Scene set for epic schools’ duelHistory not a factor in a game that can go either waySat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony returns in anticipation of physical French challengeIan Madigan replaces Paddy Jackson in matchday squad ahead of Six Nations decider in ParisThu Mar 13 2014 - 12:32
Three Irish changes for visit to PauJenny Murphy, Larissa Muldoon and Ailis Egan returned to starting XV by Philip DoyleThu Mar 13 2014 - 01:00
Tommy Bowe surplus to requirementsPeter O’Mahony looks set to return at blindside flanker following hamstring strainTue Mar 11 2014 - 01:45
Jonathan Sexton going all out for silverware‘Even though they are missing Fofana, they have guys like Fickou and Mermoz where any loose ball and we’ll be under our posts’Tue Mar 11 2014 - 01:00
Seán O’Brien says Ireland can be one of the super powers of world rugby27-year-old believes Ireland will win in Paris because France lack structureTue Mar 11 2014 - 01:00
Efficient Ireland still in the title huntBig win in Paris now required to give give holders a chance of retaining their trophyMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Azzurri no support act for O’Driscoll farewellVisitors go into game as underdogs having lost to Scotland in dying embers of gameSat Mar 08 2014 - 06:00
England defeat: O’Connell identifies key details behind Twickenham lossCaptain emphasises plays and dismisses point-shy criticism at end of tight gamesFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
Henderson replaces O’Mahony as Sexton gets all-clearItaly decide to rest talisman Sergio Parisse for Ireland gameThu Mar 06 2014 - 15:14
Teams not allowed to warm-up on Aviva pitchCoach Philip Doyle happy with preparation for game against Italy.Thu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00
Clongowes subdue brave St Andrew’s challenge to book final place against BlackrockSecond-half tries from Josh Pim, Cian O’Donoghue and Stephen McVeigh set up an intriguing deciderWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Ruddock puts Leinster back on top of the tableFlanker’s late try secures hard-earned victory over battling GlasgowMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Simon Zebo returns to Ireland squadMunster winger back in the frame for a starting place against ItalyMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Blackrock College produce a blueprint performance against Newbride CollegeThey are a team to be put alongside the 1996 Dream Team that produced five Ireland internationalsMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Leinster to prevail but it’s Irish angle that really countsWho plays outhalf for Ireland may become a straight decision between Madigan and JacksonSat Mar 01 2014 - 07:30
Depleted Connacht targeting a third successive winCoach Pat Lam battling with an 11-strong injury list including Kiwi flanker Craig ClarkeSat Mar 01 2014 - 06:00
Irish women’s team’s historic debut at the Aviva not to be televised liveContractual obligation ensures coverage of the men’s France v Scotland game insteadThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt confirms Brian O’Driscoll will be fit for Italy clashIreland coach says Peter O’Mahony and Jonathan Sexton suffering from wear and tearTue Feb 25 2014 - 14:54
Gordon D’Arcy taking lots of positives from defeat‘A lot of young guys are going to gain invaluable experience from this’Mon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
England take their chance to establish themselvesEngland coach Lancaster insists victory was huge step for his teamMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
England’s defensive grit pays dividendsIreland hit a brick wall that left any hope of repeating last season’s Triple Crown in ruins.Mon Feb 24 2014 - 00:59
Ireland’s women enter Twickenham ready to ‘fight fire with fire’Philip Doyle’s side well aware England are out for revengeSat Feb 22 2014 - 12:23
Twickenham tie has feel of slam deciderEngland’s set-piece play and scrum may not be enough to see off this wily old Irish outfitSat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell happy to take the Twickenham pitch with Brian O’Driscoll by his side‘I’d take Brian O’Driscoll now in terms of the experience and intelligence than Brian O’Driscoll when he first came on to the scene’Fri Feb 21 2014 - 01:00
Same again for Ireland against EnglandStarting XV unchanged but Iain Henderson and Jordi Murphy named on the benchThu Feb 20 2014 - 16:56
Hatching a plan to put Ireland’s Sevens rugby players on Rio’s podium in 2016“If we can take the camogie and Gaelic football background that we do have and merge that into Sevens then we can have a very successful team”Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Frustrated Fitzgerald back in the frame for LeinsterWinger fit to train again as province prepare for Dragons clashThu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00
Blackrock College warm to task at handKicking prowess gives reigning champions edge over st Michael’sWed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony’s display earns lavish praise from Paul O’Connell‘Incredible,’ says the Munster and Ireland captain. ‘I’ve known Peter since he was about 18, he’s always had big leadership attributes’Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Dan Tuohy injury to open door ahead of Twickenham tripUlster lock fractured forearm as soon as he replaced Paul O’Connell in Ireland win over WalesSat Feb 08 2014 - 18:25
Legacy of a divisive Lions tour adds spice as rivalry with Wales renewedThe treatment of Brian O’Driscoll by Warren Gatland is just one subplotSat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Ireland’s women almost let crown slip against WalesNiamh Briggs inspires home side’s comeback to set up Triple Crown decider with EnglandFri Feb 07 2014 - 22:50
Return of Niamh Briggs can help Ireland kick on towards Triple CrownFullback’s accuracy could be crucial as Wales seek to bounce back from defeat to ItalyFri Feb 07 2014 - 01:00
O’Connell indicates support for Foley as next Munster head coachProvinces’s lauded leader signals former Ireland international has players’ backingFri Feb 07 2014 - 01:00
Schmidt to stick with swinging door policy at centreGordon D’Arcy gets the nod over Luke Marshall for Welsh clashThu Feb 06 2014 - 17:19
Three roads to Rio for Ireland Women’s SevensIRFU adamant that it is feasible for amateur women rugby players to line out in both the 15 and Sevens gameThu Feb 06 2014 - 13:45
St Michael’s see off game Terenure challengeNumber eight Max Deegan’s try proves the crucial differenceWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Tuned-in Tuohy quickly finds tempo of the game28-year-old had been badgering Joe Schmidt for opportunity to impressMon Feb 03 2014 - 10:35
‘We may have to go to a dark place and bring some torches’Scott Johnson believes Scotland have to be patientMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Ruthless Ireland show their intent as Scotland are outclassedSophie Spence grabs a hat-trick of tries in impressive opening displayFri Jan 31 2014 - 22:40
Internal competition key to Schmidt’s selection policyPlayers are constantly challenged as healthy rivalries aboundFri Jan 31 2014 - 14:50
Ireland’s women take break from Sevens to focus on defending their titleLoss of Joy Neville cannot be overstated but Scotland can still be beatenFri Jan 31 2014 - 01:00
Grass isn’t always greener for Johnny Sexton“There’s been some games when I walk in on the Monday morning and I’m telling them (Racing Metro) ‘I’m going home,’ that’s how I’ve felt”Wed Jan 29 2014 - 14:21
Hannah Casey to make Ireland debutWomen’s team named ahead of Six Nations match against ScotlandWed Jan 29 2014 - 12:53
Cuala awaiting response from GAACentral finance committee to inform Dalkey club this week about financial support to partially purchase Blackrock College RFC’s Stradbrook groundsWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll focused on the here and nowIn his final season, the Ireland great is just concentrating on finishing with some silverwareTue Jan 28 2014 - 14:47
