Dave Kearney eager to deliver timely reminder to Joe SchmidtIreland winger is back from injury and determined to make impression at StoopTue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00
Ian Madigan passed fit to play Harlequins at The StoopDoubts remain over Luke Fitzgerald and Richardt Strauss for key European gameMon Dec 01 2014 - 16:12
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland ready to go to war as World Cup year loomsSquad depth, self-belief and tactical excellence have put Ireland in a strong positionSat Nov 29 2014 - 10:00
Pat Lam finding his stride as he raises standards in westConnacht coach determined to build on good start to seasonFri Nov 28 2014 - 01:00
‘You are what you hunt and gather. Most of this gluttonous adult life was spent deep inside a mustard-stained bread bin’Gavin Cummiskey, sports journalistThu Nov 27 2014 - 13:06
Les Kiss outlines Ireland’s strategy for evolutionDefensive coach says Joe Schmidt’s side are working to build variation in their gameThu Nov 27 2014 - 11:35
Les Kiss confident Ulster flanker Chris Henry will play againIRFU initially described problem as virus before upgrading condition to blood vessel blockageThu Nov 27 2014 - 09:28
Connacht hooker Jason Harris-Wright out for six months with knee injuryRobbie Henshaw expected to start in vital clash with ScarletsWed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00
World knows what Ireland can do but bigger challenges awaitPlayers happy with clean sweep but are under no illusions about Six Nations and World CupMon Nov 24 2014 - 11:38
Robbie Henshaw salutes the inspirational example of captain Paul O’Connell‘That’s just him as a leader. It shows his role in the team is unbelievable’Mon Nov 24 2014 - 11:36
Ireland 26 Australia 23: player ratings15 green-shirted heroes saw off the Wallabies yesterday but who was pick of the bunch?Sun Nov 23 2014 - 18:22
Luke Fitzgerald cast in a central role for formidable LeinsterVisitors likely to prolong the agony for struggling TrevisoSat Nov 22 2014 - 10:45
Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophiesAustralia is a cultural mix, it’s the wearing of the green and gold that makes them WallabiesSat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00
Kurtley Beale on bench for Ireland showdownCoach Michael Cheika says decision gives Australia ‘more options’Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
It’s shifted from hobby to national coach for hobo CheikaWhen he moved to Stade Français he wanted to take Sexton and O’Brien along with himFri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00
Watson and Fletcher play International Rules despite doping controversyFormer Asada head Richard Ings questions validity of series with Australian pair involvedThu Nov 20 2014 - 22:17
Ireland maul tactic doesn’t always work, says Wallaby lock Rob Simmons‘It’s proper rugby. It’s in the law book. You play the game to the rules, don’t you?’Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:01
Fit-again Will Genia eager for game time under Michael CheikaWallaby scrumhalf believes players ready to buy into new coach’s philosophyWed Nov 19 2014 - 11:05
Ireland V USA: Player ratingsWho impressed and who didn’t as Ireland round off 2014 with an 4-1 victoryTue Nov 18 2014 - 21:58
Joe Schmidt plays down alleged stamp on Dominic RyanReferee JP Doyle declined to consult TMO despite appeals from Ireland captain Eoin ReddanMon Nov 17 2014 - 08:16
Victory won’t be assured against the WallabiesIreland had it handed to them yesterday; Australia won’t be so generous next weekMon Nov 17 2014 - 01:00
Attitude brought Dominic Ryan a long wayPowerful debutant flanker ready to seize the daySat Nov 15 2014 - 01:00
Darren Cave comes in from the cold as Ireland make 13 changesDave Foley and Dominic Ryan to make international debuts against GeorgiaFri Nov 14 2014 - 13:55
Tommy O’Donnell returns to main stageIreland and Munster flanker ready to impress against GeorgiaThu Nov 13 2014 - 21:19
Have Your Say: Ireland’s top 50 players continuesGavin Cummiskey continues his countdown of the top 50 rugby players in IrelandThu Nov 13 2014 - 09:51
Mike Ross hopes to sign two-year contract with IRFUIreland tighthead ‘talking earlier’ than usual over new deal ahead of Georgia clashThu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00
Time against Payne, Best and Henry making Georgia gameBest running again after calf strain but likely to be held back for Australia gameWed Nov 12 2014 - 15:29
Jonathan Sexton nominated for IRB World Rugby Player of the Year awardThe Ireland outhalf is one of five nominees and the sole northern hemisphere representitiveWed Nov 12 2014 - 14:27
Georgian coach crosses paths with Joe Schmidt once againMilton Haig recalls small role in getting Irish coach his first major coaching role in 2003Wed Nov 12 2014 - 13:56
Have Your Say: The Top 50 rugby players in IrelandGavin Cummiskey battens down the hatches as he opens his top 50 countdownTue Nov 11 2014 - 10:13
Robbie Henshaw reflects on debut against South Africa‘I won’t lie. I like the physical aspect of the game’Mon Nov 10 2014 - 15:01
Ireland find the antidote to South Africa’s ‘slow poison’Victor Matfield admits relentless Irish pressure ‘put us on the back foot’Mon Nov 10 2014 - 01:00
Tendai Mtawarira overcomes life’s obstacles with power of body and mind‘The Beast’ looking forward to Ireland clash as career goes from strength to strengthSat Nov 08 2014 - 10:00
O’Connell to match Springbok intensityIreland needs to meet South Africa in every area and hit the Aviva ground runningFri Nov 07 2014 - 20:38
New cap Jared Payne the natural centre of attentionInternational window of opportunity finally opens for experienced KiwiFri Nov 07 2014 - 18:29
Ireland call upon Robbie Henshaw and Jared PayneSchmidt: 'I do think that centres are interchangeable. With Robbie and Jared you may see a bit of that'Thu Nov 06 2014 - 14:29
Jonathan Sexton’s hamstring injury a worry ahead of South Africa Test‘Tweak’ sustained during Racing Metro’s Top 14 defeat at OyonnaxMon Nov 03 2014 - 12:16
Depleted Munster expect grilling from CardiffAnthony Foley uses all resources so his side can withstand the heat in the Arms ParkSat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00
Ulster can take Pro 12 route to return to winning waysStuart Olding starts at fullback for clash against Dragons (Ulster v Dragons, Ravenhill, 7.35pm)Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00
Donal Óg Cusack rejects the recent criticism of the GPAOrganisation’s chairman denies the body is elitist or out of touch with players’ concernsFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
GAA introduce amendments to training banDublin footballers get head start for 2015 seasonFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00
Cork’s Aidan Walsh chooses hurling over footballServing both codes at intercounty level no longer an option for versatile Rebel starThu Oct 30 2014 - 20:53
Ireland’s frontrow weakened further by injuries to White and CroninConnacht prop out for up to 4 months, Munster loosehead facing six weeks outThu Oct 30 2014 - 18:11
Ruan Pienaar must prove his fitness for SpringboksHeyneke Meyer hoping Ulster’s talismanic scrumhalf can overcome knee injuryTue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00
Champions St Vincent’s forced to dig deep against St Plunkett’sDiarmuid Connolly plays influential role for victors in freeing up space for forwardsMon Oct 27 2014 - 22:49
Luke Fitzgerald back as Leinster bid to give Castres the bluesZane Kirchner plays at fullback to cover for injured Rob KearneySat Oct 25 2014 - 18:59
Next chapter in the real life of Brian O’DriscollHis new book closes the first half of his life, but Brian O’Driscoll has a lot to look forward to in the years aheadSat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58
Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock does a decent Kieran Read impressionJamie Heaslip’s performance ‘inspirational’ facing into difficult Castres tieThu Oct 23 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll anoints Robbie Henshaw“Darce, for me, is still the number one 12. But I think Jared (Payne) is a better 15.”Wed Oct 22 2014 - 08:55
