It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t suffice
Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria
Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria
If a solution is not soon found to create a feasible global club calendar, Australian rugby may soon face an era of irreversible decline
A business’s office manager got advice that because the company had sponsored its employees’ sports gear for a separate rugby league, it is liable for any expenses incurred by a worker injured playing the sport. Could this be true?
Matt Williams: The young player asked ‘what do i have to do to become a champion’. The answer is more complex than perhaps he could grasp
Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ
The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches
Deal means lender will sponsor Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster rugby out to 2028
World Rugby considering reducing tackle height at elite level and introducing a trial of the 20-minute red card
Treating bomber’s family the same as victim’s families ignores hatred passed down for generations - Trevor Ringland
We asked readers for suggestions on how to improve the vibe inside the stadium during matches
The former Irish winger’s documentary, For Ulster and for Ireland, illustrates how it is possible to acknowledge differences without rancour
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
Victory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soil
Follow the action from the Stade Velodrome as Ireland begin their Grand Slam defence with a daunting task in Marseille
Minister for Arts, Sports and Media also wants to make All Ireland football and hurling quarter and semi-finals free to air
Nichola Fryday has no regrets about retirement; Andrew Porter ready for his close-up; and Beckenbauer’s time with New York Cosmos
World Rugby’s curious lack of action appears to have forced individual national bodies to act, with what has been until now great haste and little thought
Based on past experience, we IT sportswriters should probably offer advance apologies to all those we have predicted to have a mighty 2024
Sports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South Africa
Considering its origins, rugby has come a long way in terms of both playing and spectator interest
Johann van Graan’s Bath side sits second in the Premiership ahead of Ulster’s trip to the west country
There are six changes to the starting side that beat Glasgow, with three academy players in the squad
Malachy Clerkin on this year’s must-have books about GAA, soccer, boxing and life - as well as the best offerings in a truly great year for younger readers
5,000 pages of medical records submitted ahead of proceedings on Friday
It’s small price to pay for putting these vital red card calls back in the hands of the referee
England captain says move would bring ‘real challenge’ for sport to maintain its audience, and recalls huge influence of growing up watching rugby on TV
Premiership final in 2025 moved forward to aid Lions’ chances of glory in Australia
Handré Pollard replaced the injured Malcolm Marx and steered them home with unerring kicking displays
Hannah Bowe becomes chief of staff of Six Nations Rugby
You find it wherever you can when man’s inhumanity is dominating a relentlessly dark news cycle
Fans go from high to devastating lows following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Smart mouthguard technology will measure the G-force of every head impact in real time
What can the city offer visitors who’ve already seen the Mona Lisa or climbed the Eiffel Tower?
Costs keep rising like in any business but failure to live within its means would, for rugby, be a recipe for disaster, chief executive Kevin Potts says
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices