Why Devin Toner is Liam Neeson in ‘Taken’No one has won more caps in the Schmidt era than the Leinster lockFri Mar 09 2018 - 06:00
John Barclay: ‘We want it to be chaotic and uncomfortable in Dublin’Breakdown king a threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitionsFri Mar 09 2018 - 06:00
Irish woman to be added to World Rugby CouncilPreviously all-male 32-member council to be increased to 49 members of both gendersThu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong the main Irish concern for Scotland clashIreland prop and his fellow Lion Iain Henderson need to train by TuesdayMon Mar 05 2018 - 05:00
Significant away victory the next target for rejuvenated ScotlandTownsend’s team aiming to end their dire away record by claiming Ireland’s scalpMon Mar 05 2018 - 01:00
Ireland's Joey Carbery craving a full 80 minutes of rugbyLeinster back happy to fill any position and sees the upside of being moved aroundThu Mar 01 2018 - 05:00
Soft hands, twinkle toes and 17 stone: James Ryan on the moveIn his sixth cap, towering lock belies his age with towering performance against WalesMon Feb 26 2018 - 05:30
Gatland draws line under phoney war with Schmidt‘They moved the ball brilliantly well and they were so exciting today,’ Welsh coach saidSat Feb 24 2018 - 18:07
Ireland 37 Wales 27: Irish player ratingsDan Leavy the best player on the pitch while Stockdale and Farrell also shineSat Feb 24 2018 - 17:31
Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few missesIreland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weaknessSat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00
Miller’s loss a blow as Irish women prepare to host WalesExperienced winger out for ‘six or nine months’ due to injury suffered against ItalySat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00
Ringrose on song as Leinster humiliate Southern KingsRingrose returned from ankle surgery and impressed against some very poor opponentsFri Feb 23 2018 - 21:41
Lucky number seven for Leavy as he faces Wales onslaughtBoth Leavy and James Ryan have climbed from St Michael’s stocks to wear green jerseyFri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00
Shane Williams: ‘We are probably the most fickle nation ever’Former winger says Kiwi ‘probably the most successful coach Welsh coach we’ve had’Tue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath’s injury bad news for James LoweWith Jamison Gibson-Park stepping up at No 9, Maori winger will be squeezed outMon Feb 19 2018 - 07:20
James Lowe’s class ensures Leinster have a bit to spareTadhg Beirne impresses for Scarlets as late penalty secures a bonus point for visitorsMon Feb 19 2018 - 06:00
Luke McGrath set to miss Ireland squad for Wales gameLeinster scrumhalf suffers knee injury in second half of win over ScarletsSat Feb 17 2018 - 18:29
Lowe puts on another show as Leinster step past ScarletsTadhg Beirne again impresses for Welsh side as they claim late bonus pointSat Feb 17 2018 - 17:36
Munster to start Gerbrandt Grobler in CardiffTyler Bleyendaal will make his comeback from a next injury in CardiffSat Feb 17 2018 - 05:00
Jordan Larmour the big draw as Leinster host ScarletsLeo Cullen’s side looking to consolidate their position as leaders of Conference BSat Feb 17 2018 - 01:06
Andrew Porter ready to fill potential Tadhg Furlong voidLeinster prop thriving after switch to tighthead and could play crucial role for IrelandMon Feb 12 2018 - 09:42
Jordan Larmour provides a brief glimpse of his rare talentDebutant almost conjures a memorable late try from nothing in his first senior outingMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt identifies the faults in Ireland’s fledgling starsCoach quick to point out the flaws as well as offer suitable encouragement to new facesMon Feb 12 2018 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt counts the cost of win with bigger battles loomingIrish coach believes Garry Ringrose return against Wales ‘will be a tough call’Sat Feb 10 2018 - 19:33
Ireland Women ‘under no illusions’ after Italy’s display against EnglandCoach Adam Griggs hoping for fewer individual errors in first home game in chargeSat Feb 10 2018 - 07:00
Conor O’Shea immersed in the task of making Italian rugby relevantFormer Harlequins coach believes the right building blocks are slowly being put in placeSat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00
Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17
Nerveless Sexton is once again the man of the momentOuthalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effortMon Feb 05 2018 - 06:45
James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lordYoung Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor MatfieldSun Feb 04 2018 - 15:57
Van der Flier set for time out with suspected medial ligament damageIreland coach Joe Schmidt praises young guns James Ryan and Dan LeavySat Feb 03 2018 - 21:05
France 13 Ireland 15: Ireland Player RatingsGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after an extraordinary ending in ParisSat Feb 03 2018 - 19:25
Niamh Briggs returns for Ireland's clash with FranceImportant experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara GriffinSat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00
Pain game: how an Irish tech firm is helping to reduce injuries in rugbyKitman Labs’s data has found more contact work in training leads to less injuries in gamesSat Feb 03 2018 - 07:00
Six Nations 2018: Ireland can set up a Paddy’s Day partyJoe Schmidt’s side are in red hot form and look like a serious challenge for EnglandFri Feb 02 2018 - 11:00
Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by FranceJoe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tacticsFri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00
Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones plotting for world dominationEngland are favourites to win a third title on the bounce but 2019 World Cup is priorityThu Feb 01 2018 - 09:00
John Muldoon set to reunite with Pat Lam at BristolConnacht player set to join coaching ticket at English clubTue Jan 30 2018 - 18:23
Six Nations 2018: Familiar feelings for FranceControversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championshipMon Jan 29 2018 - 11:00
Impressive Leinster complete pool assignment with aplombVictory over Montpellier secures Cullen a first success in France as head coachMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong’s tackle on Nadolo more than just a statisticProp prevented the monstrous Fijian winger from scoring a potential game-changing tryMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Leinster cruise into quarter-finals as top seedsLeo Cullen’s side made it six group stage wins from six by swatting aside MontpellierSat Jan 20 2018 - 15:12
Schools rugby a potential risk area for dopingMain route into professional rugby is outside IRFU remit and exempt from drug-testingSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour named in 36-man Ireland Six Nations squadSeán Cronin and Fergus McFadden earn recalls to Joe Schmidt’s extended selectionWed Jan 17 2018 - 18:45
Leo Cullen: Leinstertainment of old still not enoughDespite thrashing Glasgow, coach says province has ‘huge amount’ of work to doMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to go all the way in Champions CupLeo Cullen’s side are now 13/8 favourites to win tournament for first time in six seasonsMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘That was as nervous as I have ever been before a game’Two years ago this week Leinster’s coach gave five players their first European startSat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00
Prize of home quarter-final a major incentive for LeinsterStruggling Glasgow Warriors unlikely to stop Leo Cullen’s in-form side at the RDSSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
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
