The Offload: James Lowe thrilled to give something back with Clondalkin link-up
Hawkshaws point the way for Clontarf . . . Will Ealing’s Irish be denied Premiership chance?
Hawkshaws point the way for Clontarf . . . Will Ealing’s Irish be denied Premiership chance?
Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France
John Hodnett rewarded for recent good form while Jack McGrath extends his Ulster stay
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Ulster captain says side needs to learn lessons up front ahead of European opener
Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front
Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap
Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations
Province’s need to sign is acute given Denis Buckley’s unfortunate ACL injury
Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad
Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh
Agent Niall Woods explains IRFU blocking provinces from negotiating new contracts
Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team
We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France
Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more
Duo named in Ulster team to play Ospreys after being left out of the Ireland squad
Head coach admits Leinster final defeat took 48 hours to put behind him
Disciplined defensive performance paves the way for another emphatic final success
Leo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them before
Ulster and Leinster name their teams ahead of Saturday’s Pro14 final at Aviva Stadium
Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee
Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term
Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh
New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson
With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster
He made the move to Ulster at the start of this season and has made 10 appearances
Max Deegan and Will Connors among five players returning to Leinster action
Andy Farrell concedes Ireland need to be better against Wales in a number of areas
Prop says van Graan’s men owe the fans a big performance as they finish pool campaign
Sexton takes captaincy while 12 players who featured at World Cup are absent from panel
Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals
Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent
Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side
Backrow duo return for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin
We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament
There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Lock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfit
Will Addison also returns to the starting XV for Champions Cup opener against Bath
Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat
Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park
Stockdale among a host of Ireland stars returning to provincial action in Limerick
Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
Summer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounter
Craig Gilroy will make his first competitive outing in over 11 months on the wing
Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland
Leaving out Leinster lock something of a gamble given Ireland’s recent lineout struggles
Coach was very exact in looking for specialists among his 31-man squad for Japan
Much for Schmidt to ponder after a humiliating and potentially damaging outing
Faltering lineout at Twickenham points to 37-year-old becoming a serious liability
Joe Schmidt’s team take on England in their second Rugby World Cup warm-up match
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
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