John Cooney: Applying the laws of attraction to up his gameThe scrum-half has had his injury troubles, but perseverance and self-belief may prevailFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton in line to start against Italy on SundayConcerns raised about Ireland outhalf’s style of play after another injury against ScotlandWed Feb 20 2019 - 14:55
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nineMutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TVMon Feb 11 2019 - 11:00
Chris Farrell happy to adapt and switch as long as he playsPower the Munster man offers can be a vital asset for Ireland going forwardMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
O’Brien not the force of old but a final surge needed in JapanJosh van der Flier, for all his blooming talent, is no groundhog. Not of O’Brien’s ilkMon Feb 11 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocksSat Feb 09 2019 - 18:28
Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratingsBusiness as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in EdinburghSat Feb 09 2019 - 17:40
Ireland need to be wary of being blown off course in EdinburghCaptain Rory Best says visitors will tailor their game plan to account for Storm Erik at MurrayfieldSat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish moveDevin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgeryFri Feb 08 2019 - 14:06
Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at ScotstounFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Jack Conan ready to unleash his physicality on ScotlandNumber eight keen to make 12th cap a big performance to rememberFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled outLeinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thinThu Feb 07 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's IrelandWith injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limitThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to ScotlandAdam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at ScotstounWed Feb 06 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure gameJoe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on SaturdayMon Feb 04 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevailsAmple evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World CupMon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socketSat Feb 02 2019 - 22:20
Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey looks at Joe Schmidt’s side after a comprenensive opening defeatSat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
Eddie Jones: What drives England’s notoriously difficult head coach?Jones must embrace change in a game he had figured out with mathematical precisionSat Feb 02 2019 - 06:45
Who schooled who when Bundee Aki met Manu Tuilagi in 2007?Ireland centre looking forward to playing with his former Connacht team mate Henshaw againFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Women's 6N: Formidable England a tough assignment for new-look IrelandIncreasing professionalism of the visitors likely to test home XV to the limit and beyondFri Feb 01 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt explains his selections for England visitIrish head coach says he has no intention of prematurely discarding Rob KearneyThu Jan 31 2019 - 14:41
Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face EnglandNo place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations openerThu Jan 31 2019 - 13:33
England’s Golden Generation getting lost in translationGlittering success at underage level has yet to reap real dividends for England’s senior sideThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Van der Flier to start ahead of O’Brien against EnglandRobbie Henshaw to come in at fullback in other tight selection call for Saturday’s gameWed Jan 30 2019 - 14:11
Challenge for Ireland women as they open Six Nations against EnglandStrong trio will lead Irish team at Donnybrook on Friday at controversial 5pm timeWed Jan 30 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against EnglandLeinster back expected to move to 15 with Bundee Aki likely to get the nod at inside centreWed Jan 30 2019 - 00:30
The Offload: it’s never been more dangerous to run onto a rugby pitchJames Lowe blames size for New Zealand’s alarming drop-off in rugby participationMon Jan 28 2019 - 09:28
Depleted Munster can still slay DragonsWelsh club have really struggled when facing Irish provinces in recent timesSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounterLeo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game timeFri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40
EPCR refuse to rule out Brexit travel disruptions for quarter-finalsPlayer eligibility will not be a problem this season; dates, times and TV confirmedFri Jan 25 2019 - 17:20
McGrath and Kearney can lay down a marker against ScarletsPair are being given valuable Leinster game time in the Pro14 ahead of the Six NationsFri Jan 25 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren CaveWith 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jerseyMon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00
Champions Cup previews: Racing determined to restore dented prideScarlets likely to suffer the expected backlash in ParisSat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00
‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup ticketsGames featuring Ireland, England, New Zealand and Japan will attract the most demandMon Jan 14 2019 - 16:29
Jacob Stockdale is the skillful sprinter every kid wants to beUlster winger boasts six tries in Europe this season and 12 in his 14 Ireland capsMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:55
The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evidentOverwhelming backing for Irish international’s post-Kingspan Park game tweetMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:00
Brilliant Stockdale ensures Ulster claim a prestigious scalpIreland winger grabs a couple of crucial tries as Racing are kept at bay in BelfastMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
No complaint from Racing about alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo28-year-old tweeted after the defeat to Ulster about comments heard from the crowdSun Jan 13 2019 - 15:23
Ulster win but need to learn from game management errorWill Addison did not delay his late penalty and allowed Racing to restart the matchSat Jan 12 2019 - 18:55
Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over RacingDan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan StadiumSat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47
Eric O’Sullivan has put himself on the map with UlsterThe prop is a prime example of the IRFU’s leave-no-player-behind policySat Jan 12 2019 - 08:00
Sexton, Henshaw and Rob Kearney ruled out of Toulouse gameLeinster head into crunch Champions Cup clash with significantly weakened backlineFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian WillisNews round-up: Leinster register Conor O’Brien; changes afoot in MunsterTue Jan 08 2019 - 19:32
Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next seasonFormer Academy player looking to push on and win international honoursTue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Microphone on Flannery raises TG4 coverageMeanwhile, we saw Connacht’s cardinal sins and is there an English rugby civil war coming?Mon Jan 07 2019 - 13:30
Sexton’s captaincy style at Thomond Park raises concernsCullen and Kearney defend Sexton after he admits being ‘too revved up’ against MunsterSat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Leinster and Ulster’s second strings get a chance to impressStarting lineups for this January interpro aren’t full of stars but there’s plenty at stakeFri Jan 04 2019 - 18:57
Leinster’s James Lowe banned for two games over red cardWinger will miss Pro 14 derby with Ulster and visit of Toulouse in Champions CupThu Jan 03 2019 - 14:46
Sports Review 2018: Here’s Johnny! Sexton’s drop of gold snatches victory in ParisGrand Slam campaign was about to be holed below the waterline until ‘Le Drop’Mon Dec 31 2018 - 16:15
