Ireland miss out on Nations League final after penalty shoot-out drama in ValenciaIreland took the lead against India in normal time but could only convert one penaltyFri Dec 16 2022 - 17:27
Bernard Laporte’s corruption conviction is another blow to rugby’s core valuesFrench federation president was handed two-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of corruption chargesFri Dec 16 2022 - 06:00
James Lowe, Leinster’s beloved live wire Leinster winger scored more tries than any other player in last season’s Champions Cup and is primed to make his mark against Gloucester following recent calf troubleFri Dec 16 2022 - 06:00
Leinster looking to turn all the good numbers into the only one that countsLeinster know that problem solving in the heat of battle needs to improve to get over the lineWed Dec 14 2022 - 06:00
There will never be another Pat HickeyAn OCI president for 28 years, fearless and combative he climbed to the top of the international Olympic treeFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
Tadhg Beirne at one with Munster’s heart and soul ahead of European campaignSecondrow has been outstanding for Ireland and his driving play and talent can energise Munster against ToulouseFri Dec 09 2022 - 05:00
Sarah McAuley part of Irish hockey’s new vanguard looking for Nations Cup successA youthful women’s hockey squad are in Spain hoping to qualify for the FIH Pro League next seasonThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00
Leinster roll out attacking prowess to stun Ulster in second half ‘Forwards grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half and got on top,’ says CullenMon Dec 05 2022 - 05:00
Healy red card and Furlong injury ensures anxious wait for LeinsterBoth Leinster and Ulster face anxious waits over the coming days as they count the cost of their brutal URC clashMon Dec 05 2022 - 05:00
Ireland fall just short as dream of FIH Pro League fades in South Africa Host nation win Nations Cup after seven-goal final in PotchefstroomSun Dec 04 2022 - 17:49
URC: Leinster turn around Ulster despite Cian Healy’s red cardAt one stage Leinster were playing 14 men to 13 in a game that easily swung their way in the endSat Dec 03 2022 - 22:02
Ireland one win away from place in FIH Pro League after victory over MalaysiaMark Tumilty’s side will face hosts South Africa in Sunday’s finalSat Dec 03 2022 - 16:45
Eddie Jones - a compelling personality but far from a lovable coachCalls have come in from former players and coaches for the maverick England coach to be replaced before the World CupFri Dec 02 2022 - 05:00
Ronan O’Gara ‘hugely disappointed’ with 10-week suspensionThe European Cup-winning head coach of La Rochelle will have to decide whether to appeal against the biggest ban of his careerFri Nov 25 2022 - 05:00
Iran schooled us all this week on the art of consequential protestA protest that is sanctioned by the same body against which the protest is directed, is missing the point of the whole endeavourThu Nov 24 2022 - 19:00
Ronan O’Gara says coaching Test rugby is ‘appealing’ amid links to England jobLa Rochelle coach has been mentioned in connection with the England job after next year’s World CupThu Nov 24 2022 - 17:48
Leinster enjoy an embarrassment of riches in Rónan Kelleher and Dan SheehanKelleher missed the summer tour and the November series but hopes to reclaim his position from SheehanWed Nov 23 2022 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s November InternationalsJohnny Watterson on the talking points after the Autumn Nations SeriesMon Nov 21 2022 - 06:00
Talking Point: Jack Crowley holds his head above water after being thrown in at the deep end There’s plenty more to learn for the young Munster outhalf after first Ireland start comes with little warningSun Nov 20 2022 - 08:00
Ireland 13 Australia 10: How the Ireland players ratedJohnny Watterson runs the rule over Ireland’s performance in the narrow victory over AustraliaSat Nov 19 2022 - 22:50
Bernard Foley: Ireland is a benchmark for consistency... that is probably why they are number one’Australian outhalf has been repolished, recalled and reinstated and is looking forward to challenge of playing against Johnny SextonSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Bellaghy choose Seamus Heaney to commemorate a past gloryBellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA club opt for a poignant Seamus Heaney poem to celebrate their All-Ireland club success of 1972Fri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
Nic White - An under par Australia won’t be good enoughCoach David Rennie has come under fire for inconsistent Australian performances and the recent defeat to ItalyWed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Mack Hansen treating Australia reunion like any other Test match Former Australian Under-20 Rugby World Cup player has shot into the Irish team after less than a yearWed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v Fiji: Who put their hand up for next week against Australia? Hardly anyoneLow-wattage collective performance turned day into a successful if frustrating one for home teamSun Nov 13 2022 - 06:00
Ireland player ratings v Fiji: Timoney, Beirne and Gibson-Park impressTimoney had really good first half and not because of the two first triesSat Nov 12 2022 - 15:57
Fiji’s Vern Cotter keen to overcome problems of inconsistency and ill-disciplineHead coach of the Pacific island is pragmatic in his outlook for the game against IrelandSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Hungry and fit Jack Conan looking for game time against FijiJack Conan hoping for more time to make an impression when Ireland host Fiji this Saturday at the Aviva.Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
No drop in Cian Healy’s high standards despite his new bit-part role for Ireland Cian Healy embracing his new replacement role for Ireland as Farrell focuses on ensuring bench strengthTue Nov 08 2022 - 19:00
Ireland v South Africa: Murray fronted up strongly while Gibson-Park made a massive impactGibson-Park's importance in setting the tempo for Ireland crystal clear following his introduction against South AfricaMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Nienaber: ‘Ireland deserved this one . . . they showed why they are number one in the world’ South Africa head coach rues his side’s kicking inaccuracy and credits Johnny Sexton for making the ones that countSat Nov 05 2022 - 22:16
Turning Point: Cheslin Kolbe deserved to see red for Mack Hansen tip tackleThat Hansen landed without injury was not due to Kolbe’s duty of care to the Ireland wingerSat Nov 05 2022 - 20:40
Free trips for fans to Qatar World Cup is just soft power doing what it does bestUnless handpicked fans post positive messages about tournament, contracts will be deemed brokenFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Hooker Dan Sheehan rising to the Springbok challengeOver the last year this young frontrow has impressed at Test level and shown an ability to score triesThu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
Ireland A vs All Blacks XV: Casey named captain as Stockdale appearance rules him out of Springboks clashFrawley, McCarthy and Lowry also feature despite being touted as options for senior sideWed Nov 02 2022 - 13:54
Johnny Sexton: ‘It’s mad to think I’m still going’ With a World Cup at age 38 in his sights, Ireland captain still has ‘the drive’ he felt when first facing South Africa 13 years agoWed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton: Ireland must improve on All Black performances to face South Africa‘Teams start to properly look at you and they go, “how are we going to mess up this Ireland team?”'Tue Nov 01 2022 - 16:20
Katie Taylor ready to take care of business against CarabajalUnheralded challenger won’t be without threat at Wembley ArenaFri Oct 28 2022 - 12:36
Johnny Watterson: Beating South Africa would show Ireland’s comfort in top dog statusAndy Farrell’s men must back up successful New Zealand tour in upcoming autumn internationalsFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones scoop Rugby Writers Ireland awardsIrish flanker hoping to be fully fit to face the Springboks for a first timeThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:01
Calvin Nash eager to grasp any Irish opportunityCalvin Nash thrilled with his call-up after impressing on the recent Emerging Ireland tour to New ZealandWed Oct 26 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s gold medal boxing success creates Olympic-sized headachesWith three gold medals at the European Championships and two world champions, Ireland can look to Paris with confidenceMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
Ireland tops medal table at European Boxing ChampionshipsSeven medals including three gold earned Ireland the overall prize of best team at the championshipsMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst and Aoife O’Rourke win gold for Ireland at European Championships Christina Desmond and Caitlin Fryers takes home silvers as Ireland finish week with stunning seven medal haulSat Oct 22 2022 - 20:22
Irish boxing has cracked the secret of major medal successIt has been a stunning week for women’s boxing with five boxers from a team of 10 into European finalsSat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Irish fighters make five finals on historic day at Women’s European ChampionshipsIreland converted seven bronze European medals into five certain silver medals in BudvaFri Oct 21 2022 - 20:53
Johnny Watterson: Death threats and fear all part of sporting protestHatred and bigotry is part of sport but sometimes individuals step up and call it out to their own detrimentFri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
Seven Irish fighters looking to turn bronze into more precious metal at European ChampionshipsIreland has already more than doubled their previous medal haul but hopes are high for some silver and goldThu Oct 20 2022 - 15:27
Harrington, Fryers and O’Rourke bring Irish medal haul up to seven at European ChampionshipsOlympic champion wins cagey affair against English opponent to make it to the semi-finalsWed Oct 19 2022 - 20:40
Four Irish fighters guarantee at least bronze medals at European Boxing ChampionshipsShannon Sweeney, Michaela Walsh, Amy Broadhurst and Christina Desmond all through to semi-finals in MontenegroTue Oct 18 2022 - 17:35
