Letter from Colombo: Geopolitics, cricket’s big business and a missing press passA radio host asks if Ireland could play in orange to avoid kit clashes at the T20 World Cup in Sri LankaFri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland verge on T20 World Cup exit as Australia show their might in ColomboAussies blitzed their way to 64 for the loss of two wicketsWed Feb 11 2026 - 13:26
Ireland rugby fans are too cynical to emulate raucous Paris atmosphereFrom the announcer to the use of flames against the night sky, France delivered a lesson on and off the pitchWed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
Fielding lets Ireland down as they fall to defeat against Sri LankaSeven times Irish players failed to hold on to a catch as they lost by 20 runsSun Feb 08 2026 - 17:59
Analysis: Right now, Ireland’s game plan does not suit its playersIreland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attackSat Feb 07 2026 - 06:00
French Six Nations media reaction: ‘Ireland were non-existent for 20 minutes’Victory against Ireland was perfect start to the France’s Six Nations campaign, L’Équipe saysFri Feb 06 2026 - 11:26
Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson in the ways of modern Test rugbyIreland gifted chaos to a French outfit that was already capable of finding it themselvesFri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
One statistic will define Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France on ThursdayTwo metrics reveal which Six Nations teams are built for modern rugby – and where Ireland must improveTue Feb 03 2026 - 06:00
The Jacques Nienaber conundrum: What’s going on with Leinster’s defence?A fascinating dynamic is at work in the province’s Champions Cup campaign as more and more opponents find ways to exploit Leinster’s imperfectionsThu Jan 15 2026 - 13:13
Toulon 27 Munster 25 (FT) as it happened - Munster come up short in the south of FranceIrish province take on French opposition with their pool evenly poisedSun Jan 11 2026 - 15:09
Leinster 25 La Rochelle 24 as it happened: Harry Byrne snatches victory with last gasp penaltyFollow all the action as Leinster face their European rivals in DublinSat Jan 10 2026 - 20:21
Thriving rugby podcast landscape proves Jamie Heaslip was right to ask the questionFormer players turning to the modern broadcast medium to forge new careers away from the pitchSat Jan 03 2026 - 06:00
‘The skill level is so much better’: AIL’s rise opens the door to the professional game for club playersThe perception that the league is a ‘graveyard’ for young players eyeing professional careers ‘is changing’, says Clontarf’s Dylan DonnellanTue Dec 30 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne: ‘The style of the game has gone backwards’Munster forward would prefer if rugby had more flow after defeat to Leinster in scrappy affairMon Dec 29 2025 - 06:00
Leinster bring power advantage to bear in scrappy win over Munster at Thomond ParkMunster frustrated by officiating decisions at the end of either half of derby clashSun Dec 28 2025 - 12:10
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recoveryDefeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positiveSun Dec 21 2025 - 18:36
Munster’s Clayton McMillian satisfied with bonus-point win away to ‘tenacious’ OspreysMunster overpower Welsh side in URC trip to BridgendSun Dec 21 2025 - 17:59
Bonus-point win for Munster as they get job done against OspreysEntertainment was in short supply in Wales, with both sides lacking qualitySat Dec 20 2025 - 19:49
The slow march to lower tackle heights in rugby appears unlikely to stopIn Ireland, amateur rugby is already at this stage and looks here to stayWed Dec 17 2025 - 15:17
McCarthy brothers hammering the line for LeinsterJoe and Paddy McCarthy are part of a new generation of strong but dynamic ball carriersMon Dec 15 2025 - 16:28
Munster 31 Gloucester 3: Scrappy bonus-point win for Munster – as it happened Munster bounce back from opening round defeat at Páirc Uí ChaoimhSat Dec 13 2025 - 21:24
Leo Cullen admits Leinster ‘not where we want to be’ after grinding out Leicester winHead coach launched strong defence of his players following game at Welford RoadSat Dec 13 2025 - 16:01
Below-par Leinster grind out win against Leicester in Champions CupTries from Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan meant the Irish province left Welford Road with four pointsFri Dec 12 2025 - 22:17
Where does Rieko Ioane fit at Leinster? It remains unclear how the latest All Black recruit best suits their needsThu Dec 04 2025 - 18:34
Joe McCarthy returns to Leinster team for Harlequins clash, with Ioane on benchPaddy McCarthy with make his Champions Cup debut in the frontrowThu Dec 04 2025 - 15:23
Scrums for dummies: What goes on in there and why Ireland needn’t panic after Springbok ordealFormer Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South AfricaSun Nov 30 2025 - 06:00
Leinster survive three cards to put Dragons to the swordScott Penny lucky to avoid red at the deathFri Nov 28 2025 - 22:23
Munster’s Brian Gleeson on course for January returnAlongside lock Edwin Edogbo, the young Munster duo offer size and dynamismWed Nov 26 2025 - 19:23
Hugo Keenan says he has been battling hip injury for almost 18 monthsFullback hopes to be back in time for the Six Nations after surgeryWed Nov 26 2025 - 18:00
Size matters for heavy-hitting Springboks, but is it really their crowning glory?There’s more to South Africa than their physicality, but it certainly helpsThu Nov 20 2025 - 06:00
Ireland 46 Australia 19 (FT) - record win over the Wallabies as it happened Andy Farrell’s men look to make it back-to-back wins at home in Autumn Nations SeriesSat Nov 15 2025 - 22:44
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, tooSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Ireland 41 Japan 10 (FT) - as it happened: Second half flurry hands Ireland victoryFollow all the action from the Aviva Stadium in the second of the Autumn InternationalsSat Nov 08 2025 - 15:58
Ireland’s kicking strategy has changed utterly - is it for the better? After years playing a certain way, do they have the right cattle for change?Wed Nov 05 2025 - 19:06
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26 (FT) - second half blitz hands All Blacks comfortable victoryTwo New Zealand tries in the final quarter see Ireland cough up a late lead at Soldier Field, Chicago Sat Nov 01 2025 - 22:15
Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolutionOnly time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need toFri Oct 31 2025 - 06:00
Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon to miss Six Nations Exeter Chiefs player is ruled out for the rest of the season through injuryThu Oct 30 2025 - 11:14
Ross Byrne doesn’t regret Leinster exit, but shoots down ‘narrative’ about his shortcomingsExpectations are more modest at Gloucester, where the outhalf is still chasing a first victorySat Oct 25 2025 - 06:00
Sarah Keane appointed as new chief executive of Cricket Ireland Keane, a former head of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, will move from Swim Ireland where she has been CEO since 2004Thu Oct 23 2025 - 12:52
Kim Garth’s decision to declare for Australia pays off after sacrifices made all round A lot has changed since Anne-Marie Garth played in a World Cup for Ireland and the elite women’s game her daughter stars in todaySat Oct 11 2025 - 06:00
Munster not solely to blame for decade of instability, but they haven’t helped themselvesProvince need to get right behind Clayton McMillan - the seventh man to take the hotseat in 13 yearsSat Oct 11 2025 - 06:00
England too strong for Ireland as T20 series goes to scriptGareth Delany’s stellar knock of 48 not out averted a much lower total that did not prove enoughSun Sept 21 2025 - 18:17
Ireland’s T20 match against England called off due to wet weatherNo ball was bowled, as attention moved to the final match of series on SundayFri Sept 19 2025 - 16:02
Ireland’s prospects of shocking England in T20 clash hinge largely on their bowlingIreland would be forgiven for feeling wary of another barrage after Wednesday’s display by EnglandFri Sept 19 2025 - 06:00
Salt peppers Ireland bowling attack to all corners of Malahide as England win first T20 clashIreland’s total of 196 proved a comfortable chase for visitors despite late wickets Wed Sept 17 2025 - 17:11
Concerns about Ireland being undercooked as England’s cricket team comes to townIn a disappointingly barren summer, Irish team have not had a game scheduled since JuneWed Sept 17 2025 - 06:00
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife WaferAxelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World CupMon Sept 15 2025 - 20:30
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the topDespite landing some heavy hits of late, Ireland are not yet at the same level as the best teams in the worldMon Sept 15 2025 - 06:00
Ireland captain asked referee to look at alleged bite by France player in World Cup quarter-finalSam Monaghan spoke to officials about a biting incident but the TMO didn’t sanction French playerSun Sept 14 2025 - 16:14
Ireland boosted by return of Aoife Wafer for World Cup quarter-final against France Wafer and Fiona Tuite will provide carrying qualities Ireland lacked against New ZealandFri Sept 12 2025 - 20:16
