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Survival of the fittest as Romania face group’s top two

Survival of the fittest as Romania face group’s top two

While Japan overcame South Africa, weaker teams are constantly at a disadvantage

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 20:00
Little sparkle as France defeat misfiring Italy

Little sparkle as France defeat misfiring Italy

Italian indiscipline ensured the result was never in doubt at Twickenham

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 23:42
All Blacks all smiles – but only before serious business begins

All Blacks all smiles – but only before serious business begins

New Zealand hoping past World Cup mistakes will aid them in quest to make history

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup kicks off in green and pleasant land

Rugby World Cup kicks off in green and pleasant land

An exceedingly English opening ceremony gets Rugby World Cup 2015 under way

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 20:50
France’s Philippe St-André looks on the bright side of life

France’s Philippe St-André looks on the bright side of life

Coach wants his team to play with smiles on their faces during World Cup

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 01:00
Doug Howlett: Lesser teams must relish chance to play game’s giants

Doug Howlett: Lesser teams must relish chance to play game’s giants

Former All Black Doug Howlett says players are playing for their positions in each game

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 01:00
Doug Howlett: All Blacks are far from chokers

Doug Howlett: All Blacks are far from chokers

‘I’ve found that whoever is playing against the All Blacks play the best game of their life’

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 14:00
Irish hockey has secured hosting rights for men’s Round Two in 2017

Irish hockey has secured hosting rights for men’s Round Two in 2017

Hosting World League event continues Ireland’s ambitions to attract top tournaments

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 01:00
Luke McGrath backs Ian Madigan in World Cup scrumhalf role

Luke McGrath backs Ian Madigan in World Cup scrumhalf role

‘Mads is a brilliant footballer. I’ve no doubt that if he does step in, he can do a good job’

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 01:00
Luke McGrath in no doubt Ian Madigan can fill in at scrum half

Luke McGrath in no doubt Ian Madigan can fill in at scrum half

‘Mad’s is a brilliant footballer. I’ve no doubt that if he does step in he can do a good job’

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 23:47
Pro12: Connacht hope to shock depleted Glasgow at Scotstoun

Pro12: Connacht hope to shock depleted Glasgow at Scotstoun

Pat Lam makes one change with John Cooney starting at scrumhalf

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 18:50
Paddy Jackson ready to put best foot  forward as he leaves the bubble

Paddy Jackson ready to put best foot forward as he leaves the bubble

Ireland outhalf unconcerned over side’s perceived loss of form ahead of World Cup

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 08:20
Billy Walsh controversy: IABA still silent over coach’s future

Billy Walsh controversy: IABA still silent over coach’s future

Irish Sports Council claim their attempts to resolve impasse have been ignored

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 01:02
Cian Healy may return to Leinster for game time ahead of World Cup

Cian Healy may return to Leinster for game time ahead of World Cup

Leo Cullen happy to oblige Joe Schmidt should prop seek to sharpen match fitness

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 01:02
Twickenham the focus for Ireland’s specialist centre Darren Cave

Twickenham the focus for Ireland’s specialist centre Darren Cave

Ulsterman admits pursuit of a place in Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad consumed him

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 16:02
Munster grant O’Callaghan permission to join Worcester

Munster grant O’Callaghan permission to join Worcester

The secondrow was previously contracted to play with Munster until June 2016

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 11:11
Simon Zebo’s hard work and  fearless streak secures squad place

Simon Zebo’s hard work and fearless streak secures squad place

Fullback believes consistency and individuality pivotal to winning Schmidt’s approval

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s tender bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup to cost €1.5m

Ireland’s tender bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup to cost €1.5m

Detailed programme for event must be submitted by February 2017

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 15:57
The key calls: Joe Schmidt explains thinking over final World Cup squad

The key calls: Joe Schmidt explains thinking over final World Cup squad

Ireland coach sounded out Ian Madigan over scrumhalf role last season

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 18:12
Cian Healy cleared to play against England this weekend

Cian Healy cleared to play against England this weekend

Loosehead prop has spent months recovering from an operation on his neck

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 17:04
Joe Schmidt keeping Ireland plays under wraps, says Girvan  Dempsey

Joe Schmidt keeping Ireland plays under wraps, says Girvan Dempsey

Ireland manager knows opposition will take advantage of any knowledge they can glean

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 01:00
IABA say Billy Walsh discussions an issue of ‘utmost urgency’

IABA say Billy Walsh discussions an issue of ‘utmost urgency’

Ireland boxing coach presently on holidays but named as coach for upcoming trip to to Poland

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 18:27
Paul O’Connell finds it hard to shake losing feeling on his farewell

Paul O’Connell finds it hard to shake losing feeling on his farewell

‘It’s nice the reaction I got. But it was embarrassing. We just lost a match.’

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 23:26
Irish Sports Council urges IABA to act quickly over Billy Walsh

Irish Sports Council urges IABA to act quickly over Billy Walsh

ISC ‘extremely disappointed that the proposal was not presented to the IABA board’

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 18:33
Paul O’Connell not dwelling on ‘the long goodbye’

Paul O’Connell not dwelling on ‘the long goodbye’

Ireland captain’s focus is purely on team's preparations for Rugby World Cup

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 16:02
Darren O’Neill appalled at prospect of Billy Walsh departure

Darren O’Neill appalled at prospect of Billy Walsh departure

Former Olympic boxing team captain says loss of coach would be ‘disgraceful’

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Minister hopeful that Billy Walsh might stay

Minister hopeful that Billy Walsh might stay

Ireland’s head coach understood to have accepted new job with USA

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 16:45
Jack McGrath is ready and willing to  answer call of duty

Jack McGrath is ready and willing to answer call of duty

As Joe Schmidt ponders options before World Cup, Leinster loosehead prop hopes to be one

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 01:00
John Joe Nevin wins by TKO on return to the ring

John Joe Nevin wins by TKO on return to the ring

Irish Olympic medallist beats Victor Capaceta inside the distance in Coney Island

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 10:37
Paddy Jackson backing himself for World Cup berth

Paddy Jackson backing himself for World Cup berth

Lack of versatility not a concern for Ulster’s specialist outhalf

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 18:54
Cian Healy making steady progress but it’s ‘an hourly thing’

Cian Healy making steady progress but it’s ‘an hourly thing’

Ireland prepare for Paul O’Connell’s last home international against Wales

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 15:52
Ireland’s women’s Sevens players given best possible run into Olympic repechage

Ireland’s women’s Sevens players given best possible run into Olympic repechage

‘Now we’re in the World Series it gives us a chance to compete against the best’

Mon Aug 24 2015 - 17:00
Ian Madigan happy to get his  kicks while he  can

Ian Madigan happy to get his kicks while he can

Accuracy from the tee can be the difference between winning and losing a tournament

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 11:23
Jordi Murphy hoping for chance to bury his heroes at World Cup

Jordi Murphy hoping for chance to bury his heroes at World Cup

Leinster’s Spanish born backrow faces stiff competition to make Joe Schmidt’s final 31

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 01:00
Irish team – and Toner – confident they can learn from the past

Irish team – and Toner – confident they can learn from the past

Lock’s career has been a triumph of learning and building at Leinster and Ireland

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00
Leinster announce Leo Cullen as new head coach

Leinster announce Leo Cullen as new head coach

‘Leo’s status as a player is beyond question - an outstanding captain and leader’

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 12:04
Researchers target early warning system for concussion

Researchers target early warning system for concussion

Leinster Rugby and TCD have linked up in two promising brain injury studies

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 01:11
No fresh injury concerns for Joe Schmidt after Scotland

No fresh injury concerns for Joe Schmidt after Scotland

Positive news emanating from camp regarding Andrew Trimble after second warm-up win for Ireland

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 14:36
TV view: Boxing can’t compete with imploding golf superstars

TV view: Boxing can’t compete with imploding golf superstars

Watching Tiger play golf has become a voyeuristic, almost furtive engagement

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 22:30
€225 for making a quarter-final – the  lot of Irish tennis professional

€225 for making a quarter-final – the lot of Irish tennis professional

Players likely to remain under radar unless they reach main draw of Grand Slam event

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 07:03
Move to the pro ranks a question of time for Leona Maguire

Move to the pro ranks a question of time for Leona Maguire

Display at European Ladies Masters further confirmation of world No I amateur’s ability

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 14:20
Katie Taylor added to undercard for Andy Lee’s world title fight

Katie Taylor added to undercard for Andy Lee’s world title fight

Olympic champion last week responded to Billy Joe Saunders’s sexist comments

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 18:47
Behind the Baseline: Claffey sets sights on Wimbledon

Behind the Baseline: Claffey sets sights on Wimbledon

Dublin player has given herself five years to make an impact on the sport

Thu Jul 30 2015 - 01:02
Golf surpasses cycling and athletics for drug findings

Golf surpasses cycling and athletics for drug findings

Wada also puts sport only behind weightlifting and equestrian for positive tests

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 17:42
IRFU refuse to comment on Cian Healy injury

IRFU refuse to comment on Cian Healy injury

Ireland frontrow forward said to be struggling for fitness ahead of World Cup

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:02
TD seeks help in finding out how George Gibney got a green card

TD seeks help in finding out how George Gibney got a green card

Coach charged in 1993 with sex abuse of young swimmers now lives in Florida

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 01:00
Ross willing to prove himself worthy for World Cup spot

Ross willing to prove himself worthy for World Cup spot

Irish warhorse knows significance of last four warm-up Tests before tournament

Fri Jul 24 2015 - 01:00
Irish Open: Valuable ranking points available at Fitzwilliam

Irish Open: Valuable ranking points available at Fitzwilliam

Open letter from James Cluskey makes case for more clay courts in Ireland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 08:30
Doug Howlett: Schmidt can be Ireland’s trump card

Doug Howlett: Schmidt can be Ireland’s trump card

Mental strength essential for success in tournament, says former All Black winger

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Age proving to be no hindrance for Serena Williams

Age proving to be no hindrance for Serena Williams

Wimbledon champion feels she is getting better in her mature years

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 01:00
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