Schmidt confirms he will decide on future by the end of the monthIreland coach says a decision to either go or stay will bring clarity for the team and the IRFUSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Mix of youth and experience the order for SchmidtChicago Test represents an opportunity for likes of Carbery, McGrath and BeirneFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Beirne ready to go to next level in full Test debutMove to Munster thoroughly vindicated as former Scarlets stalwart reaps the benefitFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt names Ireland side to face Italy in ChicagoRhys Ruddock to lead Ireland at Soldier Field on SaturdayThu Nov 01 2018 - 18:49
Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at IrelandHead coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positionsWed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00
Chicago could be another important staging post in Carbery's careerAbsences mean Rhys Ruddock would seem a likely candidate to lead Ireland against ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:12
Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hitsFor clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educatedTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt names 26-strong Ireland squad for Chicago tripJohnny Sexton among those rested for the clash with Italy at Soldier Field next weekMon Oct 29 2018 - 10:38
Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as everThere will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup loomingSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt's 42-man Ireland squad looks like landmark on road to World CupUncapped Ross Byrne, Will Addison and Sam Arnold called up for NovemberThu Oct 25 2018 - 07:31
Munster's Conor Murray 'didn't go looking' for a move abroad'I felt really happy here and it was an easy decision, a quick decision like my last contract'Thu Oct 25 2018 - 07:29
Conor Murray aiming to return ‘around the end of November’Munster and Ireland scrumhalf confirms he has not had surgery on his neck injuryWed Oct 24 2018 - 15:00
Addison and Haley expected to be named in Ireland squadSchmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in ChicagoWed Oct 24 2018 - 07:16
IRFU plan aims for two World Cup semi-finals in next five yearsThe five-year strategy sets highly ambitious targets at provincial and international levelTue Oct 23 2018 - 06:45
Gerry Thornley: Big-hearted Simon Zebo deserves a breakBad losers Bath in danger of losing the run of themselves with replay ‘appeal’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 06:00
Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction‘Seanie was talking after the game and saying that we need to move on and build on this’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 05:00
Simon Zebo revelling in his home from home at RacingIrishman says he is ‘delighted’ that he made the switch to pastures new in FranceMon Oct 22 2018 - 16:03
Sonnes greets win over Leinster as a fresh start for famed Toulouse‘Beating Leinster could be a historic exploit for us’ says joint head-coachMon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland: Hunger to succeed is our strength going forwardRory Best admits province will be ‘fighting for their lives’ in games against ScarletsMon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earthChampions falter in Toulouse while three serious injuries mar Munster’s victoryMon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00
Leinster run into red wall as winning streak falls to ToulouseHome side were resilient the whole way through and their late try sealed the winSun Oct 21 2018 - 17:36
Simon Zebo apologises for taunting celebration‘I just got too excited. I probably built up the game a bit too much in my head this week’Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:54
Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too muchParis aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense ArenaSat Oct 20 2018 - 20:03
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is goneDespite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yoreSat Oct 20 2018 - 07:00
Simon Zebo looking to thwart Ulster on their trip to ParisIn-form Zebo aiming to impress against Irish province for formidable RacingSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Leinster now holding the whiphand as masters face offFormidable champions unlikely to be daunted these days by a trip to ToulouseSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Remembering Munster’s ‘Miracle Match’: When ‘all players stood up’Alan Gaffney reflects on win over Gloucester to progress in 2003 Heineken CupThu Oct 18 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster seem to be running straighter than anyone elseProvince’s talented young guns and ability to run straight setting them apartTue Oct 16 2018 - 07:00
James Lowe winning battle to shed expendable tagNew Zealander loving life at Leinster after brilliant start to seasonMon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland and Ulster relish the perfect tonic of victoryHead coach Dan McFarland admits his team have plenty of room for improvementMon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougherMunster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sidesMon Oct 15 2018 - 05:00
Ulster bring a little of the feel-good factor back against LeicesterExcellent second-half performance sees Dan McFarland’s side open with winSat Oct 13 2018 - 21:23
Rory Best thrilled that Ulster’s hard work paid off in the endUlster captain says side have been working hard on their maul attackSat Oct 13 2018 - 21:22
Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10
Leo Cullen tries to keep a lid on expectation after Leinster’s record winDefending European champions run in eight tries against Wasps in perfect startSat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester TigersWith Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for provinceSat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Leinster send out eight-try statement of their European ambitionsDefending champions hand out record European defeat to Wasps at the RDSFri Oct 12 2018 - 22:02
Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off WaspsHost of big names return as Cullen makes nine changes from the win over MunsterFri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00
Leo Cullen: We’ve managed guys so they are peaking nowLeinster head coach says that Sean O’Brien could play a key role coming off the benchThu Oct 11 2018 - 15:02
Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracketScrum-half will remain with Munster and could well pass 100 caps for IrelandThu Oct 11 2018 - 05:00
Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of ConnachtNew Galway stadium will include a high-performance centre and greyhound racing trackTue Oct 09 2018 - 07:19
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edgeExeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against MunsterTue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39
European return finds champions Leinster in rude healthLeo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00
Mathewson a fresh injury doubt for Munster in Murray’s absenceScrumhalf’s fitness a cause for concern with difficult Exeter Chiefs clash loomingMon Oct 08 2018 - 05:00
Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edgeVan Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00
Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominanceJames Lowe scores two tries as Leo Cullen’s side make it four wins on the spin in fixtureSat Oct 06 2018 - 20:31
Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalryLeo Cullen has shuffled the pack but visitors have played a full hand for Aviva clashSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crownGerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to knowSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guideA look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prizeSat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41
Leo Cullen and Leinster braced for a fully-loaded MunsterRoss Byrne and Joey Carbery go toe-to-toe while a backrow battle for the ages awaitsFri Oct 05 2018 - 15:10
