Former Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South Africa
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Joe McCarthy enters final stages of rehab for foot injury
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
World Rugby is now facing an escalating officiating crisis; both Irish outhalves impress
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
The Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better moments
Dilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injury
Leinster man delivered on years of promise in Soldier Field loss to New Zealand
Nine years on from the historic win in Chicago, Ireland return to Soldier Field to face New Zealand
Several players have made strong cases for starting berths for the British and Irish Lions, while France impressed in New Zealand
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ryan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to Scarlets
Leinster v Scarlets: Prop Paddy McCarthy and flanker Will Connors have recovered from injury
Calf injury puts James Ryan’s availability in doubt
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘very fortunate’ to have players fit and eager to perform
The former Ireland number six knows the threat Ireland face at the lineout from England
Ryan Baird could come into the backrow to bolster defensive lineout with Joe McCarthy missing out
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
Ryan Baird eager to follow up memorable Champions Cup semi-final win by getting Leinster’s URC title ambitions firmly back on track
Lock has blended remarkable athleticism with a dedication to hard graft
James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS
Andy Farrell has areas to address as he aims to make the most of the summer tour to South Africa
Leinster forward says athletic profile of the province’s players mean they can fit in to Jacques Nienaber’s new system
Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench
Ruddock set to be named captain for South Africa trip, while Baird and Lowe in race against time to be fit for Toulouse cup game
No indication given as to whether James Lowe and Josh van der Flier will be fit to play
Leo Cullen says the response to the Caelan Doris yellow card was the turning point of the match
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Leinster forward wants to make up for lost time and impressed against Italy
Baird made Ireland debut against the Italians in 2021 in an empty Roman stadium due to coronavirus restrictions
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Leinster head coach says return of Will Skelton to French side will be part of planning
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
Leinster and Ireland hooker is to be assessed in Dublin for a minor shoulder injury
Province issues mixed injury update ahead of Friday’s crucial Champions Cup second leg
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Towering Trinity and Leinster secondrow earns early call-up to Ireland squad
All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam
Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht
Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird both pen new deals to keep them at their home province
Visitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red card
Winger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaign
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
