Toulon test marks the start of Leinster’s season, for realRugby’s first galactico club lie seventh in Top 14 but Leo Cullen remains very waryFri Apr 02 2021 - 01:00
The Offload: It’s time to put trust in Munster’s talented young gunsRugby media’s ‘nasty underbelly’; Nigel Carolan and the Irish coaching exodusMon Mar 29 2021 - 10:00
Van Graan: ‘You have to give it to them. They are currently the best team by a mile’Munster coach admits gap between Munster and Leinster remains a wide oneMon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00
Munster’s box kick to nowhere gets only reward it ever deservesJohann van Graan: ‘In terms of playing, we didn’t get a chance to because we got pinned’Sat Mar 27 2021 - 20:48
What lies beneath - Leinster’s talent finding mission under financial strainPandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of provinceSat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00
Saliva test that detects concussion hailed as a ‘game changer’Non-invasive test shown to be 94% accurate could be in use by next seasonTue Mar 23 2021 - 22:30
Intriguing selection poser for Cullen as hungry Munster’s challenge loomsDespite short turnaround to Toulon test, assistant coach McBryde says Leinster’s total focus for now must be on Pro14 finalTue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: CJ Stander does the State some serviceLabour and Women’s Rugby Alliance; word of mouth; by the numbers and moreMon Mar 22 2021 - 10:00
He Got Game: ‘I pray that you understand why I pushed you so hard’You need dark forces behind you to make it as a basketball star – in this case an obsessive dadMon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00
CJ Stander bids farewell to Ireland doing what he does bestSouth African leaves a legacy and those coming behind know what’s expected of themSun Mar 21 2021 - 09:54
Johnny Sexton happily vindicated by Ireland’s excellenceCaptain says team were always confident that such a performance was very closeSat Mar 20 2021 - 20:36
England’s Tom Curry ‘could be another McCaw type of player’Still only 22, the powerful backrow has become a leader for Eddie Jones’ teamSat Mar 20 2021 - 08:00
‘Noble’ retirement sees CJ Stander leaving behind €1.6m in potential earningsIreland forward in line for tax relief of about €500,000 – if 30-year-old remains retiredThu Mar 18 2021 - 22:00
Jacob Stockdale one of six new faces in Ireland teamAndy Farrell names his Irish team for the final match of the 2021 Six NationsThu Mar 18 2021 - 15:30
England set for a ‘good battle’ with Ireland as Eddie Jones names teamHead coach makes just one change from the team that saw off France at TwickenhamThu Mar 18 2021 - 11:16
Proudfoot expecting Stander’s last stand to inspire IrelandEngland forwards coach pays tribute to his fellow South African’s impact with Ireland and MunsterWed Mar 17 2021 - 22:00
Irish aerial bombardment would make May’s day at the AvivaGloucester winger happy that his technique will stand up under the high ballTue Mar 16 2021 - 22:00
The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against EnglandIn the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking giftsMon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00
Finn Russell’s maverick nature falters against Johnny Sexton’s ice man‘We are playing for our jerseys and trying to get on Lions tours, there’s so much at stake’Sun Mar 14 2021 - 18:48
Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and KidneyIreland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventhSun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell explains his team selection for Scotland matchSome tight calls went the way of Jamison Gibson-Park and Rob HerringFri Mar 12 2021 - 13:47
The Offload: Red cards ruin games - head injuries can destroy familiesCreating teams of referees and ranking them on stats could lead to a healthy competitionMon Mar 08 2021 - 10:11
The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrongFor Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be acceleratedFri Mar 05 2021 - 06:00
Women’s Rugby World Cup to be postponed until 2022 due to Covid-19IRFU support decision to delay tournament in New ZealandTue Mar 02 2021 - 19:17
The Offload: Ireland women must be allowed to move with the timesInternet trolls abusing Sonja McLaughlin after England loss are ignorant cowardsMon Mar 01 2021 - 10:00
Craig Casey and Ryan Baird give a glimpse of Ireland’s future in RomeScrumhalf’s commitment and speed of pass could see him usurp Conor Murray soonMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
‘Scotland will be a step up but I just want to enjoy today’Captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell react to Ireland’s win in RomeSat Feb 27 2021 - 19:02
‘Gary was not only captain of London Irish – he was the king’Former team-mates remember the Ireland prop, including that try against the All BlacksSat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale to be unleashed as Ulster target win over OspreysStockdale hoping to hit the ground running in order to secure Six Nations placeFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Born leader Iain Henderson eager to embrace responsibilitiesMomentous times for Ulster lock as he captains Ireland and signs new two-year contractFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Italy v Ireland: Johnny Sexton returns as Andy Farrell makes seven changesHead coach says he will support his captain whose ‘appetite is as strong as ever’Thu Feb 25 2021 - 11:10
The Offload: John McClean questions can no longer be silencedDan Carter’s legacy? Harry Byrne and NFL comparisons, French Covid-19 mysteryMon Feb 22 2021 - 10:00
Byrne brothers in starting line-up for Leinster against DragonsHarry Byrne starts at outhalf, while Ross is set to take the field wearing number 12Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:26
‘Concussion at the forefront of everyone’s mind here’ – Leo CullenLeinster hooker Tracy says club world leaders in minimising contact trainingFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:25
Lynne Cantwell’s move is South Africa’s gain and IRFU’s lossWomen’s rugby: The parable of a prophet not being accepted in their hometown is appositeFri Feb 19 2021 - 06:15
Lynne Cantwell named South Africa women’s high performance directorSpringboks believe they have lured a prized asset ahead of this year’s Rugby World CupThu Feb 18 2021 - 13:37
Byrne brothers Harry and Ross to double up for Leinster against DragonsPair are expected to share responsibilities at first receiver for trip to Rodney ParadeThu Feb 18 2021 - 12:00
The Offload: Times are tough but Ireland can turn it aroundFreddie sticks the boot in to brother Billy; SOS Zebo, word of mouth and moreMon Feb 15 2021 - 10:00
Iain Henderson fills Ireland’s leadership void as he fronts up to France defeatSecondrow’s words carry weight as he rues missed chances in narrow Six Nations lossSun Feb 14 2021 - 19:35
Dr Cillian De Gascun: ‘I don’t see sport as an at-all-cost thing’Q&A: Nphet virologist on the possibility of a Lions tour and concerns over OlympicsSat Feb 13 2021 - 08:00
Nphet virologist: Lions tour to South Africa neither feasible nor safeDr Cillian de Gascun also very cautious about Tokyo Olympics going ahead this yearSat Feb 13 2021 - 07:00
Andy Farrell explains selection for Irish team to play FranceIreland are without Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, James Ryan and Peter O’MahonyFri Feb 12 2021 - 13:28
Dr Barry O’Driscoll believes rugby’s concussion protocols not fit for purpose‘We are damaging players’ brains again and again’ says former World Rugby medical adviserThu Feb 11 2021 - 06:00
Specialist believes Johnny Sexton has had 30 concussionsSexton following return to play protocols after head injury against WalesTue Feb 09 2021 - 18:01
‘We’ve got to start playing like the team we can become’Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and head coach Wayne Pivac happy to win uglyMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Billy Burns couldn’t perform his basics under mind numbing pressure‘He is trying to get every single last inch out of that ball. He slightly overcooked it’Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
The Offload: No credit from Pat Kenny on Newstalk Six Nations segmentEx-England captain John Pullin will be remembered for bravery during the TroublesMon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00
Wales 21 Ireland 16: 10 minutes that changed the gameTen first half minutes which proved crucial for both Wales and Ireland in CardiffSun Feb 07 2021 - 17:57
Ruddock family ties keep Ireland and Wales connectedMike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reuniteSat Feb 06 2021 - 10:30
Chasing Itoje: James Ryan runs the risk of being broken before his primeSecondrow’s lineout calling needs to improve. That’s where Paul O’Connell can helpSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
