Bastareaud revels in the sweet afterglow of Toulon’s achievementMan-of-the-match display a huge factor in Heineken Cup triumphMon May 20 2013 - 12:00
Toulon fightback denies Clermont in Heineken Cup finalDelon Armitage try and Jonny Wilkinson conversion snatch an unlikely victory against hitherto unbeaten rivalsSat May 18 2013 - 19:08
One more year for O’DriscollLeinster, Ireland and Lions centre has agreed a contract extension until June 2014Thu May 16 2013 - 10:49
Great Scott sure to play and party hard on his Dublin return24-year-old has undertaken a road less travelled by a young AmericanMon May 13 2013 - 14:30
Isa Nacewa looking forward to bowing out in style over next fortnightStar to conclude his Leinster career with two finals before he returns to New ZealandMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
Ulster look to produce grandstand performance against Scarlets in Pro 12 semi-finalUlster’s set-piece will be crucial to providing the quick ruck ball and offloading game that has caused problems for so many teamsFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Jono Gibbes explains decision not to apply for Leinster head coach postForwards coach confirms he is not in the hat for a position in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland backroom teamFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Cave looking to extend his season on the doubleUlster centre will be hoping to return to North America with Ireland four years after making his debut thereWed May 08 2013 - 02:03
Payne has his eyes on Ireland capsGeordan Murphy to retire from rugby at the end of the season after 16 years at Welford RoadWed May 08 2013 - 01:01
Leinster confirm Matt O’Connor signs three-year dealAustralian to see out contract with Leicester Tigers and start Leinster post on July 1stTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
Scarlets looking to make amendsDave Kearney the main injury concern ahead of Saturday’s semi-final with the WarriorsTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
UCD secure top-flight status in thrillling styleShannon relegated for the first time since the tournament’s inceptionMon May 06 2013 - 06:00
Madigan voted player of the year by peersSpecial presentation to Isa Nacewa who retires from rugby at the end of the seasonSun May 05 2013 - 20:05
Munster looking to repeat last year’s winProvincial A sides clash at Dooradoyle for a place in the British & Irish Cup finalFri Apr 26 2013 - 02:00
Connacht may find Italian job too toughBenetton Treviso have won their last five home matches in all competitionsFri Apr 26 2013 - 02:00
Leinster looking for speedy resolutionIrish province want the IRFU to make a decision on whether Schmidt is preferred choice for vacant Ireland coach positionThu Apr 18 2013 - 06:05
Ulster and Leinster name RDS as ‘home’ venue for Pro 12 finalRavenhill redevelopment rules out Belfast venueWed Apr 17 2013 - 21:40
McFadden and D’Arcy return to face WaspsIreland internationals will form midfield partnership for Friday night’s Challenge Cup quarter-finalThu Apr 04 2013 - 12:59
IRFU sack Kidney to end five-year Ireland reignCoaching duties end today with Les Kiss to take interim position for US tourTue Apr 02 2013 - 15:56
Elsom added to Toulon’s Heineken rosterMunster, Ulster and Leinster increase squads by three players while Stringer and Noone also make the grade for English clubsFri Mar 22 2013 - 14:24
O’Driscoll likely to appeal three-week suspensionIreland centre gets mid-range sanction for stamping on Italy’s Simone FavaroWed Mar 20 2013 - 15:12
Gilroy fit again and looking forward to Italian testUlster winger determined to help Ireland end their season on a high in RomeThu Mar 14 2013 - 06:00
Video: Ireland draw little comfortFrance produce final quarter fightback to deny Declan Kidney’s teamSat Mar 09 2013 - 20:13
Penney makes five changesMunster’s realistic pursuit of a top four place in the RaboDirect Pro 12 league will be defined by the outcome of tonight’s match…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Madigan and McFadden make cases for a green jerseyLeinster 32 Scarlets 5: In the context of sport the most persuasive argument is often not vocalised but instead framed by actions…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Connacht keen to back up last week's showing on tough Cardiff missionThere is a familiar refrain in sport about “backing up” an excellent performance with another, something Connacht coach Eric …Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Anscombe forced to make 11 changes for trip to GlasgowUlster coach Mark Anscombe will know a little bit more about the depth of his squad after tonight’s match in Glasgow and he’ll…Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Kidney may need to cast net wider to replace D'ArcyRUGBY: Gordon D’Arcy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations Championship following a stress injury to his right…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Young Leinster's cutting edge to help find a rhythm and overcome physical challenge of TrevisoSporting mantras 101 advocates “staying in the moment”, to the exclusion of the promise of future reward and peripheral distractions…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
O'Gara and O'Callaghan looking to impress as Munster prepare for formidable testRonan O’Gara won’t be fazed by any additional scrutiny of his performance in west Wales this evening during this RaboDirect Pro…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Ireland smothered by ruthless EnglandIreland 6 England 12: England’s clarity of purpose and intelligent game management were decisive in securing victory in today…Sun Feb 10 2013 - 00:00
Discipline and ball retention key to victory over EnglandIreland’s primary ball carriers in Cardiff were two of their backrow, Seán O’Brien and Peter O’Mahony, the latter used in wider…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Grit and determination hallmarks of the AzzurriIf Italian three-quarters’ play fails to evlove then the side will be doomed to one-off, if notable, victoriesFri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Olding and McGrath only 2012 survivorsSIX NATIONS: UNDER-20s and WOMEN'S Fullback Stuart Olding and scrumhalf and captain Luke McGrath are the only returning players…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Schmidt pleased with his side's response to adversityThe Leinster coach was in philosophical mood after the bonus point winMon Jan 21 2013 - 00:00
Redemption tantalisingly out of reach for LeinsterExeter Chiefs 20 Leinster 29: The king is dead, long live the kingMon Jan 21 2013 - 00:00
Leinster need to ignore the big pictureLeinster stand at the crossroads of this season’s Heineken Cup looking for directionsSat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Tigers and Toulouse go head to head while Toulon can do Irish sides a favourIt’s a photo finish to determine which is more intimidating – Toulon’s starting team or a bench that includes Gethin Jenkins, …Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Leinster make their play for final spotExeter 20 Leinster 29: The benchmark was a four-try bonus point and the European champions Leinster achieved that feat before…Sat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Despite lengthy injury list Anscombe targets home quarter-finalUlster coach Mark Anscombe will know more about the depth of his squad after today’s final Heineken Cup pool matchSat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Pride will ensure a fitting European farewell for ElwoodIt seems a trifle trite to suggest that the sole motivation for Connacht this evening in their final pool encounter is prideFri Jan 18 2013 - 00:00
Boost for Leinster as injuries clear ahead of Exeter tripA dentist’s drill might have been regarded with more affection than the phalanx of tape recorders that enveloped in turn, Leinster…Tue Jan 15 2013 - 00:00
Byrne to team up with ElsGOLF: Colin Byrne is joining forces with four-time Major winner Ernie Els beginning at the €2Wed Jan 09 2013 - 00:00
Ulster have huge incentive to crank up the momentumIt’s difficult to escape a feeling that Ulster’s defeat against the Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup was an aberration …Fri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Three key components return for LeinsterTrying to discern whether Joe Schmidt or Declan Kidney is sporting a broader grin this weekend is a moot pointFri Jan 04 2013 - 00:00
Tuohy returns to strong Ulster squad for clash against ScarletsUlster coach Mark Anscombe may be able to call on the services of Ireland international secondrow Dan Tuohy for tomorrow night…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Sheriff move beginning to bear fruit at SaracensRUGBY : Eoin Sheriff fully appreciates his career as a professional rugby player because injury threatened to deny him the privilege…Thu Jan 03 2013 - 00:00
Morris secures a new deal at LeicesterLeicester Tigers have announced that former Ireland underage international and Leinster fullback cum wing, Niall Morris has signed…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
