on rest of Leinster’s seasonSeán O’Brien makes progress but doubts over Josh van der Flier and Luke FitzgeraldMon May 02 2016 - 23:15
Pressure mounting on Munster ahead of Edinburgh clashMuch scrutiny has been on the province this week as Anthony Foley saga rumbles onFri Apr 29 2016 - 03:00
Connacht wary of Treviso side looking for Champions Cup placeCoach Pat Lam knows Italian side are desperate for points to overtake ZebreFri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00
Devin Toner ready for Irish friend to become enemyLeinster man relishing forward battle with international colleague Iain HendersonFri Apr 29 2016 - 00:30
Hockey use crowdfunding to make up shortfall ahead of OlympicsIrish men’s team €225,000 short as they prepare for historic event in RioThu Apr 28 2016 - 18:07
Johnny Sexton: My high tackling is not dangerousIreland outhalf frustrated by way his safety has become a national talking pointThu Apr 28 2016 - 16:43
Ireland face daunting fixture list at Rio Olympic GamesCoach Craig Fulton looking forward to historic opening match against IndiaWed Apr 27 2016 - 16:56
New project to gather evidence on concussion issueInternational Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation is launchedWed Apr 27 2016 - 01:00
Ben Te’o happy to have cracked the codeLeinster centre pleased with adapting to rugby union as he nears Worcester moveWed Apr 27 2016 - 00:30
Girvan Dempsey: Sean O’Brien and Marty Moore close to returnLam likely to be without Buckley for rest of season after prop fractures ankleTue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00
South Africa 2023 Rugby World Cup bid in jeopardyGovernment banned unions from staging major events for missing race guidelinesMon Apr 25 2016 - 15:40
Irupa making sure rugby’s agents are up to the taskA total of 12 agents look after 170 senior players across the countryFri Apr 22 2016 - 19:13
Katie Taylor hopes to spar with southpaw Sofya OchigavaDefiant champion plans to prepare for next meeting with AlekseevnaFri Apr 22 2016 - 01:00
Ian Madigan looking forward to new lease of life in BordeauxOuthalf believes new start in france the logical next step in his rugby careerFri Apr 22 2016 - 00:15
A weekend of mixed fortunes for Irish boxingKatie Taylor bounced back in Turkey while Patrick Hyland was stopped in ConneticutSun Apr 17 2016 - 19:34
Katie Taylor remains in running for Rio Olympics despite shock defeatBray boxer can still qualify with top four placing at next month’s world championshipFri Apr 15 2016 - 22:37
Leinster scoring blitz adds bonus to win over EdinburghFergus McFadden grabs two tries as Leo Cullen’s side extend lead at topFri Apr 15 2016 - 22:30
Glenanne travel north in driving seat for playoff placeCrunch time for teams looking to finish in top four of EY Hockey LeagueFri Apr 15 2016 - 00:30
Disappointment for women’s boxing team in Olympic qualifiersCeire Smith and Christine Desmond both beaten while Katie Taylor advancedWed Apr 13 2016 - 20:18
Eight rugby pros a year suffering career-ending injuriesIrupa to the fore in helping players with their additional insurance needsWed Apr 13 2016 - 00:05
Johnny Watterson: Popularity of MMA no defence for legal killingThe inevitable result of giving freedom of expression to warriors are weekends that by consent may end up in the city morgueTue Apr 12 2016 - 21:55
Katie Taylor eases by Czech challenge and ever closer to RioChristina Desmond and Ceire Smith edge closer to Rio in European Olympic qualifiersMon Apr 11 2016 - 20:13
Irish hopefuls aim to seal Rio places in Turkish qualifiersSix male and three female boxers are hoping to secure their Rio tickets over the next weekSat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00
Victory over Three Rock Rovers could put Pembroke back in the mixThere are still seven teams competing for a place in the Champions TrophyFri Apr 08 2016 - 01:00
Grenoble’s Chris Farrell looking forward to Connacht clashUlster-born centre relishing the chance to pit his wits against Robbie HenshawFri Apr 08 2016 - 00:30
Young Muslim woman to play rugby while wearing her hijabIRFU tell Tallaght Rugby Club their player Ruba Rosalina Bukhatwa can don headdressThu Mar 31 2016 - 06:30
Rhys Ruddock sees CJ Stander as a big threat to LeinsterFlanker praises backrow opponent’s impressive ball carrying skills ahead of showdownWed Mar 30 2016 - 07:00
Fergus McFadden expecting Leinster to bounce backDefeat to Connacht raises stakes for Leo Cullen’s side as Munster visit the AvivaTue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Leinster and Connacht assess injuries after attritional derbyWith two interprovincial clashes this weekend, every player wants a piece of the actionTue Mar 29 2016 - 01:45
Ireland face shortfall ahead of Olympic preparationsMen’s team €225,000 shy of planned cost of groundwork for huge challenge in RioFri Mar 25 2016 - 01:00
Katie Taylor’s fight relegated to less prominent ringEight men’s fights staged in main arena as Taylor fought Kurt Walker in different buildingWed Mar 23 2016 - 21:30
Shane Lowry looks forward to taking on the world’s bestOffaly man is up for the challenge at the WGC-Dell Matchplay ChampionshipWed Mar 23 2016 - 02:00
Scotland rue ill-discipline as winning run comes to an endGreig Laidlaw and Vern Cotter both point to yellow cards as key factor in defeatSat Mar 19 2016 - 21:54
Joe Schmidt strikes a positive note ahead of South Africa tourIreland coach delighted that competition for places has continued to developSat Mar 19 2016 - 21:52
Leinster have work cut out for them in ScotstounLeo Cullen makes eight changes to starting XV for trip to GlasgowFri Mar 18 2016 - 02:32
Munster look to maintain good form against CardiffAnthony Foley’s men are four points off the Pro12 playoff placesThu Mar 17 2016 - 21:53
Anthony Foley makes five changes to Munster teamFoley’s side travel to take on Cardiff in their Pro12 clash tomorrowThu Mar 17 2016 - 12:31
Dave Kearney returns to Leinster team to face GlasgowThe Ireland international is among eight changes to the side that beat OspreysThu Mar 17 2016 - 12:27
Change for the better as Irish women make their Olympic markMaeve Kyle was the first woman to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Melbourne in 1956Thu Mar 17 2016 - 03:00
Monkstown and Hermes hockey clubs set to mergeSouth Dublin set-ups await approval to unite for player benefitThu Mar 17 2016 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip’s head has no room for negativityIreland forward says Six Nations standard getting better every year and margins ever finerMon Mar 14 2016 - 20:53
Simon Zebo full of joys of spring as natural talent glints in sunshineIreland fullback will give Joe Schmidt pause for thought when Rob Kearney returnsMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
Call for inquiry into health effects of rubber in artificial pitchesGrowing concerns over toxic material in crumb rubber prompts investigationMon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00
