McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladderWinger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall shortSat Mar 30 2019 - 21:42
John Cooney thriving on opportunity among the sons of UlsterRuan Pienaar’s departure proved to be key as scrumhalf made move to Belfast from ConnachtSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Injured Johnny Sexton out of Leinster team to play UlsterRob Kearney and Jack McGrath also miss out while Iain Henderson starts for UlsterFri Mar 29 2019 - 12:15
Rory Best says Ulster will not go out to target Johnny SextonUlster captain admits team must take every chance to beat Leinster in Champions CupWed Mar 27 2019 - 06:00
Ulster lacking fit centres ahead of Leinster clashMichael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile upTue Mar 26 2019 - 14:47
Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell to leave current coaching rolesO’Gara set for job with France while O’Connell is to leave Stade Francais a year earlyMon Mar 25 2019 - 14:40
How head injuries finished the rugby career of Cillian Willis'Unless you have to be dragged off you wouldn’t leave a pitch. That’s the reality.'Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:22
Warren Gatland expects Wales to be one of fittest teams at World CupCoach admits his side probably got a couple of decisions their way in Grand Slam victoryMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
James Ryan’s best efforts come to nought as Jones and Wales dictate the agendaIreland’s discipline and game plan unravelled long before the finishMon Mar 18 2019 - 05:00
The Offload: Joe Schmidt gripes are misplacedThe Offload offers the squad that should travel to Tokyo if World Cup was next weekMon Mar 18 2019 - 01:00
Wales 25 Ireland 7: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the Ireland players after a dreadful day in CardiffSat Mar 16 2019 - 18:20
Ireland left with egg on their faces in CardiffDecision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's sideSat Mar 16 2019 - 17:45
Women’s rugby needs a pathway to winning, says veteran propLindsay Peat delivers wake-up call to IRFU as shambolic Six Nations campaign nears endSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff strongholdPrincipality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmaresSat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00
Ireland will be in their elements in Cardiff‘We made a decision on playing a game of rugby in the outdoors’Fri Mar 15 2019 - 16:08
Ryan to run the lineout in cauldron CardiffSchmidt says ‘the big fella’ doesn’t talk about doing thing, but just gets on and gets them doneThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:53
Ireland wary of Welsh sprinkler stroke if roof is closedWales have asked the Six Nations to close Principality stadium roof, citing the weatherThu Mar 14 2019 - 16:28
Six Nations: Tadhg Beirne starts for Ireland against WalesJoe Schmidt makes three changes with Rob Kearney and Seán O’Brien also returningThu Mar 14 2019 - 16:01
The Offload: Ireland’s new leaders have emergedWomen’s rugby heading towards permanent professionalism elsewhere but not hereMon Mar 11 2019 - 11:00
Air of resignation around France after latest humiliationLes Bleus held the ball in hand in Ireland’s 22 for a grand total of 22 seconds on SundaySun Mar 10 2019 - 19:22
Lightening quick Jordan Larmour the standout actImpressive performance from Ireland’s 21-year-old fullback brings crowd to its feetSun Mar 10 2019 - 13:53
Garry Ringrose and Gaël Fickou primed for fascinating duelThe two prodigious 24-year-old number 13s finally meet in organised combat on SundayFri Mar 08 2019 - 17:45
Joe Schmidt ‘spreads the load’ and makes seven changes for FranceJosh van der Flier has returned to the lineup as one of six changes in the Ireland packFri Mar 08 2019 - 13:48
Only a question of time before French promise bears fruitLaporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weightFri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00
Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against FranceJoe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced ItalyThu Mar 07 2019 - 13:24
World Rugby proposal would see Six Nations relegation in 2022Six Nations side could face three years out due to World Cups or Lions toursWed Mar 06 2019 - 18:45
The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he saysJack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgatesMon Mar 04 2019 - 12:36
Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World CupDaniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations LeagueThu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15
Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to knowWhat’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?Thu Feb 28 2019 - 14:51
The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complexThe hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny SextonMon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41
Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland teamRoscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled outFri Feb 22 2019 - 13:00
Is it time for Georgia to replace Italy in the Six Nations?Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growthFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:25
John Cooney: Applying the laws of attraction to up his gameThe scrum-half has had his injury troubles, but perseverance and self-belief may prevailFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton in line to start against Italy on SundayConcerns raised about Ireland outhalf’s style of play after another injury against ScotlandWed Feb 20 2019 - 14:55
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nineMutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TVMon Feb 11 2019 - 11:00
Chris Farrell happy to adapt and switch as long as he playsPower the Munster man offers can be a vital asset for Ireland going forwardMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
O’Brien not the force of old but a final surge needed in JapanJosh van der Flier, for all his blooming talent, is no groundhog. Not of O’Brien’s ilkMon Feb 11 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocksSat Feb 09 2019 - 18:28
Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratingsBusiness as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in EdinburghSat Feb 09 2019 - 17:40
Ireland need to be wary of being blown off course in EdinburghCaptain Rory Best says visitors will tailor their game plan to account for Storm Erik at MurrayfieldSat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish moveDevin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgeryFri Feb 08 2019 - 14:06
Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at ScotstounFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Jack Conan ready to unleash his physicality on ScotlandNumber eight keen to make 12th cap a big performance to rememberFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled outLeinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thinThu Feb 07 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's IrelandWith injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limitThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to ScotlandAdam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at ScotstounWed Feb 06 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure gameJoe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on SaturdayMon Feb 04 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevailsAmple evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World CupMon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socketSat Feb 02 2019 - 22:20
Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey looks at Joe Schmidt’s side after a comprenensive opening defeatSat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
