Devin Toner believes in Irish confidence in ItalyThe Irish lock knows Ireland are favourites but have their heads screwed on this weekWed Feb 04 2015 - 16:04
Ireland Under 20s ready for the fight as team named to face ItalyCoach Nigel Carolan has picked five players to start the game who were capped last yearWed Feb 04 2015 - 13:22
Irish women name six uncapped playersFormer scrumhalf Tom Tierney takes charge of the team for his first Six Nations eventWed Feb 04 2015 - 12:22
Conor Murray ready to give Italians a pain in the neckIreland scrumhalf has no fears of facing Italy after injury but Jamie Heaslip still waiting on all-clearTue Feb 03 2015 - 19:31
Six Nations 2015: Slammin’ Sam Burgess faces battle to break codeDespite a quiet representative union debut for the Saxons, England look set to give former league star every chanceTue Feb 03 2015 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt wants strong Wolfhounds side to put hands upIrish team is full of Test players needing game time and returning from long injuryFri Jan 30 2015 - 01:01
Ireland looking at the Olympic goalIt’s a big year for Irish hockey with both the men and women hoping to go to Rio 2016Fri Jan 30 2015 - 01:00
Kieran Marmion ready to grasp Ireland opportunityInjuries could open the Wolfhounds door for Connacht scrumhalfWed Jan 28 2015 - 06:01
Madigan may be played at outhalf for Wolfhound gameLeinster back has had limited time in position where there is now an Irish crisisWed Jan 28 2015 - 01:27
Lesson learned Jack McGrath back in contention for Italy gameLeinster prop has ended three-week ban for stamping on Rory BestWed Jan 28 2015 - 01:00
Kieran Marmion provides silver lining in problem scrumhalf positionJoe Schmidt hoping Conor Murray and Eoin Reddan can recover from injuriesTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
All roads lead to Ulster for the Pro12 finalOrganisers are confident that Ravenhill final will sell out even without Irish involvementTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
Darren O’Neill claims heavyweight title after bloody boutIreland captain unhappy at opponent’s use of head at National StadiumFri Jan 23 2015 - 22:14
European Games a target for heavyweight Darren O’NeillFormer middleweight champion takes on Ken Okungbowa in national finalFri Jan 23 2015 - 01:00
Pat Lam’s Connacht revolution to continue after he signs new dealFormer All Black wants to continue moulding culture of leadership in westThu Jan 22 2015 - 01:01
Ireland U20 Six Nations squad announcedTeam will play in Dublin for the first time since 2005 when they take on England at DonnybrookThu Jan 22 2015 - 01:00
Leinster prop Michael Bent enjoying rugby again after tough beginningProp was criticised on arrival in Ireland but now feels he’s starting to realise his potentialWed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00
Leinster could have Seán O’Brien or Cian Healy available at WaspsThe province can make one change to squad for Champions Cup clash against WaspsTue Jan 20 2015 - 11:44
Eoin Reddan impressed by unrecognisable WaspsLeinster will have to improve on their performance against Castres in CoventryTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
Leinster hopeful of Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien returnIreland internationals in line to make their returns against London Wasps at the weekendMon Jan 19 2015 - 15:11
Ulster only playing for their pride in ToulonUnderstrength province facing a daunting task against reigning championsSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip back in harness and rarin’ to go for Leinster against CastresDurable Irish number eight’s fitness record phenomenal in modern day rugbyFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Castres have something to prove in DublinThe Leinster coach will be ready for whatever the French team brings this weekFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland hockey team prepare for Olympic qualifiers with camp in South AfricaThey will face the hosts, Belgium and the Netherlands before qualifiers in San DiegoFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip fit for vital visit of Castres OlympiqueLeinster captain has recovered from a shoulder injury picked up against UlsterThu Jan 15 2015 - 15:30
For now, any wing will do for Dave KearneyCompetition for a place on the wing for Leinster almost as competitive as it is for IrelandWed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
Seán Cronin: Belief is building at Leinster ahead of Castres visitUnflappable Ireland hooker hopes Leinster can improve on their win over CardiffTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Leinster short of props for Castres visitThe province are considering appealing the three match ban handed to Jack McGrathTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Jamies Heaslip ‘50-50’ for Castres Champions Cup clashSeán O’Brien and Cian Healy remain ‘long-shots’ to be involved this monthMon Jan 12 2015 - 15:31
Connacht hopeful in their trip to face UlsterVisitors have not been able to earn a win against Ulster at Ravenhill since 1960Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Shane Jennings eager to make most of every moment - starting with MunsterRugby derby may be missing big names but history will make it a spectacleWed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Provinces wait for word from the Irish camp on players’ availability for derby clashLeinster forwards’ coach Leo Cullen not sure of who will be in the line-up at Thomond ParkTue Dec 23 2014 - 01:00
Leo Cullen hails new Devin Toner deal as great news for provinceForwards coach claims secondrow has established himself at the highest levelMon Dec 22 2014 - 15:05
Sporting Advent Calendar #21: Andy Lee’s world title dream finally comes trueJohnny Watterson on the Vegas fight that saw the Limerick middleweight silence the doubtersSun Dec 21 2014 - 12:53
Katie Taylor crowned Irish Sportswoman of the Year for a record fourth timeIt’s been another exceptional campaign for the Olympic, European and World champion boxerSat Dec 20 2014 - 14:31
Taylor sets an exceptional standard as Sportswoman of the YearBoxer a cut above the rest but awards are a celebration of all our top women athletesSat Dec 20 2014 - 14:11
Increasing size of players behind rise of concussion in sportOireachtas report calls for taskforce to harmonise treatment of head injuriesThu Dec 18 2014 - 11:12
Olympics 2016: Super bacteria found in water at Rio sailing venueMore than half the water that flows into bay is sewageWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
Isaac Boss praises former team-mate Muliaina’s impact at ConnachtLeinster scrumhalf says All Black has enabled others to express themselvesWed Dec 17 2014 - 01:00
Wounded Ulster’s thoughts turn to domestic mattersWith interest in Europe dead, Neil Doak’s side have to tackle the OspreysTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Leinster are frustrated but still winningWin against Harlequins keeps Europe alive but Devin Toner looks for better performancesTue Dec 16 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock out for up to six weeks with broken armFlanker sustained injury in Champions Cup win over Harlequins in Dublin on SaturdayMon Dec 15 2014 - 14:51
Andy Lee produces shock to become WBO middleweight world championIrish boxer defeated Russian Matt Korobov with a sixth round technical knock-outMon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00
Ulster in survival mode for make-or-break clash with ScarletsEuropean Champions Cup survival on line for Neil Doak’s injury-ravaged sideSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Jimmy White: Whirlwind finds shelter from life less ordinarySnooker legend is plotting to rekindle his glory days having put wild decades behind himFri Dec 12 2014 - 06:00
Rugby sevens target hockey players for OlympicsMike Heskin selected as a leader for Rio 2016 by Team IrelandFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Davis Cup door opens for Conor NilandThe resignation of Gary Cahill leaves an opportunity for Niland to take chargeThu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
Davis Cup captain Garry Cahill steps downIreland skipper will continue as Performance director of Tennis IrelandWed Dec 10 2014 - 12:10
Helen O’Reilly becomes the first female referee to join IRFU National PanelAppointment comes after an impressive performance at the Women’s World CupWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Craig Gilroy expects a bigger test from Scarlets in WalesWinger says Ulster’s Champions Cup hopes remain on ‘thin ice’ despite winWed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
