France expose gulf in class with impressive rout of IrelandHopes for a competitive Six Nations meeting were dashed as semi-pro visitors ran riotSat Apr 17 2021 - 16:34
Linda Djougang: ‘I love rugby so much because when I am out there I can just be me’From frontline of the pandemic to the Ireland frontrow, the Ireland tighthead is powering onSat Apr 17 2021 - 08:00
Ireland must be on top form if they are to send France packingJessy Trémoulière’s absence for the visitors is a major plus for Ireland on SaturdaySat Apr 17 2021 - 05:00
Ireland benefiting from bringing Sevens players into 15s foldAdam Griggs names same starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in DonnybrookFri Apr 16 2021 - 06:00
Murphy Crowe set to make Ireland 15s debut against FranceSevens player is a promising attacking talent while Emma Hooban comes onto the benchThu Apr 15 2021 - 14:23
Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland playersIRFU in discussions with government as players would have to take time off workThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00
Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Lauren Delany makes up for lost timeWinger only took up the game at 25 and was spotted while playing in EnglandWed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00
Elite athletes still required to undergo 10-day mandatory quarantineMinister says that outside of training the regime will be the sameTue Apr 13 2021 - 20:32
Béibhinn Parsons keen to do more than just wing it for IrelandSpeedster wants to get off her wing more against France after two tries in openerTue Apr 13 2021 - 06:00
France will travel to Dublin to play Ireland after being granted exemptionGovernment grant elite athletes’ exemption to French squad ahead of Saturday’s game in DonnybrookMon Apr 12 2021 - 14:35
The Offload: Parsons and Wall can lead Ireland to 2022 World Cup winDuo were scintillating against a poor Wales side; another head injury for Johnny SextonMon Apr 12 2021 - 10:00
Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on noticeYoung duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clashMon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Ireland v France in doubt due to hotel quarantine policyIRFU and Six Nations unable to confirm if management and players are exemptSun Apr 11 2021 - 11:47
Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in CardiffBéibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutoutSat Apr 10 2021 - 19:48
Ireland can start building again with win over WalesAdam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play sinceSat Apr 10 2021 - 08:00
Meet the Irish women who will face Wales this weekendIreland open their Six Nations with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park on SaturdayFri Apr 09 2021 - 12:30
Ireland have a wounded Wales in sight for Six Nations openerWelsh were trounced 53-0 by France last week and Adam Griggs sets out a strong teamFri Apr 09 2021 - 05:30
Ireland bring three Sevens players in for clash with WalesAdam Griggs has set out a strong lineup for the meeting in CardiffThu Apr 08 2021 - 15:01
Ireland women’s side eager for action after a barren year at Test levelTruncated Six Nations gets underway on Saturday against Wales in CardiffWed Apr 07 2021 - 07:45
The Offload: Fly on the wall needed to show what is really happening at MunsterDoes CEO Flanagan really think the province are close? Keith Earls a Lions bolter again?Mon Apr 05 2021 - 10:47
Toulon test marks the start of Leinster’s season, for realRugby’s first galactico club lie seventh in Top 14 but Leo Cullen remains very waryFri Apr 02 2021 - 01:00
The Offload: It’s time to put trust in Munster’s talented young gunsRugby media’s ‘nasty underbelly’; Nigel Carolan and the Irish coaching exodusMon Mar 29 2021 - 10:00
Van Graan: ‘You have to give it to them. They are currently the best team by a mile’Munster coach admits gap between Munster and Leinster remains a wide oneMon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00
Munster’s box kick to nowhere gets only reward it ever deservesJohann van Graan: ‘In terms of playing, we didn’t get a chance to because we got pinned’Sat Mar 27 2021 - 20:48
What lies beneath - Leinster’s talent finding mission under financial strainPandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of provinceSat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00
Saliva test that detects concussion hailed as a ‘game changer’Non-invasive test shown to be 94% accurate could be in use by next seasonTue Mar 23 2021 - 22:30
Intriguing selection poser for Cullen as hungry Munster’s challenge loomsDespite short turnaround to Toulon test, assistant coach McBryde says Leinster’s total focus for now must be on Pro14 finalTue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: CJ Stander does the State some serviceLabour and Women’s Rugby Alliance; word of mouth; by the numbers and moreMon Mar 22 2021 - 10:00
He Got Game: ‘I pray that you understand why I pushed you so hard’You need dark forces behind you to make it as a basketball star – in this case an obsessive dadMon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00
CJ Stander bids farewell to Ireland doing what he does bestSouth African leaves a legacy and those coming behind know what’s expected of themSun Mar 21 2021 - 09:54
Johnny Sexton happily vindicated by Ireland’s excellenceCaptain says team were always confident that such a performance was very closeSat Mar 20 2021 - 20:36
England’s Tom Curry ‘could be another McCaw type of player’Still only 22, the powerful backrow has become a leader for Eddie Jones’ teamSat Mar 20 2021 - 08:00
‘Noble’ retirement sees CJ Stander leaving behind €1.6m in potential earningsIreland forward in line for tax relief of about €500,000 – if 30-year-old remains retiredThu Mar 18 2021 - 22:00
Jacob Stockdale one of six new faces in Ireland teamAndy Farrell names his Irish team for the final match of the 2021 Six NationsThu Mar 18 2021 - 15:30
England set for a ‘good battle’ with Ireland as Eddie Jones names teamHead coach makes just one change from the team that saw off France at TwickenhamThu Mar 18 2021 - 11:16
Proudfoot expecting Stander’s last stand to inspire IrelandEngland forwards coach pays tribute to his fellow South African’s impact with Ireland and MunsterWed Mar 17 2021 - 22:00
Irish aerial bombardment would make May’s day at the AvivaGloucester winger happy that his technique will stand up under the high ballTue Mar 16 2021 - 22:00
The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against EnglandIn the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking giftsMon Mar 15 2021 - 01:00
Finn Russell’s maverick nature falters against Johnny Sexton’s ice man‘We are playing for our jerseys and trying to get on Lions tours, there’s so much at stake’Sun Mar 14 2021 - 18:48
Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and KidneyIreland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventhSun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell explains his team selection for Scotland matchSome tight calls went the way of Jamison Gibson-Park and Rob HerringFri Mar 12 2021 - 13:47
The Offload: Red cards ruin games - head injuries can destroy familiesCreating teams of referees and ranking them on stats could lead to a healthy competitionMon Mar 08 2021 - 10:11
The interpros give players a chance to prove the coaches wrongFor Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be acceleratedFri Mar 05 2021 - 06:00
Women’s Rugby World Cup to be postponed until 2022 due to Covid-19IRFU support decision to delay tournament in New ZealandTue Mar 02 2021 - 19:17
The Offload: Ireland women must be allowed to move with the timesInternet trolls abusing Sonja McLaughlin after England loss are ignorant cowardsMon Mar 01 2021 - 10:00
Craig Casey and Ryan Baird give a glimpse of Ireland’s future in RomeScrumhalf’s commitment and speed of pass could see him usurp Conor Murray soonMon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
‘Scotland will be a step up but I just want to enjoy today’Captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell react to Ireland’s win in RomeSat Feb 27 2021 - 19:02
‘Gary was not only captain of London Irish – he was the king’Former team-mates remember the Ireland prop, including that try against the All BlacksSat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale to be unleashed as Ulster target win over OspreysStockdale hoping to hit the ground running in order to secure Six Nations placeFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
Born leader Iain Henderson eager to embrace responsibilitiesMomentous times for Ulster lock as he captains Ireland and signs new two-year contractFri Feb 26 2021 - 06:00
