Equity firms lining up to acquire slices of world rugby cakeCurrent revenue model of the global game likely to be replaced by new arrangementsFri Feb 15 2019 - 01:08
Gerry Thornley: The kick is back in vogue but not so much for IrelandEngland are showing the Six Nations how to use an old tactic to perfectionTue Feb 12 2019 - 06:30
Not a pretty win, but a psychological restoration for IrelandThey may not be back to fluent best, but there were a lot of positives in win over ScotlandMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:30
Ireland lose hold on Six Nations, but may get handle on the World CupSchmidt may have scope to use tournament to ready squad for Tokyo next SeptemberMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery forgets horror moment to produce decisive play‘On a personal level it was great to get out there and get the experience,’ Munster man saysMon Feb 11 2019 - 05:00
Gregor Townsend refuses to lay any blame at feet of refereeScotland coach accepts Ireland are of a slightly higher quality and that showedSat Feb 09 2019 - 19:04
Ireland grind past Scotland but miss out on a bonus pointFirst half tries from Conor Murray and Jacob Stockdale set the visitors on their waySat Feb 09 2019 - 16:51
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at MurrayfieldJohnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the parkSat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Bundee Aki: The steady partner in Ireland’s version of 'Lanigan’s Ball'Aki has only been ruled out by injury once, and today is his 14th start in last 17 Test matchesSat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt looking on the positive side of much-changed IrelandHead coach changes five for Scotland encounter at MurrayfieldFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley's team prediction: O’Brien and Kearney to start against ScotlandKearney in line to be reinstated at fullback while O’Brien to bring experience to open sideThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00
Rob Kearney set to be among four Ireland changes for MurrayfieldRobbie Henshaw to return to centre, Seán O’Brien and Jack Conan in backrowWed Feb 06 2019 - 17:08
Quinn Roux a lock to play a leading role for Ireland against ScotlandManagement have no fears over Connacht secondrow in must-win Six Nations gameWed Feb 06 2019 - 07:10
Keith Earls accepts blame but fit and eager to move onWinger has recovered from injury and holds up hand for England’s opening tryWed Feb 06 2019 - 06:00
Finn Russell will be Scotland’s key man in MurrayfieldGregor Townsend is right to gamble on his instinctive playmaker in Ireland clashTue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Henshaw deserves another game at fullbackThere are issues to address after England defeat, but this Irish side deserves our faithTue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00
Scars for wounded Ireland likely to be physical as well as mentalStander’s facial injury set to force a change at No 8 for Scotland clashMon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00
Chastened Ireland emphatically put back in their boxEngland dominate key gain-line contest as Ireland’s go-to carriers stopped in their tracksMon Feb 04 2019 - 05:00
Ireland’s hopes slain as Slade and England secure bonus-point winEngland started with an early try and never relented against an out-of-sorts IrelandSat Feb 02 2019 - 18:48
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
