Jacob Stockdale and Iain Henderson out of Wales gameAndrew Conway and Quinn Roux come into the side for tonight’s gameFri Nov 13 2020 - 17:40
Rumours swirl around the village as Welsh rugby goes from crisis to crisisIf Ireland win in Dublin on Friday it’ll be six losses in a row for Wayne Pivac’s sideFri Nov 13 2020 - 06:00
James Lowe makes Ireland debut as Andy Farrell names side for WalesLeinster wing to earn first Test cap in Friday night’s Autumn Nations Cup openerTue Nov 10 2020 - 13:51
The Offload: Can Rhys Ruddock bring the hard edge Ireland need right now?Lesser-spotted rugby sevens; women’s game is given a Pacific boost; Sanzaar extensionMon Nov 09 2020 - 10:00
How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournamentSat Nov 07 2020 - 07:00
Andy Farrell admits ‘shift in mindset’ required if Ireland are to realise potentialJames Lowe in line to make his Ireland debut against Wales next Friday nightFri Nov 06 2020 - 06:00
‘I am who I am’ – Johnny Sexton apologises for reaction in ParisJames Lowe and Billy Burns among Andy Farrell’s squad for Autumn Nations CupThu Nov 05 2020 - 10:42
The Offload: ‘Soft’ Ireland acquiring an unwanted reputationVeteran half backs will have to drag Ireland out of this rut but there are no easy fixesMon Nov 02 2020 - 08:00
Ireland still looking for ‘easy fixes’ to historical problemsHard to swallow the line from Irish camp that visitors could have won in ParisMon Nov 02 2020 - 06:00
Stockdale’s blunder and French flair: Where Ireland came undoneJohnny Sexton’s decision to go to the corner before the interval ultimately backfiredSat Oct 31 2020 - 23:39
France 35 Ireland 27: France player ratingsGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after France prove too strong for the Irish in ParisSat Oct 31 2020 - 23:03
Ireland can treat fans to some tricks on Halloween night in ParisConor Murray warns Les Bleus’ new-found ability to play as a unit could prove problematicFri Oct 30 2020 - 06:02
Connacht’s clash against Benetton postponed after Covid-19 outbreak at Italian clubSix Nations confirm Ireland v France and Wales v Scotland women’s games are offThu Oct 29 2020 - 19:36
James Ryan leaves leading Lions talk alone for now as he relishes Paris returnIreland lock made his international debut in memorable 2018 victory at Stade de FranceThu Oct 29 2020 - 01:00
Women’s Six Nations game between Ireland and France called off over CovidCases among French players and backroom staff lead to cancellation of Sunday’s game at DonnybrookWed Oct 28 2020 - 21:38
Henshaw the only change as Andy Farrell names Ireland team for ParisLeinster centre replaces injured Ringrose with Chris Farrell named on the benchWed Oct 28 2020 - 13:45
Ideal work placement helps Dane hone her game for future testsLeinster Rugby proves a perfect learning environment for Ireland’s ambitious scrumhalfWed Oct 28 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Outgoing Tom Grace will be missed by IRFUProfound stupidity takes down a Test match as Barbarians players head out drinkingMon Oct 26 2020 - 10:00
Will Connors chops his way to the front of Ireland’s openside queueDebutant shines against Italy as he quickly moves up the backrow pecking orderMon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan and Will Connors: The best of friends, the best of debutsLeinster duo both shone on their Ireland bows against Italy on a day to rememberSat Oct 24 2020 - 21:09
Ireland 50 Italy 17: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after a bonus point victory at the Aviva StadiumSat Oct 24 2020 - 20:03
France agree to travel to Dublin for final Women’s Six Nations gameIreland hand No 10 jersey to Hannah Tyrrell for Italian visit on SaturdaySat Oct 24 2020 - 05:00
IRFU report deficit of almost €36m as Covid-19 impact laid bare in accountsPhilip Browne warns of consequences to game if supporters are kept away for extended periodFri Oct 23 2020 - 14:54
Fresh faces and renewed appetite: Is this a new era for Irish rugby?With an average age of 28 for Italy match, squad has an opportunity to regain its mojoFri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19 precautions lead to Ireland changes for Women’s Six Nations clash with ItalyEimear Considine and Laura Feely ruled out of Saturday’s encounterThu Oct 22 2020 - 17:23
Beirne wants Ireland to be Six Nations turnover kingsSecondrow plans to seize ‘unbelievable opportunity’ and play big part in breakdown battleThu Oct 22 2020 - 01:00
Hugo Keenan and Will Connors to make Ireland debuts against ItalyAndy Farrell opts for Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose in midfield for Six Nations clashWed Oct 21 2020 - 14:08
Beibhinn Parsons ready to move on the next levelAfter her Leaving Cert experience the Ireland wing has an unexpected Six Nations reprieveWed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00
Stockdale and Ringrose on board with expansive Irish game plan‘Heads up’ rugby all the rage as Farrell’s Ireland prepare for new campaignTue Oct 20 2020 - 01:30
IRFU will charter plane for women’s team to FranceEight years ago the team had to take a flight and an overnight train to play in PauMon Oct 19 2020 - 16:04
The Offload: Spectre of doping hangs heavy over South African rugbySimon Zebo’s two-try salvo shows his finest years are being spent in Paris with RacingMon Oct 19 2020 - 11:21
Kerry to Dublin with the window down: Griffin driven to succeed with IrelandIreland play rescheduled Six Nations match against Italy at Donnybrook on SaturdayMon Oct 19 2020 - 06:00
Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wiltBrave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nationFri Oct 16 2020 - 06:00
Finland 1 Republic of Ireland 0: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Kenny’s side on another frustrating eveningWed Oct 14 2020 - 19:29
The Offload: Inspired John Cooney bounces back from the lowsRule changes for women’s clubs might provide a glimpse into the future of the gameMon Oct 12 2020 - 10:00
Ireland 0 Wales 0: Irish player ratings in Nations League drawMatt Doherty fills in at centre back as Shane Long fails to take huge scoring opportunitySun Oct 11 2020 - 16:37
Joe Schmidt named World Rugby’s high performance director‘We are delighted to appoint a person of Joe’s calibre, expertise and global credibility’Thu Oct 08 2020 - 13:02
The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skinJohann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on SaturdayMon Oct 05 2020 - 06:00
Rugby in a pandemic: Welcome to the season from the edge of oblivionThe return of supporters is seen as vital to the future of the professional gameSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Springbok heavyweights heading for Pro14South African sides set to join European competition; Joy Neville’s strange exclusionMon Sept 28 2020 - 10:02
Pro 14 organisers will not bring forward 8.15pm kick-offsPremier League has changed kick-off times due to new UK pub curfew lawsThu Sept 24 2020 - 17:59
The Offload: Saracens prove Pro14 is not fit for purposeThe alternative to fans in stadiums, according to the IRFU, is financial collapseMon Sept 21 2020 - 09:00
Mark McCall glad Saracens ‘could flip a switch and just turn it on’Saracens’ director of rugby impressed by his frontrow despite lack of preparationMon Sept 21 2020 - 06:00
Saracens deliver the brutal blueprint on how to beat LeinsterMako Vunipola immense at scrum time as visitors harrass and hound in the back fieldSat Sept 19 2020 - 18:39
Maro Itoje proves he has no peer in the northern hemisphereDeath by a thousand turnovers destroys invincible season at first meaningful hurdleSat Sept 19 2020 - 17:52
Champions Cup: Leinster v Saracens - Saracens player profilesGavin Cummiskey assesses the defending champions ahead of their date in DublinFri Sept 18 2020 - 14:00
Champions Cup: Leinster v Saracens - Leinster player profilesGavin Cummiskey looks at the Leinster XV looking for revenge at the Aviva StadiumFri Sept 18 2020 - 14:00
Georgian rugby vice-president arrested after player shot in the legRamaz Kharazishvili’s life not in danger after incident at the offices of governing bodyThu Sept 17 2020 - 16:19
Gavin Cummiskey: Does the Mark McCall era at Saracens really count?It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching careerThu Sept 17 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Farrell’s five-week ban sets a dangerous precedentBristol’s Pat Lam chances his arm, rugby needs a mega star as Amazon comes callingMon Sept 14 2020 - 10:00
