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Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to France

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to France

Much expected of a talented crop of young prospects under the guidance of Galthie

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
IRFU deny they are to be part of a joint 2031 Rugby World Cup bid

IRFU deny they are to be part of a joint 2031 Rugby World Cup bid

Reports on Monday said Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales would bid for tournament

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 15:51
Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy

Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03
Beibhinn Parsons ignoring the noise as uncertainty surrounds 2021

Beibhinn Parsons ignoring the noise as uncertainty surrounds 2021

Irish winger focused on what the team can do with World Cup qualifiers hopefully in March

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 06:45
Andrew Porter ready to lay down a marker at Thomond Park

Andrew Porter ready to lay down a marker at Thomond Park

With Tadhg Furlong injured Ireland have leaned heavily on his fellow Leinster prop

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Ruddock and Coombes tick all the boxes for Ireland squad inclusion

Rugby Stats: Ruddock and Coombes tick all the boxes for Ireland squad inclusion

Backrow duo have enjoyed fine seasons and must be on Andy Farrell’s Six Nations radar

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong set for return to rugby after lengthy absence

Tadhg Furlong set for return to rugby after lengthy absence

The 28-year-old has not played since the Six Nations defeat to England last February

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 06:00
Ringrose and Lowe return to Leinster fray after injuries

Ringrose and Lowe return to Leinster fray after injuries

Seán Cronin has recovered from knee problem and will be available to face Munster

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 14:59
Joey Carbery can see light at the end of a long recovery tunnel

Joey Carbery can see light at the end of a long recovery tunnel

Ireland outhalf is nearing a return to action for Munster; Ulster A take on Leinster A

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 17:20
Six Nations remains as scheduled, say tournament organisers

Six Nations remains as scheduled, say tournament organisers

Women’s and under-20s tournaments have been postponed until later in the year

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 14:15
Kieran Campbell is the new Ireland under-20s head coach

Kieran Campbell is the new Ireland under-20s head coach

Former scrumhalf and Ulster Academy manager takes over from Noel McNamara

Mon Jan 11 2021 - 16:03
Head to head: Caelan Doris v Marcell Coetzee

Head to head: Caelan Doris v Marcell Coetzee

The Leinster and Ulster backrow forwards are set to clash this weekend at the RDS

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00
Ryan expects motivated Leinster to step up to the challenge

Ryan expects motivated Leinster to step up to the challenge

After the shock defeat to Connacht, holders fully focused for the visit of rivals Ulster

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi expecting a fitting response from Leinster

Felipe Contepomi expecting a fitting response from Leinster

Backs coach says squad eager to bounce back against Ulster following chastening loss

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour returns to Leinster training earlier than expected

Jordan Larmour returns to Leinster training earlier than expected

Fullback required shoulder surgery in October after dislocating it in win over Benetton

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 15:07
Ulster the last team standing as unbeaten records fall

Ulster the last team standing as unbeaten records fall

Dan McFarland’s side have a big task at hand to maintain their streak this weekend

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 06:30
Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Head coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing room

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00
Connacht’s fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster’s 26-match streak

Connacht’s fire burns bright in the ice as they end Leinster’s 26-match streak

Jack Carty notches 25 points as men from the West deliver stirring performance in Dublin

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 22:29
O’Toole remains front and centre to ambitious Ulster’s plans

O’Toole remains front and centre to ambitious Ulster’s plans

Young prop relishing the prospect of facing unbeaten Munster at the Kingspan

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clash

Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clash

Max O’Reilly and Andrew Smith make debuts as Friend’s visitors face daunting task

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
Ulster boosted by return of big guns for Pro14 clash with Munster

Ulster boosted by return of big guns for Pro14 clash with Munster

Van Graan’s visitors will be fiery and feisty but a near full-strength Ulster should prevail

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s John Ryan relishing the frontrow battle

Munster’s John Ryan relishing the frontrow battle

32-year-old at higher risk from coronavirus due to suffering from Ulcerative Colitis

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
Dan McFarland’s Ulster facing into defining Pro14 fixtures

Dan McFarland’s Ulster facing into defining Pro14 fixtures

Could head coach look to rest players in Europe and focus on a title challenge?

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00
South African coaches excited by Rainbow Cup, says JP Ferreira

South African coaches excited by Rainbow Cup, says JP Ferreira

Munster defence coach gets positive feedback ahead of new competition in March

Wed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
‘Everyone has to do the right thing’: Leo Cullen on challenge of Covid-19

‘Everyone has to do the right thing’: Leo Cullen on challenge of Covid-19

Leinster coach confident that Connacht game will go ahead on Saturday

Wed Dec 30 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19: Two senior Leinster rugby players test positive for coronavirus

Covid-19: Two senior Leinster rugby players test positive for coronavirus

Pair are isolating along with number of close contacts

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 12:27
Ulster charge through a tough week to sit pretty at the top

Ulster charge through a tough week to sit pretty at the top

Win over Connacht comes despite injuries and news of Coetzee’s return to South Africa

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00
Leinster roll the selection dice for opener away to Montpellier

Leinster roll the selection dice for opener away to Montpellier

Leo Cullen awards players for recent form but packs bench with big names

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunity

Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunity

South African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast double

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 22:16
Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to Belfast

Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to Belfast

John Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be key

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 06:00
Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00
Ulster must face Toulouse without key players Henderson and Burns

Ulster must face Toulouse without key players Henderson and Burns

Province come into clash with French side after eight successive victories in Pro14

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 06:00
Ulster without Henderson and Burns for Toulouse

Ulster without Henderson and Burns for Toulouse

Irish internationals picked up injuries during Nations Cup

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 16:11
Rugby Stats: All scrum and no play makes rugby a very unbalanced affair

Rugby Stats: All scrum and no play makes rugby a very unbalanced affair

The value of scrums is beyond question, but they’re taking up too much game time

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 06:00
Ulster maintain unbeaten start to go top of Conference A

Ulster maintain unbeaten start to go top of Conference A

John Andrew scores a hat-trick to guarantee bonus point win against Edinburgh

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 22:28
Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against Edinburgh

Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against Edinburgh

Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre

Five academy players in Munster squad to take on Zebre

Michael Bradley has seen his options decimated for Monday’s trip to Thomond Park

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Blame game at lineout time is on the whole team

Rugby Stats: Blame game at lineout time is on the whole team

What might simply look like a poor throw is more often than not a deeper system failure

Thu Nov 26 2020 - 06:52
Munster beat Glasgow to keep their winning streak going

Munster beat Glasgow to keep their winning streak going

Visitors overcome conditions and a feisty Glasgow side to claim a bonus point

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 22:31
England 18 Ireland 7: How the Irish players rated

England 18 Ireland 7: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks after Ireland's latest defeat at Twickenham

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 18:25
Rugby Stats: James Lowe makes instant impact on Ireland attack

Rugby Stats: James Lowe makes instant impact on Ireland attack

Winger showed against Wales the power and work rate that have made him a Leinster star

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 06:34
James Ryan to captain Ireland against England

James Ryan to captain Ireland against England

24-year-old will take armband at Twickenham in Johnny Sexton’s absence

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 15:40
Dan Leavy feels he’s nearly back to his best in Leinster return

Dan Leavy feels he’s nearly back to his best in Leinster return

The 26-year-old was impressive against Edinburgh and was named man of the match

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 13:26
Dan Leavy impresses as Leinster score 50 points against Edinburgh

Dan Leavy impresses as Leinster score 50 points against Edinburgh

Ireland backrow scores a try in his first start since returning from serious injury

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 22:30
Dan Leavy to start for Leinster against Edinburgh

Dan Leavy to start for Leinster against Edinburgh

Ireland backrow makes his first start since returning from injury on Monday night

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00
Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

Hat-trick hero Gavin Coombes helps Munster rout Ospreys

22-year-old number eight shines as province’s young guns put Welsh to the sword

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 17:35
Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny given first starts for Connacht

Coach Andy Friend says province well primed for Pro14 clash with Scarlets

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 01:01
Van Graan expecting a tough test from Ospreys

Van Graan expecting a tough test from Ospreys

Welsh side are familiar opponents for Munster

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 01:00
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