Ben Carson glad to be back and chasing the Grand SlamUlster Under-20 wondered if he’d ever play again following punctured spleen injuryFri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup poolAll Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand SlamMon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17
Ireland U-20s gunning for the Grand Slam after five-try win over EnglandRichie Murphy’s charges looking forward to going for glory against Scotland at homeMon Mar 14 2022 - 09:07
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win at TwickenhamJohn O’Sullivan explains why result doesn’t camouflage performance shortcomingsSun Mar 13 2022 - 15:40
Ireland now one step from Under-20 Grand Slam after memorable win over EnglandRichie Murphy’s side will take on Scotland at Musgrave Park next SundaySat Mar 12 2022 - 22:06
England 15 Ireland 32: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s winning side at TwickenhamSat Mar 12 2022 - 19:28
Head to head in the engine room: Tadhg Beirne v Maro ItojeMunster secondrow is Ireland’s version of Itoje - England’s consummate team playerSat Mar 12 2022 - 07:00
It’s taken Marcus Smith five years to become an overnight successAn apprentice no more, the England outhalf is capable of marrying style with substanceSat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Head to head: Tadhg Furlong v Ellis GengeBattle of the props an intriguing subplot in England v Ireland showdownSat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clashWin could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole positionSat Mar 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland braced for tough assignment as they seek fourth successive winHead coach Murphy makes a couple of changes to the team that beat Italy for England testFri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00
Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South AfricaThe fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacementsFri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02
The Offload: Rassie Erasmus denies leaking infamous videoStewart Moore the student of the game; Mikey Lowry shows his compassionate sideMon Mar 07 2022 - 09:17
Mark Sexton continuing to soak up rugby knowledge from family and further afield‘If you’re not taking stuff off the best coaches in the world then you are going to be in trouble’Mon Mar 07 2022 - 06:00
Golf Wrap: McIlroy surrenders halfway lead to HovlandMcDowell implodes, Harrington on cut line as Maguire falls back after promising startFri Mar 04 2022 - 22:23
The Offload: scrum remains an overly intrusive part of modern rugbyAll-Ireland final proves a brilliant advertisement for women’s club rugbyMon Feb 28 2022 - 10:00
Player Watch: Michael Lowry’s bright debut keeps him smiling all the way homeUlster fullback got over for two tries and also selflessly set up one for James LoweMon Feb 28 2022 - 06:00
Four second half tries flatter Ireland Under-20s in win over ItalyPerformance dogged by inaccuracy and mistakes for three quarters of the matchFri Feb 25 2022 - 22:34
Ireland U20s make four changes for visit of improving ItalyMullins, Postlethwaite, Gibbons and Devine start as Murphy’s side seek third successive winFri Feb 25 2022 - 07:18
Leinster v Lions preview: Cullen looking for a ‘bit of grunt’Head coach excited by signing of South African secondrow Jason JenkinsFri Feb 25 2022 - 05:00
Willie Faloon hoping Ireland under-20s can build a pressure gameDefence coach has seen his side let in just two tries in first two gamesWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Harry Byrne glad to be back in action no matter the positionDave Kilcoyne, Sean Cronin and Kieran Marmion each made their 200th appearanceMon Feb 21 2022 - 10:00
‘Miles off where we can be’: Performance albeit not result fails to impress Leo CullenScott Penny comes in for praise despite an inaccurate display from the table toppersMon Feb 21 2022 - 06:00
Leinster make hard work of bonus point win against OspreysVictory contained some excellent rugby but it could’ve been a little more comfortableSat Feb 19 2022 - 19:22
Cullen agrees to extend his stay at Leinster for another yearNew deal will take the head coach up to the end of the 2022-2023 seasonThu Feb 17 2022 - 18:00
Joey Carbery looking to kick on after first Six Nations startOuthalf has learned that pain comes in different forms after years of injury setbacksThu Feb 17 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Aurelie Groizelea keeps her cool despite English protestationIreland’s winning run comes to an end; Italy U-20s send out message with England winMon Feb 14 2022 - 10:00
Performance to be proud of from Carbery despite adversarial conditionsCertain mistakes made by Ireland’s outhalf but he is slowly finding his rugby mojo againMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Fabien Galthie: ‘It is a beautiful victory which we went after with all we had in the locker’France head coach was not surprised that Ireland played their way back into the gameSat Feb 12 2022 - 20:29
France 30 Ireland 24: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Stade de FranceSat Feb 12 2022 - 19:19
Late Tector conversion snatches famous Ireland win on French soilIreland U20s secure first win in France since 2012 to keep Grand Slam hopes firmly on trackFri Feb 11 2022 - 22:10
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the topFrench coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth itFri Feb 11 2022 - 13:05
The Offload: Ireland Under-20s make a promising startIreland’s low penalty count is impressive; Brian Moore signs off at MurrayfieldMon Feb 07 2022 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton remains controller-in-chief of Ireland’s attacking gameHe may no longer be front of house in the back line, but he brings order and composureMon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00
Villiere lights it up as France open with bonus point win over resilient ItalyWinger scores a hat-trick as Les Bleus warm up for Ireland visit with hard-fought victorySun Feb 06 2022 - 18:34
Wales left to lick their wounds after Ireland win the collisionsCaptain Dan Biggar admits his side were physically outgunned in Dublin defeatSat Feb 05 2022 - 17:34
Louis Rees-Zammit: ‘Rees-Lightning’ will strike fear in Ireland’s defenceSpeedster Wales winger has crammed eye-catching marker into his fledgling careerSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s run in eight tries as they demolish Wales in CorkCrowd of 8,000 at Musgrave Park see Richie Murphy’s side put on a showFri Feb 04 2022 - 22:26
Six Nations 2022: Optimism abounds for Andy Farrell’s IrelandEight-consecutive wins - including over the All Blacks - has boosted hopes of the titleFri Feb 04 2022 - 12:00
Six Nations 2022: France have all the tools to justify their favouritismFabien Galthié has an embarrassment of riches - he just needs to knit it all togetherThu Feb 03 2022 - 12:00
Six Nations 2022: Can youthful Italy earn first Championship win since 2015?Kieran Crowley’s Azzurri have age on their side but look to be well out of their depthTue Feb 01 2022 - 12:00
The Offload: Ireland Under-20s short on international experienceCovid-19 pandemic deprived players of the chance to represent Ireland at U-18s/U-19sMon Jan 31 2022 - 10:00
Ireland women suffer agonising Sevens final defeat against AustraliaAustralia score two late tries in Seville as Ireland let chance slip in first ever finalSun Jan 30 2022 - 19:48
Cardiff vs Leinster: Debut for Trinity lock Joe McCarthyWill Connors returns from injury as Jamie Osbourne gets a run out at outside centreSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:17
Jake Flannery gets his shot at No 10 as youthful Munster clash with ZebreJohann van Graan makes 11 changes to side that swatted Wasps for trip to ItalySat Jan 29 2022 - 01:00
Reuben Crothers returns to captain Ireland at U20 Six NationsCrothers one of four returning players alongside Mullins, Boyle, and MorriseyFri Jan 28 2022 - 18:43
URC team news: Tiernan O’Halloran makes 200th Connacht appearanceJake Flannery starts at outhalf for Munster; Leinster’s Will Connors returns from injuryFri Jan 28 2022 - 15:38
The Offload: Castres stung by Harlequins controversyDéjà vu as Connacht are mugged again; Leinster rack up the numbers at The RecMon Jan 24 2022 - 10:58
Ruthless Leinster quick to capitalise on depleted Bath’s frailtiesWinger O’Brien becomes the first Leinster player to score four tries in a European gameSun Jan 23 2022 - 16:48
Four-try Jimmy O’Brien powers Leinster to Bath romp at The RecNewbridge wing becomes the first Leinster player to score four tries in a European fixtureSat Jan 22 2022 - 15:35
