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
Warren Gatland: Ireland’s narrow approach was easy to deal withWales coach has a cut off Joe Schmidt’s tactics after win in DublinSat Aug 29 2015 - 18:52
Dave Kearney plays himself right into reckoningTalented winger’s performances have put him on the cusp of World Cup squadFri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Dave Kearney looks to muscle way into World Cup squadThe number 14 will start against Wales on Saturday with Luke Fitzgerald at 13Thu Aug 27 2015 - 16:12
Kurt McQuilkin finds the lure of Leinster too hard to resistFormer Leinster captain couldn’t resist the invitation to rejoin the province’s coaching teamMon Aug 24 2015 - 15:40
Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leaderAppointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surpriseFri Aug 21 2015 - 09:43
Kieran Marmion hoping to reach level bestConnacht scrumhalf is broadening skill range to push for international recognitionFri Aug 21 2015 - 01:00
Marty Moore to miss Leinster’s trip to UlsterTighthead prop still expected to be available for Ireland’s warm-up game against WalesThu Aug 20 2015 - 13:20
Leinster’s Marty Moore needs to prove fitness for Ulster gameTighthead has to have game time if he is to make Ireland’s World Cup squadThu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00
Stephen Ferris knows backrow no place for faint-heartedFormer Ulster flanker was blighted by injury but career was full of highlightsWed Aug 19 2015 - 01:00
‘I’d love a run anywhere – I just want to get out on that field’Versatile back Ian Madigan still exuding self-belief, still fielding old questionsMon Aug 17 2015 - 00:01
Galway manager praises side for showing ‘great character’Canning’s 10 points in match puts player up to 4-47 for the championshipSun Aug 16 2015 - 21:54
Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slipsJoe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up winSat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13
Former IRFU president warns of damage done by law changesBilly Glynn questions ‘flawed and mismanaged’ process that brought reforms in unionSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
Leinster wait on venue for Champions Cup Toulon clashHectic opening-pool rounds fixture list to be concluded by January of next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
IRFU confirm new sponsor to replace Three in May 2016Chief executive Philip Browne confirms a new sponsor is in place to take over next yearSat Aug 15 2015 - 00:01
IRFU announce ‘strong financial performance’ in 2014/15Funding for both the provincial and club game able to increase by €4 millionFri Aug 14 2015 - 17:00
Chris Henry glad to be back in green shirt after health scareSpeedy recovery following stroke puts Ulster flanker back in World Cup frameFri Aug 14 2015 - 09:06
Debut for Jack Conan as Ireland make 14 changesCian Healy’s chances of returning are now being rated at 70-30 percent againstThu Aug 13 2015 - 13:50
Tipperary coach Eamon O’Shea expecting a massive challenge from Galway‘Galway have been really good this year . . and I think they are a really formidable team’Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
