Northern Ireland 1 Republic of Ireland 6 (FT) - as it happened Live updates from the final international of the year at Windsor Park in BelfastTue Dec 05 2023 - 16:31
Ross Byrne to miss Leinster’s opening Champions Cup fixtures with arm injury Outhalf has been ruled out of European clases with La Rochelle and Sale as well as the St Stephen’s Day trip to MunsterTue Dec 05 2023 - 14:59
The Offload: Succession talk turns to Peter O’Mahony’s Munster six jersey Though O’Mahony may not need replacing at number six for a while yet, one potential successor has already put his hat in the ringMon Dec 04 2023 - 06:00
Ireland 1 Hungary 0 (FT) - as it happened Relive the action from Tallaght Stadium as Ireland scrapped their way to another Nations League winFri Dec 01 2023 - 17:38
Heinrich Malan frustrated by the lack of first class cricket in 2023South African-born head coach Heinrich Malan becoming familiar with the trials of leading a minority sport in Ireland which remains severely underfundedFri Dec 01 2023 - 06:00
‘Mark Sexton is similar to his brother’ - how Connacht’s new coaching ticket are impressingPaul Boyle is full of praise for the man who cut his coaching cloth with Ireland U20sThu Nov 30 2023 - 19:13
Are rugby referees cracking down on player dissent and time-wasting?Jamison Gibson-Park earned a rebuke from referee Chris Busby, but he could easily have seen yellowMon Nov 27 2023 - 08:00
Is Jacques Nienaber impacting Leinster sooner than anticipated? Sean O’Brien has been moulding Leinster's defence in his own image while in conversation with Jacques NienaberThu Nov 23 2023 - 19:00
Sexton, Aki, Porter, Keenan and Doris nominated by rugby writers for men’s player of the year Nichola Fryday, Neve Jones, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Aoife Dalton are all up for the top women’s awardThu Nov 23 2023 - 15:58
Analysis: Inside World Rugby’s bid to fix the officiating of the scrum There has been a lot of negativity around the scrum, says Irish referee Andrew Brace, but ‘it’s probably in the best place it’s ever been’Thu Nov 23 2023 - 06:00
Munster’s Craig Casey and Leinster’s Garry Ringrose: two different sorts of homecomingCasey returns from the World Cup just as his uncle Mossy Lawler joins Munster as skills coach, while Ringrose takes up dual captaincy of Leinster with James RyanThu Nov 23 2023 - 06:00
Mind the gap: World Rugby has a decision to make on laws governing the lineoutMike McCarthy’s new Leinster gig; Curwin Bosch suffers shot clock woesMon Nov 20 2023 - 08:00
Hugo Keenan looking for Munster ‘revenge’ after standout display for LeinsterIreland fullback makes a number of vital contributions on his first game of the season for LeinsterMon Nov 20 2023 - 06:00
Leinster overcome periods of frustration to put 50 past the Scarlets Leo Cullen’s side finish strongly as they run in eight tries and reintroduce Ireland World Cup playersSat Nov 18 2023 - 21:48
Champions Shamrock Rovers see just one player named on PFAI team of the year Bohemians, Derry City and St Patrick’s Athletic all have two representatives in the XIWed Nov 15 2023 - 14:47
Leinster welcome back five members of Ireland’s World Cup squad for Dragons tripTadhg McElroy and Sean O’Brien to make first Connacht starts ahead of trip to EdinburghFri Nov 10 2023 - 12:23
Evan Ferguson signs another contract extension with Brighton Ireland striker extends stay at the Premier League club until June 2029Fri Nov 10 2023 - 10:39
Munster and Ireland wing Andrew Conway retires aged 32 due to knee injury Andrew Conway played 150 times for Munster, scoring 50 tries, while also earning 30 Ireland capsThu Nov 09 2023 - 15:46
Munster’s RG Snyman to undergo surgery in South Africa after another injury setback World Cup-winning lock suffers a third significant injury after missing nearly two years due to ACL rupturesMon Nov 06 2023 - 13:00
Sam Cane banned for two games after Rugby World Cup final red cardNew Zealand skipper accepts foul play but says his tackle did not deserve a red cardMon Nov 06 2023 - 11:53
Could Edinburgh’s Pierre Schoeman have seen yellow for untying an opponent’s laces? Boot boys stepping over the line; Joey Carbery pulls the short injury straw; status quo in Women’s AIL; and by the numbersMon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00
After debuting at the World Cup, will expected points become more prevalent in rugby?Rugby World Cup review: France, England and New Zealand all lost to South Africa in the knockouts despite in some cases comfortably outperforming them on xPSat Nov 04 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retires from officiatingWayne Barnes's last match after 17-year international career was Saturday’s World Cup finalThu Nov 02 2023 - 12:53
Paul Stirling confirmed as permanent Ireland white-ball cricket captain Andrew Balbirnie to continue on as skipper in Test matchesTue Oct 31 2023 - 13:31
Whirlwind week sees Dylan Donnellan move from amateur with a day job to the RDS turf The Offload: Rugby has a problem if attacking is bad for you - Ireland’s resilience pays off with WXV3 titleMon Oct 30 2023 - 07:30
Leo Cullen and Leinster ‘flexible’ on when Jacques Nienaber joins coaching staffLeinster boss says Nienaber should ‘savour the moment’ after winning a second World Cup on SaturdaySun Oct 29 2023 - 12:22
Leinster put opening defeat behind them as they see off Sharks at the RDSLeo Cullen’s side were sloppy at times but deserved their bonus-point winSat Oct 28 2023 - 19:20
New Zealand 11 South Africa 12 (FT) Rugby World Cup final as it happenedVideo, reaction and analysis as South Africa claim a record fourth World Cup crownSat Oct 28 2023 - 18:00
Ireland aim to confirm improvement by beating bogey team Spain For Ireland women's rugby team, winning the third division would be a tangible indicator of progress under Scott BemandSat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
URC team news: Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi to debut for Sharks after returning from four-year doping ban Munster make minimal changes after winning start to the season; Ulster’s pack given much-needed boostFri Oct 27 2023 - 12:48
Bundee Aki extends Ireland central contract until 2025Centre commits to Ireland and Connacht until midway through the next World Cup cycle when he will be 35Fri Oct 27 2023 - 11:30
Kathryn Dane: ‘I was surprised by the lack of preparation women had for rugby tackles’Ireland international is researching women’s tackling safety for her PhD - and working to get back into competition following a brain haemorrhageFri Oct 27 2023 - 06:00
Scotland comfortably chase Ireland’s total to draw T20 series of Celtic ChallengeAmy Hunter’s 68 the sole Ireland innings of note in eight-wicket defeatTue Oct 24 2023 - 17:59
Cian Healy picks up shoulder issue to further deplete Leinster’s frontrow stocksLoosehead prop is out with a shoulder problem that saw him miss the week one defeat to GlasgowTue Oct 24 2023 - 15:16
St Pat’s guarantee European football for third consecutive year as Leavy strike sees off SligoVictory sees ambitious dream of denying Shamrock Rovers the league stays alive until FridayMon Oct 23 2023 - 21:42
England’s kicking game did not work against South AfricaRugby World Cup review: England spent only a minute 13 seconds in Springboks 22 during Rugby World Cup semi-finalMon Oct 23 2023 - 07:00
Provinces aim to keep Irish eyes on rugby as URC returnsWith many players still absent because of the Rugby World Cup, squads’ depth will be tested as the new season gets under wayFri Oct 20 2023 - 13:02
Ireland make three changes ahead of WXV clash with Colombia Outhalf Danah O’Brien drops to the bench while Ulster’s Fiona Tuite is in line for a debutThu Oct 19 2023 - 12:12
Irish international cricket umpire Paul Reynolds dies after long illnessReynolds has been on the International Cricket Council’s panel of international umpires since 2018Wed Oct 18 2023 - 14:25
Gibraltar 0 Ireland 4 (FT) - as it happened Reaction and analysis as Ireland secure a comfortable win away from homeMon Oct 16 2023 - 18:02
Three moments where Ireland could, and should, have beaten New Zealand Ireland’s defeat to All Blacks at Stade de France deprived Bundee Aki of a player of the tournament campaignMon Oct 16 2023 - 10:00
France 28 South Africa 29 - as it happened Second half recovery sees the Springboks knock France out of their home tournamentSun Oct 15 2023 - 18:01
Ireland 24 New Zealand 28 - as it happenedUpdates from the Stade de France as Ireland look to win a World Cup quarter-final for the first time everSat Oct 14 2023 - 18:01
Wales 17 Argentina 29: World Cup quarter-final as it happenedFollow along for live updates from the first of the weekend’s knockout clashes in MarseilleSat Oct 14 2023 - 14:32
Rugby World Cup: Five things Ireland must do to beat the All BlacksThe tactical ploys that could help Ireland reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first timeFri Oct 13 2023 - 10:41
Ireland hoping for increase in planned participants with cricket set for 2028 OlympicsIndian audience a key factor for cricket as flag football, baseball and softball all to get the nodMon Oct 09 2023 - 19:41
Ireland v Greece: Kick off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier All you need to know ahead of Friday night’s international actionMon Oct 09 2023 - 18:47
By the numbers: Ireland produce their most efficient attacking display of World CupThe Offload: Argentina’s individual brilliance masks team-wide shortcomings; Ireland women won’t be televised at homeMon Oct 09 2023 - 06:00
'I gave absolutely everything I had': James McClean set to retire from international footballDerry-born wing-back will call it a day after next month’s friendly vs New ZealandThu Oct 05 2023 - 10:49
Why Ireland games are not as boring as the All Blacks would have you believe Rugby World Cup: New Zealand coach’s ball-in-play claims don’t hold up to closer scrutinyMon Oct 02 2023 - 08:00
