Blackrock’s ‘Dream Team’ – where are they now?Five players would go on to play for Ireland, a future great of the game was on the benchThu Jan 28 2016 - 18:31
‘All hands on deck’ for injury-hit Leinster as they face DragonsLeinster suffer from interminably long injury list and concussive non-concussionTue Jan 26 2016 - 07:56
Johnny Sexton did not fail first two Head Injury AssessmentsIRFU says Robbie Henshaw suffered no ill-effects after playing for ConnachtTue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Leinster say Johnny Sexton did not fail Head Injury AssessmentMarty Moore ruled out of Six Nations with hamstring injury sustained in Wasps lossMon Jan 25 2016 - 13:58
Johnny Sexton concussion leaves way clear for Wasps to sting hardLeinster suffer heaviest defeat in Europe, but main concern is for Ireland’s outhalfMon Jan 25 2016 - 01:00
Josh van der Flier: Boy in red scrum cap breaks throughIreland call-up highlights dramatic impact former Wesley schoolboy has made at LeinsterSat Jan 23 2016 - 05:51
Connacht’s Ultan Dillane hoping to make impression ahead of Six NationsProvincial selections raise no shortage of questions as Wales game looms into viewSat Jan 23 2016 - 01:03
Anthony Foley does not see any dead rubbers for MunsterTreviso a chance to allow province finish disappointing campaign on a highSat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00
Mike Ford credits Leo Cullen for nurturing young Leinster talentBath coach laments his side’s inability to cope with a vibrant, free-running LeinsterMon Jan 18 2016 - 02:52
Fountain of youth comes good for Leinster with fighting victoryLeo Cullen’s side controlled the game at the RDS to send Bath crashing out of EuropeSat Jan 16 2016 - 19:53
Pressure increasing on provinces as players vote with their feetThose confined to provincial contracts will find lure of foreign clubs strongSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Leinster young guns unlikely to hold back the tide against BathBath need bonus-point win and will expect it over hosts having a peak at new generationSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Death of Paddy Reid: Grand Slam winner left great legacyGarryowen centre was huge influence at club despite serving 40-year banSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Leo Cullen opts for tried and trusted as Leinster travel to OspreysRingrose and Van der Flier omitted from squad as coach chooses experienced sideFri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
CJ Stander and Garry Ringrose among new faces at Ireland campJohnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip all contenders for captaincyMon Jan 04 2016 - 07:17
Leinster steadying the ship but Leo Cullen still faces big challengesCoach will have to cope when mass Ireland call-ups weaken provinceSat Jan 02 2016 - 01:03
Daunting assignment for struggling Munster at RavenhillMomentum firmly with Ulster as they welcome Anthony Foley’s struggling sideSat Jan 02 2016 - 01:00
Leinster grind their way past Connacht at a sodden RDSJosh van der Flier’s dubious try ends Pat Lam’s men’s resistance on miserable nightFri Jan 01 2016 - 19:24
Subplots galore as Leinster prepare to take on ConnachtGarry Ringrose will make second start for province among a number of young playersFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00
Leo Cullen disappointed with Cian Healy suspensionCullen also feels the move of Ian Madigan to France is a huge blow for his teamFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00
Ringrose set for central role as Leinster host ConnachtLikes of experienced Bundee Aki set to test young prospect’s mettle during RDS meetingFri Jan 01 2016 - 01:00
Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher planeProvince are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coachingThu Dec 31 2015 - 16:00
Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscopeIreland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world classTue Dec 29 2015 - 01:01
The only way is up for promising Garry RingroseA spell at outside centre for Leinster could lead to an Ireland call-up from Joe SchmidtTue Dec 29 2015 - 01:00
Earls, Cronin and Healy all set to miss next provincial derbiesInjury fallout from Thomond Park to impact on Ireland’s Six Nations preparationsTue Dec 29 2015 - 01:00
Garry Ringrose and Leinster a step or two ahead of MunsterMunster suffer fifth straight defeat in derby clash at Thomond ParkMon Dec 28 2015 - 01:57
Leinster send Munster crashing to earth with a bangGarry Ringrose ready to take number 13 jersey in Six Nations, claims O’DriscollSun Dec 27 2015 - 21:43
Sporting Advent Calendar #23: Ireland beat France, and the week that followedA look back in tweets at a crucial win but a week to forget overall for Irish rugbyWed Dec 23 2015 - 12:00
Leo Cullen and Isa Nacewa dodge the hard questionsLeinster coach and captain refuse to be drawn on IRFU policy towards provincesMon Dec 21 2015 - 01:05
Leinster beaten but unbowed as Toulon show that power prevailsLeo Cullen’s side unable to sustain strong start against the reigning championsSun Dec 20 2015 - 17:44
Leinster look to ‘reassess’, but road ahead is unclearToulon defeat leaves Leinster facing tough questionsSat Dec 19 2015 - 22:34
Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second halfLeo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmedSat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53
Leicester’s Mauger change exposes Munster’s conservatismFormer All Black centre symbolises Tiger’s willingness to embrace something newSat Dec 19 2015 - 00:58
Paul O’Connell gets used to his new Toulon coloursFormer Ireland captain will be cheering his new club when they face LeinsterThu Dec 17 2015 - 13:09
Paul O’Connell could make Toulon debut as early as JanuaryFormer Ireland captain enjoying first taste of life in the south of FranceWed Dec 16 2015 - 18:23
Anthony Foley frustrated as Munster’s limitations exposed‘We have given ourselves a mountain to climb,’ says Munster’s coachMon Dec 14 2015 - 06:00
More woe for Munster as Leicester complete Thomond raidCoach Anthony Foley frustrated as errors prove hugely costly for the home sideSun Dec 13 2015 - 20:38
Thomond echoes with memory but little more as Munster fallLeicester make unmistakeable statement with Champions Cup win at one-time fortressSat Dec 12 2015 - 23:59
Irish rugby: The times they are a-changin’International selection policy will come under scrutiny should there be player exodusSat Dec 12 2015 - 05:00
Martin O’Neill & Michael O’Neill share Philips Manager of the Year awardDouble qualification for Euro 2016 makes unanswerable case for soccer bossesThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
IRFU want Ian Madigan to join Munster next seasonIreland outhalf being courted by Bristol, Harlequins and two French clubsTue Dec 08 2015 - 06:24
Ben Te’o likely to leave Leinster in the summerProvince struggling to keep New Zealander as offers from English, French clubs roll inTue Dec 08 2015 - 01:01
Touch of glamour as Sexton and Heaslip pick schools cup drawBlackrock College go into the competition as favourites and got a favourable drawTue Dec 08 2015 - 01:01
Ulster’s Iain Henderson set to be out for six monthsHamstring tear injury to sideline Ireland forward for rest of seasonMon Dec 07 2015 - 21:22
Saracens dominate Ulster to seal bonus point win in BelfastEnglish side dominate physically on the way to four-try triumphFri Nov 20 2015 - 22:42
Home advantage can tilt the balance for UlsterIain Henderson’s return a massive fillip as Les Kiss’s side take on formidable SaracensFri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00
Leinster lose Jack Conan for up to 10 weeks with broken footBackrow adds to injuries in pack ahead of trip to play BathThu Nov 19 2015 - 16:29
Peter Smyth named head of Leinster AcademyThe former Leinster player leaves his positions at St Mary’s and Blackrock CollegeThu Nov 19 2015 - 13:56
Multi-tasking Peat burns bright as rugby becomes latest pursuitThe 35-year-old’s latest sporting exploit is becoming an Ireland internationalThu Nov 19 2015 - 05:00
Leinster feel pain as they suffer record home defeat in EuropeCullen’s side already playing Champions Cup catch-up in after Wasps dominate at RDSMon Nov 16 2015 - 01:00
