Munster on the cusp of a complete performanceIf Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to GloucesterSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Will Addison ready and willing to add to Joe Schmidt’s optionsVersatile Ulster player set to be included in the Ireland squad for the November TestsFri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00
Scarlets and Leicester look to kickstart their campaignNo Welsh team has triumphed at Welford Road against the TigersFri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00
Should we jump to conclusions over Leinster’s loss of lineouts?Statistics: Champions Cup referees have clamped down on offences out of touchThu Oct 18 2018 - 07:00
Wade Gilbert finds Irish rugby ‘really curious about learning’Renowned coaching consultant impressed by culture at Connacht and MunsterThu Oct 18 2018 - 07:00
Champions Cup: Toulouse duo banned for the visit of LeinsterJerome Kaino is banned for five weeks and Lucas Pointud for four weeks after Bath winWed Oct 17 2018 - 15:10
Confident Toner at the top of his game and relishing the challengesSecondrow braced for the serious test posed by four-time Champions Cup winners ToulouseWed Oct 17 2018 - 06:00
Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against ChiefsStarving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdownFri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00
Rugby statistics: James Lowe’s positive impact speaks for itselfThe Leinster man was immense on Saturday and can be a big presence going forwardThu Oct 11 2018 - 06:30
Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup rosterScrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the provinceTue Oct 09 2018 - 14:47
Athenry claim historic first Barton Shield successAge no barrier as five pensioners help guide Nenagh to Pierce Purcell successFri Oct 05 2018 - 18:55
Friends first approach pays off for Dundalk duo Rafferty and MurphyCups and Shields: Nenagh preparations pay off in the Pierce Purcell ShieldThu Oct 04 2018 - 17:30
All-Ireland League proving a vital outlet for academy prospectsStats show 74 academy players accounted for 552 starts in Divisions 1A and 1B last seasonThu Oct 04 2018 - 07:00
Jack O’Sullivan working out the pros and cons of full-time rugbyTalented backrow more than happy to bide his time All-Ireland League with LansdowneWed Oct 03 2018 - 17:00
Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade FrancaisWild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13
Rugby Stats: Leinster stars far more lightly raced than their western rivalsConnacht have used 33 players during the same period, and lean more heavily on a core groupThu Sept 27 2018 - 07:00
Scott Fardy shrugs off World Cup speculation to focus on LeinsterAustralian preparing for clash against Connacht after his side’s 47-10 drubbing last AprilWed Sept 26 2018 - 06:00
Sean O’Brien set to return to Leinster colours for game against ConnachtForwards coach John Fogarty speaks of the hurt following Leinster’s 47-10 thumping at the Sportsground last seasonTue Sept 25 2018 - 06:00
When Josh van der Flier and Bernard Brogan shared a day in surgeryLeinster rugby player and Dublin GAA star had knee surgery by Ray Moran in FebruaryTue Sept 25 2018 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien could return for Leinster against ConnachtIreland and Lions flanker last appeared for the province against Benetton in AprilMon Sept 24 2018 - 13:21
Cullen reshuffles Leinster for ‘very physical’ Edinburgh clashLeavy in line to return to side for match in which Sexton will make his 150th appearanceSat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00
Robin Copeland set for Connacht debut as Bundee Aki makes first startPro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:52
Kernohan gets first start in competitive match for UlsterThe 19-year-old Ballymena wing is selected to play against CheetahsThu Sept 20 2018 - 17:18
JJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as Carbery retains 10 jerseyCJ Stander to make first Munster appearance of the season against Cardiff BluesThu Sept 20 2018 - 16:57
The Irish provinces' standout performers in the Pro14 so farUnbeaten province's players lead the way statistically after three rounds of the Pro14Thu Sept 20 2018 - 07:15
Michelle Claffey hoping for further success at BlackrockIreland player says arrival of new coach Philip Doyle to Blackrock is ‘fantastic’Wed Sept 19 2018 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park focused on moving up to the next levelDespite scoring two tries the Leinster scrumhalf believes he has much to improve in his gameMon Sept 17 2018 - 06:00
Leinster cut loose in second half against limited DragonsLeo Cullen’s side capitalise on absence of Ross Moriarty who was sin binned for late dunt on SextonMon Sept 17 2018 - 06:00
Leinster hit half-century as Dragons put to the sword at RDSNumber nine Jamison Gibson-Park among those to impress in seven-try victorySat Sept 15 2018 - 20:00
Ulster bid to maintain early momentum in South AfricaCoach McFarland makes three changes in the pack for the trip to Southern KingsSat Sept 15 2018 - 06:03
Johnny Sexton and Leinster prepare hot welcome for DragonsNew captain in line for first start of season as Cullen welcomes back internationalsSat Sept 15 2018 - 06:00
Bundee Aki ‘raring to go’ for Connacht, says Andy FriendIn-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on FridayThu Sept 13 2018 - 19:50
Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against OspreysMunster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave ParkThu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44
Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outletCeltic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for manyThu Sept 13 2018 - 06:15
Jordan Larmour’s unpredictability sets him apartLeinster back likened to All Black Damian McKenzie by senior coach Stuart LancasterThu Sept 13 2018 - 06:00
Dominic Ryan: The terrifying concussions which have forced my retirementLeicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending tollSat Sept 08 2018 - 06:00
Plenty of early season rust for Leinster to shake offProvince scraped past Cardiff in opening game and were questionable in defenceFri Aug 31 2018 - 21:53
Robbie Henshaw ready for Leinster base camp againCentre will try and help Leinster and Ireland defend their titles before World Cup beckonsThu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00
Rob Kearney’s body and mind ready for World Cup and beyondHis return date to the match environment is pencilled in for Pro14 round two or threeTue Aug 28 2018 - 17:26
Curious sporting symmetry revealed by memories of last papal visitIn 1979 Ireland recorded a Test series win in Australia and Galway lost the hurling finalFri Aug 24 2018 - 06:30
Rory McIlroy cards a flawless 65 in opening round at FirestoneTiger Woods was also placed nicely after a solid 66 at the WGC-Bridgestone InvitationalThu Aug 02 2018 - 20:12
Lansdowne to begin defence of their title away to ClontarfMany men’s and women’s AIL club fixtures to be played on the same dayThu Aug 02 2018 - 19:30
French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and JacksonSeven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00
Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provincesLeinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influenceWed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00
Celtic Park in Glasgow to hold 2018/19 Pro 14 finalHome of Celtic Football Club will host its first rugby union fixture on Saturday May 25thMon Jul 30 2018 - 12:25
IRFU seeking new All Ireland League sponsorUnion unlikely to attract title sponsor in time for 2018-19 seasonThu Jul 26 2018 - 16:13
Walshe and Monaghan slightly bloodied but still unbowedCaptain says focus has switched to Galway after Kerry’s late smash-and-grab in ClonesThu Jul 26 2018 - 06:00
Limerick statistician a man with the inside track on CorkOne-time collaborators Anthony Nash and Sean O’Donnell not set for a battle of witsWed Jul 25 2018 - 06:00
Leinster begin defence of title against Cardiff BluesLeo Cullen’s charges will spend the first two weekends of the season in WalesTue Jul 24 2018 - 22:22
Leinster to open Pro14 campaign in CardiffFirst 17 rounds of fixtures for 2018/19 season announced by Pro14 organisersTue Jul 24 2018 - 15:49
