Leinster hoping to take flight on the pitch against Racing after late arrival in Le Havre Leo Cullen’s side endured a five-hour delay at Dublin Airport and diversion to Paris ahead of taking on in-form French sideFri Dec 09 2022 - 21:40
Ulster’s bouncebackability under scrutiny in opening European pool tie against the Sale Sharks The English side will bring a physicality that Ulster will struggle to matchFri Dec 09 2022 - 16:17
‘He’s a dinosaur’ - Camille Chat and Racing set to welcome old friend Sexton‘We want to show Leinster and Stuart Lancaster that we’re a good side, that he made the right decision to come to France’Thu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
Toulouse’s Ahki hoping to take centre stage against perennial foes MunsterPita Ahki and Toulouse braced for Champions Cup showdown against Munster at Thomond ParkWed Dec 07 2022 - 05:00
‘If I keep working hard, it is going to turn’ - Fekitoa looks to improve on slow Munster start The centre is acutely aware that his exploits with Munster are being avidly followed by plenty of young rugby fans in his homelandTue Dec 06 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s wait for World Series Sevens tournament win goes on after loss to South Africa in DubaiJames Topping’s side were hit with three first-half tries by the Blitzboks in DubaiSat Dec 03 2022 - 16:26
Ireland wing Mack Hansen returns to Connacht team determined to kick onThere have been six changes made to the Connacht team set to play Benetton this weekendFri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Leinster can continue their unbeaten start as pacesetters face off at RDSTough contest between Leinster and Ulster also makes for perfect loosener before next weekend’s opening Heineken Champions Cup matchesFri Dec 02 2022 - 19:00
Ireland’s Sevens squad ready to make the most of opportunities, says James ToppingHead coach has taken Ireland’s participation from occasional jolly to serious excursion as they prepare for this weekend’s Dubai Sevens SeriesThu Dec 01 2022 - 19:00
Ian Madigan is convinced Ulster’s depth of quality will be rewarded with silverware Madigan talks about his success with Leinster, his future career, competing with Johnny Sexton and moreThu Dec 01 2022 - 05:00
Will Connors nears point of return following a bicep injury Leinster and Ireland flanker ‘will hopefully see this side of Christmas back on the paddock’Wed Nov 30 2022 - 05:00
Handre Pollard points to positives from South Africa’s tour despite Ireland defeatThe Leicester Tigers outhalf discusses the Springboks’ trek around Europe, Felix Jones’ work rate and next year’s World Cup.Tue Nov 29 2022 - 22:00
Russell’s hat-trick ensures it’s business as usual for Leinster Leinster coach Leo Cullen will welcome back several Ireland squad members for next weekend’s game against Ulster at the RDSMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:00
Rob Russell grabs hat-trick as Leinster run in six tries in big win over Glasgow Leo Cullen’s side show signs of rustiness on return to action but are too strong for WarriorsSat Nov 26 2022 - 17:49
November leaves fringe players in no doubt how to impress in Champions CupStuart McCloskey, Ross Byrne and Robert Baloucoune among those to have learned plenty from NovemberSat Nov 26 2022 - 05:00
Luke McGrath concentrating on his role at Leinster as Glasgow hit town Leinster forwards’ coach Robin McBryde has warned his team to be wary of a backlash from the Scottish side on SaturdayThu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
Irish Sevens teams targeting qualification for 2024 Olympics at Dubai World SeriesIreland women’s captain Lucy Mulhall reaping the benefits of switch to play Gaelic football with TinahealyTue Nov 22 2022 - 19:46
The Offload: The Wallabies head for Johnnie Fox’s Improving Ireland’s kicking and aerial game will be a focus for FarrellMon Nov 21 2022 - 05:00
Referee Ben O’Keeffe failed to establish ground rules in Ireland’s win over AustraliaIf World Rugby is serious about reducing brain trauma, potentially dangerous tackle technique must be punished rigorouslySun Nov 20 2022 - 17:00
Andy Farrell: ‘Good sides always find a way to win in the heat of the battle’Ireland head coach pleased with the result if not aspects of the performance in win over AustraliaSat Nov 19 2022 - 23:49
Tactical take: Ireland pack keen to ensure Australia’s lineout remains out of touch yet againThe Wallabies have a strong maul but Ireland’s superior power in the air can starve their supply linesSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Impressive Hooper a courageous leader on and off the pitch Wallaby flanker has performed a service for the greater good of all by being open about his own mental health issuesFri Nov 18 2022 - 19:00
Peter O’Mahony part of Ireland’s relentless drive to keep pushing the boundaries Peter O'Mahony calls on Ireland to produce their best performance of the year against AustraliaFri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Nick Timoney proves himself an apt deputy for world-class van der FlierTMO returns to Irish shores; Rassie Erasmus strikes again on TwitterMon Nov 14 2022 - 10:00
Joey Carbery needs to bring more personality to number 10 Munster outhalf should veer off script more often and show the authority to shape the game to his willMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Fiji’s Vern Cotter frustrated by refereeing decisions after defeat to IrelandHead coach takes issue with red card given to flanker Albert TuisueSat Nov 12 2022 - 17:08
Ireland v Fiji, a look back on their four previous meetingsIreland have won all four meetings against Fiji, with all of the matches played in DublinFri Nov 11 2022 - 21:00
Jack Crowley ready for Ireland debut three years on from whizzkid days ‘Crowley is someone they need to pin down and realise that he is going to be the next big 10′ — CJ StanderFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Jeremy Loughman set for Ireland debut against Fiji after circuitous route to the topAmerican-born Munster prop turned down offers to play for country of his birthThu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00
Tadhg Furlong dreamed of spuds and gravy but is happy to accept Ireland captaincy‘I don’t try to be someone I’m not, you can never be caught out if you’re honest’Thu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00
Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland against FijiTighthead picked up ankle injury in victory over Springboks but has been passed fit to lead Ireland outWed Nov 09 2022 - 14:36
Breakdown woes cost Australia as France hang on to set new recordBrilliant individual try from Damian Penaud gives Les Bleus their 11th consecutive victoryMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
A stonewall red card: why Kolbe should have seen red for tackle on Ireland’s Mack HansenTurning a player upside down on a rugby pitch is not a legitimate act, it’s not a tackle and South Africa's Kolbe should have got a red cardSun Nov 06 2022 - 19:00
Ireland v South Africa: How the Irish players ratedJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over the Irish squad following victory over South AfricaSat Nov 05 2022 - 20:25
‘It’s what they make of this now’ - Andy Farrell challenges Ireland A to improve All Blacks XV pummel Ireland’s second string on Friday night at the RDSSat Nov 05 2022 - 11:38
Ireland A battered, bruised and outclassed by a dominant All Blacks Development XVDamian McKenzie shows his class as he leads visiting side to impressive win at the RDSFri Nov 04 2022 - 22:09
Ireland v South Africa head-to-head: Andrew Porter v Frans Malherbe Ireland’s loosehead and the Springboks’ tighthead are modern props will all-rounds gamesFri Nov 04 2022 - 19:00
Ireland v South Africa head-to-head: Stuart McCloskey v Damian de AllendeThe big Ulster midfielder gets a late call-up where he will face the experienced former Munster centreFri Nov 04 2022 - 16:10
Andrew Porter enjoys a frontrow seat and is happy to go back to the future Dominant packs, like South Africa’s, love to leave a calling card by keeping the ball in a scrum: no respite, no reliefFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Ireland A players handed a platform to press claims for Fiji and beyondFixture offers Farrell chance to hand out a debut or three, and to permit others to add to senior capsFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Springboks may opt for tried and trusted Jesse Kriel in the absence of Lukhanyo Am Expectation in South African media is that Damian de Allende and Kriel will once again combineTue Nov 01 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Marty Moore still proving class is permanentMarty Moore delighted to be back in Ireland A squad for clash against New Zealand Development XVMon Oct 31 2022 - 09:00
Graham Rowntree: ‘I’m proud of the resilience and the fight shown by a young group’Munster head coach insists his side are on the right track despite a galling one-point loss to UlsterMon Oct 31 2022 - 06:00
Keenan and Gibson-Park making good progress in time for Springboks clashKeenan, Jamison Gibson-Park, and van der Flier likely to be available for selection for Ireland for Test against South AfricaSun Oct 30 2022 - 19:00
Ulster survive Munster’s second-half onslaught to win for the first time in Limerick since 2014Jack Crowley’s difficult conversion of Shane Daly’s try comes back off an upright at Thomond ParkSat Oct 29 2022 - 20:08
Young guns hoping to help Leinster make it a magnificent seven wins in successionTadhg McElroy, Charlie Tector and Ben Brownlee set for debuts after being named among replacementsFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
David Nucifora stresses need for more opportunities for young playersURC fixture schedule curtailing game time of some provincial players, affecting their progressThu Oct 27 2022 - 16:22
Irish women’s rugby professional contracts to range from €15,000 to €30,000A total of 29 Irish players took up the contracts out of a total of 37Thu Oct 27 2022 - 14:39
The Offload: Murray locks in progress; Ringrose shows class; Cheika’s latest successWasps have closed the doors and mounting debts at other clubs are worrying — hundreds of millions are owedMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
Jenkins continues to provide Leinster with something a little differentSouth African Jason Jenkins making a big impact with LeinsterMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
