Kieran Marmion steps up to target and rebuffs all attacksScrumhalf takes opportunity to shine for Ireland despite England’s efforts to thwartMon Mar 20 2017 - 07:00
Eddie Jones: ‘I didn’t prepare them well enough’England coach holds his hand up after defeat to Ireland ends shot at historySat Mar 18 2017 - 20:29
Ireland 13 England 9: England player ratingsJohnny Watterson rates Eddie Jones’s side after they fell short of the Grand SlamSat Mar 18 2017 - 20:18
Swing Low Sweet Chariot: The slave song appropriated by English rugbyIt’s unlikely those who’ll sing it at Aviva are aware of its cultural and spiritual significanceSat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00
Paula Fitzpatrick has Grand designs for perfect St Patrick’s DayWomen’s rugby: Ireland v England, Donnybrook, 8.0 (RTÉ 2)Fri Mar 17 2017 - 06:00
Judy Murray fighting for the game she loves on several frontsAndy Murray’s mother knows what it takes to make it to the top of the tennis worldThu Mar 16 2017 - 01:06
Peter O’Mahony backs Rory Best’s leadership after criticism‘You’d follow Rory anywhere and any decision he makes,’ says Ireland backrowTue Mar 14 2017 - 01:00
Michael Conlan ready to enter professional arenaThe Belfast man will fight Tim Ibarra in Madison Square on St Patrick’s DayMon Mar 13 2017 - 23:00
Injury updates on Johnny Sexton and Conor MurrayTommy Bowe has a suspected leg fracture and is due to see a specialist on MondayMon Mar 13 2017 - 14:19
Ireland left to rue mistakes as Welsh dragon roars back to lifeJohnny Sexton’s yellow and toothlessness in attack sees Championship dreams dashedFri Mar 10 2017 - 22:54
Craig Fulton’s new-look Ireland prepared for Stormont testTop two teams in tournament will clinch World League semi-final spots in LondonFri Mar 10 2017 - 01:09
Robbie Henshaw ready for battle with Welsh heavyweightsIreland centre aims to thrive against the physicality of Jamie Roberts and companyWed Mar 08 2017 - 06:00
Ireland have mix of youth and experience for World Hockey LeagueLisnagarvey and Banbridge dominate coach Craig Fulton’s squad for Stormont eventMon Mar 06 2017 - 18:26
Katie Taylor to fight on Crolla v Linares undercardManchester Arena to host Irish woman’s fourth professional outing on March 25thMon Mar 06 2017 - 18:15
Katie Taylor makes it three from three with routine victoryThe Bray fighter was always in control against Italy’s Monica Gentili in LondonSat Mar 04 2017 - 22:46
Katie Taylor learning of the ‘dark arts’ of pro boxingMonica Gentili’s six wins and six defeats represent different challenge for TaylorSat Mar 04 2017 - 01:00
Leinster coach Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ threatJoey Carbery being picked at fullback gives Irish province an added dimension in attackFri Mar 03 2017 - 18:30
Munster make five changes to stop Cardiff earning doubleIan Keatley returns to the starting team at outhalf after spell with international sideFri Mar 03 2017 - 18:13
No IRFU influence in Scott Fardy signing, say LeinsterLeo Cullen has made four changes for Pro12 clash with Scarlets at the RDS on SaturdayFri Mar 03 2017 - 12:20
Do artificial 4G pitches cause cancer? Early research says noFears over rubber granules in surface allayed by European Commision studyFri Mar 03 2017 - 01:00
Cost of inclusion in Ireland U-21 hockey squad rises to €750Squad members told to make contribution toward cost of European ChampionshipsFri Mar 03 2017 - 01:00
Ulster reinforced by international set for Italian jobSpringbok Marcell Coetzee named in team for Treviso clash after recovering from illnessThu Mar 02 2017 - 16:59
Connacht ring the changes for Zebre’s visitPat Lam gives a debut to outhalf Steve Crosbie for Sportsground clashThu Mar 02 2017 - 16:30
Shirley McCay looking to add to her mountain of capsA pivotal figure in Irish women’s hockey has already amassed 231 international capsThu Mar 02 2017 - 01:00
Dan Leavy ready and willing to answer Ireland’s call24th man on Irish squad knows he has to be patient before receiving backrow placeThu Mar 02 2017 - 01:00
Katie Taylor revels in splendid isolation ahead of London fightIrish fighter faces Italian opponent in undercard to Bellew v Haye match on SaturdayTue Feb 28 2017 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw: ‘We’ll have to have homework done for Wales’Midfield partnership with Garry Ringrose is growing and improving, says Irish centreMon Feb 27 2017 - 06:00
Ireland 19 France 9: French player ratingsJohnny Watterson runs the rule over the visitors after their defeat in DublinSat Feb 25 2017 - 19:41
Jaco Taute back to aid Munster’s challengeSouth African starts at fullback as Erasmus makes five changes for Scarlets’ visitThu Feb 23 2017 - 20:30
Fergus McFadden back for Leinster’s visit to DragonsWinger makes his third start of the season while Joey Carbery starts at fullbackThu Feb 23 2017 - 19:00
David Harte named World Hockey Goalkeeper of the Year, againCork native is only Irish player to achieve this distinction since the awards beganThu Feb 23 2017 - 10:39
Van der Flier’s Six Nations over as he is ruled out for eight weeksCoach Stuart Lancaster is ready to sign two-year contract extension with LeinsterTue Feb 21 2017 - 01:00
Teeing up with Trump looks like another poor call from McIlroyMcIlroy's choices look much like Trump’s own calling card: reckless improvisationMon Feb 20 2017 - 20:40
Patient Luke McGrath playing the waiting gameScrumhalf looking to impress Joe Schmidt with a big display against EdinburghFri Feb 17 2017 - 07:00
Ireland question looms over Leo Cullen’s Leinster preparationsJoey Carbery’s return against Edinburgh has implications for remainder of Six NationsFri Feb 17 2017 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton warned by Gatland to get fit or forget the LionsIreland outhalf needs run of games in Six Nations to win place in touring squadThu Feb 16 2017 - 23:00
Rob Johnson’s election to OCI executive a big plus for hockeySport’s aim is to qualify two teams for Tokyo in 2020 and to improve on Rio resultsThu Feb 16 2017 - 18:45
Joey Carbery gets Leinster start as Johnny Sexton stays with IrelandOuthalf to make first start since injuring his ankle against Northampton last yearThu Feb 16 2017 - 14:37
Conor Niland names strong Ireland team for Davis Cup openerIrish number one James McGee and number two Sam Barry both selected for BulgariaWed Feb 15 2017 - 14:05
Jamie Heaslip commits his future to Leinster and IrelandIreland number eight signs new IRFU contract until 2019 and should reach 100 cap-markTue Feb 14 2017 - 12:04
Who will wear the number 10 shirt when Ireland face France?Joey Carbery back in the frame after Leinster win, but Johnny Sexton not yet ruled outTue Feb 14 2017 - 07:39
Ambitious Jono Gibbes can help Ulster rugby take next stepFuture of Neil Doak unclear as former All Black signs up to be head coachTue Feb 14 2017 - 01:00
In nod to the past, Sarah Keane wiped the floor with her rivalsNew OCI president promise of sweeping changes sees her win 29 of 43 votes castThu Feb 09 2017 - 22:50
Belfield hockey pitch no longer up to international standardNational teams to play games in Belfast due to deterioration of playing surface at UCDThu Feb 09 2017 - 18:48
OCI election: Sarah Keane used to swimming against the tideLegal expertise of the sole woman on the OCI board a potent asset in her bid for top jobThu Feb 09 2017 - 06:00
OCI election: Bernard O’Byrne throws down gauntlet to ‘old guard’Former FAI boss perceived to have done a good job as CEO of Basketball IrelandThu Feb 09 2017 - 06:00
Keith Earls out to right some wrongs against ItalyMunster winger conveys sense of pain the Ireland squad feels in the wake of the defeat to ScotlandThu Feb 09 2017 - 01:00
St Munchin’s decline to continue match after three players sustain head injuriesBoys from Limerick school recovering well after being discharged from hospital in CorkWed Feb 08 2017 - 20:34
CJ Stander on the ‘unbelievable human being’ Joost van der WesthuizenThe South African who died of Motor Neurone Disease gave Stander his first contractWed Feb 08 2017 - 11:18
Josh van der Flier well aware of the Conor O’Shea factorItalians made things tough for Wales and will do so again in must-win game for IrelandTue Feb 07 2017 - 13:01
