Three memorable times Ireland won and missed out on silverware at home
Ireland last won silverware at home in 2004 rout of Scotland at old Lansdowne Road
Ireland last won silverware at home in 2004 rout of Scotland at old Lansdowne Road
Paul O’Connell presented prop with his jersey on what was to be his last home game
A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments
Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights
The first time that the IRFU handed out caps for games against Argentina was in 1990
If Johnny Sexton captains side during Australia tour he will be looking to break a mould
Readers recall their Grand Slam stories ahead of another tilt at history on Saturday
Ireland legend put his medical studies on hold so he could join four-month tour
Paul O’Connell’s retirement breaks final link to days when nation fell in love with game
Former archbishop of Armagh and primate of All Ireland Lord Eames attended the secondary school
Cork native won 28 caps and was a member of the 1948 Grand Slam-winning side
The grand old tournament should be full of its usual twists and turns. Gerry Thornley sets the scene
‘I am absolutely confident that Ireland will host the 2023 rugby world cup’ - Taoiseach
Willie John McBride: ‘He was just one of the great men of this world, I am just proud I had him as a friend’
Lock Dan Tuohy could also be in line to return for Champions Cup assignment
His name became a kind of shorthand for talent on field, as well as for manners off it
Sporting great who spent 34 years of his life working as doctor in Africa leaves rich legacy
Surgeon, who played out-half on team that claimed Five Nations Grand slam in 1948, was 88
The running game has always been rugby’s essential gift to sport
James Murphy-O’Connor: June 6th, 1925 – August 10th, 2014
Do we live in an age filled with the greats, or are we just great at superlatives?
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices