Ireland’s gladiator Peter O’Mahony bows out in Italian rugby’s colosseum
A player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebrated
A player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebrated
Error-strewn display in Rome raises concerns that this Irish team is not what it was
As Leonardo Marin raced up the touchline, thoughts of just a second Six Nations win for Italy in 26 meetings against Ireland flashed before our eyes
Ireland and Andy Farrell have to plan for the future but that means adding up more than just numbers
Leinster stalwart and inspirational Munster pair have served Ireland with distinction over their long careers
Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will depart international rugby with a collective 43 years of service
The Munster man who was once rated as the best scrumhalf in the world will step away from international rugby after the Six Nations
Ireland forwards coach says the trio’s attitudes have been exemplary and a great help to younger players
O’Mahony and Healy will retire from the game entirely at the end of the season with Murray set to continue his career abroad
Munster veteran still relishing every opportunity he gets to don the green jersey
Ireland backrower has faced Scotland 13 times and won 12 of them
Munster without Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony who are with the Ireland squad in Portugal
Province ended the Champions Cup pool stages with a 34-32 away loss to the Northampton Saints
Those named in Ireland squad on Wednesday will be able to focus on next weekend’s important Champions Cup clashes
Attack coach Mike Prendergast believes the deciding factor for Munster will be their ability to take their chances
Furlong will win his 150th Leinster cap against La Rochelle
Province ‘massively looking forward’ to Champions Cup fixture that ‘is probably going to come down to moments’
Leo Cullen doesn’t need telling that Sam Prendergast needs serious tackle mentoring
French side reduced to 13 after two secondrows shown red cards in quick succession
All three centurions are out of contract at the end of this season
The chemistry between the sides provides Ireland with added motivation against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium
All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor will miss the match on Friday due to injury
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello delighted with how the side played against an All Blacks XV selection
Deprived of 20 players through injuries and Irish call-ups, Munster can draw on history as they host illustrious visitors
Diarmuid Barron captains a side which will feature an injury-delayed debut for winger Diarmuid Kilgallen
Rowntree must deal with a growing injury list ahead of Saturday’s game at Croke Park for which 75,000 tickets have been already been sold
Being a captain in rugby has specific responsibilities, from talking to referees to leading the team and setting tone
Ireland and Munster star enjoys tending to his 2,000sq ft garden when not in the ruck. But will his green fingers grow beyond a hobby?
Munster head coach addresses rumours of a falling-out with Peter O’Mahony
Who can make up for Dan Sheehan’s lost impact? Do Ireland need to adapt their possession-based attack? Where are the props?
Garry Ringrose, Conor Murray, Rónan Kelleher and James Ryan promoted to the starting team from the bench
O’Mahony ends speculation on his future after agreeing to a Munster contract which will be topped up by the IRFU
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