Jenny Murphy needed a break from rugby, so she took up boxingIreland international has temporarily stepped away to pursue a career in the ringFri Jan 12 2018 - 06:00
Roscrea threaten Leinster Branch and IRFU with High Court caseCistercian College asking for ‘20 month rule’ to be ‘urgently and immediately’ waivedWed Jan 10 2018 - 12:39
Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squadLeinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brainMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Larmour’s magic helps Leinster ease past lacklustre UlsterFurlong, Ringrose and Tracy pick up worrying injuries in one-sided affair at the RDSMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Leinster ‘not much better than us’, says Ulster coach after defeatKiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respondMon Jan 08 2018 - 05:45
Ulster confirm they have signed a new ‘overseas’ outhalfGarry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong both Leinster injury concerns ahead of GlasgowSat Jan 06 2018 - 21:48
Leinster and Jordan Larmour make light work of UlsterLeo Cullen’s side will go into Champions Cup fixtures full of confidence after easy winSat Jan 06 2018 - 19:46
Trailblazer John Cooney points the way north for former peersEight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arriveSat Jan 06 2018 - 05:00
Munster determined to return to winning waysConnacht absentees tilt the balance firmly in favour of Johann van Graan’s teamSat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip themLeinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh MurphySat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Moments of the year: Sweet night in Dublin as England’s train derailedO’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test runSun Dec 24 2017 - 19:00
Inspirational Scott Fardy the key to Leinster victoryAbility to grind out win from 17-3 down – and with Sexton injured – shows side’s progressMon Dec 18 2017 - 06:00
Leo Cullen unfazed by heavy hits in Exeter clash‘It’s a physical game guys. A physical game. These games they do take their toll’Mon Dec 18 2017 - 05:30
Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challengeLeicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next seasonSat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Micheál Donoghue ‘shocked’ at being named Manager of the YearGalway boss rewarded for ending his county’s long wait for an All-Ireland hurling titleThu Dec 14 2017 - 05:30
Stuart Lancaster: Leinster still have plenty to work onHead coach frustrated at conceded try during mammoth Champions Cup win at ExeterTue Dec 12 2017 - 06:00
Leinster Schools Cup draw: Belvedere to meet GonzagaThe Junior Cup draw sees a mouthwatering first round tie of Blackrock and St Michael’sMon Dec 11 2017 - 21:12
Vintage Munster as Leicester wilt under the pressureInspirational O’Mahony stresses the need to front up again at Welford Park next weekMon Dec 11 2017 - 06:00
O’Connor accuses Conway over Veainu’s broken jawCoach insinuates Munster player was responsible for Tongan fullback’s injuryMon Dec 11 2017 - 06:00
Van Graan dismisses O’Connor’s claims of ‘cynical’ Munster play‘I thought both teams pushed the boundaries quite well’Sun Dec 10 2017 - 00:49
Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester awayBonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three gamesSat Dec 09 2017 - 22:06
Andrew Conway now delivering on his considerable potentialIt’s been a long and winding road to Munster for the former Blackrock and Leinster prodigySat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00
Munster line up O’Halloran to replace ZeboConnacht fullback wanted to replace the Racing 92 bound Simon ZeboThu Dec 07 2017 - 17:49
Peter O’Mahony has little time for contract questionsMunster captain and CJ Stander remain flight risks if new IRFU deals cannot be confirmedTue Dec 05 2017 - 06:00
Andy Farrell to continue defence role with MunsterIreland assistant coach is helping province until it finds replacement for Jacques NienaberTue Dec 05 2017 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony will move abroad if new deal isn’t confirmed by JanuaryMunster captain wants improved IRFU offer with one French club offering to double salaryMon Dec 04 2017 - 13:15
Bulletin expected on Peter O’Mahony’s contract talksMunster captain set to return against rivals Leicester Tigers for Champions Cup fixtureMon Dec 04 2017 - 06:00
Johann Van Graan ready for Munster job – all strings attachedReplacing Nienaber and the O’Mahony contract situation early issues for the new coachWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
CJ Stander could join Peter O’Mahony in leaving MunsterThere has been no progress on the contract negotiations with the IRFU for either playerWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt has Ireland where he wants themAfter this November window, competition for starting places is fiercer than everWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Johann van Graan hopeful Peter O’Mahony will stay with MunsterChris Farrell to be out for six to eight weeks after injury picked up against ArgentinaTue Nov 28 2017 - 14:07
Garry Ringrose and Dan Leavy set for Leinster returnRobbie Henshaw and James Ryan ruled out of trip to Italy to face Treviso with injuriesTue Nov 28 2017 - 06:00
Fierce competition sees Jack McGrath slip down pecking orderShadow Lions prop must battle with Healy and Kilcoyne for a place in Ireland’s front rowTue Nov 28 2017 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony in talks with English and French clubs over possible moveThe Munster captain has rejected an IRFU offer to remain on a national deal past 2019Mon Nov 27 2017 - 23:30
Strength and depth of Ireland’s roster continues to growThis series all about building a formidable squad for Ireland coach Joe SchmidtMon Nov 27 2017 - 05:00
Irish game plan caught Argentina coldJoe Schmidt’s tactics 'surprised’ Los Pumas says opposite number Daniel HourcadeSat Nov 25 2017 - 21:54
Ireland 28 Argentina 19: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey marks Joe Schmidt’s side after their year-ending win over Los PumasSat Nov 25 2017 - 20:23
Rugby on RTÉ: ‘It was like herding cats, like dealing with children’After losing Six Nations coverage, the days of international rugby on RTÉ are endingSat Nov 25 2017 - 07:00
Leinster’s second string put hopeless Dragons to the swordDespite 15 players away on international duty the home side powered past the visitorsFri Nov 24 2017 - 21:39
James Ryan prefers to let his actions speak louder than wordsIreland coach says Leinster lock’s work ethic and physique bode well for his futureFri Nov 24 2017 - 06:00
Leo Cullen’s colts to have too much fire for Jackman’s DragonsLeinster’s formidable strength-in-depth will again be in evidence at the RDSFri Nov 24 2017 - 01:00
Adam Byrne and James Ryan to start against ArgentinaRobbie Henshaw misses out due to hamstring injury, he’s replaced by Chris FarrellThu Nov 23 2017 - 12:52
Rugby Stats: Managing the minutes of Ireland playersClub and country commitments complicate matters for the respective coachesThu Nov 23 2017 - 07:00
Joey Carbery sure to be talked about in absentia‘Joey is brave, potentially to a fault, because he takes no heed who is in front of him,’ says SchmidtMon Nov 20 2017 - 06:00
Joey Carbery set for spell on sidelines with broken armBoss Joe Schmidt full of praise for young outhalf after thrilling display against FijiSat Nov 18 2017 - 21:41
Masterful Joey Carbery born to play Test match rugbyPerformance against Fiji at the Aviva Stadium shows he needs more chances at outhalfSat Nov 18 2017 - 19:58
Rugby World Cup bid: Quiet deals outmanoeuvred IrelandInexperienced Irish bid refused to wade into murky waters and instead played by the rulesSat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Jordi Murphy amazed at just how quickly things can changeIreland player to win cap number 18 since his debut at Twickenham in 2014Fri Nov 17 2017 - 07:08
Joe Schmidt makes 13 changes in team to face FijiJoey Carbery is one of the players to come in from the team that hammered South AfricaThu Nov 16 2017 - 13:57
France 2023: ‘This is not the World Cup of Bernard Laporte’Whatever he might say, French rugby’s wily president is an absolute master politicianThu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00
