Spike in interest as Leinster and Munster prepare to lock hornsSome 44,000 tickets already sold for the big clash at the Aviva StadiumThu Oct 05 2017 - 06:00
Connacht bidding to end 57 years of pain in BelfastJohn Muldoon’s side looking to build on last week’s improved display away to ScarletsThu Oct 05 2017 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony ready to stand tall as Taute ruled outDespite some missing men, Munster’s captain is ready to lead by example once againWed Oct 04 2017 - 06:15
Ulster still waiting and hoping on Coetzee and PayneAfter Zebre defeat, Les Kiss looking for major improvement against ConnachtWed Oct 04 2017 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It’s time to stand up to the English clubsAttempt to interfere with Six Nations or Lions’ tours schedules must be resistedTue Oct 03 2017 - 07:00
Champions Cup rugby to award Irish free-to-air rights by NovemberOne match in every Champions Cup round will be broadcast free-to-air next seasonTue Oct 03 2017 - 06:00
Pro14 derby days ideal preparation for Champions Cup foraysLeo Cullen says Leinster-Munster clash always a game to whet the appetite of players and fansTue Oct 03 2017 - 01:00
Out-of-action Isa Nacewa adds to Leinster’s injury crisisCaptain to miss Pro14 clash with Munster and European Champions Cup openerMon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup 2023: the pros and cons of the three bidsAn examination of how Ireland’s bid fares against France’s and South Africa’sSat Sept 30 2017 - 07:00
Stakes high as Rugby World Cup race enters home straightWinner of three-way contest to stage 2023 tournament selected on November 15thSat Sept 30 2017 - 06:30
Munster hope to benefit from Lions’ roar in Cardiff Blues clashReturn of Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander could hardly be more timelySat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00
Lacklustre Leinster stumble past EdinburghHome side looked out of sorts as big names returned to the side for Pro14 meetingFri Sept 29 2017 - 21:59
Leinster prepare for lift-off as Lions return against EdinburghJohnny Sexton aims to help side get back on track as he chases points recordFri Sept 29 2017 - 06:00
Jamie Heaslip can still be registered to play Champions CupLeinster centre is not in the original squad but can replace a listed player if needs beFri Sept 29 2017 - 05:30
Johann van Graan is the new Munster Director of RugbyHotly-tipped Dave Wessels has taken up a position with Melbourne Rebels in Super RugbyFri Sept 29 2017 - 01:00
Leo Cullen explains what’s going on with Jamie Heaslip’s injuryJohnny Sexton among four of their five British & Irish Lions returning on FridayThu Sept 28 2017 - 14:18
Rugby World Cup 2023: Where will Ireland’s votes come from?There are less than two months to go before the results of the 39 votes are announcedTue Sept 26 2017 - 12:24
Gerry Thornley: Was Seán O’Brien right to speak out?Notion that Lions should have whitewashed All Blacks flies in the face of historyTue Sept 26 2017 - 07:00
Wait begins after Ireland makes Rugby World Cup presentationIreland delegation makes much of the ability to tap into Irish diaspora of 70mTue Sept 26 2017 - 06:30
Money talks in World Rugby and World Cup is the loudest voiceSouth Africa and France vow to provide bigger financial return from hosting World CupTue Sept 26 2017 - 06:00
Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’Mon Sept 25 2017 - 14:43
Varadkar leads Irish bid in three-way battle for Rugby World CupFrench president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentationSun Sept 24 2017 - 21:51
Rob Kearney: ‘Injuries? They test your love of the game’Leinster full-back believes he still has plenty to offer, despite long list of recent setbacksSat Sept 23 2017 - 07:00
Les Kiss makes 10 changes to Ulster for Dragons clashNick Timoney, Iain Henderson and Darren Cave among players included in squadFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Leinster can punish Cheetahs’ defensive frailtySouth African outfit scoring tries but also conceding too many in early outings to dateFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Glasgow can extend unbeaten record at Munster’s expenseHead coach Dave Rennie’s in-form Warriors will enjoy backing of a sold-out ScotstounFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Robbie Henshaw: Lions were unbelievably well preparedCentre reflects on debut tour ahead of return to action for Leinster next weekFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:00
Lions chief bites back after Seán O’Brien’s criticismMy views were honest and genuine, Irish flanker responds in clarifying statementThu Sept 21 2017 - 19:24
Seán O’Brien blames coaches for Lions not winning seriesIf coaches had a better attacking game plan Lions could have won series 3-0, says flankerThu Sept 21 2017 - 01:00
World Cup 2023: Ireland to make record financial offer to World RugbyIrish bid has promised to exceed surplus of €170 million-plus generated by 2015 eventWed Sept 20 2017 - 01:00
Iain Henderson and Jared Payne on the way back for UlsterSecondrow could feature off the bench against Dragons on Friday nightWed Sept 20 2017 - 01:00
Irish rugby mourns the passing of Pat GeraghtyPopular figure served as press officer with Leinster and then MunsterTue Sept 19 2017 - 19:20
Gerry Thornley: South African sides should ultimately prosperEmpty seats and heavy defeats make bad optics for the Southern Kings and Cheetahs so farTue Sept 19 2017 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: What rugby needs is more Lions, not lessEnglish clubs’ attempts to curtail or undermine the tours must be faced downTue Jul 11 2017 - 06:45
Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour player ratingsOur rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All BlacksMon Jul 10 2017 - 18:00
Warren Gatland open to coaching Lions on South Africa tourCoach says he is ‘definitely finishing up’ with Wales after the 2019 Rugby World CupSun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Tadhg Furlong’s solid form hits right note with Lions fansIreland forward says being serenaded with a chant devoted to him is ‘pretty cool’Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Lions draw series after gritty performance in final All Blacks TestSteve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden ParkSun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Lions, not All Blacks, were denied final shot at gloryOfficials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restartSun Jul 09 2017 - 15:17
Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden ParkBritish and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All BlacksSat Jul 08 2017 - 21:03
Steven Hansen stops short of criticising Poite‘We all know what happened, and we all know what should have happened’Sat Jul 08 2017 - 15:05
Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn seriesWarren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in AucklandSat Jul 08 2017 - 11:33
Sean O’Brien fully locked and loaded for All Blacks deciderIreland and Lions backrow: ‘This is the biggest game I’ve ever been involved in’Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:31
‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckonsNew Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistantFri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00
Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the roadDevil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New ZealandFri Jul 07 2017 - 17:40
Here’s Johnny: Sexton confounds his doubters againPeople were saying he couldn’t survive a Lions tour. He is delighted to prove that he canThu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Lions have what it takes to claim immortality against All BlacksThe third test is the hardest, but Lions have tries in them if opportunities comeThu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Letter from NZ: Hansen a voice of reason as pot is stirred down underPanel on ‘Break Down’ can’t get over O’Brien decision and accuse Lions of spoiling tacticsThu Jul 06 2017 - 14:07
Steve Hansen philosophical as his baby All Blacks brace for battleSaturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and JordieThu Jul 06 2017 - 09:10
Gerry Thornley: Lions unchanged and recharged for deciderWales' Liam Williams has been retained at fullback despite concern over leg injuryWed Jul 05 2017 - 21:42
