New era dawns for Irish rugby as Schmidt takes chargeFitting sense of occasion to mark the onset of the Joe Schmidt eraSat Nov 09 2013 - 17:32
Back to his Best after the worst of daysUlster hooker bounces back from Lions tour with spring in his step for autumn TestsSat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00
Schmidt shows his hand with a balanced selectionHeaslip to lead side with O’Connell on the bench as coach keeps a few aces in reserveFri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip first among equals when it comes to captaining Ireland against SamoaInjuries mean Leinster man should get the nod as doubts surround Paul O’Connell and Johnny SextonThu Nov 07 2013 - 14:27
Number one at number 10New Zealand outhalf Dan Carter has been the game’s most valuable player in the professional eraWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:58
No shame in close-call defeat to SpringboksFrom the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v South AfricaWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:31
Late heroics earn Ireland a draw at Croke ParkFrom the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v AustraliaWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:26
A first task for no ordinary Joe as Schmidt gears up for November seriesThe arrival of a new coach of undoubted quality has increased Irish expectations, writes Gerry ThornleyWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:25
Spear tackle leaves Lions captain’s tour in tattersFrom the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v New ZealandWed Nov 06 2013 - 13:21
Joe Schmidt’s plans up in the air againJonathan Sexton sits out training while Paul O’Connell has restricted roleWed Nov 06 2013 - 01:00
IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset’s comments look a significant development in riftWell-placed sources maintain Pierre Camou is working assiduously toward saving the ERC-run tournamentTue Nov 05 2013 - 12:00
Paul O’Connell and Johnny Sexton look set to face SamoaEncouraging week for the Irish management as injuries clear upTue Nov 05 2013 - 01:00
Munster look to have enough in reserve for OspreysHard-fought win in Glasgow proves Rob Penney’s men are moving in right directionSat Nov 02 2013 - 00:11
Les Kiss happy to rise to the challengeIrish defence coach says facing three sides ranked above Ireland in the world is ‘a little scary’Fri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton a racing certainty to miss Samoa gameOuthalf likely to miss first Autumn international as club recall him for Biarritz gameFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt optimistic Brian O’Driscoll will play in all three TestsIreland coach will be guided by former captain but says he’s fresh and raring to goFri Nov 01 2013 - 01:00
IRFU must dig deep to retain top players in brave new world of tournament rugbyThe unions are countering the Anglo-French bluff by conceding to pretty much all their demandsTue Oct 29 2013 - 11:00
O’Connell, O’Brien among eight ruled out of Ireland trainingConcerns expressed by Irish management over Johnny Sexton’s workload in FranceTue Oct 29 2013 - 08:13
Agreement over breakaway European tournament still a good way offDespite English reports that deal is almost done, little sign of resolution over succesor to Heineken CupTue Oct 29 2013 - 01:11
Donnacha Ryan weighs up option of move abroadConor Murray cited for foul play while Paul O’Connell and Keith Earls seem doubtful for Samoa gameMon Oct 28 2013 - 01:03
Leinster get the benefit of the doubt to emerge with hard-fought victorySlew of contentious refereeing decisions leave Connacht empty-handedMon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00
Champions Leinster look too strong for injury-hit ConnachtReddan and Madigan form hungry half-back partnership and Luke Fitzgerald to start at centreSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00
Jake Heenan fast tracks his career with ConnachtFormer Baby Blacks captain is excited by huge and exciting challenge against LeinsterSat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00
Rugby unions make concessions in bid for compromiseBut agreement on 20-team format is prelude to bigger stumbling blocks on governance and televsion coverageFri Oct 25 2013 - 09:01
Visit to formidable league leaders Glasgow a tough assignment for MunsterCoach Rob Penney makes eight changes from the Gloucester win for the showdown with WarriorsFri Oct 25 2013 - 01:00
Warren Gatland describes former Ireland captain Keith Wood as a ‘mé féiner’Kiwi was responding to criticism of his decision to leave Brian O’Driscoll out of final Lions testFri Oct 25 2013 - 01:00
Recent action proves the Heineken Cup ain’t broke so no need to tamper excessivelyAmong the Irish contingent, Ulster are looking like the the strongest contendersTue Oct 22 2013 - 12:00
Injuries mount as Connacht prepare for Leinster challengeCoach Pat Lam says Saturday’s game atthe RDS is ‘a perfect game for us’Tue Oct 22 2013 - 01:00
Clean sweep means Irish eyes are left smiling after an almost perfect dayMunster and Leinster win ugly and have much room to improveMon Oct 21 2013 - 09:53
Gnarled Munster in do or die mode as they face GloucesterNew men in the pack signals home side’s need to front up to visitors in crucial tieSat Oct 19 2013 - 07:57
Casey Laulala proving his worth to MunsterLaulala admits to lacking confidence in first year with the provinceSat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00
Ulster face a real test of their credentials in MontpellierReturn of Pienaar is timely for visitors as they go up against France’s in-form teamSat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00
Sexton’s physical and mental well-being a worry for SchmidtRacing Metro outhalf admits he was a little tired against GrenobleFri Oct 18 2013 - 10:07
Victory over Northampton may infuse Castres with more ambitionWhether there will be a more pro-European approach this season remains to be seenFri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00
Toulon owner says club will compete in next season’s Heineken CupMourad Boudjellal breaks ranks with Top 14 clubs over foreign player restrictionsFri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00
Gloucester ready to ring the changes for clash with MunsterBurns and Twelvetrees set to start as visitors expect a Munster backlashThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:01
IRFU reject Fintan Drury’s take on Seán O’Brien negotiationsPlatinum agent says parties had discussions but nothing which could be considered as negotiationsThu Oct 17 2013 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony ready to lead by example as Munster gear up for Gloucester testCaptain says Rob Penney’s side are now in cup mode – one more defeat and they’re outWed Oct 16 2013 - 01:00
Simon Zebo out for 10 weeksMunster captain Peter O’Mahony to return against Gloucester on SaturdayTue Oct 15 2013 - 23:20
Flawed bonus point system only issue on opening weekendTries galore in timely advert for the Heineken CupTue Oct 15 2013 - 12:00
RFU chief Ritchie effectively the go-between now as Heineken Cup negotiations continueTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Leinster get quest for a fourth Heineken Cup crown off to winning startIrish province without the talismanic presence of Brian O’Driscoll but they were still able to secure what may prove a vital away winMon Oct 14 2013 - 01:00
Seán Cronin to draw a huge amount of belief from Leinster victoryFormer Connacht man was the creator in chief of the game’s only tryMon Oct 14 2013 - 01:00
Munster minds turn quickly to upcoming Gloucester testDismal display in Edinburgh consigned to history as Rob Penney’s side switch their focus to a must-win gameMon Oct 14 2013 - 01:00
Ulster enjoy perfect start to their campaign at RavenhillPaddy Jackson’s 17 points and a try from Tommy Bowe enough to see off TigersSat Oct 12 2013 - 12:48
Leinster to up the ante and rediscover European pedigreeGopperth preferred to Madigan alongside Boss, as Macken braced for Heineken Cup debutSat Oct 12 2013 - 06:43
O’Connor has to oversee passing of golden generation and stay winningIt’s a tall order but the Leinster head coach thrives on high expectationsSat Oct 12 2013 - 01:00
Two heavyweights meet on opening nightBowe returns and Pienaar named on bench for Ulster against English championsFri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00
Heaslip chasing Lions for a changeOz friends now foes as number eight gets ready for battle royal with Ospreys’ packFri Oct 11 2013 - 01:00
Top 14 in danger of eating itself, and othersHolders Toulon lead the way as only the super rich can afford twin trophy pursuitWed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00
