Iain Henderson: 66 minutes of tackling, carrying, blocking and adding valueIreland lock’s presence inspires others to heights of controlled ferocityMon Oct 05 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt sticks to trusted crew as tinkering kept to a minimumBut, in stark contrast to previous regimes, the door is never welded shutSat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00
Mike Ross still Mr Reliable when squeeze comes onIreland will need tighthead to be his usual durable self if they hope to fulfil ambitions at tournamentSat Oct 03 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt ups the ante with selection to face ItalyJared Payne and Rob Kearney miss clash with injuries as Sergio Parisse returns for AzzurriFri Oct 02 2015 - 13:15
Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounterFree-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium StadiumThu Oct 01 2015 - 20:58
Rob Kearney and Jared Payne ruled outSimon Zebo to start at fullback with Robbie Henshaw to finally see some actionThu Oct 01 2015 - 18:54
Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against FijiLoss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific IslandersThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00
Simon Zebo eager to step into the breach if Rob Kearney misses outVersatile Munster man eyeing starting fullback spot if injury rules out Leinster rivalWed Sept 30 2015 - 20:13
Jared Payne’s ‘bruised foot’ sees him sit out trainingFullback Rob Kearney remains the other doubt for Italy gameWed Sept 30 2015 - 15:00
Rob Kearney may miss Italy game in bid to be fully-fit for FranceRobbie Henshaw expected to make World cup debut against ItalyTue Sept 29 2015 - 17:44
Tommy Bowe says criticism of Jared Payne is wide of markWorld Cup pundits blaming Ireland’s lack of attacking fluidity on centre from New ZealandTue Sept 29 2015 - 08:59
Ireland’s Simon Zebo travels home on compassionate leaveRob Kearney a doubt for match against Italy, with Rob Henshaw likely to returnMon Sept 28 2015 - 23:25
Rob Kearney a doubt for Italy with Robbie Henshaw to returnFullback suffered a gluteal strain during Ireland’s win over Romania at WembleyMon Sept 28 2015 - 11:59
Jared Payne’s sound fundamentals put him at centre of Schmidt’s plansIreland’s cleverest of Kiwi recruits never quits – pick any phase of play and there he isMon Sept 28 2015 - 05:00
Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamondsSouth Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount upMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:01
Backup players take full advantage of opportunityCompetition for places becoming fiercer by the minuteSun Sept 27 2015 - 21:21
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strengthGavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against SamoaSun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful responseSouth Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to JapanSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
Ian Madigan: All set to fly, but ready to put in a shift at scrumhalfBrother Dave’s tips on playing number nine could benefit the younger MadiganSat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00
No Henshaw in squad as Schmidt makes 12 changes for RomaniaCian Healy starts at Wembley while Ian Madigan is preferred to Paddy JacksonFri Sept 25 2015 - 12:45
Cian Healy to start for Ireland against RomaniaManager Mick Kearney confirms every member of 31-man squad fit for WembleyThu Sept 24 2015 - 20:30
Scotland’s second half show sees Blossoms wilt at KingsholmVern Cotter’s side open World Cup campaign in style with comfortable win over JapanWed Sept 23 2015 - 16:57
Heyneke Meyer aims to galvanise with strongest selection‘If we back each other more SA will be much better place with less hate and violence’Wed Sept 23 2015 - 13:51
South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against SamoaSpringboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to realityMon Sept 21 2015 - 22:05
Cian Healy opts for baby steps as rhinoceros runs stay in lockerIreland prop admits nerve damage affected not only career but also quality of lifeMon Sept 21 2015 - 01:01
Robbie Henshaw expected to play against Romania at WembleyConnacht centre set to shake off hamstring strain and train during weekSun Sept 20 2015 - 19:13
Gavin Cummiskey’s Ireland player ratingsIain Henderson sticks his head that little bit higher in CardiffSun Sept 20 2015 - 06:30
Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and HendersonCoach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against RomaniaSat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54
Millennium Stadium humidity won’t deter Jamie Heaslip‘You think it’s going to be really dry, but with the roof closed the ball can be a bit slippy’Fri Sept 18 2015 - 16:00
Earls and Fitzgerald look to re-establish connection formed at schools levelSons of famous fathers have inherited grit and we are all better for itFri Sept 18 2015 - 01:00
RWC 15: Three head injuries in 10 months not a problem, says Conor MurrayThe Ireland scrum-half says that none of the injuries were serious head traumasThu Sept 17 2015 - 16:37
Joe Schmidt plays down Robbie Henshaw hamstring injuryKeith Earls and Iain Henderson earn starts as Ireland name team to face CanadaThu Sept 17 2015 - 14:30
Jared Payne proves to be a major gain for Joe SchmidtIreland centre emerged just as rugby fraternity fretted over Brian O’Driscoll successorThu Sept 17 2015 - 01:00
Fitzgerald to replace injured Henshaw against CanadaExtent of Connacht centre’s injury will be revealed at Thursday’s team announcementThu Sept 17 2015 - 00:00
Alan Brogan revelling in his role as Dublin's closerDublin legend Alan Brogan may be the 15-minute man but he’s still hungry for successWed Sept 16 2015 - 01:00
Dublin remain optimistic about Cian O’Sullivan’s recoveryJim Gavin expects his key defender to be available for selection against KerryThu Sept 10 2015 - 08:40
JJ Doyle issues rallying call to Wexford under-21 hurlers for final breakthroughWexford manager says this may be last chance for this generation to win national titleThu Sept 10 2015 - 08:03
RWC 15: Ronan O’Gara and his World Cup demonsIreland and Munster legend looks back on the Battle of Bordeaux and vying with SextonWed Sept 09 2015 - 19:30
Euro 2016 qualifier: Republic of Ireland player ratingsJeff Hendrick provides only real moment of class to set up winnerMon Sept 07 2015 - 23:00
‘We have two weeks now to get it right, rest bodies’O’Mahony believes Ireland are building nicely, but have huge amount of work to doMon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt not pushing the panic buttonCoach confirms that Conor Murray’s will be fit to start World Cup after knock to headSat Sept 05 2015 - 19:12
Gordon D’Arcy: End of an era for centre of golden generationThe Ireland centre reflects on the highs and lows at the heart of Ireland’s best ever teamSat Sept 05 2015 - 16:41
Mike Ross: Tadhg Furlong has talent to be Ireland’s versatile propSwitching from tighthead to loosehead like trying to write with your left hand, says RossThu Sept 03 2015 - 15:38
Simon Zebo given further chance to stake full-back claimCork winger selected ahead of Rob Kearney for Saturday’s game against EnglandThu Sept 03 2015 - 13:57
Ireland v Wales: The player ratingsGavin Cummiskey’s take on how the Irish players performed in the Aviva on SaturdayMon Aug 31 2015 - 11:35
Aidan O’Shea is being unfairly refereed because of his sizeNoel Connelly’s main man was at the heart of the action once more for Mayo v DublinMon Aug 31 2015 - 01:16
Aidan O’Shea: ‘Yeah, I was headbutted alright’Mayo full-forward was in for some tough treatment from Dublin’s Philly McMahonSun Aug 30 2015 - 19:27
Tipperary minors stay on track for football and hurling doubleTipperary also survived the sending off of Emmett Moloney for a second yellow cardSun Aug 30 2015 - 16:37
Rugby World Cup: Five tough calls for Joe SchmidtHenderson the Godsend; Joe’s not showing his hand; unlucky Luke; Chris edging Jordi; The final cutSun Aug 30 2015 - 08:29
