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Leinster show steel to grab dramatic draw against Glasgow

Leinster show steel to grab dramatic draw against Glasgow

Down 27-7 at half-time Matt O’Connor’s side ended up taking three points at RDS

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 15:04
O’Connor frustrated by  absence of leading Leinster lights

O’Connor frustrated by absence of leading Leinster lights

Coach says the player management system needs to be restructured

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 09:49
Paddy Jackson  back in the Ulster side for visit of Cardiff in the Pro12

Paddy Jackson back in the Ulster side for visit of Cardiff in the Pro12

Stuart Olding also returns and the pair could yet find themselves in the Ireland reckoning

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 00:30
Leinster braced for Glasgow Warriors’ challenge

Leinster braced for Glasgow Warriors’ challenge

Absence of several first-teamers ensures a tough assignment for Matt O’Connor’s side

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 00:30
Winning is the lifeblood of Ireland's women rugby champions

Winning is the lifeblood of Ireland's women rugby champions

The strength of our women rugby players should be cherished

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:03
Luke Fitzgerald basks in new dawn after resolve earns reward

Luke Fitzgerald basks in new dawn after resolve earns reward

Resurgent Leinster winger encapsulates belief now flowing through Ireland squad

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:01
Ireland overcome trying times to retain title in style

Ireland overcome trying times to retain title in style

Six Nations champions show there’s still little something up sleeve ahead of World Cup

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 00:03
Control the key mantra as Ireland emerge from huge upheaval to stand on cusp of glory

Control the key mantra as Ireland emerge from huge upheaval to stand on cusp of glory

Tom Tierney’s side have found a rhythm since that dark night against the French

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 11:35
Sophie Spence wants more Tests to aid World Cup hopes

Sophie Spence wants more Tests to aid World Cup hopes

Secondrow believes extra international matches are needed to develop depth

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:54
Luke Fitzgerald out to prove worth with first Ireland start in four years

Luke Fitzgerald out to prove worth with first Ireland start in four years

Winger feels ‘in great position to kick on’ after unlucky international career so far

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:44
Joe Schmidt has issues with Wayne Barnes over scrum calls

Joe Schmidt has issues with Wayne Barnes over scrum calls

Ireland coach says Jack McGrath’s scrummaging against Wales was ‘very correct’

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 16:44
Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy the only changes for Ireland

Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy the only changes for Ireland

Leinster winger makes his first Ireland start since 2011 after battling string of injuries

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 13:58
RTÉ confirms live coverage of Ireland women’s Six Nations match against Scotland

RTÉ confirms live coverage of Ireland women’s Six Nations match against Scotland

Niamh Briggs’s team playing for both championship and Triple crown honours

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 15:33
Surprise package Roscrea look for maiden Leinster Senior Cup success

Surprise package Roscrea look for maiden Leinster Senior Cup success

Both Cistercian and Belvedere enter final of brilliant tournament with battle scars

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 01:33
RTÉ ‘investigating’ possibility of televising Ireland women’s decider in Scotland

RTÉ ‘investigating’ possibility of televising Ireland women’s decider in Scotland

Events at Twickenham could have bearing as Irish and French battle for title

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 22:01
Defence coach Shaun Edwards behind masterclass

Defence coach Shaun Edwards behind masterclass

Wales coaching staff got tactical drop on Joe Schmidt before match began

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 11:18
Ireland reaction: Peter O’Mahony points to failure of Irish side to impose themselves on Wales

Ireland reaction: Peter O’Mahony points to failure of Irish side to impose themselves on Wales

Jared Payne highlights combination of good Welsh defence and poor Irish decision making

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v Wales: Where the tactical battle will be won

Ireland v Wales: Where the tactical battle will be won

Robin McBryde, Shane Williams and Victor Costello try to predict where and how the Six Nations match at the Millennium Stadium will be won

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland   focus on Triple Crown to keep championship hopes alive

Ireland focus on Triple Crown to keep championship hopes alive

Women’s Six Nations Preview: Wales v Ireland, Swansea RFC, 12pm – Live on 2FM

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Luke McGrath to lead Leinster A side

Luke McGrath to lead Leinster A side

British and Irish Cup final place up for grabs in Worcester

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 08:31
Quick healer Jamie Heaslip relieved to be ready for Millennium Stadium challenge

Quick healer Jamie Heaslip relieved to be ready for Millennium Stadium challenge

Ireland’s experienced number eight praises Warren Gatland’s coaching nous

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 08:29
Shane Williams reflects on days when size wasn’t everything

Shane Williams reflects on days when size wasn’t everything

Retired Wales international believes modern game has no place for small men

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Jackie Shiels back in the Ireland midfield

Jackie Shiels back in the Ireland midfield

Centre returns in place of the injured Katie Fitzhenry for Sunday’s match in Wales

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 18:47
Roscrea closing in on historic goal  after thrilling victory over Newbridge

Roscrea closing in on historic goal after thrilling victory over Newbridge

Joe Murphy try secures a one-point win and a final date with Belvedere

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 21:43
No right way to play Gaelic football, says Jim Gavin

No right way to play Gaelic football, says Jim Gavin

Dublin manager and Tyrone opposite number Mickey Harte share similar views despite differing styles

Sun Mar 08 2015 - 15:19
Rob Henshaw’s father plays an official role in his career

Rob Henshaw’s father plays an official role in his career

Parents as representatives in nothing new in rugby as agents remain strictly regulated

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Reduced 17-man Ireland squad prepare in Belfast for  Wales encounter

Reduced 17-man Ireland squad prepare in Belfast for Wales encounter

Luke Marshall and Roger Wilson cited after Ulster’s defeat of Scarlets on Friday

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 01:00
Roscrea and Newbridge must do it all again after Donnybrook stalemate

Roscrea and Newbridge must do it all again after Donnybrook stalemate

Keith Kavanagh’s second-half try squares things up in senior semi-final

Wed Mar 04 2015 - 20:15
Leinster Schools Senior Cup: Belvedere complete rollercoaster ride to final

Leinster Schools Senior Cup: Belvedere complete rollercoaster ride to final

Brave Clongowes comeback falls just short in an enthralling semi-final

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 22:10
Robbie Henshaw at Connacht till 2016 despite growing interest

Robbie Henshaw at Connacht till 2016 despite growing interest

Leinster, Munster and several European clubs expected to want to sign Ireland centre

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 01:00
Ireland now looks favourite to host 2017 Women’s World Cup

Ireland now looks favourite to host 2017 Women’s World Cup

IRFU proposes that pool matches be played in UCD with knockout stages in Belfast

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 22:21
England left kicking themselves as predicted

England left kicking themselves as predicted

Stuart Lancaster admits he knew an aerial bombardment was coming from Ireland

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 00:30
England? – Nice folk but we have to hate them once a year

England? – Nice folk but we have to hate them once a year

The atmosphere in Dublin will be special as we once again welcome ‘the old enemy’

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 04:00
Niamh Briggs’s golden boot helps Ireland clinch it late on

Niamh Briggs’s golden boot helps Ireland clinch it late on

Penalty after 76 minutes sees off England in Ashbourne

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:15
Jordi Murphy Ireland’s sole change for England

Jordi Murphy Ireland’s sole change for England

Joe Schmidt keeps Cian Healy on the bench while Eoin Reddan comes in for Isaac Boss

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 15:19
Ireland won’t bite over Edwards’s comments on  choke tackle

Ireland won’t bite over Edwards’s comments on choke tackle

Wales assistant coach says increasing resort to the tackle is a blight on the game

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 08:02
Ireland bid  farewell to Ashbourne with a chance to redeem some World Cup heartache

Ireland bid farewell to Ashbourne with a chance to redeem some World Cup heartache

Tom Tierney’s side face an England side that blew Ireland away in Paris semi-final

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 01:34
Dylan Hartley: Hooker intends to let rugby do the talking

Dylan Hartley: Hooker intends to let rugby do the talking

Northampton captain to put mistakes behind him as Lancaster’s England side seek title

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 05:30
England’s send-them-home policy reveals depth of Stuart Lancaster’s squad

England’s send-them-home policy reveals depth of Stuart Lancaster’s squad

Tom Wood, Courtney Lawes and Geoff Parling released to clubs ahead of Ireland clash

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 23:00
Six Nations: England draw battle lines for assault on Aviva

Six Nations: England draw battle lines for assault on Aviva

Stuart Lancaster’s powerful side aiming for fifth win in row over Ireland

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 22:31
Cases for brain injury are 'inevitable' says solicitor

Cases for brain injury are 'inevitable' says solicitor

Clubs, doctors and physios, as well as rugby’s official bodies, are in firing line on concussion

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 01:15
Clongowes Wood College’s head injury decision criticised

Clongowes Wood College’s head injury decision criticised

Peter Robinson has questioned why captain John Molony was allowed to play on

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00
Things finally coming to a head in  concussion debate

Things finally coming to a head in concussion debate

Recent high-profile cases mean rugby can no longer ignore the elephant in the room

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 01:00
Ireland have earned better platform to showcase talent

Ireland have earned better platform to showcase talent

Despite defending their spiritual home in Ashbourne, the side deserve a better venue

Thu Feb 19 2015 - 06:00
Matt O’Connor has no answer to concussion conundrum

Matt O’Connor has no answer to concussion conundrum

Leinster coach watched as three of his charges forced off with head injuries during Dragons loss

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 14:49
Ireland v France: Head injuries keeps doctors on the sideline busy

Ireland v France: Head injuries keeps doctors on the sideline busy

Johnny Sexton among four players forced to leave field with Spedding unable to return

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 09:26
Sexton relieved  to have passed a defining test

Sexton relieved to have passed a defining test

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 09:23
Ireland 18 France 11 : player ratings

Ireland 18 France 11 : player ratings

Heroes to a man, but which Ireland players were the pick of the bunch in the win over France?

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 17:32
France straining  under the yoke  of Saint-André’s  tactical straitjacket

France straining under the yoke of Saint-André’s tactical straitjacket

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s grit and determination light up night but France still prevail

Ireland’s grit and determination light up night but France still prevail

Visitors hold on in Ashbourne as darkness falls on Ireland’s Six Nations hopes

Fri Feb 13 2015 - 23:14
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