Ruddock brothers swap Butlin’s for assault on Japan

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

Garry Ringrose: heir to O’Driscoll’s throne is world class in his own right

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

Clontarf blow champions Lansdowne away with first-half onslaught

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

Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff stronghold

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

Rory Best’s remarkable service all there in black and white

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

Gerry Thornley: Gatland and Wales primed for red-letter day

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

Paul Boyle relishing the challenge to prove what he’s capable of

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

Johnny Sexton: ‘It’s incredible, I’ve had to pinch myself’

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

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

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

Lansdowne look to have the final edge over Cork Con

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

Lansdowne boss Ruddock still wary of the threat Cork Con pose

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

Adam Leavy double keeps Lansdowne on course for double

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

Lansdowne bridge 87-year Bateman Cup gap

Cup specialists Cork Con as Lansdowne close in on double

Ireland debut beckons for tenacious Tadhg Beirne

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

‘Strong, smart, confident’: Dan Leavy is the young man for the big occasion

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

Impressive Lansdowne surge 16 points clear at the top

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

Liam Toland: To hell with precedent, Ireland need Zebo

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

Lansdowne’s Deasy bags 19 points to down former side Cork Con

Defending Ulster Bank League champions suffer second defeat of campaign

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Maybe this was just a step too far’ for Munster

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

Meet the Irish playing international rugby for the UAE

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

Ice-cool Quinlan kicks late penalty to secure Cork Con victory

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

Ireland U-20s must improve again to match impressive Wales

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

James Tracy: ‘It was the longest, shortest day of my career’

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

Ireland’s international debutants eye up the real prize

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

Young Munster take over from Trinity at the top

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

Rugby statistics: It’s a rocky road to the Ireland senior team

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

Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish game

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

Ireland U-20s to keep it brilliantly simple in England showdown

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

So who should we expect to graduate from the class of 2016?

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

Ireland under-20s prepare for tough opener against Wales

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

Matt Healy spreading his wings for Connacht

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

Leinster halfbacks star as UCD go seven points clear

Scott Deasy’s late penalty helps Lansdowne beat Clontarf

Peter Dooley gains momentum as journey begins with Leinster

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

Mike Ruddock backs Joe Schmidt’s World Cup warm-up strategy

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

Our elite clubs should be a bridge between the professional and amateur game

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

Lansdowne edge champions in tense, compelling showdown

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

Clontarf forwards to test favourites in Ulster Bank League final

Lansdowne look to win title back against defending champions

Lansdowne and Clontarf to meet in Division 1A decider

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

Young Munster make AIL Division 1A playoffs with win over leaders Lansdowne

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

Ireland U20s will hope to build on two opening victories

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

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