Ireland flirt with disaster but start World Cup with a winGutsy tournament hosts make life difficult for themselves but see off game AustraliaWed Aug 09 2017 - 21:31
New Zealand scorch past Wales to send out early warningBlack Ferns’ back-three of Woodman, Winiata and Wickliffe a sight to behold at UCDWed Aug 09 2017 - 18:18
Ireland looking to establish some precious momentumExperience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against AustraliaWed Aug 09 2017 - 06:00
Malachy O’Rourke gloomy about prospects of Super EightsMonaghan manager believes format will only prove of benefit to stronger countiesMon Aug 07 2017 - 06:30
The ending of this semi-final was all Joe CanningManager Micheál Donoghue says first half seemed to be bypassing Galway starMon Aug 07 2017 - 06:30
Joe Canning breaks Tipperary hearts with moment of sheer brilliance‘Big moments are defined by your big players. He really stood up to the mark’Sun Aug 06 2017 - 19:11
Diarmuid Connolly has work to do to get back into Dubs teamJim Gavin pleased with side’s win over Monaghan but frustrated with wasted chancesSat Aug 05 2017 - 21:40
Jim Gavin fully focused on Monaghan challengeReturn of Macauley, Flynn and Cooper strengthens Dublin manager’s handFri Aug 04 2017 - 06:05
Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in IrelandEx-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s gameThu Aug 03 2017 - 07:00
IRFU initiative aims to increase numbers in women’s rugbyTen clubs have so far committed to scheme that seeks to attract extra 2,000 playersThu Aug 03 2017 - 06:00
Time for another Armagh and Tyrone death embraceTyrone seem miles ahead of their fierce Ulster rivals in the hunt for the Sam MaguireWed Aug 02 2017 - 22:00
Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World CupPaula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injuryMon Jul 31 2017 - 13:00
Spectre of head injury hangs over Lions’ final Test heroicsWorld Rugby may investigate Alun Wyn Jones’s temporary replacement of Sam Warburton late on in AucklandSat Jul 08 2017 - 16:35
New Zealand 15 Lions 15: All Blacks player ratingsAaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immenseSat Jul 08 2017 - 12:36
Lions 15 All Blacks 15: Lions player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the tourists after final Test draw at Eden ParkSat Jul 08 2017 - 11:50
Pro12 will be expanded to include two South African teamsCheetahs and Southern Kings will join the league from next season as it becomes Pro14Fri Jul 07 2017 - 19:24
Live European rugby will return to free-to-air in 2018TG4, RTÉ and TV3 all expected to engage in tender process for new rights packageTue Jul 04 2017 - 16:42
New Zealand 21 Lions 24: All Blacks player ratingsSam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacySat Jul 01 2017 - 13:56
All Blacks 21 Lions 24: Lions player ratingsGavin Cummiskey reviews the tourists after their second Test victory in WellingtonSat Jul 01 2017 - 13:25
All Blacks 21 Lions 24: Five things we learnedSonny Bill’s rugby league roots, totemic Itoje, Barrett’s boot and Garces’ nerves of steelSat Jul 01 2017 - 11:02
Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high noteImpressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victoryMon Jun 26 2017 - 06:06
Ideal tour for Joe Schmidt as new green shoots appearTour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squadSun Jun 25 2017 - 22:06
Ireland end gruelling summer tour on a high noteJoe Schmidt’s side were always in control against Japan but struggled with the heatSat Jun 24 2017 - 09:02
Ensuring fairness a priority for Japan in 2019 World CupTop teams will be required to play midweek games – just like the minnowsSat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00
Japan a country of constant wonder and contradictionEx-Australia coach Robbie Deans confident country will host a memorable World CupSat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00
Jack Conan says Ireland eager to finish tour on a highJoe Schmidt’s side braced for a fierce effort from chastened Japan in second TestFri Jun 23 2017 - 10:00
Joe Schmidt proud of his pride of LionsIreland coach pays tribute to Peter O’Mahony ahead of first All Blacks test in AucklandThu Jun 22 2017 - 23:30
Lions to follow Saracens’ blueprint against New ZealandFormer Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight seriesThu Jun 22 2017 - 21:23
Simon Zebo misses Japan Test after aggravating knee injuryAndrew Conway moves to fullback with Jacob Stockdale recalled for his second capThu Jun 22 2017 - 07:27
Paddy Jackson aims to kick on as Ireland’s number 10Luke Marshall to come in at centre as full-strength Ireland face Japan in second TestThu Jun 22 2017 - 06:00
Greg Feek well used to Erasmus-type speculationIreland scrum coach can understand rumours but ‘feels sorry’ for Munster coachWed Jun 21 2017 - 05:58
Feek backs Peter O’Mahony to lead Lions“He doesn’t say much but things he does say prickle the hair on the back of your neck.”Tue Jun 20 2017 - 09:30
Paddy Jackson passed fit to face Japan on SaturdayThe Ulster 10 is the only fit Irish outhalf left on the squad, after Joey Carbery’s injuryMon Jun 19 2017 - 10:10
Ireland romp past Japan against backdrop of Lions snubKeith Earls inspires seven-try rout but discussion revolves around Gatland’s call-upsSun Jun 18 2017 - 22:00
Jack Conan happy to keep proving the doubters wrong‘I like showing that I’m able to play at this level. I think while I’ll always have a bit of a grudge, and something to prove’Sun Jun 18 2017 - 14:10
Girvan Dempsey and Irish rugby’s coaching new guardFlying back now Leinster’s backs coach and has been shadowing Joe Schmidt in JapanSun Jun 18 2017 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt knew Gatland would call up Welsh and Scottish players‘For our guys, if they have missed an opportunity because of the logistics, it is tough’Sat Jun 17 2017 - 10:56
Keith Earls impresses again as Ireland ease by JapanPorous Japan defence made to pay for errors as Joe Schmidt’s team score seven triesSat Jun 17 2017 - 08:33
Letter from Japan: A curious, but fascinating culture‘The locals are weirdly helpful. They’ll board a train with you to ensure safe passage’Sat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt turns to Luke McGrath and Dan Leavy for JapanLeinster scrumhalf makes his first international start along with Conway and ScannellFri Jun 16 2017 - 06:00
Bracing Japanese challenge takes Ireland out of comfort zoneJoe Schmidt ‘excited’ to see how inexperienced squad handle fatigue with eye on World CupFri Jun 16 2017 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt makes six changes for Ireland’s clash with JapanCoach admits preparations have been brief with tourists suffering from jet-lagThu Jun 15 2017 - 09:32
Paddy Jackson poised for pivotal role against JapanSimon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first TestWed Jun 14 2017 - 21:21
Niall Scannell eager to grasp every opportunity in greenMunster hooker relishing the prospect of Test duty for Ireland against Japan this weekendWed Jun 14 2017 - 05:00
Paddy Jackson set for Japan as Joey Carberry flies homeIreland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test seriesWed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00
World Rugby’s Dr Martin Raftery: You can never eliminate riskMedical officer responded to claims by Dr Bennet Omalu that children shouldn’t playTue Jun 13 2017 - 12:35
Joey Carbery to miss rest of Ireland tourLeinster outhalf sustained ankle injury during win over the USA last weekendTue Jun 13 2017 - 10:28
Investment in youth paying dividends for Joe Schmidt‘This tour is a fantastic learning and working experience for young players’Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00
‘We’re not planning to call any of the standby lads up’ – SchmidtIreland coach says he is not going to give Joey Carbery a hard time after USA Eagles matchSun Jun 11 2017 - 19:15
Joey Carbery hits speed bump as Ireland run riot in New JerseyYoung outhalf endures kicking nightmare as Ireland run in nine tries against hapless EaglesSun Jun 11 2017 - 15:17
