Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and mindsPat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October loomingFri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01
Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn seriesFlanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injuryThu Sept 29 2016 - 01:05
Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fearsZane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assuredWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Table-topping Ulster ready to run Ospreys raggedBackline could get even stronger as Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble return to trainingWed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting betterIreland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in NovemberTue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00
Leinster’s armoury expanding ahead of fierce October battlesScrum coach John Fogarty positive about province’s progress so far this seasonTue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton hits ground running as Leinster power past OspreysAttacking lines and ball retention hit mark as home side secure bonus pointSat Sept 24 2016 - 17:55
The old South African army pals behind the rise of MunsterUnder Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber’s influence is already taking effectSat Sept 24 2016 - 11:00
Munster seek to re-establish fortress feel against EdinburghKeith Earls, Cian Bohane, Dave Kilcoyne and Dave O’Callaghan to play part for provinceSat Sept 24 2016 - 01:00
Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyersSexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form OspreysFri Sept 23 2016 - 12:10
CJ Stander: Munster must rebuild their fortressDefeat to Cardiff two weeks ago ups the ante for weekend game against EdinburghThu Sept 22 2016 - 05:00
Munster hope training unit will give performances a new edgeModern €15m facility in University of Limerick means squad is now based in one centreWed Sept 21 2016 - 01:30
Rassie Erasmus keen to earn right to Thomond Park ‘privilege’Guinness Pro12 game against Edinburgh to be Munster director of rugby’s first at venueWed Sept 21 2016 - 01:10
Jamison Gibson-Park adapts quickly to new surroundingsNew Zealand scrumhalf made his full competitive debut for Leinster last Friday nightTue Sept 20 2016 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster’s Pro12 with OspreysStuart Lancaster takes control of first session while Rob Kearney is back on the injured listTue Sept 20 2016 - 01:00
Ospreys likely to test Connacht’s mettleGame looms as an early season test of where champions really stand this seasonSat Sept 10 2016 - 02:49
Treviso hope for first home win over UlsterItalian side are already showing improvement under Kieran CrowleySat Sept 10 2016 - 02:39
Leinster’s trip to Warriors may have come a little too earlyGlasgow club will play first league game on their new 4G pitch at ScotstounSat Sept 10 2016 - 01:02
Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish gameThe club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protectedFri Sept 09 2016 - 20:06
Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promiseCardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12Fri Sept 09 2016 - 10:35
Joey Carbery breakthrough shows there is talent in domestic leagueUlster Bank League kicks off the week after next buoyed by contribution to provincesThu Sept 08 2016 - 01:02
Warren Gatland: All Blacks Tests may give Irish an edgeLions coach says he would not have taken job if he didn’t believe tourists could winThu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00
Warren Gatland charged with toughest of Lions tasksWales coach will have very little time to prepare for daunting series in New ZealandWed Sept 07 2016 - 05:00
Stuart Lancaster ready to make an impact with LeinsterFormer England head coach will be a good fit for the squad, says head coach Leo CullenTue Sept 06 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Appointing Stuart Lancaster a good moveArrival of former England head coach should benefit the province and Lancaster himselfTue Sept 06 2016 - 05:45
Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s response to drubbing will be keyChampions have plenty to fix but they only have a week to do so after opening day lossMon Sept 05 2016 - 01:00
Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by GlasgowSecond-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus pointSat Sept 03 2016 - 19:51
Second coming for Eoin Griffin - Connacht’s prodigal sonOutside centre lines out for province in Pro12 after spending two years with London IrishSat Sept 03 2016 - 08:00
Leinster ease past Treviso but tougher tasks will come in near futureJoey Carbery was the standout performer on his full debut with a brace of trys at the RDSFri Sept 02 2016 - 21:49
Connacht aim to continue winning streak in new seasonContinuity of line-up in champions’ favour against a Glasgow side littered with test playersFri Sept 02 2016 - 19:08
Munster take up where they left off against ScarletsErasmus reign begins with eight changes to line-up that finished last season’s campaignFri Sept 02 2016 - 17:55
Ian McKinley set for poignant Leinster return with TrevisoOuthalf who lost sight in one eye has made remarkable comeback to professional gameFri Sept 02 2016 - 12:53
Leinster aim to hit ground running despite missing 19 playersCian Healy and Rob Kearney back as province start Pro12 campaign against TrevisoFri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Connacht braced for barrage from Glasgow WarriorsPro12 champions no longer underdogs, but have been hit by early-season injury tollThu Sept 01 2016 - 02:00
IRFU defends stance on Ruan Pienaar’s planned departureIt seems Ulster are paying for IRFU’s decision to allow Leinster to sign Gibson-ParkThu Sept 01 2016 - 01:17
Joe Schmidt defers decision on Ireland futureHead coach will tell IRFU in two weeks’ time whether he will extend his four-year tenureWed Aug 31 2016 - 05:00
Leo Cullen stays patient as Leinster’s strength in depth gets early testLeinster coach admits province’s pre-season was a mixed bag ahead of Friday’s opening Guinness Pro12 game at home to TrevisoTue Aug 30 2016 - 01:00
Kieran Marmion ready for move to higher level with Connacht and IrelandScrumhalf believes Connacht are in good shape ahead of a taxing October with derbies against Ulster and Leinster anf two European Champions Cup gamesTue Aug 30 2016 - 01:00
Pro12: Gerry Thornley’s team by team guideThe ins and outs, forecasted end of season position and betting odds for each teamSat Aug 27 2016 - 11:08
Gerry Thornley: Pro12 crying out for a little loveIt may lack glamour but the competition’s structure should ensure an exciting climaxSat Aug 27 2016 - 11:02
Andrew Trimble has bit between teeth as he becomes Ulster’s wing commanderLes Kiss’s new captain admits pressure is on province after too many near missesFri Aug 26 2016 - 08:19
Rassie Erasmus relishing challenge of shaping new era at Thomond ParkMunster’s coach admits there is plenty of room for improvement at provinceWed Aug 24 2016 - 01:03
Irish provinces given carrot of Pro12 final at Aviva StadiumLeo Cullen expects congestion at the top of the table with up to nine real contendersWed Aug 24 2016 - 01:01
TV View: No impartiality on day Olympics regained a little magicThomas Barr’s ‘date with destiny’ almost becomes the most heroic run of his lifeFri Aug 19 2016 - 05:00
Olympic TV view: Studio queasiness justified as boxer is felled by injusticeMichael Conlan ‘won every round’ on way to defeat, says Darren O’NeillTue Aug 16 2016 - 20:20
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt would be a hard act to followIn context Ireland have a bright season under a very progressive coachTue Jun 28 2016 - 05:50
Eoin Reddan regrets not marking farewell with a series winBut veteran scrumhalf will take many memories with him from a great careerTue Jun 28 2016 - 00:26
Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final TestJoe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port ElizabethMon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
Is this the end of the road for Joe Schmidt and Ireland?Long-term future of Ireland coach remains in doubt due to his family circumstancesMon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00
Iain Henderson targets win over All Blacks in ChicagoIreland secondrow believes South Africa tour a real stepping stone for young sideSun Jun 26 2016 - 13:03
