Gerry Thornley: Leinster prepared for Toulon testCoach Matt O’Connor insists future a secondary concern ahead of challengeFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39
Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy GopperthLeinster outhalf knows he and team-mates will have to be at very best to quell reigning championsThu Apr 16 2015 - 08:48
Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to rekindle spirit of 2009Province overcame odds to defeat rivals Munster before claiming first HeinekenWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:01
Seán Cronin says Toulon match is ‘do-or-die’ for LeinsterHooker admits season is in the balance but Matt O’Connor’s side back themselvesWed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster statistics tell a story of decline as team struggles with loss of self-beliefInability to put teams away when on top has been a hallmark of their seasonTue Apr 14 2015 - 05:45
Leinster’s Pro12 play-off hopes hang by a threadMatt O’Connor’s side lose to Dragons at Rodney Parade after being 22-8 aheadMon Apr 13 2015 - 09:29
Ulster have track record and desire against ConnachtPat Lam’s team have lost only once at home but defeat could mean dropping out of top sixSat Apr 11 2015 - 14:07
Matt Healy goes west and prospers after losing his way at LeinsterConnacht winger has resurrected career and now eyes place in Champions CupSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:02
Leinster can re-energise stuttering Pro12 campaign against DragonsMatt O’Connor side looking to avenge shock February loss at RDSSat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00
Isa Nacewa to rejoin Leinster on a one-year contractFormer crowd favourite steps out of retirement to resume his playing careerFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:28
Leinster and Saracens show experience a key asset at top level in EuropeBath and Racing Metro both left to rue their ill-discipline and missed opportunitiesTue Apr 07 2015 - 08:32
O’Connor says Leinster must find try-scoring touch in ToulonIan Madigan’s accuracy won’t be enough to survive daunting semi-final in FranceMon Apr 06 2015 - 09:09
Leinster seal Champions Cup semi-final spot but have lots to improve onIan Madigan penalties prove decisive but home side rarely looked like scoring tryMon Apr 06 2015 - 01:01
Rob Kearney interview: ‘It’s sink or swim for us now’Leinster fullback says team are good enough to win the Champions Cup despite strugglesSat Apr 04 2015 - 05:00
Toulon to progress against Wasps and continue dual title defenceChampions should secure eighth successive knock-out win in the European CupSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Leinster’s know-how can see them home against BathChampions Cup quarter-final clash at Aviva has all the ingredients of an epicSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy relishing Bath clash in Champions CupLeinster flanker says team can’t afford to make defensive mistakes against English sideWed Apr 01 2015 - 19:02
Sexton helped Madigan through ‘two hours of hell’ at MurrayfieldFellow outhalf soothed substitute’s fears after late missed penaltyTue Mar 31 2015 - 14:19
IRFU fears revenues may fall if Six Nations free-to-airMinister may cite 'cultural significance’ to add home matches to the listTue Mar 31 2015 - 09:33
Bath will provide Leinster with a stern test in their Champions Cup quarter-finalThe English side are a different beast to when they lost by 25 points in Dublin in 2012Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45
Rhys Ruddock in danger of missing World Cup after arm injury ends seasonLeinster flanker needs another operation on injury he suffered in DecemberMon Mar 30 2015 - 18:04
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations XV, team of the tournamentSix Irish make team of tournament joined by players from France, England and WalesTue Mar 24 2015 - 13:24
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt’s men in good shape ahead of tilt at the World CupSaturday was a one-off. Come the big games, it will be business as usualTue Mar 24 2015 - 11:59
Ireland show ambition in adversity to secure Six Nations titleBackline benefit from change in mindset as Seán O’Brien returns to his bestMon Mar 23 2015 - 10:34
Thrilling Six Nations victory will live long in the memoryJoe Schmidt’s side retain title for Ireland in breathtaking climax to championshipMon Mar 23 2015 - 00:35
Six Nations: England likely to come out on top in grandest of finalesIreland should improve but Twickenham may be key advantage in three-way tussleSat Mar 21 2015 - 13:21
Remembering Six Nations 2007, the one that got awayHow Ireland learnt that preventing the concession of a seven-pointer is as important as scoring oneSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt focused on result in ScotlandIreland coach not trying to anticipate England outcome and expects ‘real challenge’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 08:43
Cian Healy and Luke Fitzgerald in line to start against ScotlandJoe Schmidt expected to retain Devin Toner in Irish lineout set to combat ScotlandThu Mar 19 2015 - 00:42
Easterby hints Ireland to remain largely unchanged for Scotland matchOptional changes could see Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy come in to the starting XVWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:17
Eoin Reddan happy to look at the smaller picture of ScotlandScrumhalf won’t consider a Six Nations title until Ireland take care of business at handWed Mar 18 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Sobering defeat means Ireland playing catch-upHoly Grail of Grand Slam slips from grasp but focus turns to title for regrouped squadTue Mar 17 2015 - 05:00
Touch judge signalled vital late decision to referee Wayne BarnesJoe Schmidt puzzled as to how dominant Irish scrum was penalised three timesTue Mar 17 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s Grand ambition folds under pressureTeam betrayed hints of panic as they were forced to chase the gameMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Super Saturday decider not so super for IrelandDefeat to impressive Wales places old-enemy England in driving seat for Six Nations titleMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:00
Ireland expect tough battle chasing 11th successive winWales have not lost two home games in the same Six Nations campaign since 2003Sat Mar 14 2015 - 14:28
Unassuming Simon Easterby much more than a lucky charmThe former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coachSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s fourth centurion Paul O’Connell wants to make this one countIreland captain hopes to celebrate 100th cap with a win against WalesSat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt lauds captain Paul O’ConnellIreland coach gives special praise to Munster man about to win 100th capFri Mar 13 2015 - 08:56
Heaslip likely to return for Ireland against WalesSchmidt has started just 18 players so far with stand-in O’Donnell to drop out againThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Sexton should be fit for Wales match in which kicking will be keyOuthalf’s ‘direction and leadership on the pitch is massive’, says Richie MurphyWed Mar 11 2015 - 12:44
Rugby: Ireland are 8/1 for World Cup – are they worth a flutter?Ireland have never made the last four, their style is under scrutiny – but they just keep on winningTue Mar 10 2015 - 07:50
Ireland coach Schmidt’s no ordinary JoeThe New Zealander has his team working harder than opponents and there is no hiding place for playersSat Mar 07 2015 - 01:00
Ireland in rude health and ready to defuse Gatland’s grenadesInjury victims Jamie Heaslip, Seán O’Brien and Jared Payne all take part in Belfast work-outFri Mar 06 2015 - 07:50
Jared Payne quietly coming to fore for IrelandVersatility a key commodity for New Zealand-born convertFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Six Nations: Timekeeping controversy in Ireland’s match with EnglandMore than two extra minutes may have been played by the TMO at the Aviva StadiumTue Mar 03 2015 - 17:35
Gerry Thornley: ‘Fortress Aviva’ may now be a realityVictory over old foe eighth in a row at home venue for rapidly improving Ireland outfitTue Mar 03 2015 - 08:15
Schmidt’s green machine rolls on with relentless controlRobbie Henshaw has immense game with try to crown man-of-the-match performanceMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:28
Ireland’s power play wins the day and crushes England’s hopesJoe Schmidt’s side show superiority with a ferocious display for 10th straight winMon Mar 02 2015 - 08:11
Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big twoGerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours IrelandSat Feb 28 2015 - 01:08
