O’Connell to make swift return as Leinster meet ToulonUlster and Munster given tricky Champions Cup draws but shortest straw for LeinsterThu Jun 18 2015 - 11:22
Connacht brace themselves for journey on Siberian expressPat Lam’s side drawn against Russian opposition in pool one of Challenge CupThu Jun 18 2015 - 01:00
Leinster drawn in group of death with Toulon, Bath and WaspsMunster to play Top 14 champions Stade Français while Ulster get Saracens and TouloseWed Jun 17 2015 - 14:07
Irish provinces to learn their Champions Cup fateThe draw within a draw so important for both European rugby tournamentsWed Jun 17 2015 - 00:01
Frustrated Eamon Dunphy delivers equine verdict on James McCarthy’s performanceThere was plenty more where that come from on the RTÉ soccer panel after Scotland drawMon Jun 15 2015 - 01:07
Tiernan O’Halloran grabs bonus point for Emerging Ireland late onJJ Hanrahan sets up three first-half tries against Italy in TbilisiSat Jun 13 2015 - 17:38
Manchip has structures in place to keep Ireland on winning teeGUI national coach offers insight to why Ireland remains at cutting edge of world golfThu Jun 11 2015 - 14:51
Pádraig Harrington still chasing elusive US Open spotDubliner needs to be among world’s top 60 after this week’s FedEx St Jude ClassicTue Jun 09 2015 - 01:00
Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont AuvergneMunster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new seasonThu Jun 04 2015 - 16:36
Shane Lowry loses his hat and confidence around the greensLowry finds greens at Royal County Down very hard to readMon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00
Modest Fowler endears himself to the Irish golfing publicDespite misfortunes on the course, American remains a class actSun May 31 2015 - 18:34
Cut line proves a bridge too far for Ireland’s top amateursHume, Hurley and Moynihan take away the positives from Open experienceSat May 30 2015 - 11:12
My caddie had to convince me not to walk off, says LowryFormer Irish Open winner putted with wedge for 15 holes after breaking putter in frustrationSat May 30 2015 - 01:50
Under-20 World Championship: Free from weight of expectation, young stars can let their light shineExperienced players will be key to game plan, says Ireland Under-20s coach Nigel CarolanSat May 30 2015 - 01:09
Hoey pleased as his patience ensures a steady startThe 36-year-old Northern Ireland man knows what is required over this famous linksFri May 29 2015 - 10:12
Irish Open: ‘Winker’ Watson and Team Clarke show mettle in adversityStephen Ferris and Shane Warne show skills not confined to rugby and cricketThu May 28 2015 - 01:00
Cian Kelleher and Collie O’Shea get to next levelSelection for Ireland squad is a gilt-edged opportunity for the two young playersTue May 26 2015 - 10:45
We could have done much more for Matt O’Connor, says ReddanDeparture of coach came as surprise and players ‘must take collective responsibility’Mon May 25 2015 - 18:38
Matt O’Connor let go by Leinster following mid-week meetingsForwards’ coach Leo Cullen is to take over in the short termThu May 21 2015 - 10:19
Luke Fitzgerald firmly on the road to recoveryLeinster star targeting a return in time for the World Cup warm-up gamesThu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Madigan accepts his best chance next season will be at number 12Leinster player looking to impress against Barbarians to nail down World Cup placeThu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Irish rugby awards 2015: Matt D’Arcy named player of the yearDivision 1A winners Lansdowne have three players up for awards in various categoriesFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks for Ulster centre Stuart McCloskeyGolf may have been his first love but, after a growing spurt, rugby is his sole attractionFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023 could be worth €800m to Irish economyIRFU has announced a board of oversight to combine strands needed for tenderFri May 15 2015 - 01:00
Leona Maguire on top of the world after second consecutive US victoryDuke University student goes to number one in the amateur rankingsWed May 13 2015 - 16:23
Ulster’s Iain Henderson has red card decision overturnedA disciplinary committee cleared Henderson after he was sent off in draw with MunsterWed May 13 2015 - 15:27
Ben Te’o happy to have found his feet after a testing first seasonThe Leinster centre not ruling out playing international rugby in the futureTue May 12 2015 - 23:00
Guinness Pro12: A draw will do for Leinster when they take on EdinburghTeam will work with what they’ve got, says assistant coachTue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Lansdowne edge champions in tense, compelling showdownClontarf left to rue missed chances as challengers reel in nine-point second- half leadMon May 11 2015 - 01:00
Lansdowne fight back to be crowned Division 1A championsHolders Clontarf left to rue missed opportunities as they are reeled in at the AvivaSat May 09 2015 - 16:04
Clontarf forwards to test favourites in Ulster Bank League finalLansdowne look to win title back against defending championsSat May 09 2015 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald to miss final two games of season for LeinsterIreland international undergoes shoulder operation and joins the already sidelined prop Marty Moore and hooker Seán CroninTue May 05 2015 - 01:00
Crossan and Casey put the Irish back in London IrishOwner has hired former captain to help return club to its old standing and valuesMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
Tbilisi Cup offers fringe Ireland players chance to impress Joe SchmidtIreland coach Nigel Carolan announces 28-man squad for IRB Under-20 World Championship in Italy next monthTue Apr 28 2015 - 09:59
Leinster’s record with Wayne Barnes in charge since 2009The referee has played a significant role in some of the province’s big European gamesSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw shortlisted in three categories for IRUPA awardsPaul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton join the Connacht player in vying for top accoladeFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:40
Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussionsUlster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for IrelandFri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39
Leinster’s Kane Douglas ruled out for rest of seasonAustralian international secondrow faces three months out with back injuryThu Apr 16 2015 - 11:19
Ulster’s returning internationals set to bolster league ambitionsThe Irish province signs Peter Browne and Paul Rowley for next seasonThu Apr 09 2015 - 12:03
Sky’s no limit for Leinster fans travelling to MarseilleFrance air control strike will not hamper flight plans for semi-final with ToulonThu Apr 09 2015 - 01:00
Gordon D’Arcy is fighting for his place at LeinsterCentre is no longer first choice for club and country but he is eager to change thatWed Apr 08 2015 - 16:03
Leinster likely to be without McFadden and Douglas for Dragons gameWing sustained head injury against Bath while secondrow still struggling with backWed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00
Bundee Aki’s return tops good news for Connacht ahead of Ulster clashCentre to return for first time since January for key Pro 12 derby clash in GalwayMon Apr 06 2015 - 20:22
Jonathan Joseph’s all-court game a real threat to LeinsterBath and England centre has blossomed as a player since moving to Recreation GroundSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Referee Jérôme Garcès’ interpretation of laws could prove pivotalManner in which Leinster contest tackles and rucks crucial to progress of Matt O’Connor’s Irish provinceSat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Sky Sports seal exclusive rights for three Ireland World Cup warm-up matchesGames against Scotland and Wales won’t be available to watch on terrestrial televisionMon Mar 30 2015 - 14:14
Peter Stringer interview: ‘Retirement has never crossed my mind’Former Ireland scrumhalf is leaving Bath but is eager to find a new clubSat Mar 28 2015 - 05:01
Ulster’s Craig Gilroy looking to continue his try-scoring formWing has scored five in last four matches and wants to extend run against Cardiff BluesThu Mar 26 2015 - 09:07
Ireland tickets sales reach 35,000 for World Cup warm-upsHealy, O’Brien and Nick McCarthy added to Leinster roster for Champions CupWed Mar 25 2015 - 09:21
Kearney and Strauss reflect on missing outMixed feelings for injured players who played no part in Ireland’s triumphTue Mar 24 2015 - 11:58