Bernard Laporte: the man aiming to stop Ireland from hosting the Rugby World CupPresident of the French Rugby Federation is playing his own game to win the race for 2023Sat Aug 19 2017 - 06:00
France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizesEarly three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth placeThu Aug 17 2017 - 21:56
Jenny Murphy ready to tackle whatever comes her wayIrish centre relishing the task of taking on France in a must-win showdownThu Aug 17 2017 - 06:30
Hard to see Ireland stopping France in their tracksIf preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last fourThu Aug 17 2017 - 06:00
Tom Tierney: Ireland 'got out of jail' against Japan'We just need to make sure we play the game of our lives against the French'Mon Aug 14 2017 - 06:00
Ireland forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against JapanTom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finalsSun Aug 13 2017 - 19:36
Hannah Tyrrell and Ireland ready to push on after nervy startBackline should get ample opportunity to show their talent against JapanSat Aug 12 2017 - 07:00
Onus on Ireland to register a comprehensive victory this timeTight group could come down to points’ difference in the endSat Aug 12 2017 - 07:00
Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for JapanCoach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to comeFri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00
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
