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
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
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
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
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
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
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
O’Driscoll must follow return to play protocols after concussionO’Driscoll suffered concussion following his tackle on All Black secondrow Brodie Retallick but theoretically could play at the weekend for his provinceTue Nov 26 2013 - 11:08
Glorious defeat sucks. Always did, always willKatie had it. So did Sonia and Roy. Sean O’Brien demands it of his team-matesTue Nov 26 2013 - 09:03
‘It comes down to belief, I’ve never ever given up’ – Richie McCawNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen praises Ireland for ‘sensational’ performanceMon Nov 25 2013 - 01:00
‘I think it’s time lads grew up and know what’s expected of them’ – Sean O’Brien‘I hope all 23 guys in that changing room are devastated’ – Rob KearneyMon Nov 25 2013 - 01:00
Ireland has facilities to host Rugby World Cup – what’s needed is political nousBacking of Government and involvement of GAA makes Irish bid a runnerSat Nov 23 2013 - 01:00
Henderson and Gilroy return a boost for depleted Ulster in BelfastEdinburgh coach Alan Solomons back for first time since three-year stint at RavenhillFri Nov 22 2013 - 01:00
Class of 2011 already well-schooled as All Blacks fast-track junior talentWhile Ireland dally, New Zealand shoot young talent through quickly to senior ranksFri Nov 22 2013 - 01:00
Under-16 and under-18 boys get their chance to impress Andrew MeredithPlenty at stake for young players who travel to Ulster for inter-provincialsFri Nov 22 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll and D’Arcy almost certain to start against All BlacksRelease of Darren Cave and Luke Marshall to Ulster a huge pointer ahead of Ireland selectionThu Nov 21 2013 - 13:04
Ireland management remain coy on injured trioDifficult to gauge whether Brian O’Driscoll (calf), Rob Kearney (ribs) and Johnny Sexton (hamstring) will face New ZealandThu Nov 21 2013 - 10:12
Jamie Heaslip counts on a real battle with his New Zealand opposite numberLeinster man knows he’s up against it in the battle of the number eightsThu Nov 21 2013 - 01:00
Ireland still waiting on injured trio ahead of New Zealand matchRob Kearney back in training but Brian O’Driscoll and Jonathan Sexton sit session outWed Nov 20 2013 - 18:00
All Blacks management confident players will respect rulesAustralian players were seen in various pubs on the Tuesday night before last Saturday’s matchWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
All Blacks look for an end of tour Irish scalpNew Zealand are unbeaten in their series of November international matchesWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
IRB faces battle on two fronts to get everyone on board over PSCA issueBrett Gosper says he can’t think of one reason why Six Nations has not adopted concussion protocol trialsTue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
Much head-scratching as All Blacks engine comes steaming down the tracksIan Madigan gets his opportunity but Ireland endure frustrating second halfMon Nov 18 2013 - 01:02
Joe Schmidt has more questions than answers after Australia defeatIreland face a daunting task with New Zealand rated the best team in the worldMon Nov 18 2013 - 01:00
Scott Fardy and Sekope Kepu to face Irish forwards downMcKenzie feels blindside flanker can bring some energy to the Aussies’ packFri Nov 15 2013 - 01:00
Three Rock Rovers hold auction to help replace pitchesClub must find funds to replace worn-out synthetic surfacesFri Nov 15 2013 - 01:00
Australia name side to face IrelandKepu and Fardy return to starting line-up for Saturday’s match in DublinThu Nov 14 2013 - 12:01
Folau a jewel waiting to shine for AustraliaThe former Aussie Rules and Rugby League player has impressed in less than a yearThu Nov 14 2013 - 01:00
Ulster confirm that Court to leave provinceUlster and Ireland prop to join London Irish at the end of this seasonWed Nov 13 2013 - 20:14
Moore hoping to undermine Irish rootsThe hooker could have played for the Ireland rugby team but remains a proud AustralianWed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00
Stephen Moore says Eden Park defeat to Ireland is long forgottenAustralian hooker more upset by recent loss to England at TwickenhamTue Nov 12 2013 - 13:12
Johnny Sexton voted Rugby Writers Player of the YearIreland outhalf had a terrific season with Leinster before moving to play in ParisTue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien ready to lead the charge against AustraliaForwards coach Plumtree ranks flanker among the very best in the worldTue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00
