The Offload: attrition remains Ireland and Andy Farrell’s true enemyThe body count is already high before Wales visit, Metallica a misjudgment at the AvivaMon Feb 03 2020 - 10:30
Ronán Kelleher: ‘I was buzzing off adrenaline and that got me through it’Debutants Kelleher and Caelan Doris learn the hard way after attritional encounterSun Feb 02 2020 - 18:43
Ireland 19 Scotland 12: How the Irish players ratedGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s first game in chargeSat Feb 01 2020 - 20:19
Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the BluesGavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six NationsSat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00
Confident Catt says no big egos a big plus for IrelandAttack coach wants best elements of provinces in the Champions Cup to reappearFri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00
Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations gamesMathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this SaturdayTue Jan 28 2020 - 05:00
The Offload: Doris, Kelleher and Cooney to give Ireland a new lookAll eyes on Andy Farrell’s first XV, is Finn Russell the victim or simply an eejit?Mon Jan 27 2020 - 11:56
Six Nations: A 21st-century tournament that saw Irish rugby come of ageThe mantle of 1948 was taken up by the three O’s: O’Driscoll, O’Gara and O’ConnellSun Jan 26 2020 - 07:00
Scotland’s Finn Russell missed training after Sunday drinking sessionRacing 92 outhalf will now not take part in the Six Nations opener against IrelandThu Jan 23 2020 - 13:18
Rory Best regrets attending Belfast rape trial‘I know now in hindsight that was wrong. I shouldn’t have been there,’ he saidWed Jan 22 2020 - 19:07
Felix Jones expects De Allende and Snyman to boost MunsterArrival of World Cup-winning Springboks next summer to bolster Van Graan’s squadTue Jan 21 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Saracens eye chance to extend tainted recordRule-breaking squad pose a major threat in Champions Cup where they face LeinsterMon Jan 20 2020 - 18:09
Houdini moments: Three great rugby escapes in EuropeAll may seem lost for Munster, but there’s always the chance of doing the impossibleSat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton confirmed as new Ireland captain for Six NationsAndy Farrell names five uncapped players in 35-man squad for upcoming tournamentWed Jan 15 2020 - 16:28
The Offload: Devin Toner opens up on Rugby World Cup snubUlster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions CupMon Jan 13 2020 - 10:00
Doris and Deegan continue to underline their international credentialsLeinster duo pushing to be firmly in Farrell’s plans as Six Nations beckonsMon Jan 13 2020 - 06:00
Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous startDirector and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talentSat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30
The Offload: In-form John Cooney must start against ScotlandJacob Stockdale is unquestionably returning to his world class standards of 2018Mon Jan 06 2020 - 10:00
Munster and Connacht limp into European battles on back of interpro defeatsLeinster and Ulster aim to secure home advantage in Champions Cup quarter-finalsMon Jan 06 2020 - 01:04
Rampant Leinster expose gulf in quality against ConnachtDeegan gives best ever showing in a blue jersey against injury-ravaged visitorsMon Jan 06 2020 - 00:00
Leinster expose embarrassingly brittle Connacht defenceJames Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDSSat Jan 04 2020 - 19:54
2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournamentSat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00
The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay GoliathAfter 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoonSat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00
The Offload: Ireland to break the glass ceiling in 2023 - take it as readPossibilities in new World Cup cycle endless, English Premiership the priority not EuropeMon Dec 16 2019 - 10:00
Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chillYoung number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the styleMon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00
Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividendsCoach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European gameSat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00
Leinster could repeat last week’s rout as Saints come to townJohnny Sexton will see a specialist in the UK with his return for Six Nations in doubtFri Dec 13 2019 - 15:24
The Offload: Television backlash for Rory BestFormer Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptableMon Dec 09 2019 - 11:00
Chris Boyd says Leinster are operating at a far superior level to vast majority‘They play a completely different way, they pose a different problem’, says Saints coachMon Dec 09 2019 - 06:30
Leinster put Europe on notice with Northampton demolitionCullen pleased with ‘killer mentality’ as side refuse to be knocked off course by Sexton injuryMon Dec 09 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton to undergo scan after injuring knee in Northampton routLeo Cullen: ‘I don’t know the extent of it, but we’ll find out more in the early part of next week’Sat Dec 07 2019 - 16:12
Seventh heaven as Leinster leave Franklin’s Gardens with a bonus pointJohnny Sexton limps off but Leo Cullen’s side don’t miss a beat to get the job done in styleSat Dec 07 2019 - 15:22
Leinster face ‘stern challenge’ against Northampton, says Leo CullenHead coach expects ‘very attacking-oriented’ opponents in Champions Cup clashSat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00
John Costello questions ‘standards’ of Prime Time in report on Dublin footballCEO points to ‘increasingly twisted manner of public discourse’ in his reportThu Dec 05 2019 - 12:06
Ireland’s World Cup: ‘Too much detail and too much tension’, says BestInformation overload contributed to Ireland’s World Cup failureThu Dec 05 2019 - 01:00
The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greenerMadigan struggling to make an impression at BristolMon Dec 02 2019 - 11:30
The Offload: Struggles abound for Irish expatsConor O’Shea would have plenty to offer Ireland; average new crop of rugby booksMon Dec 02 2019 - 10:00
Lancaster gets Leinster introverts to come out of themselvesCoach sees huge benefits of turning polite young men into vocal leaders on the fieldTue Nov 26 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key detailsFormer Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss outMon Nov 25 2019 - 11:00
The Offload: Connacht stay grounded as they fly to ToulouseA trip to France is next for Friend’s side after they secure a famous win over MontpellierMon Nov 18 2019 - 11:28
Provinces show there’s plenty of life in Irish rugby yetConnacht victory the highlight of a morale-boosting provincial clean sweepMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose the star of the show as Leinster hit the ground runningReturning World Cup stalwarts use home comforts to exorcise the horror of ShizuokaMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rollingJohnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was tellingSat Nov 16 2019 - 17:57
Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny SextonSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Larmour gets nod ahead of Rob Kearney for Leinster openerJohnny Sexton returns to captain side against Benetton at the RDSFri Nov 15 2019 - 15:40
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guideGavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup gamesFri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11
The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claimPowerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory BestMon Nov 11 2019 - 11:00
Munster and Connacht resources already stretched as European action loomsWestern province facing a full-scale second row crisis after further injuries to O’Brien and DillaneMon Nov 11 2019 - 08:36
Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over UlsterUlster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heatMon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30
Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over UlsterAndrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond ParkSat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27
