Leinster v Benetton: Bookies’ spread harsh on Italians despite return of Irish big gunsItalian visitors have been tricky opponents on last two visits to the RDSFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
‘It never stays the same’ - Leo Cullen plays a straight bat to Stuart Lancaster speculation Ciarán Frawley starts against Benetton despite being named in Emerging Ireland squadThu Sept 22 2022 - 13:13
Stuart Lancaster set to leave Leinster to take up Racing 92 post from next seasonFormer England coach has proved a popular addition to Leo Cullen’s coaching staff since arriving in 2016Wed Sept 21 2022 - 18:40
Gerry Thornley: Eddie Butler was true to his word in taking rugby seriously, if not himselfIt is only in his passing that you fully appreciate what a wonderfully gifted man he wasTue Sept 20 2022 - 06:00
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins pleased with opportunity South African mini tour offersProvince’s tough start to URC campaign will involve playing last year’s two finalistsMon Sept 19 2022 - 15:15
Connacht welcome back big guns in advance of South African tripConnacht add Aki, Hansen and Bealham to their squad for tough games in South Africa against champions Stormers and BullsMon Sept 19 2022 - 12:57
Comfortable opening night for Ulster on night of Nevin Spence tributes Connacht refuse to roll over but never a factor in the contestSat Sept 17 2022 - 22:02
Jacob Stockdale’s return should further sharpen Ulster’s cutting edge for Connacht derbyUlster field eight internationals in their starting XV for Saturday night clash in BelfastFri Sept 16 2022 - 17:23
Connacht’s Andy Friend: ‘Our model is to find the rough diamond and polish him up, and we’ve done that with a few blokes’Connacht head coach Andy Friend on Ireland and the All Blacks, his ambitions for his club, and the 218km charity cycle he’s doing for the wife of a Connacht employeeFri Aug 05 2022 - 12:00
Gerry Thornley: How Ireland secured a historic series win over the All Blacks in New ZealandAn end of season tour that looked full of trepidation turned into the most successful everSun Jul 24 2022 - 07:00
Series win marks welcome return to form for James Ryan after difficult period Leinster lock hasn’t matched the heights of 2018 due to performance and injury but is now back to his bestTue Jul 19 2022 - 06:00
Player-by-player: How Ireland’s history makers fared in New ZealandGerry Thornley assesses the performances of Andy Farrell’s travelling party after a lengthy tourTue Jul 19 2022 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: New Zealand tour shows foolishness of scrapping summer series templateLast vestiges of amateur era tours being scrapped by World Rugby from 2024 onwardsTue Jul 19 2022 - 05:00
New Zealand comeback forces Ireland to win the game twice as they refuse to wilt Previous iterations of the Irish side may well have buckled under the Kiwi pressure but not so Andy Farrell’s groupMon Jul 18 2022 - 06:00
New Zealand series win seals Ireland’s deserved spot atop world rankings Unlike in 2019 tag of being the world’s best does not feel out of place given momentous victory in WellingtonMon Jul 18 2022 - 01:00
Wellington belongs to Ireland as travelling support revels in historyFans, players and journalists alike turn windy Welly green to mark one of Irish rugby’s greatest achievementsSun Jul 17 2022 - 13:53
‘It doesn’t get much better than this’: Johnny Sexton relishes Ireland’s memorable series winIreland captain says side must push on now and hit the ground winning at the start of a World Cup yearSat Jul 16 2022 - 13:54
Andy Farrell: ‘That’s the hardest thing to do in rugby by a country mile’Ireland head coach praises efforts of his side to come back from one down to win series against All BlacksSat Jul 16 2022 - 13:25
Ireland withstand second half comeback to seal historic series win on New Zealand soilTries from Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan, Robbie Henshaw and Rob Herring secure a 10-point win in WellingtonSat Jul 16 2022 - 11:00
Ireland hoping to exploit New Zealand’s Wellington weakness All Blacks are favourites to win series decider but the the capital hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground of lateSat Jul 16 2022 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley’s New Zealand Diary: Hard-earned respect makes this Irish tour the best everMost Kiwis coming round to the realisation that this rivalry with Ireland has become, eventually, a great oneFri Jul 15 2022 - 19:00
Focused Ireland relishing opportunity of unprecedented achievement Farrell’s men braced for expected fierce response from a New Zealand whose pride has been badly dentedFri Jul 15 2022 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton: ‘When you get to my age, you know there are not too many weeks like this left’Ireland captain says anticipation to play All Blacks is as acute as a Champions Cup final or Grand Slam finaleFri Jul 15 2022 - 01:00
Bundee Aki returns to Ireland side as only change to team that beat All BlacksCentre confirmed to start in place of Garry Ringrose as Keith Earls takes place on the benchThu Jul 14 2022 - 07:59
All Blacks vs Ireland: Aki for Ringrose set to be only change to third Test XVLeinster centre misses out after picking up a concussion during victory in DunedinThu Jul 14 2022 - 05:00
Nick Timoney watches Test team with envy but can stand tall after improvement on midweek teamUlster flanker under no illusions how difficult it is to break into the Ireland backrow at the momentThu Jul 14 2022 - 05:00
‘It’s the best bunch of lads I’ve ever been involved with’ - Keith Earls revels in new captaincy experience Ireland wing captained the side during Tuesday’s win over the Maori All BlacksWed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00
Sam Cane describes O’Mahony incident as ‘good rugby banter’Munster backrow supposedly made a pointed comparison between Cane and All Black great Richie McCawTue Jul 12 2022 - 16:00
Peter O’Mahony passed fit for third Test after passing HIA ThreeAndy Farrell praises collective effort after much-improved performance against the Maori All BlacksTue Jul 12 2022 - 14:27
Ireland’s second string impress as they get revenge on Maori All BlacksCollective Irish performance with an inexperienced, patchwork side was outstanding in WellingtonTue Jul 12 2022 - 10:56
Gerry Thornley: Wonderful shot at history for Ireland may never come their way againEven the British & Irish Lions have only managed one series win in 12 attempts in New ZealandTue Jul 12 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell focused on the task at hand with a healthy squad ready to make historyIreland head coach hails the brilliant example of detemined Peter O’MahonyTue Jul 12 2022 - 01:00
Maori All Blacks v Ireland: Andy Farrell focused on unearthing ‘four or five jewels’Frawley had only started one game at outhalf all season with Leinster but will play there for IrelandTue Jul 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland step up to the challenge to create history in style Memorable Dunedin victory sets up an intriguing series decider in WellingtonMon Jul 11 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s win over All Blacks to be savoured but victory only a means to an endIrish team target series win as they join elite list of just five countries to beat New Zealand on home territoryMon Jul 11 2022 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Special night in Dunedin as Ireland savour historic victory over the All BlacksThe subdued home crowd told the story of a night when the All Blacks were second bestSun Jul 10 2022 - 19:00
Garry Ringrose to miss Ireland’s series decider against All Blacks with Peter O’Mahony a doubtIreland head coach hails his side as they make history and set up decider in Wellington next SaturdaySat Jul 09 2022 - 12:49
Ireland make history in New Zealand as they dominate All Blacks in DunedinRed card proves costly for hosts but Irish side better even with same number of playersSat Jul 09 2022 - 10:50
Unmistakable Kiwi influence in Irish rugby continues to bear fruitA look back at the New Zealand-born players to have donned a green shirtFri Jul 08 2022 - 19:00
All Blacks vs Ireland: Andy Farrell gets clarity on breakdown officiating ‘They’re the details that get exposed against the best, and these guys are the best.’Fri Jul 08 2022 - 17:00
New Zealand v Ireland: Under the roof and cornered but opportunity remains for biggest one-off win everGerry Thornley previews Ireland’s second Test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Bar StadiumFri Jul 08 2022 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton: ‘You go off for HIA and don’t come back, everyone presumes that’s a concussion, it’s not’Ireland captain eyeing momentum swing that comes with winning the second TestFri Jul 08 2022 - 05:00
Ireland team announcement: Mack Hansen comes into XV for second Test in New ZealandAndy Farrell reveals two changes among the replacements as All Blacks also name their teamThu Jul 07 2022 - 06:18
New Zealand letter: Covid numbers are rising, there’s snow forecast - and an earthquake hit earlier this weekNext Test is a 28,500 sell-out and all hotels, motels, guest houses and Airbnbs booked outThu Jul 07 2022 - 05:48
James Ryan relishing unique experience of New Zealand tour Lock recognises this could be the last time Ireland travel for a five-match tour in this wayThu Jul 07 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s training standards don’t drop without Sexton, insists Mike CattKeith Earls set to be rested with Mack Hansen likely to return after bout with CovidWed Jul 06 2022 - 05:00
‘We want to be brave and fire a shot’ - Robbie Henshaw one of few experienced tourists looking to rally IrelandLeinster centre involved in 2018 when Ireland recovered from first Test defeat in AustraliaWed Jul 06 2022 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton returns to training before Ireland move onto DunedinAttack coach Mike Catt refuses to get drawn in on the confusion confused by new recommendations on head injuriesTue Jul 05 2022 - 07:14
All Black lock Sam Whitelock likely out of remainder of Ireland seriesCrusaders forward diagnosed with delayed onset concussion and faces 12-day stand down periodTue Jul 05 2022 - 06:55
Paul O’Connell insists Ireland can improve performance without drastic measuresForwards coach highlights decent work at breakdown but wants to see inaccuracies eliminatedTue Jul 05 2022 - 05:00
