It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t suffice
Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria
Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria
If a solution is not soon found to create a feasible global club calendar, Australian rugby may soon face an era of irreversible decline
A business’s office manager got advice that because the company had sponsored its employees’ sports gear for a separate rugby league, it is liable for any expenses incurred by a worker injured playing the sport. Could this be true?
Matt Williams: The young player asked ‘what do i have to do to become a champion’. The answer is more complex than perhaps he could grasp
Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ
The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches
Deal means lender will sponsor Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster rugby out to 2028
World Rugby considering reducing tackle height at elite level and introducing a trial of the 20-minute red card
Treating bomber’s family the same as victim’s families ignores hatred passed down for generations - Trevor Ringland
We asked readers for suggestions on how to improve the vibe inside the stadium during matches
The former Irish winger’s documentary, For Ulster and for Ireland, illustrates how it is possible to acknowledge differences without rancour
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
Victory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soil
Follow the action from the Stade Velodrome as Ireland begin their Grand Slam defence with a daunting task in Marseille
Minister for Arts, Sports and Media also wants to make All Ireland football and hurling quarter and semi-finals free to air
Nichola Fryday has no regrets about retirement; Andrew Porter ready for his close-up; and Beckenbauer’s time with New York Cosmos
World Rugby’s curious lack of action appears to have forced individual national bodies to act, with what has been until now great haste and little thought
Based on past experience, we IT sportswriters should probably offer advance apologies to all those we have predicted to have a mighty 2024
Sports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South Africa
Considering its origins, rugby has come a long way in terms of both playing and spectator interest
Johann van Graan’s Bath side sits second in the Premiership ahead of Ulster’s trip to the west country
There are six changes to the starting side that beat Glasgow, with three academy players in the squad
Malachy Clerkin on this year’s must-have books about GAA, soccer, boxing and life - as well as the best offerings in a truly great year for younger readers
5,000 pages of medical records submitted ahead of proceedings on Friday
It’s small price to pay for putting these vital red card calls back in the hands of the referee
England captain says move would bring ‘real challenge’ for sport to maintain its audience, and recalls huge influence of growing up watching rugby on TV
Premiership final in 2025 moved forward to aid Lions’ chances of glory in Australia
Handré Pollard replaced the injured Malcolm Marx and steered them home with unerring kicking displays
Hannah Bowe becomes chief of staff of Six Nations Rugby
You find it wherever you can when man’s inhumanity is dominating a relentlessly dark news cycle
Fans go from high to devastating lows following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Smart mouthguard technology will measure the G-force of every head impact in real time
What can the city offer visitors who’ve already seen the Mona Lisa or climbed the Eiffel Tower?
Costs keep rising like in any business but failure to live within its means would, for rugby, be a recipe for disaster, chief executive Kevin Potts says
Action threatened to disrupt Irish rugby fans planning to fly over to Nantes for team’s next match against Tonga in Rugby World Cup
France 2023: Pool B — Ireland, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga
Ireland rugby captain set to hang up his boots after upcoming Rugby World Cup
Youth sport allows us to learn how to handle the emotional mouses and cauliflower ears that every life has to endure
Veteran delighted to be given the opportunity to fulfil a career dream and stake his claim for the starting England scrumhalf berth in France
Born without fingers on one hand, the 6ft 7in Cork man has gone on to play professional rugby in the US, and is about make his international debut with the US squad
Former Irish captain’s main company records €640,000 profit in last fiscal year
Offaly native won 34 caps during her Irish playing career
Under-20 Rugby World Championship final: Ireland fall short as France make it three in a row. Follow the action as it happened ...
Banning competitive sport does not teach kids how to cope with the world
The deadline to prove they have the finances needed to operate next season expires
Springboks' captain ‘hitting his markers’ as he recovers from knee surgery in April
In a rerun of last season’s final, Leinster look to exact revenge on Ronan O’Gara’s side at the Aviva Stadium
Conal Levin claims refusal of Catholic University School in city centre is irrational and unlawful
Erroneous claims made by rugby columnist about a former schoolmate led to a front page apology
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has an interesting conundrum when it comes to picking the back five
First look: It’s difficult not to be impressed on a visit to this not-for-profit cultural institution that is hoped to bring a major boost in tourism revenue to Limerick and the midwest
Tony Spreadbury, the European referee manager, will be scratching his head
Exeter steamrolled by a French side who blend power and panache to devastating effect
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