Chasing Itoje: James Ryan runs the risk of being broken before his primeSecondrow’s lineout calling needs to improve. That’s where Paul O’Connell can helpSat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Wales v Ireland: Andy Farrell opts for James Lowe after ‘seamless return’Garry Ringrose also returns to the fold with Hugo Keenan at fullback in strong lineupFri Feb 05 2021 - 11:10
Six Nations: Joe Schmidt is back, coaches and captains bewareJosh Adams suspension sends a warning jolt through every Six Nations campFri Feb 05 2021 - 10:00
Super Maro set to be England’s shining light – and rugby’s blazing superstarWith players out due to injury or Covid, Eddie Jones will need the best lock on the planetFri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00
Six Nations: Italy need Paolo Garbisi to be Dominguez and Baggio rolled into one20-year-old represents Azzurri’s best chance of ending their Championship droughtTue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has aura, work ethic and humility few can matchFormer Lions captain is tailor-made for Irish forwards coaching roleTue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Australia is here to help the Lions tour and moreBernard Jackman’s criticism of Pro14 referees was not rant, he provided the examplesMon Feb 01 2021 - 07:00
Six Nations: French government give green light for teams to travel to FranceScotland and Wales are due to travel to Paris with seven-day isolation rule to be waivedThu Jan 28 2021 - 21:03
IRFU cancel men’s and women’s All-Ireland LeaguesDecision a big blow for amateur game; touch rugby could be offered as an alternativeThu Jan 28 2021 - 18:11
Tadhg Furlong set to return for Leinster against ScarletsTighthead prop expected to join up with national squad if he comes through game unscathedTue Jan 26 2021 - 01:00
Stuart Lancaster expects playoffs if Rainbow Cup is cancelledRainbow Cup was set to see South African sides face Pro14 teams in new competitionTue Jan 26 2021 - 01:00
The Offload: Ireland’s succession issue at 10 on show once moreSix Nations could be a Covid timebomb; The Offload’s Ireland XV to take on WalesMon Jan 25 2021 - 10:46
The Offload: Ronan O’Gara more than willing to take a punt on Jack CrowleyTackling concussion . . . Zebo clear on Folau’s possible return to union . . . Word of mouthMon Jan 18 2021 - 10:00
‘I realised the book had helped people and that has been part of the healing’Iconic sports books revisited: John Leonard on his story Dub Sub ConfidentialMon Jan 18 2021 - 06:15
O’Callaghan says secret of seamless tradition down to Farrell’s respect for players‘He fostered a relationship with a lot of lads where there was compassion and care’Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00
Gearóid Hegarty’s All-Ireland hurling final: ‘It was like an out-of-body experience’The PwC Player of the Month on tweeting and his man-of-the-match turn for LimerickThu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Let five-team tournament fill the void if shutdown occursIreland and the four provinces could take advantage of a unique opportunityMon Jan 11 2021 - 10:01
Six Nations postponement now a real possibilityFrench government sceptical that new protocols cans stop spread of Covid-19Mon Jan 11 2021 - 01:00
Almost all of Munster’s internationals back for clash with ConnachtGame may come down to which of Hanrahan or Carty is the most composed place kickerSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
European rugby facing shutdown over French fears on new strain of Covid-19Decision to be announced on Saturday could have repercussions for Six NationsFri Jan 08 2021 - 15:36
Motivated Leinster ready to put the record straightChampions back to full strength for important Ulster clashFri Jan 08 2021 - 10:00
Prendergast plotting to foil old pal O’Gara’s high-fliersRacing 92’s attack coach looking forward to clash with Top 14 leaders La RochelleFri Jan 08 2021 - 06:46
Leinster’s clash with Northampton under threat due to Covid outbreakSaints have seen their Premiership match against Leicester Tigers postponedWed Jan 06 2021 - 13:45
Ulster coach Dan McFarland rejects suggestion that Leinster are vulnerable‘Winning away in Dublin, in and of itself, is something that you would aspire to’Wed Jan 06 2021 - 06:00
Earlier testing will prevent French sides from boycotting Champions CupNew protocols will see sides visiting France tested within 72-hour windowTue Jan 05 2021 - 19:53
Stuart Lancaster impressed with Munster’s trajectoryPostponement means sides will now have to wait to match up against each otherSat Dec 26 2020 - 06:00
Scannell and Tracy both looking to push on with international ambitionsMunster and Leinster hookers in line for St Stephen’s Day meeting at Thomond ParkThu Dec 24 2020 - 06:00
Andy Friend backs Connacht skipper Paul Boyle after scrum callCoach also offers a little social media advice to his playersWed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00
Van Graan praises De Allende for belief and calmness he brings to MunsterWorld Cup winner played key role in turning things around against ClermontWed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster sees positives as senior internationals line up Christmas breakAcademy players are getting opportunities that they wouldn’t have in past seasonsTue Dec 22 2020 - 06:00
Ulster expect to play on without crowds in BelfastTraining for elite sports can continue under new Northern Ireland restrictionsMon Dec 21 2020 - 18:49
Garry Ringrose to miss Munster game after suffering jaw knock in Northampton winCentre who suffered a broken jaw in October clashed heads with Jimmy O’BrienMon Dec 21 2020 - 15:25
The Offload: Rejoice in the leadership of David NuciforaAll Irish rugby needs next year is a messianic figure to lead them to unknown placesMon Dec 21 2020 - 09:00
Relentless Munster provide unforgettable night in FranceVisiting side’s young and old refused to fade when faced with Clermont in full flowMon Dec 21 2020 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan still leading the way for Munster outhalvesStephen Larkham hails number 10’s ability to handle pressure after win in FranceMon Dec 21 2020 - 01:00
John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memoriesAs the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming homeSun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00
Munster stage remarkable comeback win to raid Clermont fortressJohann van Graan’s side overturn 19-point deficit to keep up unbeaten start to the seasonSat Dec 19 2020 - 20:24
The Offload: No Eddie, rugby is not a safer sportWorld Cup schedule shouldn't be about strongest handicapping the weakestMon Dec 14 2020 - 10:00
Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victoryThe brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions CupMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Leinster impress in European opener as pack set the tone early in MontpellierFive-try victory for Irish province sees Dan Leavy secure the bonus point in FranceSat Dec 12 2020 - 19:43
The Offload: Is David Nucifora’s long-term plan at sixes and Sevens?Gavin Cummiskey’s weekly look at the world of rugby at home and abroadMon Dec 07 2020 - 11:00
Johnny Sexton’s drive to take Ireland back to the top won’t diminishIreland captain uses media chiding as motivation and that can be increasingly seenMon Dec 07 2020 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton points to the positives but admits top tier still a way offIreland captain praises ‘incredible’ Caelan Doris after number eight’s show against ScotlandSat Dec 05 2020 - 18:23
Ireland 31 Scotland 16: How the Irish players ratedGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s side end the year with a winSat Dec 05 2020 - 17:04
Contract crux: Agents offering top Irish players to French clubs‘We will have offers from clubs in France and the IRFU have not engaged or made any offers’Fri Dec 04 2020 - 07:30
Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match timeItalians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face WalesThu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51
Ireland rugby squad working with mental skills coachGary Keegan to deal with ‘anxiety’ that damaged performance at World CupThu Dec 03 2020 - 17:45
Ireland v Scotland: Sexton and Henshaw start as Farrell brings in big gunsHead coach has made six changes from the team that beat Georgia last weekendThu Dec 03 2020 - 14:08
IRFU hopes to open contract talks with players in JanuaryNegotiations set to deal with players whose contracts are ending after this seasonMon Nov 30 2020 - 15:22
IRFU hopes to open contract negotiations with players in JanuaryThe bottom line on most new deals will depend on crowds being allowed to returnMon Nov 30 2020 - 14:56
