Ireland’s Rhys Ruddock eager to make mark against old friendsLeinster flanker has never played against Wales, the country his father led to Grand SlamMon Feb 01 2016 - 08:06
Conor Murray excited by Six Nations after nailing down Munster futureIreland scrumhalf enjoys benefits of IRFU system and never considered going abroadSat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Ulster unlikely to be upset by troubled TrevisoStuart Olding’s return after serious injury a real boost for Ben Kiss’s sideSat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Depleted Zebre should find it tough to stymie MunsterAnthony Foley mixed youth with experience as Munster’s fortunes improveSat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00
Callow Leinster face an uphill task against Dragons in WalesCoach Leo Cullen travels to Rodney Parade missing 30 playersFri Jan 29 2016 - 01:37
Joe Schmidt to make decision on Garry Ringrose’s Ireland futureIreland coach taking a mindful approach with young centre, despite Brian O’Driscoll’s adviceFri Jan 29 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt chases dream third Six Nations titleIreland’s World Cup disappointment will not compromise effort, says coachThu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt pours cold water on Lions speculationWales coach Warren Gatland rejects notion Ireland will be vulnerable in Six NationsThu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Crocodile smile belies serious intent as Eddie Jones sets out stallJones wants English players with confidence to run with ball and look after it properlyThu Jan 28 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: Johnny Sexton is fully fit for Six Nations campaign‘Johnny trained really well yesterday, he’s fully fit and ready to go, he’s passed his three’Wed Jan 27 2016 - 12:19
Ireland Under-20s can call upon a physically imposing pack in 2016Nigel Carolan says last year’s talisman Garry Ringrose needs to be given time to developTue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00
Terenure edge St Mary’s in Leinster Schools Cup first roundWinners take a Dublin 6 derby which came to life after an error-strewn opening halfSun Jan 24 2016 - 18:22
Four provinces can bank on strong line-up of young talentLeinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht academies are producing quality new playersSat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00
Sexton concentrating on positives as Six Nations looms into viewLeinster outhalf finally putting the disappointment of World Cup behind himFri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00
Leo Cullen keen to maintain Leinster’s momentumBut province’s coach will make some changes to his side for the visit to WaspsFri Jan 22 2016 - 01:00
Reddan looking forward to reunion with GopperthFormer teammates will be on opposing side when Wasps host Leinster in CoventryWed Jan 20 2016 - 18:09
Darren Cave and Nick Williams fit for pivotal Oyonnax clashProvince without Henry, Ludik and Herbst as they chase place in knockout stageWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien takes Ireland captaincy talk in his strideSchmidt to name new leader on Wednesday with forward among favouritesTue Jan 19 2016 - 07:58
Leinster’s scrum coach warns young guns to keep feet on groundJohn Fogarty admits he felt a little nervous ahead of Bath visit in Champions CupTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00
Province’s lineout and set piece failures prove costlyDisappointed Ulster coach rues missed chances at crucial stage in first halfMon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00
Munster make move to sell Thomond Park naming rightsProvince opted against renaming stadium during its reconstruction in 2007-08Fri Jan 15 2016 - 01:06
Ulster coach says players were taught valuable lesson against OyonnaxJoe Barakat says it was complacency that led to province trailing 23-0 at half-timeFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
Jared Payne in line to return for Ulster against SaracensIreland centre set to play first game since injury sustained against Romania in World CupThu Jan 14 2016 - 09:45
Andy Farrell to join Munster in temporary advisory roleNew Ireland defence coach will support under fire Anthony Foley for four monthsTue Jan 12 2016 - 11:12
Andy Farrell joins Ireland set-up as defence coachFormer England assistant under Stuart Lancaster coach signs four-year deal with IRFUThu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00
Andy Farrell appointed as Ireland defence coachHe was last month sacked as England’s assistant coach following the World CupWed Jan 06 2016 - 16:01
Ulster’s Jared Payne set to return from injury in next few weeksIain Henderson is set to miss the rest of the season, returning for South Africa testsWed Jan 06 2016 - 15:16
Christy O’Connor Jnr mourned for the man as much as the golferA warm, engaging personality, the life and soul of any party and a hugely popular figureWed Jan 06 2016 - 13:19
Leinster’s Zane Kirchner eyeing busy start to the yearSpringbok to play key role for province when internationals depart for Six NationsWed Jan 06 2016 - 01:00
Peter Dooley gains momentum as journey begins with LeinsterSeán O’Brien’s career path provides inspiration for 21-year-old Offaly manTue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00
Girvan Dempsey ready to put faith in emerging talentLeinster academy products expected to make mark for province during Six NationsTue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00
Rory Scholes seizes chance as injuries force Ulster to dig deepFormer Ireland U-20 international played part in famous away win for provinceThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:01
Foley focusing on Leinster clash rather than contract talksCoach in talks about third year at Munster but more concerned about getting resultThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00
Despite fast start Josh van der Flier knows he still has some catching up to doLeinster flanker learned some valuable lessons from Toulon’s Steffon ArmitageWed Dec 23 2015 - 01:00
Terry Kennedy catches the eye for Ireland U-20sWinger helps himself to six tries in rout of Leinster Development XV at DonnybrookTue Dec 22 2015 - 18:30
Spirited Ulster complete the double over ToulouseLuke Marshall’s late try proves crucial as Les Kiss’s charges claim a superb away winSun Dec 20 2015 - 19:41
Depleted Connacht facing a difficult assignmentPat Lam’s squad without 20-first team players as they head to NewcastleSat Dec 19 2015 - 01:00
Clash will benchmark current crop of Munster playersFoley makes three changes in pack as side travels to Leicester form crunch Cup contestFri Dec 18 2015 - 22:11
Munster v Leicester: History favours province – but not formLeicester have lost only one of their last 29 home matches in European competitionFri Dec 18 2015 - 01:00
Les Kiss’s men hungry to rub salt in Toulouse woundsUlster have only managed Champions Cup back-to-back double three timesThu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip looking on the bright side despite lossesIreland number eight happy to get another crack at European championsTue Dec 15 2015 - 07:53
Cian O’Sullivan eager for a return to competitive actionDublin defender says team-mates ready to defend their league and championship titlesTue Dec 15 2015 - 07:50
Les Kiss prepared for Toulouse backlash in Champions CupUlster put French to sword in Ravenhill but coach says they now must back that upTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:02
Mathieu Bastareaud expects another tough challenge against LeinsterToulon centre admits side were happy to escape Stade Felix Mayol with positive resultTue Dec 15 2015 - 01:00
Ulster bring the festive cheer as they trounce ToulouseStunning night in Belfast sees Les Kiss’s side keep four-time champions scorelessSat Dec 12 2015 - 06:28
Toulouse getting back into groove ahead of Ulster meetingLes Kiss has to contend with mounting injuries as Irish province look for recoveryFri Dec 11 2015 - 10:14
Pat Lam picks young Connacht side for Newcastle testCoach’s selection is compromised by injuries to 18 playersFri Dec 11 2015 - 01:00
Rory Best returns to lead wounded Ulster against ToulouseLes Kiss picks Alan O’Connor at lock in the absence of Henderson and TuohyThu Dec 10 2015 - 12:27
Tommy Bowe expects Ulster’s fringe players to prove their worthProvince severely depleted for must-win game against Toulouse at KingspanThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
Paul Burke expecting Munster to rediscover their old fireFormer player predicts it will be a tough time for Leicester Tigers at Thomond ParkThu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00
