Keith Earls moves to fill Munster’s midfield shortfallURC preview: Simon Zebo on the bench as Stormers descend on Thomond ParkSat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny ParmaURC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan DoakSat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
Zebre v Ulster: Doak to fill Cooney void in trip to ItalyHead coach Dan McFarland rings the changes as Will Addison returns to the starting XVFri Oct 01 2021 - 13:41
Munster v Stormers: Keith Earls to start at 13 as van Graan makes four changesHome side look to make it two wins from two after a bonus point victory last weekendFri Oct 01 2021 - 12:12
Stephen Larkham’s Munster declaration is good news for the provinceA settled coaching ticket wil help chances in the tougher United Rugby ChampionshipWed Sept 29 2021 - 06:00
Stephen Larkham confirms he wants to stay at Munster beyond 2022Former Wallabies outhalf confirms desire to extend Thomond Park stay beyond summerTue Sept 28 2021 - 15:00
Impressive Nathan Doak set for first competitive Ulster startAttack coach Dan Soper praises ability and maturity of ‘exceptional’ 19-year-oldTue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: IRFU must shoulder some blame for state of women’s rugby in IrelandIt must be acknowledged and acted upon that the women’s game is different to men’sTue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00
Claire Molloy announces retirement from international rugby‘To the players I’ve shared the pitch with, it’s been an honour’Mon Sept 27 2021 - 21:24
John Cooney awaiting results of MRI scan on hamstring strainUlster scrumhalf was forced off after 30 minutes during their win against GlasgowMon Sept 27 2021 - 16:45
Tears in Parma as Ireland’s loss to Scotland leaves World Cup dreams in tattersDefeat marks a low point for Irish women’s rugbyMon Sept 27 2021 - 06:01
Jake White tells Bulls that Leinster display is ‘the benchmark’ to followSouth African sides face tough start to competition with four away gamesMon Sept 27 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s high-intensity opening act bodes well for season aheadHigh-tempo offloading game proves too much for a weary looking Bulls sideMon Sept 27 2021 - 06:00
Leinster make opening night statement with win over the BullsThe Pro14 champions complete bonus point win over the Currie Cup championsSat Sept 25 2021 - 19:59
‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugbyFormer Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricketSat Sept 25 2021 - 08:00
Munster hope to benefit from return of Zebo and Thomond crowd as they face SharksProvince begin trophy quest on what should be an emotionally charged night in LimerickSat Sept 25 2021 - 06:21
Strong Leinster line-up ready to face down potent Bulls threatSexton, Ringrose and Ryan aiming to hit ground running against Currie Cup winnersSat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00
South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby ChampionshipLeinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekendSat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s luck is out this time as Las Vegas Test against USA postponedOrganisers hope to rearrange game at Allegiant Stadium for October 2022Fri Sept 24 2021 - 17:00
Simon Zebo starts as Munster name team for season openerRugby World Cup winner RG Snyman set to make his Thomond Park debut off the benchFri Sept 24 2021 - 15:42
Andrew Porter reverts to loosehead for clash with Currie Cup championsJohnny Sexton and Ringrose start opening match of United Rugby ChampionshipFri Sept 24 2021 - 13:05
Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beatLeinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby ChampionshipFri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00
Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goalUpheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds againThu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00
Munster enlist services of renowned sports psychologist Caroline CurridSligo native has enjoyed considerable success with four All-Ireland-winning countiesThu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s clash with USA in Las Vegas set to be cancelledMatch is due to take place before restrictions lift which would allow Irish fans to travelThu Sept 23 2021 - 05:00
Connacht v Ulster to be first unrestricted sporting event in IrelandInterprovincial derby on October 23rd set to be moved from Galway to the Aviva StadiumWed Sept 22 2021 - 12:15
Munster Rugby season preview: A battle awaits week in, week outIf Munster are to scale the heights this season a healthy Joey Carbery will be crucialWed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan tight-lipped on Munster contract extension talksHead coach says he is focused on season ahead as he enters final year of contractWed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan quiet on rumours of new contractMunster lock RG Snyman nears a return for what will be akin to a new signingTue Sept 21 2021 - 15:47
Gerry Thornley: Rugby is back again but this time it’s differentIt remains to be seen whether South African teams will galvanise the tournamentTue Sept 21 2021 - 06:47
Ulster Rugby season preview: Nothing easy for McFarland’s men as they seek to buildSilverware remains the aim but competitors have become stronger in new championshipTue Sept 21 2021 - 01:06
Porter, Ringrose and Leavy return to full Leinster trainingAndrew Porter has recovered from toe injury which ruled him out of the Lions tourMon Sept 20 2021 - 19:09
Gerry Thornley: Lions brand will survive SA tour – but not many more like itFew of the legacies of the tour to South Africa will have been the result of the actual rugby playedTue Aug 10 2021 - 06:00
Alun Wyn Jones beaten but unbowed after ‘special tour’‘If rugby were to lose it, it would be a travesty’ says Welsh veteran as he defends Lions conceptMon Aug 09 2021 - 07:07
Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victoryIn practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior teamMon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00
History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once againVeteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winnerSat Aug 07 2021 - 19:24
Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the LionsWarren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defenceSat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05
Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third TestOnly five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final deciderSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Lions Tour: Townsend hoping for fast game to open up Springboks in deciding TestAttacking coach admits more creativity is required after return of just one try so farFri Aug 06 2021 - 15:15
Lions Tour: Grizzled veteran Jones ready to lead from the frontMost-capped player in history says key clash with South Africa ‘most definitely up there’Fri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00
Wily Welsh Ken Owens ready for his biggest Lions Test yetHooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks deciderThu Aug 05 2021 - 16:34
Gerry Thornley: With no du Toit and de Klerk, Boks will have to think outside the boxAfter losing two pillars, suddenly South Africa’s line-up for third Test looks shakyThu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00
Bundee Aki thrilled to be in line for his Lions Test debutCentre becomes first Connacht player to play a Lions Test since 1983Tue Aug 03 2021 - 22:00
Lions determined to put on a show and avoid ‘60-odd minute halves’Warren Gatland says his Lions team ‘want to keep the tempo of the game up’Tue Aug 03 2021 - 20:00
Gatland spoke to Joe Schmidt about a neutral TMO for last two TestsLions coach says ‘we can’t see any instances where we’ve been critical of the officials’Tue Aug 03 2021 - 17:00
Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XVBritish and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series deciderTue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07
South Africa missing du Toit and de Klerk for final Lions TestBlow for the Springboks as Jacques Nienaber names his starting lineup for SaturdayTue Aug 03 2021 - 13:33
Lions team: Bundee Aki to start with six changes made for South Africa deciderConor Murray left out of the team as Warren Gatland makes six changes for final TestTue Aug 03 2021 - 12:11
Gerry Thornley: An ugly week for rugby but it’s not always like thisThe second Lions Test was another brutal advertisement for the game of rugbyTue Aug 03 2021 - 06:00
Duane Vermeulen likely to return for South Africa in third Lions TestSpringbok coaching team happy with officiating in second Test match on SaturdayMon Aug 02 2021 - 12:45
