Dave Kearney plays himself right into reckoningTalented winger’s performances have put him on the cusp of World Cup squadFri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Dave Kearney looks to muscle way into World Cup squadThe number 14 will start against Wales on Saturday with Luke Fitzgerald at 13Thu Aug 27 2015 - 16:12
Kurt McQuilkin finds the lure of Leinster too hard to resistFormer Leinster captain couldn’t resist the invitation to rejoin the province’s coaching teamMon Aug 24 2015 - 15:40
Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leaderAppointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surpriseFri Aug 21 2015 - 09:43
Kieran Marmion hoping to reach level bestConnacht scrumhalf is broadening skill range to push for international recognitionFri Aug 21 2015 - 01:00
Marty Moore to miss Leinster’s trip to UlsterTighthead prop still expected to be available for Ireland’s warm-up game against WalesThu Aug 20 2015 - 13:20
Leinster’s Marty Moore needs to prove fitness for Ulster gameTighthead has to have game time if he is to make Ireland’s World Cup squadThu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00
Stephen Ferris knows backrow no place for faint-heartedFormer Ulster flanker was blighted by injury but career was full of highlightsWed Aug 19 2015 - 01:00
‘I’d love a run anywhere – I just want to get out on that field’Versatile back Ian Madigan still exuding self-belief, still fielding old questionsMon Aug 17 2015 - 00:01
Galway manager praises side for showing ‘great character’Canning’s 10 points in match puts player up to 4-47 for the championshipSun Aug 16 2015 - 21:54
Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slipsJoe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up winSat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13
Former IRFU president warns of damage done by law changesBilly Glynn questions ‘flawed and mismanaged’ process that brought reforms in unionSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster wait on venue for Champions Cup Toulon clashHectic opening-pool rounds fixture list to be concluded by January of next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
IRFU confirm new sponsor to replace Three in May 2016Chief executive Philip Browne confirms a new sponsor is in place to take over next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 00:01
IRFU announce ‘strong financial performance’ in 2014/15Funding for both the provincial and club game able to increase by €4 millionFri Aug 14 2015 - 17:00
Chris Henry glad to be back in green shirt after health scareSpeedy recovery following stroke puts Ulster flanker back in World Cup frameFri Aug 14 2015 - 09:06
Debut for Jack Conan as Ireland make 14 changesCian Healy’s chances of returning are now being rated at 70-30 percent againstThu Aug 13 2015 - 13:50
Conor McManus suggests GAA introduce a television match officialMonaghan star says refereees need more help on match days from other officialsThu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
Tipperary coach Eamon O’Shea expecting a massive challenge from Galway‘Galway have been really good this year . . and I think they are a really formidable team’Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
Galway’s systematic approach paying dividendsTribesmen’s new tactical set-up under has seen them greatly improve this yearWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Philly McMahon confident in Dublin’s defensive capabilitiesDublin corner-back yet to see Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea play as All-Ireland semi-final nearsWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Derek McGrath and Waterford County Board take long-term viewDéise manager and the board have discussed plans for years after 2016Tue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00
Justin McMahon’s focus switches to Kingdom as Tyrone march onVeteran defender knows taking on the champions will prove a massive taskTue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00
Honesty proves the best policy as Waterford mull over their defeatMcGrath admits sustaining intensity against Kilkenny proved difficultMon Aug 10 2015 - 00:27
Battling Galway minors refuse to give wayKilkenny and young Tribesmen produce an enthralling drawn minor semi-finalSun Aug 09 2015 - 20:45
Donnacha Ryan ready to put best foot forward after injury frustrationMunster stalwart is delighted to be fighting fit and back in the Ireland frameFri Aug 07 2015 - 08:25
Joe Schmidt: Cian Healy can make squad without playing warm-upsProp will have until opening World Cup game against Canada to prove fitnessThu Aug 06 2015 - 18:09
Donnacha Ryan and Andrew Trimble return for IrelandRugby World Cup warm-up against Wales will be Ryan’s first game under Joe SchmidtThu Aug 06 2015 - 13:50
Munster bring in former Wallaby Chisholm to bolster secondrow optionsMark Chisholm fills gap left by Paul O’Connell’s departure to ToulonThu Aug 06 2015 - 01:03
Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s view from the pressboxSeán Moran and Gavin Cummiskey with the main talking points from the weekendMon Aug 03 2015 - 16:24
Dublin’s Jim Gavin happy to roll with punches – and the shovesPete McGrath proud to see players receive rapturous reception from supportersMon Aug 03 2015 - 01:01
Kevin Walsh pays tribute to experienced Donegal‘That’ll never leave their game. They are good at it, why would they change it completely’Mon Aug 03 2015 - 00:32
Impressive Donegal show they are far from a finished forceMagnificent Murphy to the fore as Galway are overrun in a one-sided second halfSun Aug 02 2015 - 19:21
Michael Murphy powers Donegal past Galway to set up Mayo clashCaptain proves fitness with brilliant display in midfield and attackSat Aug 01 2015 - 20:17
Éamonn Fitzmaurice wary of rejuvenated KildareKerry manager not surprised by Lilywhite victory over Cork in Semple StadiumTue Jul 28 2015 - 08:28
Quarter-final permutations: Provincial repeats to be avoidedMayo and Monaghan await winners of Sligo/Tyrone and Donegal/Galway clashesTue Jul 28 2015 - 01:01
Confidence now coursing through Waterford veins‘Ravenous’ Kilkenny present biggest challenge yet for season’s surprise packetsTue Jul 28 2015 - 01:00
Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s view from the pressboxGavin Cummiskey and Ian O’Riordan with the main talking points from the weekendMon Jul 27 2015 - 16:49
Maurice Shanahan: ‘We are in for one hell of a battle in two weeks’Waterford ‘need to drive on’ against Kilkenny after beating DublinMon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00
Canning plays it cool and says ‘there is a long way to go yet’Memory of 2012 disappointment lingers on but the Galway star is quietly optimisticMon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00
Kildare answer Jason’s Ryan call as Rebels quelledMilestone victory puts Lilywhites back on centre stage as Cork leave it behindSun Jul 26 2015 - 17:05
Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his releaseSecondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join QueenslandThu Jul 23 2015 - 15:19
Simon Zebo faces tough fight for place in World Cup squadMunster speedster says selection will come down to form of challengers for positionsThu Jul 23 2015 - 11:46
Joe Schmidt signs Ireland contract extension until June 2017IRFU chief executive welcome the New Zealander’s decision to extend his stay at the helmThu Jul 23 2015 - 01:02
Davey Byrne returns to training with Dublin after broken noseBernard Brogan says Jim Gavin’s panel have moved on from controversyTue Jul 21 2015 - 09:35
Rugby event to be held for Berkeley balcony collapse victimDonal Canniffe and Fiona Coghlan to take part in tournament for family of Aoife BarryTue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Seán Cavanagh wants to seize every momentTyrone star relished his trip to Semple Stadium but Croke Park is main goalTue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Dublin’s Johnny McCaffrey braced for Waterford assignmentMidfielder impressed with Déise but says Limerick win was a huge boost for DublinTue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Still a long way to go for Tipperary as Tyrone show their classMickey Harte’s side run riot in the second half as Premier challenge evaporatesMon Jul 20 2015 - 00:26
Peter Creedon resigns after Tyrone blow away TipperaryMickey Harte’s men keep their summer alive as Tipp only manage one point after half timeSat Jul 18 2015 - 16:59
