Rob Penney to leave Munster at end of seasonSimon Mannix will also be leaving so Irish province must search for a new coaching teamThu Feb 06 2014 - 13:26
Cian Kelleher brought into Under-20 team to face WalesJack O’Donoghue has recovered to take his place at number eightWed Feb 05 2014 - 22:01
Mark Anscombe signs up for another year with UlsterNew deal means coach will remain with the province until at least the summer of 2015Wed Feb 05 2014 - 12:21
Craig Clarke ruled out indefinitely with concussionConnacht captain suffered his 10th concussion in 22 months against SaracensWed Feb 05 2014 - 11:46
‘It’s a real relief to me the game is over and we managed to get the win’Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and unevenMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
‘It’s a real relief to me the game is over and we managed to get the win’Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits the win over Scotland was flawed and unevenMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Dynamic Stuart Hogg is Scotland’s main threat to IrelandFullback is one of the most creative players in this year’s Six NationsSat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Ones to watch: Six young guns ready to fireThey may or may not be given a decent chance in this year’s Six Nations but the sextet we’ve selected here all look like they are on the verge of making a real breakthrough in the international gameThu Jan 30 2014 - 16:00
Why bowing out of refereeing is a mixed blessing for Alain RollandIt’s all change for top referee Alain Rolland but the former player knows a thing or two about transitionsThu Jan 30 2014 - 10:30
Rob Kearney feels sense of liberation under new regimeLife in the Ireland camp with Joe Schmidt is very differentThu Jan 30 2014 - 00:58
Eoin Reddan set to miss Scotland matchReddan’s Leinster teammate Isaac Boss called into the squad as coverWed Jan 29 2014 - 14:21
Kearneys versus Grays match-up less likely now as Jonny set to lead Scotland ABut Gray the younger should make struggling senior squad in weeks to comeMon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Ireland braced to face strong England Saxons sideVersatile players like McFadden, Gilroy and O’Donnell can stake claim to bench placeSat Jan 25 2014 - 16:10
Six Nations Championship and Celtic Rugby adopt IRB’s concussion protocolsDecision allows for the five-minute PSCA to be introduced for a trial period to be used in the treatment of head injuries to playersSat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00
Wolfhounds the final audition for Ireland’s main stageNumber of playerss are hoping to catch the eye of Ireland coach Joe SchmidtFri Jan 24 2014 - 12:27
Wolfhounds another stepping stone in Robin Copeland’s long journey homeFormer Kilkenny College player has not done it the easy wayFri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
David Harte gets taste of big time in MumbaiIrish goalkeeper embarks on an adventure in professional hockey league in IndiaFri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
Jamie Heaslip signs three-year Leinster contractIreland number eight has opted to renew IRFU deal, Ospreys lock Ian Evans suspended for 13 weeksThu Jan 23 2014 - 16:05
The eyes have it: goggles approved for rugby playersInnovation allows more children with eye conditions to play rugbyThu Jan 23 2014 - 01:00
Rugby players carry injuries into retirementA survey has shown that over 50 per cent have suffered health consequencesThu Jan 23 2014 - 01:00
Ulster need to scale fresh heights in Leicester to secure the prize of home comfortMark Anscombe’s visitors aiming to book a quarter-final in front of their own fans at RavenhillSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:05
Ulster and Henderson aiming to take their game to another levelLeicester at Welford Road represent a formidable test for Mark Anscombe’s sideSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Connacht need to pull a Toulouse effort out of the fire against SaracensProvince’s head coach Pat Lam calls on his big players “to step up and lead the way”Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
IHA strategic plan has high ambitions for Irish hockeyFour year plan aims for 20% increase in active participation and qualification for OlympicsFri Jan 17 2014 - 01:18
Now not the time for Ulster to talk themselves downMark Anscombe knows improvement needed after performance against MontpellierWed Jan 15 2014 - 01:03
Tommy Bowe likely to miss Leicester matchThe Irish and Lions winger is struggling to regain fitness for the final pool gameTue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00
Connacht sure to keep the good vibes going against ZebrePat Lam’s side have an impressive record against the ItaliansSat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00
Ulster bag win but not the bonus against MontpellierAnscombe’s side still unbeaten and result should be enough to secure berth in the last eightFri Jan 10 2014 - 22:37
IHA advertise for new men’s national coach to replace Andrew MeredithProspective candidate ‘must be able to live and work in Ireland’Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00
Ulster have to learn to win the big matchesMark Anscombe’s side have shown they are good enough to beat any team but now need some silverwareThu Jan 09 2014 - 01:01
Monkstown’s Julie Byrne earns place in Irish Federation Cup teamWomen will play their first match of the year in Estonia next monthThu Jan 09 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor looks forward to another big yearOlympic champion plans for World and European Championships despite doubts over host countriesTue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
IRFU increases educational approach to concussion in amateur and under-age gameConcussion guidelines will already be in place when school competitions begin next monthSat Jan 04 2014 - 10:37
Welsh rugby dispute takes a turn for the worstWelsh Rugby Union threaten to set up new regions if to participate in competitionsThu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00
Connacht await fitness report on key players ahead of Leinster tieUlster set to announce three-month contract for Stephen FerrisThu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00
Fiona Coghlan named ‘Irish Sportswoman of the Year’Captain honoured for Irish women’s rugby team’s historic Grand Slam successSat Dec 21 2013 - 01:05
Fiona Coghlan named Sportswoman of the YearIrish women’s rugby captain led side to famous Grand Slam win in 2013Fri Dec 20 2013 - 16:48
Shane Jennings expecting Leinster to bounce back in styleLast week’s home Heineken Cup defeat to Northampton likely to have Matt O’Connor’s team in determined mood for visit of EdinburghThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00
Six Nations board to decide on IRB concussion protocols next monthScotland believed to be lone dissenting voice on adopting proposalsThu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00
Jack McGrath suffers suspected concussion and may miss Edinburgh clashRodney Ah You signs new two-year contract with ConnachtTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Cathal Sheridan understanding the belief running through Munster‘As a young fella you grow up watching stuff like this’Tue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald now feels he’s in a good placeLeinster player says it’s time to remain calm and just work on the basics again after defeat to Northampton SaintsTue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00
Feeling the hurt spurs on Northampton coach Jim MallinderPool has narrowed and become more fraught and dependent on the next two gamesMon Dec 16 2013 - 01:00
Concussion protocols for Six Nations ‘came out of the sky’Former Medical Advisor to the IRBis scathing in his criticismSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Dublin footballers Rory O’Carroll and Michael Darragh Macauley reveal fear over head injuriesAfter personal experiences both players believe decision to go on should not be taken by injured party with concusionSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
France is no longer a mystery to MunsterIn the early days a Heineken Cup match in France was a step into the unknownSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Leinster should have enough for wounded NorthamptonEnglish side should improve from last week but Leinster’s home record should see them succeedSat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00
Parents react angrily to costs of playing in Irish under-18 hockey trialsIHA say contributions are an essential part of international programmes sustainabilityFri Dec 13 2013 - 01:00
Players finding it difficult to resist the lure of FranceIRFU has its work cut out to stop top-end talent leaving for FranceThu Dec 12 2013 - 09:14
Cian Healy to miss return against Northamption due to ankle injuryIrish loosehead prop is unlikely to make return until next monthThu Dec 12 2013 - 01:01
