Sexton the story that matters as Carty fades in the face of Brave BlossomsTale of three outhalves quickly becoming Schmidt’s downward spiralling swansongSun Sept 29 2019 - 11:34
Rugby World Cup - Thompson: ‘Everyone had written us off . . . It’s a very special moment’Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’Sat Sept 28 2019 - 14:17
Rugby World Cup - Joey Carbery: ‘I didn’t see too many other options on, so I just put it out’Ireland outhalf defends decision to kick for touch to secure losing bonus pointSat Sept 28 2019 - 12:41
Japan 19 Ireland 12: How the Ireland team rated in ShizuokaGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after a humbling night for Joe Schmidt’s sideSat Sept 28 2019 - 11:48
Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to WalesOdds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisisSat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00
Jack Conan’s availability at this World Cup is under reviewIf he is ruled out, Ulster’s Jordi Murphy would travel from Belfast to join the squadFri Sept 27 2019 - 07:23
Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:32
Letter from Japan: The wheels come off over-politeness in Toyota CityFlawed human nature is rare in Japan, so it was strange to see how police handled drunken violenceThu Sept 26 2019 - 12:00
Joe Schmidt confident Johnny Sexton will be fit to face RussiaSexton has been unable to train this week, after being hurt against Scotland on SundayThu Sept 26 2019 - 09:02
Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against IrelandBrave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakesWed Sept 25 2019 - 16:37
Sexton’s inability to kick creates conundrum for IrelandKicking coach Murphy admits it’s balancing act to keep flyhalf in action but out of troubleWed Sept 25 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton a doubt for Ireland’s Japan clash due to quad injuryPeter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki both back after passing HIAs following Scotland winTue Sept 24 2019 - 09:38
Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challengeWarren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota CityMon Sept 23 2019 - 15:14
Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the gameThe tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambastedMon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09
Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in JapanIncoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidableMon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30
Rugby World Cup: Stander not letting Springboks enter thoughts just yetIreland likely on course to face South Africa in quarter-finals after win over ScotlandSun Sept 22 2019 - 20:13
Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comebackLate drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performanceSun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00
Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after their victory over ScotlandSun Sept 22 2019 - 12:05
Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against ArgentinaArgentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusionSat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16
Ireland hope that if desperation is the disease, then experience is the antidoteScotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on SundaySat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Argentina seek to stun France in battle of the unpredictablesFrench head coach Jacques Brunel believes second half will be decisive in close gameFri Sept 20 2019 - 21:19
Joe Schmidt: continuity the key behind Ireland XV for Scotland clashIreland coach gives positive fitness reports on the absent Carbery, Kearney and EarlsFri Sept 20 2019 - 08:09
Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k courseKildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential courseThu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22
Rugby World Cup: CJ Stander says rugby needs to rid itself of dopingSouth African-born player says he didn’t see much of it during his time in native countryThu Sept 19 2019 - 10:18
Joey Carbery ready to slot in wherever he can for IrelandThe 23-year-old has recovered from a twisted ankle and could cover a number of positionsWed Sept 18 2019 - 16:00
Bullish Scotland primed to take Ireland and Rugby World Cup by stormIreland’s opening match opponents believe they have what it takes to go all the wayWed Sept 18 2019 - 14:01
Rugby World Cup: Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour set to start against ScotlandContinued doubts over fitness of Rob Kearney and Keith Earls could see them miss outWed Sept 18 2019 - 09:13
Ruddock brothers swap Butlin’s for assault on JapanS&C coach Ciarán and flanker Rhys add Welsh lilt to Ireland’s World Cup shoutWed Sept 18 2019 - 07:00
South Africa bat away doping questions but narrative remainsJarring to see 1995 World Cup final on TV before Springboks’ media briefingTue Sept 17 2019 - 08:27
Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World CupOfficials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect playersTue Sept 17 2019 - 07:00
Robbie Henshaw to stay with Ireland squad as he recovers from injuryManagement are keeping quiet on details of injury but Henshaw will miss Scotland clashMon Sept 16 2019 - 07:45
Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind themLetter from Japan: Home side love their rules but several illogical demands will need to be brokenMon Sept 16 2019 - 06:00
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a highKiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWCSun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00
Robbie Henshaw set to miss Scotland game with hamstring injuryIreland suffer serious injury blow a week out from World Cup opener against ScotlandSun Sept 15 2019 - 02:12
Robbie Henshaw an injury concern for World CupIreland centre is believed to have injured his hamstring; Will Addison taken out of Ulster line-upSat Sept 14 2019 - 15:02
Steve Hansen: 'I can’t be telling you Irish too much'New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’Sat Sept 14 2019 - 12:52
Ireland in Japan: First impressions bring back unwelcome memoriesIn his first report from Japan, Gavin Cummiskey takes in Ireland’s official welcome ceremonyFri Sept 13 2019 - 11:57
Explainer: How Ireland are World Rugby’s number one teamEveryone should ignore this list until November 2nd, it’s ‘a label’, nothing moreMon Sept 09 2019 - 14:04
Where’s Chester? Another Springboks ’95 legend passes awayThe Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protestMon Sept 09 2019 - 11:00
Ireland enter eye of storm with attacking strategies under wrapsGarry Ringrose has altered from a definite starter to cover for any number of positionsSun Sept 08 2019 - 12:57
Ireland 19 Wales 10: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s men in farewell before JapanSat Sept 07 2019 - 16:44
Johnny Sexton’s World Cup redemption starts nowWhen it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regretSat Sept 07 2019 - 06:30
Henshaw enjoying healthy distractions before World Cup kick offMeeting Christy Moore, Henry Shefflin and Ruby Walsh benefitted squad, says Ireland centreFri Sept 06 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray reunited for Wales clashAndy Farrell says players are ‘raring to go’ for final World Cup warm-up game against WalesThu Sept 05 2019 - 13:50
The big calls Joe Schmidt made finalising Ireland’s World Cup squadCoach was very exact in looking for specialists among his 31-man squad for JapanMon Sept 02 2019 - 15:35
Peter Keane: ‘Jaysus, it would be a lot worse coming out of here with a loss’Kerry manager does not buy into talk of a missed opportunity against DublinSun Sept 01 2019 - 19:52
Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16: Kerry player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the Kingdom side who held the championsSun Sept 01 2019 - 19:14
James Ryan is Ireland’s leader - it’s time to make him captainThe boys of 2016 must be trusted to help the old guard reach semi-final promised landSun Sept 01 2019 - 14:43
Own goals, replays and that GPS: A look back at Dublin’s steps towards five in a rowJim Gavin’s side are on the brink of history but there has been plenty of drama since 2015Fri Aug 30 2019 - 16:30
Joe Schmidt concerned about Felix Jones joining South Africa coaching staff‘He would have a great knowledge of even the language we use in our camp’Fri Aug 30 2019 - 01:05
