Tom Farrell keen to hit the ground running at ConnachtIn-form centre was one of the province’s highest performers every week last seasonFri Aug 31 2018 - 07:00
The Pro14’s one constant is back on board for three more yearsIn total TG4 will have 28 live games, including the final, for free-to-air coverageThu Aug 30 2018 - 12:06
Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the seasonThu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00
Leinster eager to regain women’s interpro crown from MunsterTwo provinces have dominated Women’s Interprovincial Championship since its inception in 2001, with Munster winning 13 titles to Leinster’s fourTue Aug 28 2018 - 07:00
Felipe Contepomi undaunted by Leinster’s perfect seasonNew coach says he doesn’t feel pressure and sees biggest role as developing playersTue Aug 28 2018 - 06:00
Leinster trio fit and ready for opening assignmentJoe Tomane, Noel Reid and Ross Byrne all back training this week ahead of Cardiff tripMon Aug 27 2018 - 13:38
Gerry Thornley’s Pro14 team-by-team guideRivals lining up to try and wrest crown from favourites and standard-bearers LeinsterSat Aug 25 2018 - 06:00
Shane Horgan believes Ireland and Leinster face bumpier rides this seasonFormer player not sure if Schmidt’s side will go into the World Cup unbeatenSat Aug 25 2018 - 06:00
Munster’s new Rog: O’Gara excited as Joey Carbery set to wear No 10Munster legend says Carbery will 'only get better' in the Number 10 jerseyFri Aug 24 2018 - 05:00
Pro14 to become ‘pre-eminent league in the world’Dominic McKay says opportunity to host final at Glasgow's Celtic Park too good to turn downTue Aug 21 2018 - 07:59
Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards nightCullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:46
Gerry Thornley: This doesn't feel like the end of the storyIreland have proved they're worthy of ranking as second only to the All BlacksTue Jun 26 2018 - 07:41
Ireland 2 Australia 1: Player-by-player end of tour reportGerry Thornley rates every Irish player following their historic series win in AustraliaTue Jun 26 2018 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job doneAs energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0Mon Jun 25 2018 - 03:30
Jordan Larmour reflects on his ‘dream season’‘We knew how good it would be to come back from 1-0 down. That was kind of driving us’Mon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Ireland wrestle victory to wrap up season of successJoe Schmidt admits emulating success next season will be tough but doesn’t rule it outMon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Cheika: referees have questions to answer after Ireland’s Wallabies winAustralia coach won’t seek clarity over Folau yellow card after third Test defeat in SydneySun Jun 24 2018 - 10:36
Joe Schmidt expresses relief after Ireland’s white-knuckle ride‘Tough, tough to watch that, they just kept coming wave after wave’Sat Jun 23 2018 - 15:56
Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series winSchmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney deciderSat Jun 23 2018 - 13:58
Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series winWallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first TestSat Jun 23 2018 - 07:00
‘Phenomenal’ end to season beckons for Ireland – Keith GleesonEx-Leinster player reared in Sydney says rooting for Ireland over Wallabies a no-brainerSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:30
Sydney Letter: Ireland provide spotlight for rugby Down UnderFormer coach Jones delivered a withering critique of the state of the game Down UnderSat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00
Sean Cronin sits out captain’s run ahead of series deciderPeter O’Mahony is confident of performing in the number seven shirt for his 50th testFri Jun 22 2018 - 09:32
Joe Schmidt to decide by end of year about new contractNew Zealander says he is happy to be part of ‘a really nicely oiled machine’Fri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Michael Cheika putting it all on the line for series deciderNo-one hates losing more than the current Australia and former Leinster coachFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland will need their best for last against AustraliaRe-jigged Ireland side can cap remarkable season with series win Down UnderFri Jun 22 2018 - 01:00
Ireland and Australia announce teams for series deciderPeter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eightThu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47
David Nucifora makes case for IRFU in Gerbrandt Grobler affairFormer Munster player was banned for taking drostanolone while injured in 2014Thu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
Farrell set to fill in at Ulster if McFarland appointment delayedMcFarland may not be arrive until midway through the campaign as he's still under contractThu Jun 21 2018 - 01:00
Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World CupDavid Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depthWed Jun 20 2018 - 08:32
Robbie Henshaw savouring trip down under after returnLeinster back confident Ireland’s 39-year wait to win series in Australia is overWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
Ireland keen to ‘get key things right in maul’ and lineoutForwards coach expects ‘pretty special 80 minutes’ for Australia Test series deciderWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00
Larkham signals Australia will reshuffle for final Test against IrelandAustralian assistant coach confident enforcer Adam Coleman will be fit to startTue Jun 19 2018 - 16:29
Dave Kilcoyne cuts travels short to join Ireland squadMunster loose-head was travelling in Australia and now may play a part on SaturdayTue Jun 19 2018 - 07:42
Tadhg Beirne ready to fulfil dual role as he steps up to highest levelKildare man thrilled to make his Ireland debut in thrilling Test victory over AustraliaTue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00
Andy Farrell may take Ireland mantle if Schmidt steps downDavid Nucifora says Kiwi's successor when he does go will like come from current staffTue Jun 19 2018 - 02:00
Jackson and Olding return for Ireland not ruled out by Nucifora‘I don’t think anything is ever forever, who knows what could happen ’ says IRFU officialTue Jun 19 2018 - 01:00
Conor Murray: ‘We were really annoyed last week’Ireland scrumhalf says Schmidt’s side driven by hungry to win a series against AustraliaMon Jun 18 2018 - 06:00
Impressive Ireland produce the required responseNoticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for AustraliaMon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00
Ireland prepared for one last push as they eye series glory‘If we can pull this one off, it will be a little bit special for this group’ says SchmidtMon Jun 18 2018 - 01:00
Cian Healy could be cited after Will Genia breaks armWallabies coach Michael Cheika claims Will Genia was the victim of ‘king hit’ in MelbourneSat Jun 16 2018 - 15:30
Joe Schmidt: ‘Nothing feels monumental when it’s one-all’Ireland coach holding fire ahead of showdown in Sydney next SaturdaySat Jun 16 2018 - 15:24
Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against AustraliaTadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney deciderSat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43
Melbourne Letter: Aussie Rules the heartbeat of this great cityMelbourne has claims to be one of the great sports capitals but the native game is No 1Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Niall Scannell well aware stakes are high as he faces his biggest testMunster man determined to grab his opportunity and stake a claim in World Cup yearSat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Ireland to put record straight against AustraliaGerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in MelbourneFri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30
Peter O’Mahony: We will need our best performance yetIrish captain on Ireland’s revenge, Dan Leavy’s return and David PocockFri Jun 15 2018 - 09:31
Cian Healy looking forward to another shot at AustraliaIrish prop determined to put to rights last week’s difficult day in the scrum coalfaceFri Jun 15 2018 - 06:22
Australia v Ireland: Make or break for Ireland in MelbournePivotal second test will either seal a series win for the Wallabies or set up a series deciderFri Jun 15 2018 - 06:00
Michael Cheika hits back at Neil Francis in war of wordsFormer Irish lock said David Pocock was a cancer on the game and Cheika has respondedThu Jun 14 2018 - 08:46
