S&C coach Ciarán and flanker Rhys add Welsh lilt to Ireland’s World Cup shout

Leinster centre shows leadership and ‘is now starting to express himself’

Andy Wood’s side through to All-Ireland League decider

Principality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmares

Rugby Statistics: Hooker has been a remarkably consistent figure in his 116 caps to date

The coach and his team are proven big-game performers and Ireland have it all to do

Gorey-born forward and ex-U-20 Ireland star embracing his opportunity with Connacht

Outhalf honoured for his pivotal role in a memorable season for Leinster and Ireland

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

For some it's a stepping stone to pro rugby, for others it’s an overdue reward for a punishing year

Lansdowne aiming to complete an excellent season by claiming Ulster Bank League title

Mike Ruddock’s side pull away from Garryowen in second half at the Aviva Stadium

Cup specialists Cork Con as Lansdowne close in on double

Scarlets forward will be a targeted man in semi-final against Leinster, says Dan Leavy

Since his Junior Cup days, the talented Ireland flanker’s ability on the field has stood out

Victory over Terenure makes it 12 victories in a row for Division 1A leaders

There’s not a player in Irish rugby akin to Zebo and his case should stand on its own merits

Defending Ulster Bank League champions suffer second defeat of campaign

Director of rugby believes his players have come a long way in turbulent season on and off pitch

‘We can play the game we love at international level, representing our adopted nation’

Munster side beat Lansdowne to set up Ulster Bank League final showdown with Clontarf

If the pack can set the correct platform, the visitors have the backline to prosper

Ireland debut is sweet for Newbridge native who played for Leinster under Joe Schmidt

Garry Ringrose and Billy Holland get first caps, but focus is on next clash with All Blacks

Munster’s win over Mary’s sees them go top as Trinity beaten by Lansdowne

Graduates from the Ireland under-20 squad are few and far between in last five seasons

The club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protected

Nigel Carolan says reaching World Championship final down to interaction of players

John O’Sullivan looks back at the Irish Under-19 and Under-21 teams of 1998 and 2004

Manchester City venue should help team prepare for toughest pool since 2008

Dubliner’s dedication to his craft has paid a healthy dividend under Pat Lam

Scott Deasy’s late penalty helps Lansdowne beat Clontarf

Seán O’Brien’s career path provides inspiration for 21-year-old Offaly man

Lansdowne coach must rebuild side that has lost six of last season’s starting pack

Clontarf’s Wood and Lansdowne’s Ruddock should be praised for bucking the trend

Clontarf left to rue missed chances as challengers reel in nine-point second- half lead

Lansdowne look to win title back against defending champions

Tyrone Moran scores last-gasp try in extra-time at Aviva Stadium

The other play-off tie is an all-Dublin affair between Terenure College and Clontarf

Captain plays down expectations ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with England