Bristol make Pat Lam an offer he can’t refuseEnglish club understood to have offered Lam a salary in the region of €750,000Mon Dec 05 2016 - 15:08
Gerry Thornley: Ireland can feel giddy ahead of Six NationsImproved strength in depth and better attacking width augur well for the springTue Nov 29 2016 - 05:55
Joe Schmidt’s options have never been so plentifulIreland coach used 39 players in November internationals, including nine debutantsTue Nov 29 2016 - 05:01
Ireland’s rugby warriors make it a November to rememberSchmidt’s men can now look forward to Six Nations having made history on two frontsMon Nov 28 2016 - 05:01
Ireland’s faith in system sees them rise above chaos to beat WallabiesJoe Schmidt has built a squad that regards adversity as a challenge to be overcomeMon Nov 28 2016 - 01:01
Heroic Ireland somehow find a way to beat AustraliaInjuries take their toll again but Ireland grind out three-point win over WallabiesSat Nov 26 2016 - 21:58
Ireland v Australia: Schmidt seeks to finish on a highVictory over Wallabies would mean all three heavyweights vanquished within the yearSat Nov 26 2016 - 12:27
Rory Best recalls his six standout matches in an Ireland jerseyAs the Ireland captain earns his 100th cap against Australia he outlines why these particular matches are specialSat Nov 26 2016 - 09:00
Best of times: Ireland captain ready for battle in his 100th TestRory Best recalls the highs and low of his career as he leads his team against AustraliaSat Nov 26 2016 - 05:00
Sean O’Brien and Jared Payne to be assessed ahead of AustraliaPair sit out captain’s run with Peter O’Mahony and Rory Scannell on stand-byFri Nov 25 2016 - 13:23
Schmidt wants to end 2016 with another piece of historyIrish squad can become first to beat southern hemisphere big three in same calendar yearFri Nov 25 2016 - 08:22
Full-strength Aussie line-up shows Michael Cheika’s intentNo less than ten of Wallabies’ World Cup final XV will be on duty at Aviva StadiumFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt and Michael Cheika set to show strongest handsCJ Stander and Kearney winning fitness battle after suffering head knocks last weekThu Nov 24 2016 - 05:00
In-form Australia a daunting assignment for drained IrelandReturn of Ultan Dillane and Keith Earls a welcome boost for coach Joe SchmidtWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
Weary Aussies on upward curve ahead of Ireland clashAfter tough start to 2016 Michael Cheika’s side have won six of last eight gamesTue Nov 22 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Time to address stampeding elephant in rugby roomWorld Rugby has vowed to tackle high hits, but is there a different rule for the All Blacks?Tue Nov 22 2016 - 05:50
Ireland count casualties after brutal battle with All BlacksHenshaw, Stander and Kearney undergo tests to determine extent of head injuriesMon Nov 21 2016 - 07:46
All Blacks show plenty of devil as Barrett stands out as their avenging angelIreland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical playMon Nov 21 2016 - 06:02
All Black duo Sam Cane and Malakai Fekitoa both cited for dangerous tacklesBoth players will face disciplinary hearings in the next two days following Saturday’s winSun Nov 20 2016 - 19:36
Gerry Thornley: New Zealand keep the door shut to exact revenge on IrelandStunning defensive display helps All Blacks make up for defeat in ChicagoSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:39
Ireland will need luck and much more to repel All Black magicSchmidt’s men unlikely to ever face tougher test than a New Zealand dead set on revengeSat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00
Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good runThe loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streakFri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Steve Hansen hails Smith best in world as he goes head to head with MurrayAll Blacks make five changes, with Retallick and Whitelock returning to secondrowFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:01
Schmidt not ‘super comfortable’ with weight of expectationIreland coach unconcerned over referee for New Zealand clash despite previous historyFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with Chicago starters for All Blacks rematchSeán O’Brien’s big-game experience may help him edge out unlucky Josh van der FlierWed Nov 16 2016 - 23:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien to show why All Blacks respect him so muchIreland have backrow riches in abundance but the Leinster man is truly world classWed Nov 16 2016 - 13:40
Rugby World Cup held in Ireland would be ‘absolute winner’, says Brian O’Driscoll‘We could do a phenomenal job at it, I really think that’Wed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland begins charm offensive as credible 2023 World Cup hostsWinning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economyWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick KearneySquad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada winTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Focus returns to showdown with All BlacksIreland head coach wary of a New Zealand backlash ahead of Saturday’s showdownMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland greenhorns take flight after finding their feetSeán O’Brien makes big play for inclusion against New Zealand at Aviva next weekSun Nov 13 2016 - 15:46
Seán Cronin sees start against Canada as ‘massive opportunity’Hooker will earn his 54th cap today but only his ninth with number two shirt on his backSat Nov 12 2016 - 07:00
New Irish 15 have hard act to follow after Soldier Field heroicsPreview: Ireland v Canada Venue: Aviva Stadium. Kick-off: 7.15pm. Live Sky Sports 3Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:52
Joe Schmidt rules out involvement in Lions’ tourWarren Gatland had proposed idea but Ireland coach will focus on USA and Japan toursFri Nov 11 2016 - 07:46
Changes for Canada game not all tactical, says Joe SchmidtThree uncapped players Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue and Garry Ringrose to startFri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
DTH van der Merwe returns as Canada name side to face IrelandCoach Mark Anscombe names fairly experienced line-up for Dublin gameThu Nov 10 2016 - 19:37
Joe Schmidt to name entirely changed Ireland team against CanadaCian Healy, Seán O’Brien to start alongside Garry Ringrose with five uncapped players on benchThu Nov 10 2016 - 00:01
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s future feels secure with Joe Schmidt’s hand on tillerAll Blacks win was reward for gameplan built on running rugby and clever kickingTue Nov 08 2016 - 08:02
Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All BlacksStunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beatenMon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12
Gerry Thornley: Finally we can bin that one lingering inferiority complexIreland’s history with All Blacks was one of hammerings, humiliation and heartbreakMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:51
Cubs move over, Irish lionhearts cast their own spell in ChicagoIreland’s defeat of All Blacks ranks as best achievement in country’s rugby historyMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:24
Ireland knew path to victory was to keep attacking All BlacksDecision-making by Best and execution by Sexton key to Schmidt’s strategy paying offMon Nov 07 2016 - 05:00
Schmidt’s history boys draw on emotionIrish coach will lift alcohol ban after All Blacks blown way in the Windy CitySun Nov 06 2016 - 16:22
It’s time for heroes to emerge in the battle of Soldier FieldIreland’s history against All Blacks is bleak but another opportunity beckons in ChicagoSat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00
Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on topThe man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machineSat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt opts for familiar for All Blacks TestIreland head coach keen to get one over his native New Zealand in Chicago first TestFri Nov 04 2016 - 12:53
All Blacks paying Ireland plenty of respect“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”Thu Nov 03 2016 - 23:39
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with tried and trusted lieutenantsExpect Ireland coach to rely on experienced men against rampant New ZealandWed Nov 02 2016 - 20:57
Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countriesLuke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial ruleTue Nov 01 2016 - 05:30
Chicago and the All Blacks await as Ireland rugby squad assemblesTravelling party of 27 to be confirmed on Monday morning after injuries are assessedMon Oct 31 2016 - 11:39
