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Stade Francais offer a chance of redemption for Munster

Stade Francais offer a chance of redemption for Munster

Anthony Foley says a win would give confidence back to his under-pressure players

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Marty Moore set to leave Leinster for English side Wasps

Marty Moore set to leave Leinster for English side Wasps

Prop set to sign a three-year contract, as opposed to the two-year deal Leinster have offered

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 23:30
Garrett Fitzgerald outlines Andy Farrell’s Munster role

Garrett Fitzgerald outlines Andy Farrell’s Munster role

Former England defence coach will not be involved on match days

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 19:30
Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national side

Gerry Thornley: Munster travails do not bode well for national side

The IRFU are not without blame for province’s plight which is detrimental to everyone

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 16:49
Ruan Pienaar buoyed by Ulster’s  fighting spirit

Ruan Pienaar buoyed by Ulster’s fighting spirit

Springbox salutes role of Rory Best and Paddy Jackson in comeback win at Oyonnax

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Foley gets feisty after woeful weekend for Munster

Foley gets feisty after woeful weekend for Munster

Ulster comeback the only consolation after earliest cup exits for Leinster and Munster

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:52
Rory Best’s rallying cry sets tone for remarkable Ulster revival

Rory Best’s rallying cry sets tone for remarkable Ulster revival

Les Kiss and Paddy Jackson hail captain’s influence in dressingroom at half-time

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
CJ Stander blames Munster’s decision-making for  Stade Francais defeat

CJ Stander blames Munster’s decision-making for Stade Francais defeat

Munster captain hurt by heavy loss in Paris and insists red scrum should never retreat

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02
Ulster complete stunning comeback win against Oyonnax

Ulster complete stunning comeback win against Oyonnax

European hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game around

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 17:29
Anthony Foley: Same old failings let Munster down again

Anthony Foley: Same old failings let Munster down again

Coach admits European exit is ‘very disappointing’ after poor Paris display

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 20:27
Gerry Thornley: Munster down and out after   Paris humiliation

Gerry Thornley: Munster down and out after Paris humiliation

European glory is a distant memory after disjointed showing against Stade

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 19:36
Anthony Foley: The pleasure and pain of leading Munster

Anthony Foley: The pleasure and pain of leading Munster

Heineken Cup-winning captain admits recent losing streak was hugely frustrating

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 05:45
Gerry Thornley: Munster can dispatch Stade Francais

Gerry Thornley: Munster can dispatch Stade Francais

Anthony Foley’s outfit head to Paris needing win to keep Champions Cup dream alive

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Ulster have enough to keep qualification hopes alive

Ulster have enough to keep qualification hopes alive

Oyonnax unlikely to be big test as Les Kiss’s men aim to stay in winning form

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00
Keith Earls proves health is wealth as he  enjoys extended run

Keith Earls proves health is wealth as he enjoys extended run

Munster winger is showing kind of sharpness his team need right now in Europe

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 01:00
Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for Ulster

Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for Ulster

Ulster frontrower has enjoyed whirlwind introduction after learning trade in AIL

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 02:00
Anthony Foley welcomes Andy Farrell appointment

Anthony Foley welcomes Andy Farrell appointment

Munster coach says Farrell’s ability to do job more important than his nationality

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Munster on a mission to revive European Champions Cup hopes

Munster on a mission to revive European Champions Cup hopes

Anthony Foley’s side travel to Paris relieved to have broken losing streak against Ulster

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of Oyonnax

Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of Oyonnax

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson not expected to start after heavy December schedule

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 01:27
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien has all ingredients to be fine captain

Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien has all ingredients to be fine captain

Ireland have no shortage of candidates with O’Driscoll and O’Connell no longer around

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 08:00
Gerry Thornley's 2015: Highs and lows of a remarkable rugby year

Gerry Thornley's 2015: Highs and lows of a remarkable rugby year

From Roey Kockott’s kick to a legend felled – it was year never to be forgotten

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 07:45
IRFU not for turning on recruiting  foreign players

IRFU not for turning on recruiting foreign players

David Nucifora is adamant that the union’s restrictions on overseas performers will stay

Wed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: European woes raise stakes for latest Munster-Leinster clash

Gerry Thornley: European woes raise stakes for latest Munster-Leinster clash

In-form Ulster left to carry the torch in Europe as previous big guns struggle

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 16:04
Mike Sherry retains belief in Munster gameplan despite setbacks

Mike Sherry retains belief in Munster gameplan despite setbacks

Hooker focused on building on positives in province’s upcoming derbies against Leinster and Ulster

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 01:07
‘Munster were  probably unlucky not to get more out of it’

‘Munster were probably unlucky not to get more out of it’

Leicester coach Cockerill believes Munster right to extend Anthony Foley’s contract

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00
Ulster’s win is all that sustains faltering Irish charge

Ulster’s win is all that sustains faltering Irish charge

Munster endure another exercise in frustration as Tigers claw way to victory

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 22:33
Munster caught short after Leicester show killer instinct

Munster caught short after Leicester show killer instinct

Anthony Foley’s side play some of best rugby of season but errors prove costly

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 22:16
Trying times for Leinster as players seek to secure future

Trying times for Leinster as players seek to secure future

Some 17 players on professional contracts nearing the end of their deals in June

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 11:52
Leinster are ready to  click but it may not  be enough

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02
Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to show poise in heat of battle

Leo Cullen calls on Leinster to show poise in heat of battle

Leinster coach believes his side can beat Toulon if they execute more precisely

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 01:00
Leinster v Toulon: Mike McCarthy to join 300 club

Leinster v Toulon: Mike McCarthy to join 300 club

Leinster secondrow will make milestone appearance when Toulon visit the Aviva

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00
Leinster urged to reclaim obsessive mindset

Leinster urged to reclaim obsessive mindset

Kevin McLaughlin and John Fogarty hammer home message

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00
Rob Kearney simplifies next step for struggling Leinster

Rob Kearney simplifies next step for struggling Leinster

Province's focus now on delivering a performance and showing that Toulon are beatable

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Johnny Sexton burdened by weight of expectation

Gerry Thornley: Johnny Sexton burdened by weight of expectation

Irish outhalves under microscope with Keatley and Madigan dealing with own problems

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 07:20
Leinster ushered  towards exit as Munster cling to lifeline

Leinster ushered towards exit as Munster cling to lifeline

What is now normal service has been resumed, and it’s not what it used to be

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 01:54
Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51
Mark Chisholm eager to hit stride after stepping into some big Munster shoes

Mark Chisholm eager to hit stride after stepping into some big Munster shoes

Wallaby says Paul O’Connell is irreplaceable as he vows to give his all to cause

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 05:57
Munster can prevail as storm clouds gather over Thomond Park

Munster can prevail as storm clouds gather over Thomond Park

An ugly win over Leicester would do nicely for Anthony Foley’s red army of players and fans

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 01:51
Leinster’s big players must have big games against Toulon

Leinster’s big players must have big games against Toulon

Province face daunting test against most expensive squad in history of the game

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 01:00
Class of ’95 believe Leinster have enough to take on Toulon

Class of ’95 believe Leinster have enough to take on Toulon

Victor Costello and Paul Wallace say it is a big ask but the province can progress in Europe

Fri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley expecting Munster to step up to the challenge

Anthony Foley expecting Munster to step up to the challenge

Munster coach wants a traditional Thomond Park ‘welcome’ for visitors Leicester

Fri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00
IRFU powerless in relation to   ‘Help for Heroes’ jersey

IRFU powerless in relation to ‘Help for Heroes’ jersey

Green jersey bearing a shamrock being sold to help aid wounded British armed forces

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
Simon Zebo’s future at Munster still hangs in the balance

Simon Zebo’s future at Munster still hangs in the balance

Big performance expected in Champions Cup as must-win home tie with Leicester looms

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley says  provinces must remain strong to keep top players

Anthony Foley says provinces must remain strong to keep top players

Munster coach encouraged by the return to training of Conor Murray and five team-mates

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00
On Rugby: More at stake for Munster than  current season

On Rugby: More at stake for Munster than current season

Irish provinces desperately need a win or two in Champions Cup this weekend

Tue Dec 08 2015 - 07:15
Munster  eager to energise season with robust showing

Munster eager to energise season with robust showing

Anthony Foley will expect his side to bounce back after home defeat to Connacht

Sun Dec 06 2015 - 11:54
Leinster face a looming storm and a gale-force Glasgow side

Leinster face a looming storm and a gale-force Glasgow side

Leo Cullen has revamped frontrow, but will miss some heavy hitters at Scotstoun

Sat Dec 05 2015 - 01:00
Connacht can make it a lucky number seven in Cardiff

Connacht can make it a lucky number seven in Cardiff

Despite lengthy injury list Pat Lam’s side are riding wave of six successive wins

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 01:14
Ulster’s Rob Herring aiming to step up his game to  a new level

Ulster’s Rob Herring aiming to step up his game to a new level

More game time with province will help hooker stake his claim at international level

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 01:00
Ulster in real need of a morale-boosting victory

Ulster in real need of a morale-boosting victory

Coach Les Kiss makes seven changes as he seeks winning formula for Edinburgh clash

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 01:00
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