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Former Ireland and Munster prop Phil O’Callaghan dies, aged 83
Former Ireland captain Terry Kingston leads tributes to his former Dolphin clubmate
Conor Murray: Snubbed Munster players can make statement against Leinster
There is no harm in Munster carrying a little bitterness up to Dublin over only two players being called up by Andy Farrell
Sitting 10th in the league, Leinster have ‘hell of a lot of work to do’, Leo Cullen admits
Time is right for Dan Sheehan experiment as Blues prepare to welcome Munster at Aviva
‘There could be carnage in Dublin’: Ian Madigan and Alan Quinlan on Leinster v Munster
Former Ireland pair also hail ‘outstanding’ Dan Sheehan, named as Leo Cullen’s number eight for Saturday
‘Some specimen of a man’: Why Andy Farrell has faith in uncapped James McNabney
Ulster’s 6ft 5in solid young backrow is athletic and has excellent pace and footwork
Familiar Ireland squad may lack excitement, but that could be its strength
Andy Farrell named his 36-man squad for next month’s Nations Championship northern series games
Jamie Benson included as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Nations Championship
Cormac Izuchukwu and Harry Byrne miss out as Andy Farrell names squad for matches against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa
Ireland XV to take on Fiji A in double-header with Ireland under-20s in November
Game to be the first of three Ireland XV outings this season
Ireland boosted by return of Porter, Baird and Hansen for Nations Championship
Andy Farrell to name squad for northern series on Wednesday afternoon
‘It never gets easy:’ 10 years on, Anthony Foley is still inspiring Munster
That Munster are due to host Racing just a day after the 10th anniversary of Foley’s death is uncanny. But then, so much of the spirit of ‘Axel’ seems to live on
Johnny Sexton to advise Johnstown Collection on ‘culture’ during €40m investment
The former Ireland rugby captain will advise the group’s senior management on ‘team behaviour and culture’ to improve standing with corporate clients
Simon Zebo: Joe Schmidt’s double standards drove me mental, made me dislike the Irish camp
Ireland’s head coach nailed the build-up to the clash with the All Blacks in 2016; if he’d always been like that, I’d never have gone to France
‘It’s a proper club ground’: Captain Dan Sheehan relishing Leinster’s return home
Blues’ opener at revamped Laya Arena against Cardiff is getting players and fans excited
‘I’ve been through enough to know how they go’: Leinster’s Jordan Larmour on overcoming injury
Talented winger expects to return to the pitch shortly after straining calf in preseason training
Leinster captain Caelan Doris ruled out for rest of the year due to injury
After sustaining a foot injury in June, it was decided the number eight would also undergo knee surgery
Peter O’Mahony: ‘There was stuff that I shouldn’t have done – the pressure I was putting on people’
In his autobiography, the rugby great talks leadership, loyalty and the day Graham Rowntree said it was over
Recuperating Caelan Doris remains Leinster captain, but a doubt for Ireland’s November games
Max Deegan to lead callow side featuring three academy players for Blues’ URC opener at Lions
‘Keep your foot on your opponents’ throat’: Ireland vow to learn after wilting against USA
Home team were footloose and elegant as they built impressive lead, only for Americans to snatch victory
After emulating his brother at Munster, Seán Edogbo dreams of doing the same with Ireland
Big season ahead for younger sibling after earning a senior contract with the province
Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion
IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell
Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s aim of playing a Six Nations match in the USA looks a long shot
There are numerous stumbling blocks in the way of moving one of the championship matches stateside
‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career
Leinster man ready to fight for his place and ‘assert myself a bit more in the pecking order’
Tackling the elephant in the room: Can Sam Prendergast build a robust case for his defence?
Perfecting the mechanics of the tackle is where former Leinster contact coach Hugh Hogan made his name
‘I just have to take every chance I get’: Jimmy O’Brien looks to build on summer displays
Versatile Ireland and Leinster star setting his sights on World Cup return
‘Sad to see him go’: Josh van der Flier wants to make Leo Cullen’s final season a great one
Veteran Leinster flanker admits he can barely recall a time when Cullen wasn’t involved with the province
Ryan Caldwell: ‘I don’t have a lot of material things but I’ve never felt as rich as I do now’
The former Ireland international talks about finding peace after injuries, drug abuse and prison
Jack Crowley ruled out until new year in huge blow for Munster outhalf
Twenty-six-year-old ruled out with lower limb vascular injury
Late rugby correspondent Edmund Van Esbeck’s report on Paris victory was a career highlight
Fantastic report beautifully heralded the dawn of a new era for Irish rugby
Edmund Van Esbeck was a giant of journalism whose influence transcended the rugby pages
As Irish Times rugby correspondent, he made valuable contributions to Irish society that sometimes went unnoticed
Former Ireland rugby international Brian Smith dies from cancer, aged 59
Talented back won six caps for Australia and played nine times for Ireland
Ulster and Ireland secondrow Iain Henderson to miss start of season after hip surgery
The 34-year-old also underwent hip surgeries in 2014 and 2020; Bryn Ward, Juarno Augustus and Jude Postlethwaite also underwent surgeries
Aidan McCullen: The former Ireland international who became an acclaimed podcaster
Former Ireland and Leinster rugby player developed habits that helped him become many other things, including wine deliverer, lecturer and award-winning podcaster
Mayo’s magnificent quest leaves us wanting more – but who from?
The strength of Mayo’s faith made devotees of us all but now we risk feeling bereft
IRFU predicts €1m surplus despite ‘significant challenges’
November series and Chicago clash with the All Blacks contributed to figures
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby
Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province
A smell of irrational denial lingers in the air around Irish rugby
France are building promisingly for next year’s World Cup. Ireland? Not so much
Former Ireland rugby star Shane Horgan sued for repossession of house
Pepper Finance seeking to recover the Dublin property or full repayment of outstanding debt of €684,664
Ireland’s aversion to kicking wasn’t part of the grand evolution we were sold
Drastic change of approach difficult to fathom after progress was made in Six Nations
Forget rugby’s world rankings: Ireland don’t belong in the top three
Comprehensive defeat to the All Blacks a sobering reminder of our real place in rugby’s global order
Nations Championship verdict: Enjoyable, but here’s how to make rugby even better
The new tournament has been unable to shed one recurring snag
Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake
Nations Championship results so far belie third place in World Rugby’s rankings
Owen Doyle: Luke Jacobson not receiving a red card for reckless tackle was a shocker of a call
If clearout on Josh van der Flier only merited a yellow, then what would a player have to do to get sent off?
Jack Conan says Ireland were ‘a little bit soft’ against the All Blacks
Ireland forward was of the view that this tour will prove beneficial in the long run
Andy Farrell focused on maximising teamwork in effort to bridge gap with world’s best
Ireland head coach aims to iron out errors ahead of Rugby World Cup next year
Joe McCarthy highlighted why he’s one of Ireland’s most important players against New Zealand
Forward shone with his ball-carrying despite defeat to the All Blacks
If Luke Jacobson’s clearout on Josh van der Flier was only a yellow, throw rugby’s laws in the bin
Some questionable decisions from referee Nic Berry raise concerns over consistency in officiating
Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Officials at Eden Park ruled Luke Jacobsen should only receive a yellow card for launching himself at Josh van der Flier and sticking elbow out
Ireland player ratings: Dan Sheehan and Joe McCarthy lead the way in Auckland defeat
Ireland authors of their own issues in Eden Park defeat
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortress
Six-try New Zealand extend Auckland unbeaten streak to 53 games
New Zealand 40 Ireland 21: All Blacks ease to victory at Eden Park – as it happened
Ireland end their summer window with a chastening defeat in the Nations Championship
Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to be
Andy Farrell’s Ireland side would not be the first to get a result in the All Blacks fortress
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