Remorseless Ireland have the smarts to manipulate England’s defenceVisitors bring heavyweight pack with lots of ballast, a mix of brute force and creativitySat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnershipO'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugbySat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Ireland captain Rory Best not thinking past the World CupOn this very week before last season’s opener Best considered resigning as captainFri Feb 01 2019 - 14:24
Six Nations: Logic points to Welsh win but doesn’t apply to FranceUnpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upsetFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:30
Six Nations: Schmidt backs ‘solutions man’ Henshaw to make the switchIreland head coach admits he has one eye on World Cup with fullback selectionFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Brian O'Driscoll backs Ireland to beat England – if they can contain VunipolaFormer Ireland captain believes England’s strength is overstated as they arrive in DublinThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt to back the players that beat New Zealand for England openerMurray’s return at scrumhalf and Henshaw at fullback likely to be the only changesThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Easterby says Ireland too focused to be distracted by pre-match jibes‘There’s no doubt that it’s a huge game for lots of different reasons, but for us it’s the next game'Wed Jan 30 2019 - 06:24
Jacob Stockdale stays grounded after the highs of 2018Winger not expecting to equal last year’s try tally, but could seize the day at Six NationsWed Jan 30 2019 - 01:00
Easterby brushes off ‘Boring Ireland’ jibeIt is a headline and we are focusing on how good we can be. Let’s see how the game goesTue Jan 29 2019 - 15:55
Six Nations: O’Gara optimistic despite threat from Owen FarrellCoaching duties in Auckland will dovetail with TV punditry in Dublin for Six NationsTue Jan 29 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: 'World League' could seriously devalue the Six NationsSubsuming tournament in a new ‘World League of Nations’ would be fraught with dangerTue Jan 29 2019 - 01:00
Gung-ho Gatland predicts Wales title triumph if they defeat France in openerVeteran Kiwi coach knows when Wales have momentum their confidence soarsMon Jan 28 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Life after Joe Schmidt - it's a very unnerving thoughtNarrow margins and intense competition define a tournament like no other for coachSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland set for Six Nations opener against EnglandTournament set to hit the ground running with clash at Aviva on opening weekendFri Jan 25 2019 - 07:30
Joe Schmidt rules himself out of contention for All Blacks jobIreland coach says he has no interest in job for at least 12 months after World CupThu Jan 24 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Soul searching needed in England after European failingsStrength of Irish provinces bodes well with the start of the Six Nations fast approachingTue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tieFor many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EUMon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00
Composed Joey Carbery filling big Munster ‘10’ boots with easeIn-form youngster says there is a feeling in the side that they can now take on anyoneMon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00
Munster and Chiefs do old school in tense and taut face-offExeter prove tough nut to crack as Munster grind out a win through sheer will and workMon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup: quarter-final line-ups confirmedAll of the Irish provinces are through to the last eight but who will they play?Sun Jan 20 2019 - 17:08
Johann van Graan reflects on ‘toughest game since I came to Munster’‘You’ve got to get out of your pool. We did the hard work and we’re into a quarter-final’Sat Jan 19 2019 - 21:34
Munster eventually find a way past Exeter to secure their passageJoey Carbery’s late penalty secures tense win as Munster qualify for record 18th quarter-finalSat Jan 19 2019 - 19:59
Ulster on the threshold of joining European eliteHenderson’s return a timely fillip as they try to seal the deal against Murphy’s LeicesterSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Munster in good shape for another crucial Thomond showdownO’Mahony’s return the ideal boost as Exeter attempt to storm the Limerick citadelSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Mike Haley believes Munster move was a case of perfect timingThe 24-year-old made the move to Munster with big games like today's against Exeter in mindSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup pool finales sure to bring dramaAll four Irish provinces could qualify for European quarter-finals for a first timeFri Jan 18 2019 - 06:00
Jean Kleyn: Munster expect ‘80 minutes of hell’ against ExeterSecondrow says partnership with Tadhg Beirne is flourishing ahead of showdownThu Jan 17 2019 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Connacht the big winners in Six Nations squadSchmidt embraces green energy with Jack Carty, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade selectedWed Jan 16 2019 - 19:11
Scannell ready for Exeter's attacking threat in shootout‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centreWed Jan 16 2019 - 07:00
Caolin Blade set to make the cut for Ireland’s Six Nations squadConnacht scrumhalf looks like he will be included when Joe Schmidt names his 38Tue Jan 15 2019 - 18:53
Peter O’Mahony a doubt for Exeter but van Graan has optionsInjured captain’s chances of playing in Saturday’s Pool 2 showdown ‘50-50 at best’Tue Jan 15 2019 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: These are the fruits of Irish youth programmeProvinces place far greater trust in youngsters to help them punch above their weightTue Jan 15 2019 - 07:00
Johann van Graan: ‘Games like this are why we play’Munster head coach knows they will need the Thomond Park energy in Exeter showdownTue Jan 15 2019 - 05:00
Johann van Graan gives Peter O’Mahony injury updateFull extent of rib cartilage injury will only become clearer after the results of a scanMon Jan 14 2019 - 13:55
Leinster hit the high notes of championsToulouse succumb to home side’s remorseless carrying and recyclingMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Luke McGrath injury is blight on another perfect weekendFour Irish provinces on top of their European pools, although all still need one more win to make sure of qualificationMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Leinster back in control of their own destinyLeinster will top Pool 1 in Champions Cup with a win over Wasps next weekendSat Jan 12 2019 - 14:54
Gerry Thornley: Toulouse have found what they were looking forFormer stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identitySat Jan 12 2019 - 07:00
Racing 92 on a mission but expect Ulster to push them closeDan McFarland recalls 13 players following last week's Pro14 loss to LeinsterSat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00
O’Mahony injury the only cause for Munster concernMunster skipper replaced early in second half of emphatic Champions Cup win at GloucesterFri Jan 11 2019 - 23:37
Joey Carbery proves the big cheese as Munster roll GloucesterOuthalf scores 26 points as Johann van Graan’s side make a huge statementFri Jan 11 2019 - 22:05
Latest chapter in Munster and Gloucester’s storied history awaitsContinental drama kings must do things the hard way again as they travel to KingsholmFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
David Wallace: Munster have the firepower to scale Europe againFormer flanker says X factor players can emulate Cup-winning class of ’06 and ’08Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Irish provinces reaching 'must-win' stageA slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixturesFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Busy few weeks promises an antidote to the post-Christmas bluesVital month coming up for all four provinces before England come calling at the AvivaTue Jan 08 2019 - 07:00
Munster well primed for crunch Euro showdownVan Graan’s men feeling better about themselves after ticking boxes against ConnachtMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showingMunster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to successMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Conor Murray: ‘Christmas was really beneficial for our squad’Munster have used interpros effectively, and win over Connacht sets them up for EuropeMon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery inspires Munster to thrilling win at ConnachtJohann van Graan’s side move top of Conference A after clash to remember out westSat Jan 05 2019 - 22:05
