Leinster set up a brutal battle with Saracens in bid for historic titleEmphatic defeat of Toulouse a good omen as province seeks fifth Champions Cup winMon Apr 22 2019 - 00:01
Leinster too hot for Toulouse as they book a final date with SaracensProvince to defend Champions Cup crown in Newcastle after fine performance at AvivaSun Apr 21 2019 - 18:00
Leinster and Munster have it all to do to book a dream final date in NewcastleNo final permutation would be a surprise given the proven pedigree of the last fourSat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
A lot done – a lot more to do for Rhys RuddockBackrow has achieved plenty in his decade with Leinster but has more peaks to scaleSat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
Leinster have perfect chance to find European rhythmLeo Cullen's side will profit from presence of Johnny Sexton and Robbie HenshawFri Apr 19 2019 - 20:01
Munster on back foot with loss of Carbery and EarlsFate has pitted van Graan's side with away semi-final and perhaps the toughest drawFri Apr 19 2019 - 18:36
Formidable Toulouse on the crest of a wave as Leinster awaitTop 14 leaders boast an embarrassment of attacking riches redolent of club’s best daysFri Apr 19 2019 - 06:00
Luke McGrath knows Leinster's best needed to thwart ToulouseScrumhalf has been mightily impressed with the French club’s form and progress this yearFri Apr 19 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán Cronin out to prove himself againHooker focuses on chasing further glory with Leinster after Six Nations ‘disappointment’Thu Apr 18 2019 - 06:00
Lancaster pleased Leinster’s big guns in place for Toulouse showdownAvailability of of Sexton, Toner, Furlong, Henshaw and O’Brien a major fillip for championsWed Apr 17 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton returns to full training in timely boost for LeinsterMick Kearney has joined Dan Leavy and Josh van der Flier on the long-term injury listTue Apr 16 2019 - 13:27
Gerry Thornley: Israel Folau left Rugby Australia with very little optionPlayer openly espousing values inimical to those of the Wallabies and rugby in generalTue Apr 16 2019 - 06:00
Mark McCall confirms Billy Vunipola will be available to face MunsterSaracens coach says number eight in squad despite furore over social media remarksTue Apr 16 2019 - 01:01
Former Ireland team manager Mick Kearney joins EPCR boardKearney takes over from Paul McNaughton as an Irish representativeMon Apr 15 2019 - 19:09
Connacht transformation continues apace under Friend’s providence‘I think also that this is not the ceiling either . . . we’ve got some more growth in us’Mon Apr 15 2019 - 06:51
Friend predicts Connacht to claim more big-game wins after banishing the BluesCoach says past wins over Ulster ‘count for nothing’ as provinces to meet in quarter-finalMon Apr 15 2019 - 06:00
Andy Friend thrilled with Connacht’s haul after Cardiff winCoach says side want to go on and repeat their 2016 success in the Pro 14Sat Apr 13 2019 - 18:27
Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top tableAndy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the SportsgroundSat Apr 13 2019 - 17:38
All eyes on the prize as Connacht host Cardiff BluesAndy Friend has made two changes with the return of Bundee Aki and flanker Paul BoyleSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Struggling clubs resembling neglected child of Irish rugbyWhile professional game thrives, even top clubs like Lansdowne feel isolatedSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Boost for Leinster as Henshaw and Toner return for Glasgow testScottish outfit playing for the substantial prize of a home semi-finalSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Leinster boss Cullen welcomes return of Henshaw and Toner for Glasgow gameSeán O’Brien to captain the side against the Conference A leadersFri Apr 12 2019 - 14:55
Buckley and improving Connacht braced for defining assignmentVictory over Cardiff Blues would secure a place in next year’s Champions CupFri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: The day of the jackaller should not be ended just like thatIt is a great skill of modern rugby, and also dangerous. But it needn’t be outlawedTue Apr 09 2019 - 05:00
'We want to be one of the great clubs in Europe' - Benetton's journeyItalian side has emerged as viable contender for the Pro14 play-offs in Conference BSat Apr 06 2019 - 07:00
Leinster look to fringe players as European Cup semi-final loomsGuinness Pro14 preview: Leinster v Benetton Rugby (Kick-off 7.45pm – RDS Arena, Dublin; On TV: Eir sport and TG4Sat Apr 06 2019 - 01:00
Connacht zone in on top-three place and added extrasPro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4Fri Apr 05 2019 - 17:26
Fierce fight in store as nine teams scramble for Pro14 playoffsLeinster secure home semi-final as Glasgow face Munster and Connacht battle CardiffFri Apr 05 2019 - 07:41
Frustrated Robbie Henshaw fit again and hungry for actionCentre set to face Glasgow and looking forward to Champions Cup clash with ToulouseThu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ulster’s effort could signal the start of somethingOnce again Champions Cup quarter-finals provide richly entertaining fareTue Apr 02 2019 - 06:35
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup heavyweights show experience is keyLeinster face familiar foes Toulouse in semi-finals as Munster go up against SaracensMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:30
McFarland plays down Stockdale error as one of many Ulster mistakesCoach admits 22-year-old’s error stood out but insists it did not cost Ulster the gameMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00
Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off UlsterRoss Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the AvivaSat Mar 30 2019 - 20:31
Van Graan’s holistic approach already paying rich dividends at MunsterSouth African’s strong bond with outhalf Joey Carbery shows key mentoring skillsSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the AvivaThere’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging LeinsterSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Munster braced for testing quarter-final against EdinburghJoey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat ZebreSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Michael Cheika anticipating special derby atmosphereAustralia coach believes his old club Leinster are in for an interesting encounter with UlsterFri Mar 29 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell fired up for one of his biggest ever gamesMunster centre expecting a teak-tough challenge from resilient Edinburgh on SaturdayThu Mar 28 2019 - 06:15
O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckonsChampions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeatWed Mar 27 2019 - 01:00
Stade Français confirm Paul O’Connell will leave at end of seasonFormer Irish captain ‘grateful for opportunity they gave me to live and work in Paris’Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:09
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations must remain on free-to-air televisionAny price the game receives for pay-per-view deal would not be worth the damage it causesTue Mar 26 2019 - 06:00
Van Graan expecting Carbery and Murray to play key roles against EdinburghOuthalf must still confirm his fitness while scrumhalf is seeking to regain his best formTue Mar 26 2019 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell set for Toulon after leaving Stade FrançaisMeanwhile Ronan O’Gara has spoken to agents with a French role in the pipelineMon Mar 25 2019 - 21:50
Joey Carbery set to be fit for Munster’s clash with EdinburghJohann van Graan: ‘I’m confident he’ll be ready for Saturday. He wants to play’Mon Mar 25 2019 - 14:55
Gerry Thornley: Ireland have enough credit in bank to retain faithConfidence has been dented but successful provinces can begin the healing processTue Mar 19 2019 - 06:30
Six Nations: Gerry Thornley’s Team of the TournamentOur rugby correspondent also hands out the gongs for player, coach, team and try of the tournamentTue Mar 19 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt asks supporters to keep the faith after Cardiff disappointmentCoach says risks were taken in Six Nations to build squad strength for the World CupMon Mar 18 2019 - 20:59
Rob Kearney: We just need to come together, close ranksVeteran fullback convinced Ireland have the ability to regroup and be a force againMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
Impressive Wales complete grand assignment in clinical fashionRenewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performanceMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt: ‘The team will definitely turn up in Japan’Ireland coach says display in Cardiff not as bad as opening loss to EnglandSat Mar 16 2019 - 20:05
