Matt O’Connor identifies Australian Douglas as player that fits Leinster profileLeinster coach adds that Fergus McFadden might be fit enough to play this weekend against EdinburghTue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Seven players from Irish clubs named on Pro12 team of the yearOf those seven five are Irish internationalsTue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Connacht show intent as Mils Muliaina arrives on one-year contractSigning of 100-cap All Black will help province’s younger players developTue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Alain Rolland is awarded Heineken Cup finalIt is the third time the Irish referee will have officiated in the European showpieceFri May 02 2014 - 17:32
Connacht eager to win last home matchIt will be an emotional game as several line out for final time at the SportsgroundFri May 02 2014 - 14:25
Goalkeeper David Harte the hero for IrelandCraig Fulton’s side advance to the Champions Challenge semf-finals in MalaysiaFri May 02 2014 - 01:00
Munster’s Niall Ronan forced to call it quitsMunster forward retires due to a knee injury he suffered last yearWed Apr 30 2014 - 13:11
Seán O’Brien may be fit for series with ArgentinaThe Irish flanker is ahead in his recovery from a shoulder injury and operationTue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kearney’s first focus is to grab Pro12 victory for LeinsterInterpro game against Ulster in Belfast brings an extra edge for the wingerTue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Conor Murray ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if requiredWith JJ Hanrahan out through injury, Munster are dangerously thin on cover for the pivotal No 10 positionFri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Player and coach of the year awards go to second-placed Old BelvedereDavid Joyce scoops two awards for Division 1A winners Clontarf, Mick McGrath claims top tryscorerFri Apr 25 2014 - 00:09
Ireland’s men hockey side face New Zealand in Pahang Champions Challenge 1Coach Craig Fulton faces first real test of reignThu Apr 24 2014 - 18:23
Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne BarnesToulon coach and owner Mourad Boudjellal have previous form for abusing refereesThu Apr 24 2014 - 03:00
Jason Quigley confirms move to professional ranksDonegal middleweight signs up with Golden Boy Promotions in AmericaWed Apr 23 2014 - 12:27
Ulster’s Declan Fitzpatrick likely to miss rest of seasonIrish international prop’s heart palpitations during Glasgow Warriors clash a cause for concernWed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
‘I’m not bothered, it wasn’t brave’Suttonians Brian ‘Bru’ Amerlynck’s coming out is a positive development for Irish rugbySat Apr 19 2014 - 14:00
Leinster nine clear of the rest after nine of the bestProvince have bonus point in the bag after little over 25 minutes against Italian sideSat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Retrospective drug testing the way forwardThe Irish Sports Council aiding the fight against athletes who are prepared to cheatThu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
Johann Muller and Ulster left frustrated by red card decision‘ I think he penalised the injury instead of the actual action’Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
McGee victory secures Ireland’s place in Davis CupIrish number one defeats Egypt’s Mohamed Safwat in straight setsMon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
Bowe back fighting fit and ready for Saracens challengeUlster winger keen to put injuries in past and drive province to Heineken Cup semi-finalSat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00
League final guaranteed to be a Leinster versus Ulster affairMonkstown, having beaten Banbridge 4-1 last week, will probably go into the tournament as favouritesFri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
Trimble sees Ulster marching forwardThe winger has had a new lease of live under new Ireland coach Joe SchmidtThu Apr 03 2014 - 02:00
Chris Henry looks to be head of the classLacklustre performance against Cardiff last week does not dampen Ulster backrow’s optimismWed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Ulster coach hopeful of having Ruan Pienaar fitMark Anscombe excited by the challenge of taking on Saracens for a place in last fourWed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00
Connacht entering new league territoryThe Irish province are looking for their fifth successive win when they travel to LlanelliSat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00
Leinster and Munster name starting XVsMunster welcome back O’Connell, Murray and O’MahonyFri Mar 28 2014 - 12:24
Last places in Irish Hockey League finals up for grabsFour teams for finals weekend will be known after weekend’s matchesFri Mar 28 2014 - 01:00
Irish clubs keep mum on St Andrews’ equality movePortmarnock GC and The Royal Dublin GC unavailable for comment yesterdayThu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00
Facing Munster’s challenge always extra special for Eoin ReddanThe scrumhalf who was let go by his home province has gone on to prove his worth with Wasps, Leinster and IrelandThu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00
Doug Howlett has no doubt about Munster’s motivesFormer All-Black winger well versed in what will push former team-mates at the AvivaWed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Rugby forced to take deeper look at concussionThe problem is no longer seen as an acceptable sporting injuryTue Mar 25 2014 - 06:26
Luke Fitzgerald back in for LeinsterAfter a long injury the winger has been named on the team to face Zebre in the RDSFri Mar 21 2014 - 01:30
Irish Hockey League hots up for Three Rock RoversJust two more weekends to go before the semi-finals of competition are knownFri Mar 21 2014 - 01:00
Leinster rugby clear of prescription drugs says O’ConnorIssue has grown since All Blacks Jane and Dagg embroiled in controversyFri Mar 21 2014 - 01:00
Leinster’s Darragh Fanning living the dreamSt Mary’s captain delighted to have signed a contract until the end of next seasonThu Mar 20 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt looking for sensible way forward to benefit SextonCoach in talks with Racing Metro's Laurent Labit about how best to manage outhalf's timeWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt denies having a Leinster biasIrish coach hopes to bring in new players ahead of next year’s World CupWed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt wants Brian O’Driscoll to help potential successorsIreland coach keen to keep centre close to Irish campTue Mar 18 2014 - 13:50
Three Rock take Leinster Senior Cup final in men’s hockeyHome side never fall behind at Grange Road against students hoping for first senior Leinster titleTue Mar 18 2014 - 11:38
Leinster not aware of any talks over Johnny Sexton’s return homeManagement say they would be centrally involved in any negotiationsTue Mar 18 2014 - 01:00
Ireland Under 20s face France in last matchMike Ruddock’s team hope to end the Six Nations Championship with a winFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00
Stephen Ferris back in the frame for UlsterThe Lions and Ireland flanker has not played since an ankle injury in the 2012 seasonFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00
Three Rock Rovers have a busy weekendThe Dublin club host the Leinster finals and also play in two important matchesFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00
Rob Kearney looks to big Irish performanceIreland are trying to bridge a 14-year gap when they travel to Paris on SaturdayThu Mar 13 2014 - 01:00
Seán Cronin’s added impact only what Joe Schmidt demandsCoach hammers home message that bench players are there to finish the job off, or make the difference if the game is closeWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00
O’Driscoll bids farewell in some styleThe Irish centre played his last game for Ireland before his retirementMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
O’Driscoll bids fans an emotional farewellIreland legend wins man-of-the-match award on final home appearanceSat Mar 08 2014 - 17:56
Italy coach backs Ireland to take titleIreland head to Paris next Saturday seeking a first Six Nations title since 2009Sat Mar 08 2014 - 17:29
Optimism that Johnny Sexton will be given all-clear for ItalyBrian O’Driscoll sees former Leinster team-mate’s influence as important additionTue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00
