Diligent Downey finally reaps reward with first Ireland cap against Canada in TorontoThe 32-year-old centre will earn his first Ireland cap after a lifetime in the shadSat Jun 15 2013 - 01:00
Ireland will look for lineout improvement as Andrew Trimble earns 50th capIreland v Canada: BMO Field, Toronto, 8pm (1am Irish, live TG4)Sat Jun 15 2013 - 01:00
Mentalist McNulty reckons Irish rugby has laid excellent foundations‘Great work done during Six Nations will pay off’Fri Jun 14 2013 - 01:00
Illness in Ireland squad may force Les Kiss to alter selection for Canada TestFour players placed in isolation as stomach bug breaks out in campWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Jamie Cudmore will not feature for Canada against IrelandRobbie Henshaw will be monitored following ‘stinger’ injuryTue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00
Young Ireland team keeps USA at bayJoe Schmidt era starts with controlled but extremely nervy victory over more experienced US sideSun Jun 09 2013 - 08:59
Zebo ‘absolutely over the moon’ to be heading to Australia‘You don’t get many shots at this so you just got to go out and back yourself’Sun Jun 09 2013 - 08:28
Callow Ireland should be able to keep US Eagles at arm’s lengthThe most inexperienced team for over 50 years has the professionalism to withstand the Americans’ effortsSat Jun 08 2013 - 01:00
Henshaw no teen idle as he steps out for Ireland debut in HoustonEarly predictions of success for young Westmeath man vindicated as he faces USASat Jun 08 2013 - 01:00
Stuart Olding and Robbie Henshaw to make Ireland debuts in HoustonIan Madigan edges out Paddy Jackson for outhalf berthFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Johnny Quill hopes to get a chance to show former team-mates what he can doCork-born flanker has no regrets about taking the line with adopted nationFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Olding and Henshaw set to win their first Ireland capsDuo pulled from the under-20s because it was felt they are good enough for Test match rugbyThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Ireland’s Jason Cowman busy preparing players for searing heat and total humiditySwitch from Leinster to Ireland strength and conditioning coach a huge leapWed Jun 05 2013 - 01:00
Americans’ fighting talk shows they have Ireland in their sightsHome side see Saturday’s game as a real chance to down a tier one nationWed Jun 05 2013 - 01:00
Ngwenya and Manoa add bit of seasoning to raw US unitEagles coach Mike Tolkin can call on five professionals for Test against IrelandTue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
These US Eagles have their talons sharpened for IrelandThe physical US team are in the mood to cause a shock next SaturdaySat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00
Déise’s new generation bring some fresh hopeWaterford face Clare with renewed ambitions following underage successThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Kevin Walsh says Sunday Game was ‘unbalanced’ in its analysis of Sligo defeatManager rejects criticisms of former county star Eamonn O’HaraThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Simon Zebo not on a total wing and a prayer when it comes to LionsCork man could yet be late call up for Australia but first he’s ready to enjoy North America with IrelandThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Incoming coach Joe Schmidt to take hands-on role during second week of North American tourMain injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s departure to Houston are Mike Ross (dead leg) and Stuart Olding (ankle)Wed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Dublin’s Paul Flynn sticks to his tried and trusted pre-game routine‘I have little things I might do the morning of a game or things I might do the evening before’.Wed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony makes natural progression to captaincyMunster 23-year-old takes Ireland to North America without established leadership groupWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Anscombe criticises appointment of inexperienced John Lacey as refereeUlster coach rues concession of 10 points in first seven minutesMon May 27 2013 - 01:44
Jonny Sexton: “Maybe I’ll be back some day, maybe not”Outhalf's departure for Parisian club Racing Metro 92 tinged with obvious regretMon May 27 2013 - 00:01
Leinster’s direct style earns Pro12 successUlster come up just short in pulsating encounter at the RDSSat May 25 2013 - 19:08
Anscombe looks to finish what he started with UlsterThe Ulster coach thinks defeat today would not mean an unsuccessful season for his sideSat May 25 2013 - 02:00
Dublin hope to have new main shirt sponsor by JulySponsors’ name removed from jersey to be replaced by “Pieta House – Mind Our Men” slogan for match against WestmeathThu May 23 2013 - 02:00
US Eagles announce weakened squadIreland’s summer opponents meet this Saturday without European based playersWed May 22 2013 - 12:55
Joe Schmidt and Mark Anscombe keep cards close to chests for Pro12 finalJohn Afoa only major doubt for Ulster while Brian O’Driscoll looks fit to start for LeinsterWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Andrew Trimble seeks final piece of validation for Ulster in Pro12 finalBeating Leinster in decider will prove Ulster have truly arrived as a forceWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Geordan Murphy confined to coaching role as Leicester chase Premiership titleNiall Morris and Matt O’Connor maintain Irish interest in finalWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Paul O’Connell battles back from injury to make his third Lions tourMunster star believes former team-mate Ronan O’Gara ‘will be a great coach’Tue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Gatland not for shifting on Jonny Wilkinson issueStuart Hogg says playing number 10 is easy with Jamie Roberts and Brian O’Driscoll beside himTue May 21 2013 - 01:00
Warren Gatland rules Seán O’Brien out of Pro12 finalLions coach contradicts Leinster in confirming flanker will miss Barbarians game, at leastMon May 20 2013 - 16:08
Versatile Ian Madigan ready to embrace additional responsibilitiesCementing his place in Leinster’s first XV the first objectiveMon May 20 2013 - 02:00
Best to captain squad in North America as Les Kiss will remain on board with IrelandInterim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped playersMon May 20 2013 - 01:00
Strong signs of life before Leinster legends leaveDeparting Sexton and Nacewa lift trophy as signs of new generation coming throughSat May 18 2013 - 01:00
O’Gara signs a two-year deal with Racing Metro as kicking coachFormer Ireland and Munster outhalf to be reunited with old rival Jonathan SextonSat May 18 2013 - 00:01
Laussucq happy Brian O’Driscoll is not on Leinster teamsheetSergio Parisse has respect for opponents but feels Stade Francais can beat themFri May 17 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll to miss Amlin Challenge Cup final but signs on for another yearCoach Joe Schmidt confident 34-year-old’s injury will improve before Ulster’s visit next weekFri May 17 2013 - 02:00
Jamie Heaslip’s return to number eight bodes well for LeinsterLions player looking forward to Friday’s clash with Stade Francais’s Sergio ParisseThu May 16 2013 - 02:00
D’Arcy gone for season while O’Driscoll is a major doubt for Challenge Cup finalRecovery slower than hoped after epidural to treat back spasmWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
Vern Cotter concerned over injury list as Heineken Cup final of enforcers loomsClermont coach looks forward to Saturday’s clash against ToulonWed May 15 2013 - 02:00
Ireland squad for North America to be announced SundayKiss to consult Schmidt in processTue May 14 2013 - 02:00
Kilkenny’s TJ Reid set to return to action after eight-month injury lay-offConfirmation of Delaney and Corbett bans expectedFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Antrim’s McManus makes a sound case to retain Division 1B in its current formatStaying in the Leinster set-up is vital to the county’s progressThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Bernard Brogan feels structures all in place for DublinGavin boosts the ranks with those he managed to under-21 All-Ireland titlesThu May 09 2013 - 01:01
Corbett confirms he will be missing for up to six weeks with cracked ribs“I actually don’t know who it was when I was on the ground and after when I got up the ribs were just sore.”Wed May 08 2013 - 02:00
Rushe braced for upcoming Wexford challengeAfter league semi-final hiding by Tipp, Dublin centre-back says Anthony Daly’s side now fully focused on championship openerWed May 08 2013 - 01:00
Corbett and Delaney likely to accept one-game bans over league final redCorbett also sustained two broken ribsTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
