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Leinster can't force Joey Carbery to turn down Ulster

Leinster can't force Joey Carbery to turn down Ulster

IRFU reportedly gave Leinster an ultimatum to chose between Carbery and Ross Byrne

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 06:00
What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

What we learned from the Champions Cup weekend

Scott Fardy and best laid plans, Racing opt to chop not choke, and rugby at what cost?

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 12:31
Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster

Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster

Teddy Thomas was sensational in opening quarter of the game as Racing stormed ahead

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:00
Racing 27 Munster 22: Munster player ratings

Racing 27 Munster 22: Munster player ratings

A day to forget for Munster as Champions Cup challenge ended by half time

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 17:57
Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 14:03
Rugby writers deny supporting Ulster in barring news journalists

Rugby writers deny supporting Ulster in barring news journalists

Decision to bar some members of the press came in the wake of rape trial furore

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 21:30
Option to embrace indoor game a big decision for Hockey Ireland

Option to embrace indoor game a big decision for Hockey Ireland

Entering teams in the European Championships has funding implications

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 18:13
Dan Leavy is all in as he seeks Leinster’s number seven jersey

Dan Leavy is all in as he seeks Leinster’s number seven jersey

Backrower throws himself into everything he does – that includes seeing off Seán O’Brien

Tue Apr 17 2018 - 06:29
Lancaster: Leinster not giving up on O’Brien and Henshaw

Lancaster: Leinster not giving up on O’Brien and Henshaw

Luke McGrath in race to recover in time for European Champions Cup semi-final

Tue Apr 17 2018 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw remain in contention for Scarlets

Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw remain in contention for Scarlets

Leo Cullen facing potential selection headache as Luke McGrath battles for fitness

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 13:11
All in the Scrum: Tom Daly dives back into action with Lansdowne

All in the Scrum: Tom Daly dives back into action with Lansdowne

Chris Ashton breaks a Top 14 scoring record, Edinburgh off to a flyer against the Scarlets

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 08:41
Paddy Jackson close to moving to French rugby club Clermont

Paddy Jackson close to moving to French rugby club Clermont

Exeter Chiefs team deny reports that they are in negotiations with Stuart Olding

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw may return for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final

Robbie Henshaw may return for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final

Centre injured in Six Nations close to being fit enough for Scarlets encounter, says Cullen

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00
Major difference in ticket prices for Leinster and Munster Euro ties

Major difference in ticket prices for Leinster and Munster Euro ties

Leinster fans will have to pay €35 more for a top end ticket for Scarlets match at the Aviva

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00
Ross Molony has sights locked on European game time

Ross Molony has sights locked on European game time

Leinster forward is ready for the challenge to get on the pitch despite obstacle of formidable trio

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 01:00
Fergus McFadden keeps evolving to remain key player at Leinster

Fergus McFadden keeps evolving to remain key player at Leinster

At 31, winger is unfazed by the arrival of a number of young guns vying for his spot

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien set to return to Leinster line-up against Treviso

Seán O’Brien set to return to Leinster line-up against Treviso

Flanker hoping to press his claims for inclusion in semi-final clash against Scarlets

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Leinster hopeful Sean O’Brien will be fit to face Treviso

Leinster hopeful Sean O’Brien will be fit to face Treviso

Jordan Larmour has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to fully train this week

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 13:42
Luke Madeley hat-trick wins Irish Senior Cup for Three Rock Rovers

Luke Madeley hat-trick wins Irish Senior Cup for Three Rock Rovers

Madeley’s execution on strike at the set piece was the difference between the sides at UCD

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 19:54
Towering true-blue James Ryan busy living his boyhood dream

Towering true-blue James Ryan busy living his boyhood dream

Lock has played 11 matches with Leinster and eight with Ireland and has won them all

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 06:02
Mini tournament style finale awaits final four in Hockey Senior Cup

Mini tournament style finale awaits final four in Hockey Senior Cup

Glennane face Rovers as Pembroke meet Lisnagarvey in semis with final the following day

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 01:00
Frustrated O’Brien has eyes on semi-final against Scarlets

Frustrated O’Brien has eyes on semi-final against Scarlets

Leinster player believes tour to Australia could provide vehicle to rise to Test rugby again

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 01:00
Patience proving a necessary virtue as Carbery bides his time

Patience proving a necessary virtue as Carbery bides his time

Former Clontarf stalwart much more than a bit-part player for Leinster and Ireland

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 06:00
O'Mahony: Bigger Munster performance needed in semi-final

O'Mahony: Bigger Munster performance needed in semi-final

Captain praises province’s efforts in defeat of Toulon but admits they will have to improve

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
TV View: Leavy full of smiles as he retains post-match Quasimodo look

TV View: Leavy full of smiles as he retains post-match Quasimodo look

Sexton comes through unscathed following initial injury concerns in defeat of Saracens

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 21:00
Toulon rue failure to turn Thomond dominance into points

Toulon rue failure to turn Thomond dominance into points

Bastareaud : ‘We had a lot of opportunities and errors with the ball’

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 19:20
Johann van Graan hails the belief of his patched-up Munster side

Johann van Graan hails the belief of his patched-up Munster side

‘If you’ve got a squad of players who believe and a club that believes, you can make dreams come true’

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 19:09
Return of five Wales internationals bolsters Scarlets

Return of five Wales internationals bolsters Scarlets

Wayne Pivic calls on his side to ‘muscle up’ and match the physicality of La Rochelle

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00
Challenge of knockout rugby right up Cian Healy’s street

Challenge of knockout rugby right up Cian Healy’s street

Grand Slam winner relishing showdown with two-time European champions Saracens

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00
Malakai Fekitoa unfazed by the prospect of Thomond Park

Malakai Fekitoa unfazed by the prospect of Thomond Park

All Black and Toulon concentrating on what they will bring to the quarter-final clash

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00
Three Rock Rovers ready to fly Irish flag in Euro Hockey League

Three Rock Rovers ready to fly Irish flag in Euro Hockey League

South Dublin club one of the few hockey clubs to successfully apply for sport capital grant

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 20:31
Ross mounts spirited defence of grant to Wesley College

Ross mounts spirited defence of grant to Wesley College

Minister for Sports denies any political interference in the relevant allocation process

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 01:00
All in the Scrum: Player welfare a key part of Ireland’s success

All in the Scrum: Player welfare a key part of Ireland’s success

Newcastle reap rewards from St James’ Park fixture, Madigan keeps Bristol ticking over

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 09:53
Leinster and Munster hit with injuries ahead of Champions Cup matches

Leinster and Munster hit with injuries ahead of Champions Cup matches

Leinster’s Dave Kearney and Munster’s Tommy O’Donnell to miss quarter-final matches

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 06:00
Bundee Aki out of Connacht team due to head injury

Bundee Aki out of Connacht team due to head injury

Edinburgh travel to Galway with confidence after victory over Munster last time out

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 06:00
Comfortable Glenanne face Railway Union over the weekend

Comfortable Glenanne face Railway Union over the weekend

Lisnagarvey can leap over Three Rock Rovers as they have two scheduled matches

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 17:39
Heaslip sticks to his guns on players’ rights to privacy

Heaslip sticks to his guns on players’ rights to privacy

Former Ireland stalwart highlights need for players to control their individual data

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks radar - Conrad Smith

Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks radar - Conrad Smith

Former All Black centre believes Schmidt could coach New Zealand after World Cup

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 16:27
Positive news for Ulster as Best and Henderson sign new deals

Positive news for Ulster as Best and Henderson sign new deals

Leinster’s Rob Kearney signs contract extension with IRFU that runs to Nov, 2019

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 05:00
Leinster and Munster count injury toll ahead of quarter-finals

Leinster and Munster count injury toll ahead of quarter-finals

Leo Cullen may risk Joey Carbery and Jack McGrath against Ospreys before Champions Cup

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 01:00
Twickenham proves the extent of Farrell’s influence

Twickenham proves the extent of Farrell’s influence

Massive effort from the Irish players as they followed the coach’s defensive template

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 05:00
Michael Conlan secures sixth pro win and eyes Belfast bout

Michael Conlan secures sixth pro win and eyes Belfast bout

The 26-year-old eased to a second round TKO victory over David Berna in New York

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 11:48
England v Ireland: Irish player profiles

England v Ireland: Irish player profiles

Johnny Watterson runs the rule over the 15 players selected as Ireland go in search of a Grand Slam

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 21:19
Mike Sherry back for Munster’s Pro14 trip to Edinburgh

Mike Sherry back for Munster’s Pro14 trip to Edinburgh

Johann van Graan makes six changes to side with Billy Holland chosen as captain

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00
David meets Goliath in Leinster hockey cup final as Corinthians face Rovers

David meets Goliath in Leinster hockey cup final as Corinthians face Rovers

Three Rock Rovers host underdogs as they target fourth trophy of the season

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 18:31
Ireland ‘want something a little bit more’ says Murray

Ireland ‘want something a little bit more’ says Murray

Scrumhalf says players will have to continue to trust their instincts to land Grand Slam

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 01:00
Rio report claims Michael Conlan's 2016 Olympic fight was fixed

Rio report claims Michael Conlan's 2016 Olympic fight was fixed

Irish management were told his chances were gone, claims explosive Rio 2016 report

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 00:01
Cian Healy passed fit to face England at Twickenham

Cian Healy passed fit to face England at Twickenham

Clean bill of health for all the players in the Ireland camp

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 19:05
Conor Murray: We won’t underestimate wounded England

Conor Murray: We won’t underestimate wounded England

‘They’re going to have a lot to play for, a lot of pride as well. Full of world-class players’

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 15:00
All in the Scrum: Johnny Sexton still after his Triple Crown

All in the Scrum: Johnny Sexton still after his Triple Crown

A youthful Ireland have silverware beyond their years but Sexton has a word of warning

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 07:25
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