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
Flanker Dan Leavy takes chance to shine for LeinsterLeo Cullen comes up with another fine backrow alternativeMon Oct 31 2016 - 01:00
Strong second half helps Leinster topple the championsConnacht move into a six point lead after 14 minutes and don’t score again until last playSat Oct 29 2016 - 19:42
Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of historyPro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfallSat Oct 29 2016 - 08:01
‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 successSat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07
Leinster aiming to extend proud PRO12 home recordIn-form Connacht arrive in confident form but have never won at the RDSSat Oct 29 2016 - 01:00
Munster and Ulster unite for post-match beers beside Anthony Foley plaque‘They’ve been through some tough times and we did it out of respect, and to honour Axel’Fri Oct 28 2016 - 23:02
Munster’s monumental effort earns comeback win over UlsterMan of the match Rory Scannell’s drop goal completes comeback at Kingspan StadiumFri Oct 28 2016 - 21:43
Ulster determined to settle score with MunsterMunster have good recent record in Belfast but history is against them maintaining itFri Oct 28 2016 - 07:15
Extending Ruan Pienaar’s stay didn’t make sense for Irish rugby, says NuciforaDeveloping indigenous talent is IRFU’s way of competing with bigger and wealthier rivalsFri Oct 28 2016 - 01:02
Joe Schmidt names six uncapped players for Autumn TestsNew faces unlikely to get debuts against All Blacks but should feature against CanadaThu Oct 27 2016 - 01:00
Saturday’s epic events could be start of new era for MunsterAnthony Foley’s legacy began by reuniting team and supporters at Thomond ParkTue Oct 25 2016 - 16:27
Joe Schmidt staying until after World CupAfter drawn out saga New Zealander can now plan for daunting challenge of All Blacks TestsMon Oct 24 2016 - 21:30
World rugby family pauses to remember Anthony FoleyThree wins out of four for provinces in Champions Cup as all teams honour ‘Axel’Mon Oct 24 2016 - 07:00
Playing way Anthony Foley coached us was priority – ErasmusMunster rugby director says he is ‘really proud’ of result and players’ performanceMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:50
Stander proud to relinquish famous ‘8’ jersey for a daySouth African is emphatic inspired Munster display against Glasgow will not be a one-offMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:30
‘We put together a performance purely for Axel’Anthony Foley’s sons join players on the pitch after emotional win over GlasgowSun Oct 23 2016 - 08:50
Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to FoleyMunster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond ParkSat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53
Anthony Foley: A leader forged in St Munchin’s who blossomed at ShannonTeachers and old team-mates recall an inspirational player who never forgot his rootsSat Oct 22 2016 - 11:18
Glasgow game a uniquely difficult assignment for MunsterIt has been an unimaginably draining week for a squad still deep in mourningSat Oct 22 2016 - 01:00
Sport seems trivial as O’Mahony wrestles with Foley lossMunster captain grew up idolising man who became ‘coach, friend and brother’Thu Oct 20 2016 - 01:09
Erasmus must plan for Glasgow game in midst of widespread griefMunster director of rugby pays fitting tribute to his colleague and friend FoleyThu Oct 20 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Thomond in Europe a fitting way to say farewell to AxelThere is no ideal time for Munster to return - but the Champions Cup is the ideal stageWed Oct 19 2016 - 16:49
Munster and Glasgow Warriors match is going ahead on SaturdayRassie Erasmus: ‘This time is about a husband, a father, a son, brother, a fallen friend’Wed Oct 19 2016 - 14:02
Anthony Foley ‘kind of epitomised what Munster rugby was all about’All at Leinster are struggling to come to terms with the death of the much-respected old adversary and team-mateWed Oct 19 2016 - 01:00
Munster likely to play Glasgow Warriors match on SaturdayProvince to confirm if Champions Cup encounter will go ahead after Anthony Foley deathTue Oct 18 2016 - 21:24
Leinster delay Johnny Sexton fitness call until FridaySean O’Brien may be in line for return with Rhys Ruddock ruled out with torn calf injuryTue Oct 18 2016 - 13:59
‘It is a heartbreaking loss but Anthony Foley’s legacy will go on forever’Gerry Thornley on the aftermath of Munster coach Anthony Foley’s sudden, tragic deathTue Oct 18 2016 - 05:50
Distraught Munster begin to regroup but priority remains the familyDecision to go ahead with Saturday’s game at Thomond Park still to be madeMon Oct 17 2016 - 20:32
Gerry Thornley: Munster mourn loss of a rugby sonSporting fraternity across country in shock at untimely death of head coach in ParisMon Oct 17 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Anthony Foley was born to play; born to leadThe death of the man who represented what Munster is about is too sad for words, too shocking to be believedSun Oct 16 2016 - 20:43
A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win isRassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of RacingSat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00
Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their moneyProvinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00
Connacht set for toughest of tests in return to Champions CupLast year’s Pro12 winners will open their campaign against French giants ToulouseFri Oct 14 2016 - 22:15
Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provincesChampions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sidesFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Connacht look to take advantage of home comforts against ToulouseFrench giants no longer a foreboding presence at the SportsgroundFri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00
Ulster need to hold the centre for BordeauxPiutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup startThu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00
Gerry Thornley: Provinces won’t be easy prey in Champions CupLeinster will still be smarting over last season, while Ulster have backs to hurt any teamTue Oct 11 2016 - 09:17
Seán O’Brien in the frame for a return to action for LeinsterDomestic derbies held steel all four Irish provinces for European combatMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster pleased while Munster rue one that got awayLeo Cullen happy with game management as Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw performMon Oct 10 2016 - 01:00
Leinster ease past Munster with dominant second half performanceJohnny Sexton was again the key man for the home side with some superb place-kickingSat Oct 08 2016 - 16:27
Leinster can steal a march on Munster as rivals renew battleHenshaw’s debut and O’Mahony’s return add lustre to hugely anticipated Pro12 clashSat Oct 08 2016 - 12:56
Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster winPat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to seasonFri Oct 07 2016 - 22:31
Munster-Leinster is Europe’s top rivalry – and stakes are rising againNothing feeds this encounter more than both teams clamouring for place at the top tableFri Oct 07 2016 - 20:00
Robbie Henshaw to make Leinster debut against MunsterLeo Cullen has made a total of 11 changes to the side that last week defeated Cardiff BluesFri Oct 07 2016 - 12:31
