New Ireland captain Rory Best has a tough act to followUlster man assumes the mantle left by likes of Paul O’Connell and Brian O’DriscollThu Jan 21 2016 - 01:00
Leinster strive to keep hold of Marty MooreDiscussions are continuing on a daily basis and legal advice is now being takenWed Jan 20 2016 - 21:12
Six Nations Selection - the Winners and LosersGerry Thornley looks at the coming men in the Ireland squad and those who missed outWed Jan 20 2016 - 21:00
Conor O’Shea to leave Harlequins at end of seasonThe former Irish international fullback says that it ‘is the right time’ for him to move onWed Jan 20 2016 - 14:50
Best man to lead Ireland in Six Nations defence? Rory heads listUlster hooker clipped to odds-on favourite to be elevated after Paul O’Connell retirementWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster academy will attract envious glancesWay Leo Cullen’s side beat Bath says much about quality of underage system at provinceTue Jan 19 2016 - 08:52
Ulster and Connacht still have lifelines despite defeatsWins for Munster and Leinster are welcome but come too late to make a differenceMon Jan 18 2016 - 13:21
Struggling Munster show true grit to overcome StadeStade Francais suffer provencial backlash as Foley’s side restore some badly needed prideMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Too little too late but Munster show huge heart at ThomondA resilient side fought for every ball and came away with a much-deserved winSat Jan 16 2016 - 15:18
Munster chief keeps faith through trying timeGarrett Fitzgerald on issues that keep him occupied as longest-serving provincial CEOSat Jan 16 2016 - 08:00
Munster clash with Stade Francais is more than just a dead rubberAnthony Foley’s side must front up or cherished identity in Europe risks further damageSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Irish provinces still have much to prove in EuropeMunster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts asideSat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00
Mike Sherry anxious for Munster to stand up and fightHooker targeting Stade Francais in Saturday’s rematch at Thomond ParkThu Jan 14 2016 - 01:00
Munster to extend Anthony Foley’s contract within weeksProvince’s CEO Garrett Fitzgerald suggests a one-year extension is imminentWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:07
Stade Francais offer a chance of redemption for MunsterAnthony Foley says a win would give confidence back to his under-pressure playersWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Marty Moore set to leave Leinster for English side WaspsProp set to sign a three-year contract, as opposed to the two-year deal Leinster have offeredTue Jan 12 2016 - 23:30
Garrett Fitzgerald outlines Andy Farrell’s Munster roleFormer England defence coach will not be involved on match daysTue Jan 12 2016 - 19:30
Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national sideThe IRFU are not without blame for province’s plight which is detrimental to everyoneTue Jan 12 2016 - 16:49
Ruan Pienaar buoyed by Ulster’s fighting spiritSpringbox salutes role of Rory Best and Paddy Jackson in comeback win at OyonnaxTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Foley gets feisty after woeful weekend for MunsterUlster comeback the only consolation after earliest cup exits for Leinster and MunsterMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:52
Rory Best’s rallying cry sets tone for remarkable Ulster revivalLes Kiss and Paddy Jackson hail captain’s influence in dressingroom at half-timeMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
CJ Stander blames Munster’s decision-making for Stade Francais defeatMunster captain hurt by heavy loss in Paris and insists red scrum should never retreatMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
Ulster complete stunning comeback win against OyonnaxEuropean hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game aroundSun Jan 10 2016 - 17:29
Anthony Foley: Same old failings let Munster down againCoach admits European exit is ‘very disappointing’ after poor Paris displaySat Jan 09 2016 - 20:27
Gerry Thornley: Munster down and out after Paris humiliationEuropean glory is a distant memory after disjointed showing against StadeSat Jan 09 2016 - 19:36
Anthony Foley: The pleasure and pain of leading MunsterHeineken Cup-winning captain admits recent losing streak was hugely frustratingSat Jan 09 2016 - 05:45
Gerry Thornley: Munster can dispatch Stade FrancaisAnthony Foley’s outfit head to Paris needing win to keep Champions Cup dream aliveSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Ulster have enough to keep qualification hopes aliveOyonnax unlikely to be big test as Les Kiss’s men aim to stay in winning formSat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Keith Earls proves health is wealth as he enjoys extended runMunster winger is showing kind of sharpness his team need right now in EuropeFri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for UlsterUlster frontrower has enjoyed whirlwind introduction after learning trade in AILThu Jan 07 2016 - 02:00
Anthony Foley welcomes Andy Farrell appointmentMunster coach says Farrell’s ability to do job more important than his nationalityThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Munster on a mission to revive European Champions Cup hopesAnthony Foley’s side travel to Paris relieved to have broken losing streak against UlsterThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of OyonnaxRuan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson not expected to start after heavy December scheduleWed Jan 06 2016 - 01:27
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien has all ingredients to be fine captainIreland have no shortage of candidates with O’Driscoll and O’Connell no longer aroundTue Jan 05 2016 - 08:00
Gerry Thornley's 2015: Highs and lows of a remarkable rugby yearFrom Roey Kockott’s kick to a legend felled – it was year never to be forgottenTue Dec 29 2015 - 07:45
IRFU not for turning on recruiting foreign playersDavid Nucifora is adamant that the union’s restrictions on overseas performers will stayWed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: European woes raise stakes for latest Munster-Leinster clashIn-form Ulster left to carry the torch in Europe as previous big guns struggleTue Dec 22 2015 - 16:04
Mike Sherry retains belief in Munster gameplan despite setbacksHooker focused on building on positives in province’s upcoming derbies against Leinster and UlsterTue Dec 22 2015 - 01:07
‘Munster were probably unlucky not to get more out of it’Leicester coach Cockerill believes Munster right to extend Anthony Foley’s contractMon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00
Ulster’s win is all that sustains faltering Irish chargeMunster endure another exercise in frustration as Tigers claw way to victorySun Dec 20 2015 - 22:33
Munster caught short after Leicester show killer instinctAnthony Foley’s side play some of best rugby of season but errors prove costlySun Dec 20 2015 - 22:16
Trying times for Leinster as players seek to secure futureSome 17 players on professional contracts nearing the end of their deals in JuneSat Dec 19 2015 - 11:52
Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enoughToulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balanceSat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02
Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to show poise in heat of battleLeinster coach believes his side can beat Toulon if they execute more preciselyFri Dec 18 2015 - 01:00
Leinster v Toulon: Mike McCarthy to join 300 clubLeinster secondrow will make milestone appearance when Toulon visit the AvivaThu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00
Leinster urged to reclaim obsessive mindsetKevin McLaughlin and John Fogarty hammer home messageWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00
Rob Kearney simplifies next step for struggling LeinsterProvince's focus now on delivering a performance and showing that Toulon are beatableWed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Johnny Sexton burdened by weight of expectationIrish outhalves under microscope with Keatley and Madigan dealing with own problemsTue Dec 15 2015 - 07:20
Leinster ushered towards exit as Munster cling to lifelineWhat is now normal service has been resumed, and it’s not what it used to beMon Dec 14 2015 - 01:54
Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounceLeo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errorsSun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51
