Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provincesSat Jun 01 2019 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable linesThe inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catchingWed May 29 2019 - 06:39
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien had that rare quality of making others play betterIreland have been dealt a significant blow in losing Tullow Tank in addition to Dan LeavyTue May 28 2019 - 07:00
Rob Kearney agrees nine-month extension to stay at LeinsterFull back was looking for two-year contract during negotiationsMon May 27 2019 - 19:15
World Rugby issues new guidelines on high tackles and shoulder chargesFramework allows less leeway for referees to make judgment callsMon May 27 2019 - 18:46
Paradise regained as Leinster win the bigger moments in Pro14 finalChampions use all their finals experience in a far from perfect display in GlasgowMon May 27 2019 - 07:00
Pain of defeat spurred Leinster towards redemption in Pro14 finalLoss to Saracens in Champions Cup threatened to derail remainder of seasonMon May 27 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: O’Brien denied third World Cup experienceAnother hip operation set to bring down the curtain on the flanker’s international careerMon May 27 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Sexton delighted to give Seán O’Brien fitting farewell‘He’s one of the best players I’ve ever played with. As a forward, I’d say he’s the best’Sat May 25 2019 - 22:24
Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in ParadiseLeo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic ParkSat May 25 2019 - 21:26
Dave Rennie busy fine-tuning Glasgow powerhouseEx-Waikato Chiefs head coach has overseen a marked improvement in Scottish clubSat May 25 2019 - 11:07
Tadhg Furlong's farming strength has him in good Irish frontrow companyJohn Hayes and Mike Ross were as durable as tree trunks, and Furlong is showing same signsSat May 25 2019 - 06:00
Leinster are both hunters and hunted as they chase sixth titleScene is set at Celtic Park for historic final between high-calibre attacking sidesSat May 25 2019 - 06:00
Leo Cullen offers apology to anyone offended by ‘throwaway remark’Leinster coach had suggested Glasgow Warriors had Rangers fans in their ranksFri May 24 2019 - 15:25
Nucifora sets Ireland target of at least a semi-final in Rugby World CupIRFU performance director says outgoing coach Schmidt very focused on final taskFri May 24 2019 - 06:00
Salaries of Men’s Sevens players to remain below minimum wageBasic salary of €18,000 ‘equivalent of a development contract’ says IRFUFri May 24 2019 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster end season banging off glass ceilingThe deeper a team goes in a tournament, the more acute the disappointment of defeatTue May 21 2019 - 06:31
Dave Rennie plays down Leo Cullen’s Rangers remarkLeinster boss said Celtic fans should turn out to support province in Glasgow Pro 14 finalMon May 20 2019 - 22:00
Leo Cullen: ‘We want to be in finals. We want to win finals’As Leinster face Glasgow, manager shrugs off criticism of his player selection decisionsMon May 20 2019 - 06:00
Déjà vu all over again as Munster rack up another semi-final defeatGroundhog day for Van Graan’s men as Leinster show their ability to go up a gearMon May 20 2019 - 06:00
Munster find 13 the unluckiest number as Van Graan bemoans discipline‘The message is we will come back stronger next year’Sat May 18 2019 - 18:50
Leinster exploit Munster’s lack of variety to book final date with GlasgowDefending champions bounce back from European defeat to make it to Celtic ParkSat May 18 2019 - 17:53
Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster set for classic encounterDespite familiarity this rivalry runs deep and both sides will not be found wanting for effortSat May 18 2019 - 06:00
The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalryLeinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00
Sexton rested as Leinster boss Cullen calls on ‘fresh energy’ for Munster clashJosh van der Flier makes first appearance since February while Joey Carbery startsFri May 17 2019 - 12:12
Ulster ready for Glasgow as Stockdale brings X factorCoach McFarland expecting ‘potent’ attack from his former club in Pro14 semi-finalFri May 17 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery relishes return to RDS to take on former team-matesLast year at the RDS, he was playing for Leinster. Now the boot is on the other footThu May 16 2019 - 06:00
James Ryan runs away with Zurich Players’ Player of the Year awardLeinster and Irish lock is youngest player to scoop accolade at Irish Rugby Players AwardsThu May 16 2019 - 00:01
Peter O’Mahony: Munster are capable of taking their final stepDespite pain of previous semi-final losses, flanker is focussed on beating LeinsterWed May 15 2019 - 06:00
Conor O’Shea to stay with Italy until after Six Nations at leastReports had suggested Italy coach would be replaced after World Cup later this yearTue May 14 2019 - 18:34
Munster face old foes against backdrop of another coaching overhaulCarbery and Earls in line to face champions Leinster at the RDSTue May 14 2019 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: Saracens are top dogs but not invincibleLeinster talented enough on pitch and smart enough off it to reclaim title next seasonTue May 14 2019 - 06:20
Van Graan: Munster did their best to keep Jones and Flannery‘I am very disappointed and sad that they are leaving, two fantastic coaches’Mon May 13 2019 - 14:10
Gerry Thornley: Defiant Cullen signals Leinster not for turningHead coach believes ‘we were up against a very good team, heavily resourced’Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23
Disconsolate Leinster will pick themselves up after pummelling by SaracensLeinster made bad half-time decision, but opponents were relentless for 80 minutesMon May 13 2019 - 06:00
Saracens prove a mountain too far to climb for LeinsterLeo Cullen’s men fought the good fight, but couldn’t withstand Saracens’ physicalityMon May 13 2019 - 01:00
Leinster kicking themselves as key decision backfiresJohnny Sexton: “It’s not a good decision to box kick it when you cough up a 10-3 lead”Sat May 11 2019 - 21:58
Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup finalDefending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third titleSat May 11 2019 - 19:36
Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumbleLeinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivatedSat May 11 2019 - 11:51
Garry Ringrose: heir to O’Driscoll’s throne is world class in his own rightLeinster centre shows leadership and ‘is now starting to express himself’Sat May 11 2019 - 05:00
Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettleMaro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ ParkFri May 10 2019 - 12:23
Tadhg Furlong and Leinster braced for ultimate challengeProp’s battle with Vunipola likely to prove one of the highlights of gripping encounterFri May 10 2019 - 06:00
Head to head: Tadhg Furlong v Mako VunipolaFormidable Lions teammates set for Champions Cup showdownFri May 10 2019 - 01:03
James Ryan impressed by Maro Itoje’s meteoric riseLeinster and Saracens secondrows look as if they could dominate game for yearsThu May 09 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup head-to-head: James Ryan v Maro ItojeTwo young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careersWed May 08 2019 - 17:33
Bill Johnson set to move to Ulster as Munster opportunities dry upFormer Ireland U20 international expected to join up with Dan McFarland’s sideWed May 08 2019 - 06:37
Robbie Henshaw stresses need to win breaking ball against SaracensCentre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup finalWed May 08 2019 - 05:00
Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones to leave Munster coaching rolesFormer Irish internationals have turned down new contract offersTue May 07 2019 - 19:39
Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collideMost consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedlyTue May 07 2019 - 06:37
James Lowe in line to start for Leinster in Champions Cup finalLancaster optimistic Sean Cronin will be fit for showdown with ‘threatening’ SaracensTue May 07 2019 - 02:00
