Ulster looking to capitalise on Clermont’s disrupted build-up to strike in FranceFrench side are missing some regulars due to a coronavirus outbreak at the clubSat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
Struggling Bath and Wasps searching for form ahead of European tiesJohn O’Sullivan’s team by team guide to the Irish provinces’ opponents this weekendFri Dec 10 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Ireland’s talent pool keeps getting biggerJames Hume and Nick Timoney state their case; Irish try scorers for the BarbariansMon Nov 29 2021 - 10:00
Tadhg Furlong on form as Leinster set their sights on UlsterUlster boast talent in youth as they come up against physically robust favouritesSat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Munster to quarantine for 10 days on return from South AfricaMinister for Health confirmed measure will apply to everyone with no exemptionsFri Nov 26 2021 - 19:54
URC making it more difficult for Irish provinces to blood young playersShrinking of talent pool could prove to be counterproductive for Irish rugby in the futureFri Nov 26 2021 - 06:30
Connacht looking to get back into their stride against OspreysConnacht’s Ireland squad members get chance to remind Farrell of their qualityFri Nov 26 2021 - 01:00
The Offload: Josh van der Flier flies through his to-do listIreland flanker continues to flourish; Ciara Griffin brings the curtain down on careerMon Nov 22 2021 - 10:30
Nick Timoney’s whirlwind journey from Belfast pays offIreland woke up thinking he’d be watching on the television before getting a phone callMon Nov 22 2021 - 05:00
Ireland 53 Argentina 7: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after a year-ending rout at the Aviva StadiumSun Nov 21 2021 - 17:14
Julián Montoya enjoying lead role after long stint on second fiddleHooker Montoya follows mentor Agustin Creevy in leadership role with PumasSun Nov 21 2021 - 07:00
‘Martian’ Dupont tackles Smith in battle of nines from outer spaceFrance versus New Zealand pits two of world’s best scrumhalves against each otherFri Nov 19 2021 - 06:00
Consistency is key for Argentina and Guido Petti after a year of upheavalLos Pumas stars are now spread across the globe but are starting to hit their strideWed Nov 17 2021 - 20:48
The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream nightFarrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean WainuiMon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00
Jamison Gibson-Park becomes Ireland’s omnipresent metronomeScrumhalf has excelled this autumn and is key to how Farrell wants his side to playMon Nov 15 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s win over the All Blacks gets US president Biden’s seal of approvalUS president sent letter before the game and then called the team after famous victorySun Nov 14 2021 - 14:06
James Lowe: ‘We’re playing the way rugby should be played’The Ireland wing hits back at critics of his defence after crucial late read on Rieko IoaneSat Nov 13 2021 - 19:41
Ireland 29 New Zealand 20: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after a thrilling victory over the All Blacks in DublinSat Nov 13 2021 - 18:19
Ireland v New Zealand: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan runs through the XV looking to down the All Blacks at the Aviva StadiumSat Nov 13 2021 - 12:21
Tackling All Blacks best way for Porter to discard Lions baggageIreland loosehead recalls ‘awestruck’ meeting with New Zealand great Lomu in 2001Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
James Ryan under no illusions about the scale of the task facing Ireland‘Everyone is aware that every part of our game has to step up’ says towering secondrowFri Nov 12 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Dan Sheehan to kick on after milestone of his ownSexton marks the occasion with the boots to match; Healy and Crowley clash in AILMon Nov 08 2021 - 09:26
Josh van der Flier excited to pit himself against the All BlacksIreland player pays tribute to captain and teammate Johnny Sexton after special dayMon Nov 08 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton: ‘The most special messages I got were from the guys who got the 100 caps’Sexton, Andy Farrell and Jamie Joseph reflect on Ireland’s dominant win at the AvivaSat Nov 06 2021 - 17:03
The Offload: Opportunity missed for players in All Ireland LeagueFewer provincial players turned out than expected in first weekend of URC hiatusMon Nov 01 2021 - 06:00
Japan player watch: How Timothy Lafaele enables his side’s dynamic back playIreland have found the Samoan-born centre a tough opponent in recent meetingsSun Oct 31 2021 - 07:00
New Zealand player watch: Versatile Ardie Savea remains a hard man to stopA provincial debut at 18 and an All Black by the age of 22, he has always been ahead of the gameSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
Autumn internationals: How are the other countries shaping up, full fixtures list and TV guideJohn O’Sullivan's guide to all the other teams involved in the autumn rugby internationalsSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Busy Saturday for the Carty brothersIRFU adds educational lure to Irish qualified programme; London Irish stun ExeterMon Oct 25 2021 - 08:30
Clinical Leinster maintain unbeaten start in away win over GlasgowChampions secure their fifth consecutive URC win ahead of international breakFri Oct 22 2021 - 21:50
Leinster face a step up in challenge on trip to Scotstoun to face GlasgowLeo Cullen’s side looking to complete unbeaten start before international breakFri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00
Billy Dardis keen to make Olympic experience even better in Paris‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00
Greg McWilliams to take over as Ireland women’s head coachMove comes along with the announcement that Adam Griggs will step downThu Oct 21 2021 - 10:46
The Offload: Barrett-Theron makes an impression on URC debutAIL to take on more importance; Barnes puts water carrier in his place and moreMon Oct 18 2021 - 10:00
‘Hopefully he is not a million miles away’: Leo Cullen on Frawley’s Ireland hopesLeinster boss keen to see inside centre progress after player-of-the-match displayMon Oct 18 2021 - 06:00
Leinster power past Scarlets to make it four wins from fourAll seven tries scored by forwards as home side outmuscled their Welsh opponentsSat Oct 16 2021 - 19:57
The Offload: Wicklow RFC given development resourcesErasmus’ request for public hearing denied; players’ time-wasting reaching new heightsMon Oct 11 2021 - 10:00
Jason Jenkins debut and John Hodnett return gives Munster more optionsForwards coach Graham Rowntree praises hard work as squad set to face ScarletsThu Oct 07 2021 - 09:38
Rugby Club World Cup looks more like a pipedream at this stageDive deeply into it and there are just too many obstacles in the way at presentThu Oct 07 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Justin Harrison far from a plank in the commentary boxFormer Australian secondrow is brilliant on the mic; Springboks back to number oneMon Oct 04 2021 - 06:00
Connacht and Bulls seeking to bounce back in URC clash‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’Fri Oct 01 2021 - 06:12
Kilcoyne has no plans to switch to frontrow's darker side after Healy's moveMunster prop admits season opener was taxing and praises Knox’s performanceThu Sept 30 2021 - 01:00
Two wheels good for Ireland as Dunlevy and McCrystal add to medal haulCycling has brought us 14 medals in the last three Games – 41% of overall total of 34Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00
Patrick O’Leary demonstrates competitive mettle in winning ‘B’ FinalPatrick Flanagan produces a season best performance in the pool as cyclists struggleFri Sept 03 2021 - 15:39
Michael McKillop keeping podium hopes alive despite shifting goalpostsDominant in T37 middle-distance running, 2019 reclassification has made things tougherFri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00
Paralympics: Pat O’Leary paddles his way to two canoeing semi-finalsBarry McClements finishes campaign and points towards podium finishes in ParisThu Sept 02 2021 - 14:51
‘Gold Smyth’ extends his remarkable unbeaten Paralympic sprint recordDerry man pips Algerian to claim his fourth successive T13 100m title in a season’s best 10.53Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:08
Determined Smyth digs deep once again to extend his remarkable golden runDerry native pips his Algerian rival by 0.01 of a second to retain his sprint crownMon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00
Jason Smyth wins his sixth Paralympic gold medalAlgeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani pushes the Irishman all the way in the finalSun Aug 29 2021 - 12:06
‘These are the first Games where I’ve seen the Olympic and Paralympic logos side by side’Gold-medal-winner Ellen Keane says her achievement has helped her to own her storySat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
