Ireland v Wales: Best has no concerns over Sexton’s fitnessIreland outhalf needed treatment on his back before Friday's Captain’s RunFri Feb 23 2018 - 13:22
Edge between Schmidt and Gatland adds to rivalryIreland coach admits frustration over accusations attack lacks cutting edgeFri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00
Bundee Aki prepared for his biggest challenge yetLike a true Schmidt disciple, Aucklander driven by constant search for improvementThu Feb 22 2018 - 06:00
Andrew Porter and Chris Farrell in line for first Six Nations startsTadhg Furlong likely to be ruled out with hamstring injuryWed Feb 21 2018 - 21:00
Andy Farrell: Defensive slips against Italy actually leave Ireland in a good placeMore expansive Wales style will be a threat despite familiarity of coaches on both sidesWed Feb 21 2018 - 06:00
Dan Biggar’s recall illustrates Wales planning for physical gameWarren Gatland admits Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray will be put under pressureTue Feb 20 2018 - 19:27
Gerry Thornley: Dublin visit holds no fears for WalesBack to full strength, Gatland’s underdogs will be confident they have Ireland’s measureTue Feb 20 2018 - 07:00
Garry Ringrose back training and back in the mix for IrelandBut Chris Farrell remains the favourite to replace the injured Henshaw against WalesTue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath ruled out of remainder of Six NationsMeanwhile, Garry Ringrose will return to link up with Ireland squad on Monday eveningMon Feb 19 2018 - 12:39
Warren Gatland profile: former Ireland and Lions coach revealedFrom club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial successSat Feb 17 2018 - 01:00
Chris Farrell in pole position to claim Ireland midfield spotManaging midfield permutations nothing new for coach Joe Schmidt in his 52-game reignFri Feb 16 2018 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: Tadhg Furlong should be fit for Wales clashIreland coach says Lions prop could return to full training as early as next TuesdayThu Feb 15 2018 - 14:10
Gerry Thornley: This new Italy team won't be built in a dayBradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugbyTue Feb 13 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt happy he has Ireland right where he wants themTable leaders have momentum but injuries a real concern in advance of Wales gameMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Ireland's Italian job follows a well-worn scriptRestorative outing for Ireland’s attack as tries mount up against outclassed visitorsMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Injuries take shine off Ireland’s bonus-point win over ItalyTadhg Furlong and Robbie Henshaw in doubt for remainder of Six NationsSat Feb 10 2018 - 16:41
Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yetLeinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio ParisseSat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00
Ireland must be patient in the face of increased expectancySuperior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolvesSat Feb 10 2018 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt defends selections for Italy gameIreland coach is taking nothing for granted ahead of second Six Nations clashFri Feb 09 2018 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong says French endgame showed Ireland's spiritResult shows that Ireland ‘are going to work hard no matter how ominous the situation’Thu Feb 08 2018 - 06:00
Ireland’s Jack Conan and Dan Leavy set to start against ItalyJordan Larmour and Andrew Porter in line to make Six Nations debuts from the benchWed Feb 07 2018 - 22:46
Keith Earls rates Paris win his proudest day in an Irish jerseyMunster stalwart says Foley’s death has taught him to keep rugby in perspectiveWed Feb 07 2018 - 07:38
Inquiries into HIA in France-Ireland Six Nations game to continueIndependent match doctor ruled Antoine Dupont required assesmentWed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour in line for Test debut against ItalyIreland kicking coach Richie Murphy says Leinster youngster ‘very close’ to being readyWed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Sexton is as important to Ireland as O’Driscoll wasDrop goal against France is probably his most memorable moment in a green jerseyTue Feb 06 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt says Paris battle will strengthen IrelandCoach says it was a feeling of relief more than anything else when Sexton kicked overMon Feb 05 2018 - 06:30
French count the cost of defeat as players sidelined by injuryJacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by SextonMon Feb 05 2018 - 06:00
Sexton saves Ireland at the death after French pressure causes errorsJoe Schmidt admits French work rate left his side scrambling in the final momentsMon Feb 05 2018 - 05:00
Ireland escape to victory with stunning Sexton drop goalMagnificent drop goal deep into added time gets Ireland out of jail against FranceSat Feb 03 2018 - 19:26
Ireland face the unknown in Six Nations opener with FranceBrunel's wunderkind Matthieu Jalibert could cause an upset against Schmidt’s sideSat Feb 03 2018 - 06:00
The Joe Schmidt interview: ‘Hopefully I haven’t outstayed my welcome’Irish coach speaks exclusively to Gerry Thornley on the joy and loneliness of his jobSat Feb 03 2018 - 04:48
Rory Best refuses to comment on attendance at rape trialIreland captain was speaking in Paris ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with FranceFri Feb 02 2018 - 12:29
Joe Schmidt rewards James Ryan with the ‘big day’ he deservesIreland coach says now is the time to give the 21-year-old Leinster lock a ‘challenge’Fri Feb 02 2018 - 01:00
Matthieu Jalibert’s rapid rise to bring debut against IrelandNineteen-year-old Bordeaux Begles outhalf only started first Top 14 game in NovemberThu Feb 01 2018 - 06:00
James Ryan and Josh van der Flier set to start against FranceNo room for Jordan Larmour with Seán Cronin and Fergus McFadden on benchWed Jan 31 2018 - 21:00
Gerry Thornley: History suggests Ireland's odds are far from generousBack-to-back champions England entitled to be favourites to retain the trophyTue Jan 30 2018 - 06:50
Conor O’Shea undaunted by the scale of the Italian jobHead coach remains positive despite Italy’s current low place in the pecking orderMon Jan 29 2018 - 06:00
Can Jacques Brunel fix France’s ‘mess’ before Ireland clash?Les Bleus enter contest on back of seven winless matches but are boosted by new coachSat Jan 27 2018 - 08:30
Eddie Jones seeks to put the pressure onto IrelandEngland coach plays down his side’s chances as they bid for third Championship in a rowThu Jan 25 2018 - 06:37
Joe Schmidt admits trip to Paris first up will be complicatedJacques Brunel's revamped France will offer real test in Ireland's Six Nations openerThu Jan 25 2018 - 06:35
Joe Schmidt: Jordan Larmour picked ahead of Simon Zebo on formIreland coach says selecting Scarlets secondrow Tadhg Beirne is ‘complicated’Wed Jan 24 2018 - 13:38
Gerry Thornley: Let’s hear it for the Pro14 revivalChampions Cup pool results show Celtic teams can match Anglo-French big gunsTue Jan 23 2018 - 07:00
Simon Zebo and Keith Earls revel in more expansive MunsterForm of flying backs illustrates Munster’s major improvement from last yearTue Jan 23 2018 - 06:53
Dave Kilcoyne the only missing man as Ireland head for SpainJames Cronin replaces injured team-mate with Joe Schmidt’s squad set to enjoy warm weather trainingMon Jan 22 2018 - 17:11
Gerry Thornley: Now going gets tougher for Leinster and MunsterLeo Cullen’s men host champions Saracens while Toulon travel to Thomond ParkMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Jean Kleyn happily looking forward to ‘Saffers’ reunionMunster lock relishing the prospect of taking on Toulon in the quarter final at ThomondMon Jan 22 2018 - 01:04
Six-try Munster well worth the wait as they storm throughCastres blown away after delayed kick-off as province set-up Toulon quarter-final clashSun Jan 21 2018 - 18:32
Jean Kleyn at home in the bosom of the Munster ‘family’‘I know my skill set has probably doubled since I’ve come over here’ says South AfricanSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Win-or-bust scenario usually brings the best out of MunsterIn-form Castres not the rank outsiders the bookies’ odds would suggestSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Intriguing finale as 14 teams vie for Champions Cup last-eightMunster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finalsSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
