Same result but contrasting emotions for Munster and Ulster after opening defeatsGraham Rowntree upbeat after solid performance while Sale hammering sends Ulster back to the drawing boardMon Dec 12 2022 - 05:00
Gavin Coombes keeping the faith in Munster’s progress despite Toulouse defeat Number eight aware that Munster performed admirably according to a number of metrics but still made crucial errorsSun Dec 11 2022 - 19:52
Powerful Toulouse hold on in the fog to see off Munster at Thomond ParkFrench side had the upper hand at breakdown, maul and scrum to secure a significant victorySun Dec 11 2022 - 17:25
Champions Cup may yet deliver vintage tournament despite its perplexing, spectator-unfriendly formatEPCR have managed the curious trick of both curtailing and expanding the tournament at the same timeSat Dec 10 2022 - 06:00
Munster out to avenge painful quarter-final defeat as Toulouse touch down at Thomond Antoine Dupont says French side are fully aware of the challenge that awaits them on SundayFri Dec 09 2022 - 17:12
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley’s club-by-club guide to Irish teams and their opponentsLeinster are after that fifth star and have the added incentive of the final being in DublinFri Dec 09 2022 - 13:00
IRFU says AIL not fit for purpose amid new developments introduced to women’s gameGoverning body pledges €1 million towards boosting facilities and pathways developmentThu Dec 08 2022 - 15:06
Andrew Porter wary of Racing set-piece prowess ahead of Champions Cup openerLeinster prop recovering from lengthy shift against Ulster after deputising for sent off Cian HealyThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
Rejuvenated Munster primed for challenge of Dupont and ‘juggernaut’ Toulouse Graham Rowntree admits his spirit sank when French scrumhalf was cleared to face provinceThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
‘It’s a special competition to the club’ - Rowntree and Munster relishing Toulouse testHead coach insists last season’s penalty shootout against the French outfit has not been discussedWed Dec 07 2022 - 15:58
Former Crusaders coach Goodman draws healthy comparisons with Leinster’s squad strengthNew Zealander looking forward to the challenge of the ‘best club competition in the world’Tue Dec 06 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: This season’s Champions Cup looks more competitive than everRevised Champions Cup format makes Europe's premier rugby trophy harder to win than everTue Dec 06 2022 - 05:00
Sexton and Furlong both concerns for Leinster’s European opener against Racing 92 Sexton hasn’t played since picking up a calf injury in the warm-up before Ireland’s win over AustraliaMon Dec 05 2022 - 16:06
Ross Byrne on that winning penalty against Australia: ‘I knew straight away I was going for it’The Leinster fly-half is looking forward to the next Ireland call-up after his spectacular return to international action last monthSat Dec 03 2022 - 06:00
Rónan Kelleher happy to get stuck into the ‘nitty-gritty’ at LeinsterLast Saturday Kelleher made just his second start for Leinster in six months, ending a two-month absence due to a hamstring injuryFri Dec 02 2022 - 06:00
Munster will face tough task turning around their poor away form on visit to EdinburghGraham Rowntree brings in a more experienced frontrow with John Ryan winning his 200th capThu Dec 01 2022 - 16:21
Gerry Thornley: France end year as World Cup favourites but top tier has never been so competitiveFrance end year as clear World Cup favourites as Ireland show they can cope without SextonTue Nov 29 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster says internationals returning has increased intensityUlster game is both a summit meeting and perfect preparation for return to EuropeTue Nov 29 2022 - 06:00
Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw out until new year with wrist injuryAll of province’s other frontline Irish internationals have returned to trainingMon Nov 28 2022 - 14:45
Munster make the most of home comfort and potent maul to maintain momentumMunster's ambition secures bonus-point win but Connacht coach Friend aggrieved with refereeing inconsistencyMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Munster must banish thoughts of Toulouse to win in Edinburgh Connacht face a similarly crucial game against BenettonMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Graham Rowntree happy with Munster’s ‘smart’ approach against ConnachtKeith Earls might come into the mix for next Friday’s game away to Edinburgh, says head coachSat Nov 26 2022 - 23:18
URC: Munster subdue spirited Connacht to secure much-needed victoryEvenly balanced game was high on competitiveness if a little low on qualitySat Nov 26 2022 - 22:18
Needs must as Munster and Connacht roll out big guns for high-stakes derby clashInternational players straight back into action in search of a winning restart to URC campaignSat Nov 26 2022 - 06:00
Leinster looking to take up where they left off as Glasgow come looking for revengeLeo Cullen’s side ran in 12 tries in a 76-14 URC quarter-final win over the Scottish side last JuneSat Nov 26 2022 - 06:00
Munster vs Connacht: No rest for internationals as Beirne and Bealham among those selectedBeirne, O’Mahony, Casey, Bealham and Prendergast among those who return from Ireland camp to startFri Nov 25 2022 - 12:48
Leinster vs Glasgow: Kelleher returns from injury as Ruddock is named captainRoss Byrne starts after Ireland heroics with younger brother Harry back from injury on the benchFri Nov 25 2022 - 12:28
Taking stock - Winners and losers from Ireland’s November campaignPlenty for Farrell and his Ireland coaching team to ponder after November internationalsTue Nov 22 2022 - 05:00
Extra pep in Leinster’s step as van der Flier conquers the world Byrne, Kelleher and Baird back in the mix for Leinster's clash with Glasgow as many of Ireland’s frontliners set to be restedTue Nov 22 2022 - 05:00
Ireland forced to prove they’re not Sexton-dependent – and that was no bad thingHard-earned victory over the Wallabies ticked a lot of boxes, and left the men in gold kicking themselves for missing a golden chanceMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Terry Kennedy takes World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year at awards ceremony in MonacoSun Nov 20 2022 - 22:24
Australian scrumhalf Nic White says he felt fine and was not knocked out during Ireland game ‘I felt fine. I passed my HIA, I went back on. I remember everything, clear as day’Sun Nov 20 2022 - 15:45
Ross Byrne goes from supporting act to starring role as Ireland edge scrappy affair with AustraliaReplacement outhalf keeps his cool after coming off the bench as Ireland complete clean sweep of southern hemisphere big threeSat Nov 19 2022 - 22:56
Josh van der Flier operating at the height of his considerable powersJosh van der Flier has reached another level over the last 12 months to develop into a genuine world-class talentSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Ireland must remain wary of Wallaby challenge as they look to clear last hurdle of historic trebleA victory would make this the first Irish team to beat New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in the same yearSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell wary of ever-potent Australia threat as Ireland go to the well againJimmy O'Brien and Jamison Gibson-Park earn starting berths against Australia as Ireland coach Andy Farrell reverts to all but two of the starting XV which faced South AfricaFri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
Ireland vs Australia: Jimmy O’Brien starts with Joe McCarthy set for debut off the benchStuart McCloskey starts as Bundee Aki returns from suspension to take up bench roleThu Nov 17 2022 - 14:04
Jimmy O’Brien in line to finish very promising autumn campaign on the wing for Ireland Leinster player putting pressure on Robert Baloucoune as Andy Farrell prepares to name side to face AustraliaThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
Lions omission still stoking the fires of fiercely competitive Sexton Ireland’s captain Johnny Sexton braced for ‘incredibly tough Test match’ against AustraliaThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton declares himself fit to face Australia on Saturday nightIreland captain has shaken off a dead leg for final November internationalWed Nov 16 2022 - 16:16
Australia remain wildly inconsistent but have capacity to beat the oddsDave Rennie’s side followed up a stellar performance against France with a shocking defeat to Italy in advance of Aviva visitTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Australian forwards coach admits Mack Hansen is one who got away Dan McKellar coached Australian-born Hansen at the Brumbies before his move to ConnachtTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Albert Tuisue cited for high tackle on Joey Carbery Antoine Dupont and Pieter-Steph du Toit also cited after being sent off during France vs South AfricaMon Nov 14 2022 - 17:11
Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw to miss Ireland’s game against AustraliaBundee Aki available for selection after completing his seven-week suspensionMon Nov 14 2022 - 14:24
Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier on shortlist for World Player of the Year Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan, Aimee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Terry Kennedy, Linda Djougang and Andy Farrell all also up for awardsMon Nov 14 2022 - 12:57
‘I’m not worried’ - Andy Farrell brushes off concerns for Irish depth after Fiji performanceCoupled with defeat to Ireland A, Saturday’s win suggests second string isn’t where it needs to be in build-up to World CupMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Andy Farrell avoids hair-dryer treatment but demands improvement ahead of Australia clashDave Rennie set to revert largely to XV that ran France close in ParisMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Former Ireland international Jerry Holland dies aged 66Holland earned three national caps and lined out for both Munster and LeinsterSun Nov 13 2022 - 18:36
‘I thought we was off’: Andy Farrell frustrated by performance in win over FijiIrish head coach and captain react to slow start and scrappy performanceSat Nov 12 2022 - 17:07
Scrappy Ireland score five tries in comfortable win over undisciplined Fiji sideRobbie Henshaw, Joey Carbery and Jimmy O’Brien all leave the field with injuries as discipline costs the visitorsSat Nov 12 2022 - 15:45
