‘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 look for an end of tour Irish scalpNew Zealand are unbeaten in their series of November international matchesWed Nov 20 2013 - 01:00
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
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
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
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
Chris Henry ruled out of remainder of series with hamstring tearShane Jennings called up as replacement while Luke Fitzgerald covers for BoweMon Nov 11 2013 - 14:07
Jason Quigley a jewel among middleweights as he struggles to take the positivesCoach Billy Walsh calls on business sector to get involve and help boxersMon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00
Jason Quigley takes silver in World ChampionshipsHeartbreak for Irish boxer as ‘top class operator’ Alimkhanuly halts dreams of goldSat Oct 26 2013 - 12:46
Golden opportunity arises for Jason QuigleyThe 22-year-old meets Kazakh Zhanibek Alimkhanuly in this morning’s final in Almaty (10.50am)Sat Oct 26 2013 - 01:06
All mighty in Almaty as Quigley becomes first Irishman to make world finalJoe Ward can’t tag elusive Cuban Peraza as he bows out with bronze in KazakhstanSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00
Moate's Joe Ward has to settle for a bronze medal in AlmatyIrish light heavyweight beaten by Cuban world champion Peraza in today’s semi-finalFri Oct 25 2013 - 15:35
Jason Quigley going for gold at World ChampionshipsDonegal man proves too good for Russian in semi-final in KazakhstanFri Oct 25 2013 - 12:02
Irish duo in elite company as Kazakhs set to punch above their weight in AlmatyA nation expects as a total of eight boxers from the host nation are through to the semi-finalsFri Oct 25 2013 - 01:00
Flyweight Barnes may have finished fight concussedBlurred vision for three rounds, tweets fighterThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:17
Joe Ward and Jason Quigley into World Championship semisDonegal middleweight records impressive unanimous victory over Zoltan Harsca, Moate man stops Russian in first roundThu Oct 24 2013 - 01:00
Joe Ward and Jason Quigley secure medals at World ChampionshipsLight-heavyweight stops Russian in first round after Donegal fighter makes it 31-0, Barnes, Conlan and McCarthy bow outWed Oct 23 2013 - 16:11
Barnes proves a knockout as five Irish boxers make quarter-finalsJoe Ward impresses at light heavyweight but McComb bows out in KazakhstanTue Oct 22 2013 - 15:17
Three Irish boxers impress in their own ways as they advance to last 16 in AlmatyConlan puts Mexican Gonzalez to the sword with mix of surgeon’s skill and fighter’s ferocityTue Oct 22 2013 - 01:05
Tommy McCarthy joins Michael Conlan and Jason Quigley in quarter-finalsIrish fighters come through round of 16 bouts at World Championships in KazakhstanMon Oct 21 2013 - 16:20
Walsh happy with Ireland’s six out of nine at boxing World ChampionshipsPaddy Barnes, Michael Conlan, Jason Quigley and Joe Ward among those to advanceMon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00
Ireland’s Joe Ward and Seán McComb move confidently into second weekLight-heavyweight’s win over Polish opponent brings to six the number of Irish in last 16Sun Oct 20 2013 - 17:17
Quigley and Conlan move in to last 16 at World ChampionshipsSuper heavyweight Sheehan loses out to CubanSat Oct 19 2013 - 16:28
Plaudits can wait as Kevin McLaughlin and Leinster front up for for Castres visitThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:00
Ruan Pienaar braced for massive Montpellier challengeSouth African looking forward to three more years playing in BelfastWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00
Rob Kearney well aware of Zane Kirchner threatBut the Leinster player can take the heatWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll doubtful for Castres match but Kirchner availableMunster waiting for word on Zebo’s ankle injury before Gloucester gameTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Greg Feek ready to back Martin Moore for crucial Castres tieWhile Mike Ross has not been definitively ruled out, an injured hamstring makes Leinster prop a big doubtTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Euro hockey league kicks off in BarcelonaA number of Irish players will be involved in Europe’s premier club competitionFri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00
Leicester coach Paul Burke keen to showcase young talent and keep up the momentumIt’s 11 years since the Tigers lifted the Heineken Cup, when victory over Munster in Cardiff saw them retain a title they won against all odds by defeating Parisians Stade FrancaisFri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00
Saracens look to have too many heavyweights for the home sideConnacht have risen to the challenge before against Biarritz and Harlequins but this is perhaps a step too far for the provinceFri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00
