Leinster’s know hard work is required ahead of final showdown with Toulouse Northampton’s fightback was eventually ended at Croke Park after James Lowe’s hat-trick had put Leinster in controlSat May 04 2024 - 20:26
Leinster looking for a special performance on a special occasionChampions Cup preview: Leinster must be hard-nosed, unrelenting and ruthless to ensure they prevail over a formidable Northampton sideSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
The Croke Park effect: ‘It was one of the very few times I cried during the opposition anthem’Among the influences on Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton will be a unique factor: the venueSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
111 not out - Cian Healy’s longevity continues to impress as he eyes O’Gara’s appearance recordLeinster loosehead will overtake Ronan O’Gara’s Champions Cup mark should he play against Northampton Saints on SaturdayThu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Finlay Bealham to make 200th Connacht appearance in must-win clash with Zebre Home fixture with the struggling Italian side must lead to vital league table points as Connacht battle for a top-eight finishFri Apr 19 2024 - 17:07
Munster face tough task to get back on track against BullsGraham Rowntree makes six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side beaten by NorthamptonFri Apr 19 2024 - 15:32
Much-changed Leinster enter Lions’ den with top seed spot on their minds Leo Cullen’s squad rotation sees 13 changes from the Champions Cup win over La RochelleFri Apr 19 2024 - 12:48
First ever brain health service for rugby players launched in IrelandIreland is the first country to launch the service for male and female players who have concerns about their brain and mental healthTue Apr 16 2024 - 19:30
Ryan Baird soaring to new heights as he adds lineout calling to considerable skillset Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graftMon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
French media hail Jamison Gibson-Park ‘the new boss of Leinster, a worthy successor to Sexton’The Offload: Jacques Nienaber’s influence seen as crucial in ending La Rochelle’s European reignSun Apr 14 2024 - 14:59
Leinster react perfectly in pressure points as they blow away La RochelleEvery time La Rochelle staged a mini revival, Leinster found a riposteSat Apr 13 2024 - 21:04
Leinster v La Rochelle: How the players rated at the AvivaSeveral outstanding performances from the backline as Leinster blew their opponents awaySat Apr 13 2024 - 20:00
Hugo Keenan ruled out of Leinster’s quarter-final clash with La RochelleCiarán Frawley will start at fullback with Harry Byrne coming on to the replacements benchSat Apr 13 2024 - 16:04
Sam Monaghan confident Ireland can claim first win of Six Nations campaign against WalesCaptain sees positives from two defeats and believes Clíodhna Moloney’s return will boost squad for third TestSat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Clíodhna Moloney named in replacements as Ireland make one change for Wales gameFlanker Edel McMahon who missed the Italian match returns to the backrow with Aoife Wafer reverting to blindside flankerThu Apr 11 2024 - 16:06
Accomplished Levani Botia once again poses a huge threat to Leinster’s hopesLeinster on red alert for La Rochelle's 'demolition man' Levani Botia as they eye quarter-final showdownThu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s Jamison Gibson-Park skips praise just like Leicester defenders Scrumhalf quick to point to the fact Leinster’s overall performance was below par ahead of La Rochelle clashMon Apr 08 2024 - 06:00
Leinster turn attention to La Rochelle clash after scruffy win over Leicester Ronan O’Gara’s European kingpins will be out to double down on last year’s final win at the Aviva StadiumSun Apr 07 2024 - 13:00
Fin Smith in flying form and looking to oversee a second Champions Cup win over Munster Northampton’s 22-year-old outhalf against 24-year-old Jack Crowley could be battle for years to comeFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Ireland U19s beaten by France Under-20s in pulsating encounterCouple of purple patches for French proved important in match at Queen’s University BelfastThu Apr 04 2024 - 17:16
Silky Jack van Poortvliet offers Leicester different dimensionLeicester vs Leinster preview: Returning from injury after long spell on the sidelines, scrumhalf will test Leinster in Champions CupThu Apr 04 2024 - 06:00
Jack Conan takes starting opportunity with both hands in comfortable Leinster victoryThe Offload: Premiership TMOs once again in hot water; How the provinces’ European opponents fared over the weekendMon Apr 01 2024 - 06:00
Ireland left with regrets as Italy hang on for bonus point victory at the RDSPenalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowdSun Mar 31 2024 - 18:11
‘I would call Danah a games-playing outhalf’ - O’Brien backed for Six Nations successStarting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le MansSun Mar 31 2024 - 13:57
The life of an Irish teenage rugby star cut short: ‘I pulled the sheet back and there he was in his kit’20 years ago, John McCall collapsed and died during the first half of Ireland’s Under-19 World Cup match against New Zealand in South AfricaSat Mar 30 2024 - 06:00
Wilkins calls for big Connacht display against Benetton after ‘disappointing’ Lions defeat Seven changes made for Treviso trip with Duggan, Heffernan, Hurley-Langton and Boyle selected for the packFri Mar 29 2024 - 16:16
Returning Irish contingent back to bolster Munster for Cardiff testTadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony and Jack Crowley return to action for Munster for visit of CardiffFri Mar 29 2024 - 14:35
The Offload: Bayonne’s Tuilagi move could help secure McCloskey’s Ulster future Ireland under-20 side avoid winner’s curse; Haley playing his way back into Ireland frameMon Mar 25 2024 - 08:00
Eve Higgins comfortable in the spotlight as Ireland’s centre of attention Player was just 16 when assimilating into Ireland Sevens squad and 18 when handed first contractSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
New-look Leinster face tricky assignment against Zebre Jamie Osborne and Andrew Osborne make their first senior competitive outing together for Leinster away to ZebreFri Mar 22 2024 - 16:09
Connacht seek fourth straight URC win as they welcome Lions to GalwayFive changes to western province in the pack as they face tough test against South African oppositionFri Mar 22 2024 - 15:05
Ulster favoured to win away to Sharks in Richie Murphy’s first gameFamiliar look for the Ulster province in game against a talented South African side seriously out of formFri Mar 22 2024 - 14:50
Munster looking to clip Ospreys’ wings at the Liberty stadium Graham Rowntree has made three changes to the team that beat Zebre last time out as John Hodnett returns to the backrow in the slightly unfamiliar role of blindside flankerThu Mar 21 2024 - 19:00
Richie Murphy leaves fine Under-20 legacy as he departs for Ulster interim postThe Offload: Popular Scottish doctor calls time after 33 years; Nash takes opportunity in his strideMon Mar 18 2024 - 08:00
Blackrock win 71st Leinster Schools Senior Cup in emphatic fashionDublin school got their marquee players flowing as they were too strong for St Michael’s CollegeSun Mar 17 2024 - 15:46
Peter O’Mahony: ‘If it was my last one it is not a bad one to go out on’Ireland captain’s future remains uncertain after he lifted the Six Nations crown following victory over ScotlandSat Mar 16 2024 - 19:56
Ireland v Scotland: How the Irish players rated at the AvivaRobbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter stand out in what was not a vintage displaySat Mar 16 2024 - 19:21
Ireland v Scotland: Stafford McDowell tasked with stopping Bundee Aki on the gainlineSix Nations analysis: Scotland rejig their midfield once again to counter the powerful Irish centre’s carrying threatSat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
Ireland power past Scotland but denied U20 Six Nations title by England Scotland show grit to frustrate for much of the contest but Ireland score four tries in the final quarter to add gloss to the scorelineFri Mar 15 2024 - 21:20
U20 Six Nations: Ireland should outlast Scotland but title hopes remain out of their handsA 32-32 draw vs England removed a hat-trick of Grand Slams from the agenda but nevertheless they still hope to finish top of the pileFri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00
Walker and Edogbo return to the starting XV as Ireland U20 chase Six Nations gloryIreland head coach Richie Murphy makes two changes and a positional switch to the starting XV that drew with England last weekendWed Mar 13 2024 - 19:28
England 23 Ireland 22: Six minutes of sloppiness cost Andy Farrell’s sideIreland had victory within their grasp but got slack and let it slipMon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Josh van der Flier keeps his standards high as Ireland fall to EnglandWhether in defence or attack, Ireland’s open-side flanker made his presence felt at TwickenhamSun Mar 10 2024 - 17:56
Fate takes a dim view of Ireland’s 6-2 bench gambleSix Nations: Ireland forced to spend much of the game at Twickenham with a reshuffled backline due to early backline injuriesSat Mar 09 2024 - 19:19
No foregone conclusion but Ireland look well-equipped to cope with Borthwick’s game planSix Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome IrelandSat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s U20 Grand Slam dreams fade against England despite gutsy drawExcellent Luke Murphy injury-time try, converted by Sean Naughton, means championship will go down to final weekendFri Mar 08 2024 - 21:41
England scrum could ruin Ireland U20’s Grand Slam bid in BathRichie Murphy’s team may have to produce their best performance to beat powerful hostsThu Mar 07 2024 - 19:00
Winger Finn Treacy wants Ireland U20 to impose themselves on physical England side Richie Murphy’s side and their English opposition are the only unbeaten teams remaining ahead of round four of the U20 Six NationsThu Mar 07 2024 - 06:00
The Offload: Resolute Sligo end Instonians’ 32-game winning streakFortress Sligo; Leinster welcome back Michael Milne; Connacht’s progressive David Hawkshaw; a numbers game; and word upMon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Ireland coach Ian Keatley focuses on the next job - to make history with the U20sThe young Ireland team’s backs’ coach is potentially two matches away from achieving a unique featSat Mar 02 2024 - 06:00
