Munster seek to address lineout and get back to winning ways against Bulls Bulls start as five-point underdogs with the bookies and a close contest is anticipated at Thomond ParkFri Apr 18 2025 - 19:00
Molly Scuffil-McCabe aims to stake World Cup claim at scrumhalfFor the past two years, the number nine has been spending alternating three-month spells in Ireland and New ZealandFri Apr 18 2025 - 19:00
Erin King injury casts shadow over Ireland’s Six Nations preparations Young flanker will miss World Cup in August after torn cartilageFri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
TG4 secure exclusive free-to-air rights for URC as RTÉ loses outRTÉ loses out as Irish channel reaches four-year agreement with tournament organisersThu Apr 17 2025 - 20:24
Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s coaching team for Lions tourAfter summer tour to Australia, Sexton will then take up full-time coaching position with IrelandThu Apr 17 2025 - 11:03
‘Ulster will be a huge test’: Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien on Saturday’s URC match and his international hopesThe centre’s performances since returning to Leinster colours in February have been top notchThu Apr 17 2025 - 06:00
Rieko Ioane’s move to Leinster sure to anger supporters of other provincesKiwi will not represent a like-for-like replacement of Jordie Barrett and is in curious position of being a pantomime villain for Leinster fansWed Apr 16 2025 - 15:57
Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of ConnachtCullie Tucker will continue in charge of team until the end of the seasonWed Apr 16 2025 - 10:49
Leinster bring in All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane for next seasonIoane will take up sabbatical in his contract to spend six months with Leinster from DecemberWed Apr 16 2025 - 09:19
IRFU raises provincial contribution to national player contracts to 40% Additional revenue will be invested in player development pathways in Connacht, Munster and UlsterTue Apr 15 2025 - 18:07
The Masters 2025 Day 3 as it happened: Rory McIlroy moves two ahead at Augusta after a five star opening salvoIt’s moving day at Augusta National and Irish eyes will be firmly trained on Rory McIlroy and Shane LowrySun Apr 13 2025 - 00:48
Ireland’s women to get true test of their progress against EnglandEngland, chasing a 32nd successive Six Nations win, remain the benchmark Sat Apr 12 2025 - 06:00
Jordie Barrett: ‘The 52 points is nice, but the zero is extra pleasing’Man of the match relishes another shutout as Leinster march on to Champions Cup semi-finalsFri Apr 11 2025 - 22:56
Jordie Barrett masterclass leads ruthless Leinster to another big shutout winGlasgow Warriors ship eight tries as Leo Cullen’s march on to Champions Cup semi-finalsFri Apr 11 2025 - 22:06
Leinster change things up as Leo Cullen rewards form for Glasgow Warriors clashScottish side will not be cowed by the challenge despite injuries and a suspensionFri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
Ireland make three changes for Six Nations game against EnglandEmily Lane, Dorothy Wall and Brittany Hogan come into the side for game in CorkThu Apr 10 2025 - 17:37
Leo Cullen rings changes for Leinster ahead of clash with GlasgowTommy O’Brien to start as Leinster make six changes for Champions Cup quarter-final on FridayThu Apr 10 2025 - 13:21
Rhapsody in blue as Leinster attack finally fires on all cylindersTyler Bleyendaal can take a lot of credit for the lovely shape and potency of Leinster’s attacking displayMon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Bordeaux Bègles v Ulster: Murphy reshuffles province for tough Champions Cup testFrench club trimmed Ulster 40-19 in Belfast in pool stage of tournamentSun Apr 06 2025 - 06:00
Leinster 62 Harlequins 0 (FT): Cullen’s men put visitors to the sword in Champions Cup last 16Follow all the action from Croke Park in the last 16 of the European competitionSat Apr 05 2025 - 18:58
Leinster’s ball-carrying edge should win the day over HarlequinsThe visitors’ ambition likely to wither in the face of Leinster’s aggressive line speedSat Apr 05 2025 - 06:00
Andy Dunne: ‘I was given more opportunity at Harlequins than I ever was at Leinster’The Dubliner is neutral on Saturday’s Champions Cup match but says he will be fascinated to watch what he describes as a ‘culture clash’Sat Apr 05 2025 - 06:00
Aoife Dalton praises Ireland’s ‘complete team performance’ in sinking ItalyProvinces assess the weekend’s toll as attention turns back to EuropeSun Mar 30 2025 - 18:13
Ireland secure record-breaking eight-try victory over ItalyScott Beamand’s side recover from opening loss to take comprehensive win in ParmaSun Mar 30 2025 - 17:52
Italy v Ireland: Injury-free Aoibheann Reilly to start as Irish side look for rare win on the roadScrumhalf has had an ACL surgery on both knees but has battled back to play Test rugbySat Mar 29 2025 - 06:00
Sharks sense blood as they circle around Leinster set-piece issues from Bulls game Leinster have new midfield partnership in Liam Turner and Charlie Tector, who replace Jordie Barrett and Hugh CooneyFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:00
Mack Hansen to start at fullback for Connacht against Munster at MacHale ParkAlan Spicer in line for Leinster debut when they take on the Sharks in South AfricaFri Mar 28 2025 - 13:12
Robbie Henshaw: ‘Playing at Croke Park is something I will never take for granted’Leinster and Ireland centre eyes Champions Cup game against Harlequins and Lions berth on Australia summer tour Thu Mar 27 2025 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast signs new deal with LeinsterIreland and Leinster outhalf has nailed down starting number 10 jersey with province this seasonTue Mar 25 2025 - 12:21
Leo Cullen tight-lipped on Leinster changes ahead of Sharks clashKey players’ availability remains uncertain as province prepare for tough challenge in DurbanTue Mar 25 2025 - 06:00
Leinster need to be bullish in embracing challenge on the high veldt Playing at altitude against opponents bolstered by nine Springboks a challenge province must embrace Sat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Munster left to rue lack of composure as they fall to Glasgow defeatIrish province led at half-time but Nathan McBeth’s late try gave Scottish side a bonus-point winFri Mar 21 2025 - 21:49
URC run-in: The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead tableConnacht and Ulster need strong final period to make the top eight playoffsWed Mar 19 2025 - 18:48
Ireland’s gladiator Peter O’Mahony bows out in Italian rugby’s colosseumA player who gave so much – for that alone he will be remembered and celebratedMon Mar 17 2025 - 06:00
Twenty-minute red cards: Rugby selling soul to spectacle at the expense of player welfare Two notable incidents in the final round of matches affirmed that the law is indeed an ass at timesSun Mar 16 2025 - 18:20
Italy vs Ireland as it happened: Easterby’s men secure four-try bonus point at Stadio Olimpico in patchy displaySimon Easterby’s side take on Italy in Rome on a day where France look set to win the Six Nations titleSat Mar 15 2025 - 17:54
Ireland did not lose because France were bigger, it was because they were betterIreland contributed to their own demise on the gain lineFri Mar 14 2025 - 14:41
Ireland under-20s looking for positive end to campaign against ItalyAfter three losses in the campaign, Ireland will not want to suffer a first loss to Italy in the Six NationsFri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Brexoncello: Italy’s midfield duo hope joined-up thinking will trouble Ireland Centres Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello have shone in this season’s Six Nations despite their team’s defensive frailtiesThu Mar 13 2025 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s shuffle the deck in chasing second win in ItalyChris O’Connor set to make debut off the bench at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on FridayWed Mar 12 2025 - 17:27
How France’s ruthlessness won out on a day filled with regret for IrelandIreland left to rue failure to punish visitors in first quarter while France ruthlessly captialised when on topMon Mar 10 2025 - 06:00
Can Ireland win the 2025 Six Nations today? Here’s what needs to happenFrance look odds-on to take title after their stunning win in Dublin Sun Mar 09 2025 - 19:42
French media reaction: Cavalry deliver but fallen soldier Dupont leaves sour note French bomb squad explode in Ireland’s face with Oscar Jegou’s performance in midfield the highlightSun Mar 09 2025 - 12:25
Ireland v France: Les Bleus run riot to win in Dublin – As it happenedIreland beaten 42-27 at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 08 2025 - 19:20
Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray: In the words of friends and colleaguesLeinster stalwart and inspirational Munster pair have served Ireland with distinction over their long careersFri Mar 07 2025 - 11:00
Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second rowDubbed an ‘ovni’ (UFO) because of his unconventional path to international rugby, Flament will look to invade Irish spaceThu Mar 06 2025 - 16:46
Ireland v France head-to-head: Wing wizards all capable of casting spells on the pitch Hansen and Lowe have the capacity to pull off the improbable in a ‘how did he manage to do that’ wayThu Mar 06 2025 - 06:00
Head coach Neil Doak makes five changes to Ireland Under-20 side for French clashTom Wood and Will Wootton form a new halfback combination in CorkWed Mar 05 2025 - 17:06
Damien Penaud in line to return for France against Ireland Record-chasing left wing could be one of three changes to the backline by coach Fabien Galthié Sun Mar 02 2025 - 17:39
Six-try Leinster claim bonus-point win over CardiffLeo Cullen hands Ivan Soroka and Oliver Coffey debuts at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 01 2025 - 17:30
