Ulster need to scale fresh heights in Leicester to secure the prize of home comfortMark Anscombe’s visitors aiming to book a quarter-final in front of their own fans at RavenhillSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:05
Connacht need to pull a Toulouse effort out of the fire against SaracensProvince’s head coach Pat Lam calls on his big players “to step up and lead the way”Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Ulster and Henderson aiming to take their game to another levelLeicester at Welford Road represent a formidable test for Mark Anscombe’s sideSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
IHA strategic plan has high ambitions for Irish hockeyFour year plan aims for 20% increase in active participation and qualification for OlympicsFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:18
Now not the time for Ulster to talk themselves downMark Anscombe knows improvement needed after performance against MontpellierWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:03
Tommy Bowe likely to miss Leicester matchThe Irish and Lions winger is struggling to regain fitness for the final pool gameTue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00
Connacht sure to keep the good vibes going against ZebrePat Lam’s side have an impressive record against the ItaliansSat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00
Ulster bag win but not the bonus against MontpellierAnscombe’s side still unbeaten and result should be enough to secure berth in the last eightFri Jan 10 2014 - 22:37
IHA advertise for new men’s national coach to replace Andrew MeredithProspective candidate ‘must be able to live and work in Ireland’Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00
Ulster have to learn to win the big matchesMark Anscombe’s side have shown they are good enough to beat any team but now need some silverwareThu Jan 09 2014 - 01:01
Monkstown’s Julie Byrne earns place in Irish Federation Cup teamWomen will play their first match of the year in Estonia next monthThu Jan 09 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor looks forward to another big yearOlympic champion plans for World and European Championships despite doubts over host countriesTue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
IRFU increases educational approach to concussion in amateur and under-age gameConcussion guidelines will already be in place when school competitions begin next monthSat Jan 04 2014 - 10:37
Welsh rugby dispute takes a turn for the worstWelsh Rugby Union threaten to set up new regions if to participate in competitionsThu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00
Connacht await fitness report on key players ahead of Leinster tieUlster set to announce three-month contract for Stephen FerrisThu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00
Fiona Coghlan named ‘Irish Sportswoman of the Year’Captain honoured for Irish women’s rugby team’s historic Grand Slam successSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:05
Fiona Coghlan named Sportswoman of the YearIrish women’s rugby captain led side to famous Grand Slam win in 2013Fri Dec 20 2013 - 16:48
Shane Jennings expecting Leinster to bounce back in styleLast week’s home Heineken Cup defeat to Northampton likely to have Matt O’Connor’s team in determined mood for visit of EdinburghThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00
Six Nations board to decide on IRB concussion protocols next monthScotland believed to be lone dissenting voice on adopting proposalsThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00
Jack McGrath suffers suspected concussion and may miss Edinburgh clashRodney Ah You signs new two-year contract with ConnachtTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Cathal Sheridan understanding the belief running through Munster‘As a young fella you grow up watching stuff like this’Tue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald now feels he’s in a good placeLeinster player says it’s time to remain calm and just work on the basics again after defeat to Northampton SaintsTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Feeling the hurt spurs on Northampton coach Jim MallinderPool has narrowed and become more fraught and dependent on the next two gamesMon Dec 16 2013 - 01:00
Concussion protocols for Six Nations ‘came out of the sky’Former Medical Advisor to the IRBis scathing in his criticismSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Dublin footballers Rory O’Carroll and Michael Darragh Macauley reveal fear over head injuriesAfter personal experiences both players believe decision to go on should not be taken by injured party with concusionSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
France is no longer a mystery to MunsterIn the early days a Heineken Cup match in France was a step into the unknownSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Leinster should have enough for wounded NorthamptonEnglish side should improve from last week but Leinster’s home record should see them succeedSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Parents react angrily to costs of playing in Irish under-18 hockey trialsIHA say contributions are an essential part of international programmes sustainabilityFri Dec 13 2013 - 01:00
Players finding it difficult to resist the lure of FranceIRFU has its work cut out to stop top-end talent leaving for FranceThu Dec 12 2013 - 09:14
Cian Healy to miss return against Northamption due to ankle injuryIrish loosehead prop is unlikely to make return until next monthThu Dec 12 2013 - 01:01
London Irish target Donnacha Ryan after Ulster prop Tom Court joins clubExiles decline to confirm interest in Munster secondrowThu Dec 12 2013 - 01:00
Heaslip and O'Brien rumours appear to be falseHowever, IRFU risk losing seven frontline internationals if they’re not offered market worthTue Dec 10 2013 - 09:25
IRFU chief executive Philip Browne fears cost of losing out to club ownersUnion and provinces generate €10-12m from European competitionTue Dec 10 2013 - 01:00
IRFU believes concussion protocols will be in place for 2014 Six NationsUnions hope to sway Scotland to back Pitch Side Concussion Assessment toolTue Dec 10 2013 - 01:00
Mark Anscombe hopes Ulster have learned lessons from last yearSeven-try victory over Treviso no guarantee of success in return tieMon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00
Ulster make their point comfortablyMark Anscombe’s side retain 100 per cent record with bonus point win over TrevisoSat Dec 07 2013 - 20:28
Cave determined to prove his worth as Ulster aim to strengthen their grip on the groupUlster out to preserve their unbeaten record against TrevisoSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
Strauss hopes to be back at Leinster in AprilThe hooker underwent surgery for a hole in the heart after a routine Leinster check upSat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00
UCD’s success serves to highlight plight of old rivals TrinityTrinity languish in bottom of Division Two while UCD enjoy life in Division OneFri Dec 06 2013 - 01:00
Cullen expects devil of a challenge from Northampton SaintsLast year Leinster lost their way in the Heineken Cup at this stage against ClermontTue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00
Rest year leaves Katie Taylor spoiling for a fightOlympic and world champion glad of the chance to ease off, but is looking forward to an intense 2014Mon Dec 02 2013 - 01:04
Specialist crystal clear on the dangers of taking concussion lightlyA world authority on the subject Dr Michael Collins says dizziness a prime symtom of the conditionSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Anscombe makes seven changes as Ulster search for right balance against struggling ZebreItalian side have lost all 10 previous matches played against Irish provincesSat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00
Adolescents among most at risk from head injuriesUntreated symptoms can result in a number of disorders including mood changes, depression and anxietySat Nov 30 2013 - 00:32
Paul O’Connell’s selection timely for Munster with Heineken Cup loomingKeith Earls and James Downey back as Rob Penney makes 12 changesFri Nov 29 2013 - 01:00
Harte signs professional hockey papersThe Irish goalkeeper will play in the Indian League with the Mumbai MagiciansFri Nov 29 2013 - 01:00
Wales the big draw when it comes to ticket prices for Ireland’s home Six Nations fixturesPremium level seat to see game against Warren Gatland’s side up to €105Fri Nov 29 2013 - 01:00
Katie Taylor begins her road to Rio OlympicsThe Olympic Champion fights in the Mansion House and also in Bray tomorrowFri Nov 29 2013 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw’s return can steel Connacht for difficult away assignmentEdinburgh welcome back internationals as they seek fourth home win in a rowFri Nov 29 2013 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup is not a cheap dateTicket prices are more expensive than Ireland’s recent game against the All BlacksThu Nov 28 2013 - 01:05
