Cork Constitution ready to reap revenge on ClontarfCon loosehead prop Gavin Duffy says they are ‘definitely hungrier’ ahead of finalFri May 05 2017 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: How being second best can help a side lift Pro 12 titleNo club which has finished third or fourth has managed to reach final in seven seasonsThu May 04 2017 - 07:00
Andy Wood’s Clontarf proving a model of consistencySunday’s showdown with Cork Con a fourth league final in a row for reigning championsThu May 04 2017 - 06:30
Ireland U20 star Larmour ruled out of World ChampionshipInterim coach Peter Malone could be without some key players for tournament in GeorgiaWed May 03 2017 - 15:36
Leinster seek to re-establish momentum against GlasgowA late change by Leinster sees the injured Jack Conan replaced by Dan Leavy for Warriors visitFri Apr 28 2017 - 14:42
Quality, not quantity, the problem with Munster’s kickingRugby Stats: Relentless Saracens pressure contributed to second-half deteriorationThu Apr 27 2017 - 07:00
Sexton senses bright future as Leinster ‘come full circle’Outhalf hopes province can underline progress by finishing the season unbeatenWed Apr 26 2017 - 06:00
Rueful Cullen assesses physical and mental fallout from weekendLeinster coach backs players but bemoans little errors that cost a lot in loss to ClermontTue Apr 25 2017 - 01:00
Rory Best ready to replace bad 2013 tour memories‘Mentally, I wasn’t in a good enough place to go out there and take the opportunity’Mon Apr 24 2017 - 22:00
Saracens show steel of champions to end Munster’s European runRassie Erasmus’s side had their chances before English side slammed the door shutSat Apr 22 2017 - 18:15
Maturing Andrew Conway ready for Saracens challengeUnderage superstar flourishing at Munster after struggling with transition to senior gameSat Apr 22 2017 - 05:30
Six Nations statistics show Ireland improved in both defence and attackJoe Schmidt’s team were more willing to offload in this year’s tournamentThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Leinster still without Kearney and HeaslipIreland internationals will miss Connacht match next weekendThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:38
Rugby stats: First try no guarantee of success but it helpsIn last 32 Champions Cup semi-finals first team to cross whitewash won two-thirds of timeThu Apr 20 2017 - 06:00
Keith Earls relishing Munster’s return to the top tableAviva outing against Saracens presents ideal opportunity to end semi-final hoodooWed Apr 19 2017 - 01:00
All you need to know about the Lions tour and then someWarren Gatland will announce his squad at midday on Wednesday for the summer seriesTue Apr 18 2017 - 14:20
Rassie Erasmus exuding calm before the Saracens stormMunster coach has full confidence in Duncan Williams’ ability to man scrum-half berthTue Apr 18 2017 - 01:00
Munster’s Rory Scannell may be fit to face SaracensThe centre’s ankle sprain which he suffered against Ulster is not as bad as first fearedMon Apr 17 2017 - 13:10
Trump family values: ‘My father loves this country, loves this hotel’Eric Trump describes pride at overseeing transformation of Doonbeg golf courseSat Apr 15 2017 - 06:00
Dave Kearney hopes to take wing again with LeinsterBack has endured a frustrating season with injuries and aims to make a mark against ConnachtTue Apr 11 2017 - 05:15
Rugby’s wild geese: the ups and downs of a life lived in exileWe speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careersSat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00
Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and FranceTransfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish playersSat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00
Johnny Sexton tops Lions rivals in tackle success rateOuthalf’s bravery and game management attested to by visual evidence and statisticsThu Apr 06 2017 - 12:05
Leo Cullen happy to take risks that come with attacking intent‘In second half, it was disappointing we didn’t respect the ball well enough at times’Sat Apr 01 2017 - 19:11
Leinster thunder past Wasps into Champions Cup last fourBut for a final pass here and knock-on there, Leinster could’ve won by a lot more at AvivaSat Apr 01 2017 - 17:44
Ian Madigan warns Munster of danger posed by ‘powerful’ ToulouseBordeaux-Begles outhalf says recent poor results fail to reflect French outfit’s abilityFri Mar 31 2017 - 05:00
Statistics show a balance between Munster and ToulouseLeinster and Wasps show little difference in attack but Irish province are better in scrumThu Mar 30 2017 - 06:00
Munster aim to keep bit between teeth with Toulouse on horizonRassie Erasmus names strong line-up for visit to Pro12 bottom club ZebreFri Mar 24 2017 - 16:32
Connacht need to break new ground at ScotstounPat Lam excited about possibility of extending winning streak by taking a first win at WarriorsFri Mar 24 2017 - 16:29
Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney ruled out of Wasps quarter-finalDuo both underwent procedures during the week and will miss Champions Cup matchFri Mar 24 2017 - 14:48
Referees for Lions’ Tests against New Zealand revealedRomain Poite, Jérôme Garcès and Jaco Peyper to take charge of key gamesThu Mar 23 2017 - 16:18
Nigel Carolan leaves U20s to take up Connacht postPeter Malone to take charge of underage side for Junior World ChampionshipThu Mar 23 2017 - 15:52
Marcell Coetzee’s knee injury not as bad as first fearedSouth African did not suffer recurrence of ACL that delayed him making his Ulster debutThu Mar 23 2017 - 14:58
Pro12 overview: Connacht still have plenty to play forMunster well placed to secure home semi-final with their remaining fixturesThu Mar 23 2017 - 14:34
England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squadSix Nations winners are usually rewarded with the biggest representation on tourThu Mar 23 2017 - 07:00
Cian Healy ready to focus again on Leinster’s ambitionsProp looking forward to Cardiff Blues test after returning from Six Nations dutyThu Mar 23 2017 - 06:00
Brexit will not hinder 2023 Rugby World Cup bidThe World Rugby Technical Review Group are currently on a two day visit to DublinWed Mar 22 2017 - 18:21
Andrew Conway: Bryan Adams fan gives a pitch-perfect performanceMaking his debut as replacement for injured Keith Earls, 25-year-old showed star qualityMon Mar 20 2017 - 05:00
Ireland stop the England juggernaut: Five things we learnedSchmidt’s side in good shape ahead of summer but win should be viewed in isolationSun Mar 19 2017 - 13:17
Ireland 13 England 9: Ireland Player RatingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks after an outstanding win for Joe Schmidt’s sideSat Mar 18 2017 - 19:59
Ireland fight to the last as England claim Under-20 Grand SlamFullback Jordan Larmour tops a list of impressive Irish performances at DonnybrookFri Mar 17 2017 - 20:26
Ireland v England - Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Irish starting XV to face EnglandFri Mar 17 2017 - 15:03
Ireland Under-20s face long evening against creative EnglandGrand Slam-chasing visitors have been the outstanding side in this season’s tournamentThu Mar 16 2017 - 21:25
World Rugby announce new yearly scheduleChanges include moving summer tours back to July and will take effect from 2020-2032Thu Mar 16 2017 - 14:12
Ireland in habit of spoiling England Grand Slam parties in DublinEngland travel to Lansdowne Road for fourth time seeking Six Nation’s ultimate prizeThu Mar 16 2017 - 09:53
Tadhg Furlong aiming to take out his frustration on EnglandMistakes in disappointing defeat to Wales still rankling with powerful Ireland propWed Mar 15 2017 - 01:00
Keith Earls available for England game after missing trainingIreland winger skipped Monday’s session with a groin problem but expected to be fitTue Mar 14 2017 - 14:22
Lessons from Cardiff: Personnel changes needed but that’s not allJohn O’Sullivan looks at where Ireland need to make changes ahead of England gameSat Mar 11 2017 - 12:45
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Wales player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium StadiumFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:31
Wales 22 Ireland 9: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan marks Joe Schmidt’s side after a brutal and bruising defeat in CardiffFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:13
