Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shouldersIt’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning teamSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:01
Leinster must find elusive try-scoring touch against CastresFailure to secure a bonus-point victory will make topping their pool very difficultSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Quinn Roux and Ultan Dillane agree new Connacht dealsSecondrow giants sign contracts keeping them at the Sportsground until 2017Wed Jan 14 2015 - 11:48
James McGee progresses in Australian Open tennis qualifyingCastleknock man through to second round after beating Slovakia’s Norbert GombosWed Jan 14 2015 - 10:55
Leinster’s Zane Kirchner out for four weeksDecision on Jamie Heaslip for Castres game due later in the week after captain returned to full trainingTue Jan 13 2015 - 17:43
Ulster’s Dan Tuohy to miss most of Six NationsLuke Marshall observing return to play protocols after suffering another concussionTue Jan 13 2015 - 16:47
Cian Healy to undergo final assessment as he eyes Six Nations returnIreland prop will not play part in Leinster’s final two pool games in Champions CupMon Jan 12 2015 - 01:01
Jerry Sexton’s unusual route to senior rugby at Exeter ChiefsThe secondrow made his debut against Gloucester having spent time in FranceFri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00
JJ Hanrahan’s move to Northampton casts a pall over MunsterKerry-born outhalf joins the Saints in a deal said to be worth €190,000 a seasonThu Jan 08 2015 - 17:09
Leinster likely to appeal Jack McGrath’s three-week suspensionProp set to miss Pro12 clash against Cardiff and pivotal Champions Cup pool matches against CastresThu Jan 08 2015 - 01:00
JJ Hanrahan to quit Munster for Northampton SaintsFormer young player of the year turns down Thomond deal and will leave at the end of the seasonWed Jan 07 2015 - 14:45
Ian Keatley signs new two-year Munster dealFly half one of four players to commit future to province while Jimmy Gopperth is set to leave LeinsterWed Jan 07 2015 - 13:53
Cian Healy set to return from injury ahead of scheduleLeinster prop could figure in province’s final two Champions Cup pool gamesTue Jan 06 2015 - 01:00
Fergus McFadden hopes to stay at Leinster despite foreign ‘curiosity’Winger is focused on regaining his club place after returning from injury against UlsterTue Jan 06 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sports Person of the Year awardMemorable year for World No 1 golfer included two Major victoriesMon Dec 22 2014 - 11:17
Leinster overcome spirited Connacht effort despite late scareA Noel Reid inspired performance led Leinster to a 21-11 win at the RDSSat Dec 20 2014 - 17:00
Johnny Sexton still struggling after sustaining concussion against AustraliaOuthalf suffering headaches and will miss at least first two matches of Six NationsSat Dec 20 2014 - 06:43
Ulster face tough test in WalesUlster last lost match in Swansea three seasons ago but Ospreys are in formSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:01
Much-changed Munster face a stiff test against Glasgow WarriorsOpportunity knocks for JJ Hanrahan who starts in his favoured position of outhalfSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00
Leinster labour while Connacht are on the cusp of historyVictory for Connacht at the RDS would yield the province’s first league double over LeinsterFri Dec 19 2014 - 12:49
Kevin McLaughlin: fronting up physically to Connacht the key for returning Leinster flanker‘Leinster come to this match with a huge amount of positivity’Fri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kilcoyne set to miss start of Six Nations Championship over injuryIreland prop diagnosed with knee problem that will require up to eight weeks rehabilitationThu Dec 18 2014 - 01:00
Luke Marshall hopes to turn both his and Ulster’s season aroundThe centre’s return was the only positive to come from the Scarlets defeatThu Dec 18 2014 - 01:00
Dan Carter lined up as replacement for Johnny Sexton at RacingNew Zealand outhalf could join Paris club following next year’s World CupSun Dec 14 2014 - 16:36
Rampant Leinster ‘A’ pile pain on outclassed Plymouth AlbionMunster ‘A’ also book place in British and Irish Cup quarter-final drawSun Dec 14 2014 - 16:10
Leinster grind out narrow win against HarlequinsMatt O’Connor’s charges get their European campaign back on track with hard fought victory at the AvivaSat Dec 13 2014 - 22:23
Munster coach Anthony Foley in the mood for revengeClermont present tough task but the province need to win to keep hopes aliveSat Dec 13 2014 - 03:00
Munster must arrive in Clermont in mint condition – Conor MurrayThe Irish province knows that nothing less than a victory will suffice in Stade Marcel MichelinFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Anthony Foley keen to retain JJ Hanrahan’s servicesDave Kilcoyne and James Cronin major injury doubts for Munster revenge mission to ClermontThu Dec 11 2014 - 02:00
Peter O’Mahony eager for another crack at Clermont AuvergneMunster captain says ‘we can put the jersey back on and try to make it right’Thu Dec 11 2014 - 01:15
Six Nations: Craig Joubert to take charge of Ireland’s clash with EnglandOpening and closing matches to be officiated by French refereesTue Dec 09 2014 - 20:11
Six Nations referees are officially announcedFrance’s Pascal Gauzere is in charge when Joe Schmidt’s team travel to RomeTue Dec 09 2014 - 18:28
Ruan Pienaar warns against writing off UlsterUlster scrumhalf made big impact on return and is optimistic province can advanceTue Dec 09 2014 - 01:00
Ulster keep heads above water but Neil Doak left to count cost of bruising encounterTommy Bowe and Darren Cave ensure Scarlets pay price for indisciplineMon Dec 08 2014 - 01:01
Ulster’s bonus-point win could come at a cost as injuries mountHopes remain alive of reviving European dream after victory over Scarlets in BelfastSat Dec 06 2014 - 22:22
Champions Cup: Ulster look to get campaign back on trackRuan Pienaar’s return a massive boost for clash with ScarletsSat Dec 06 2014 - 18:29
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s World Cup bidDespite bullish statements to the contrary, bringing World Cup to these shores in 2023 far from assuredFri Dec 05 2014 - 16:19
Three key battles pivotal to Harlequins v Leinster showdownBrown v Kearney; Marler v Ross and Robshaw v RyanFri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00
Three key battles pivotal to Munster v Clermont showdownO’ Connell v Bonnaire; Keatley v Lopez; Stander v LeeThu Dec 04 2014 - 01:00
Donncha O’Callaghan cited for incident with Ulster’s Stuart OldingMunster secondrow proved nuisance to Ulster at Thomond ParkMon Dec 01 2014 - 14:24
Injury concerns mounting up for Matt O’Connor and LeinsterCoach will be hoping for good news from his medical team before the visit to HarlequinsMon Dec 01 2014 - 13:23
James Hart plays influential role as Grenoble stun ToulouseFormer Ulster centre Chris Farrell also involved as Bernard Jackman’s side earn fine win at the Stade Ernest WallonMon Dec 01 2014 - 12:52
Leinster kick ahead of Ospreys but lack options for Champions CupHarlequins likely to ask more from Matt O’Connor’s province when push comes to shoveMon Dec 01 2014 - 01:00
Jack Kyle: Irish rugby legend who led a life less ordinarySporting great who spent 34 years of his life working as doctor in Africa leaves rich legacySat Nov 29 2014 - 03:16
Connacht look to have the edge over Scarlets in Pro 12 clashPat Lam’s side last defeated the Welsh outfit over three years agoSat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00
Leinster will be keen to bounce back in Pro 12 test against OspreysDepleted Ospreys still a threat as they know how to win at RDSSat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00
Connacht welcome Scarlets in latest test of developmentPat Lam is without Robbie Henshaw but Ah You, Marmion and Leader returnFri Nov 28 2014 - 19:12
JJ Hanrahan and Stuart Olding in fullback duel as Munster host UlsterAnthony Foley’s side on toes after losing twice to northern rivals last seasonFri Nov 28 2014 - 01:00
Munster make five changes as Ulster welcome back Rory BestMunster face Ulster in Guinness Pro12 clash at Thomond Park on FridayThu Nov 27 2014 - 12:41
Sexton backs head injury assessment protocol‘Under the new rules it’s best to come off and do the tests. I would have liked to have stayed on until the end . . .’Tue Nov 25 2014 - 08:38
