Hard graft and sheer guts has Cantwell living dreamIreland stand on the cusp of a Grand Slam dream and then it’s sevens heaven in ChinaSat Mar 16 2013 - 06:00
Ireland’s women look for historic Grand SlamPhilip Doyle’s team aiming to win their final Six Nations matchSat Mar 16 2013 - 05:00
Boost for injury-ravaged Ireland as Sexton is cleared to returnIRB protocols for concussion to be adheredTue Mar 12 2013 - 06:00
Ireland manager Kearney believes list of injuries in realm of Gubu27 injured or suspended over course of Six Nations campaignTue Mar 12 2013 - 06:00
One step closer to Grand Slam glory for Irish women as France are taken downIreland 15 France 10: Just a little piece of history was made last night. One more step to go...Sat Mar 09 2013 - 00:00
'We'll have to go toe-to-toe with France'Besides actual success, all the Ireland women’s rugby team want is respect.Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
St Michael's set to defend their crownSt Michael's College 21 Newbridge College 17: Defending champions St Michael’s marched into their third final in four years, …Wed Mar 06 2013 - 00:00
IRFU to meet Varadkar over plansThe IRFU are to meet with Leo Varadkar, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, early next week to lay out plans for hosting…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
O'Neill against splitting Dublin into two squads unless requested by the countyGAA president Liam O’Neill yesterday stated his opposition to recent suggestions of splitting Dublin into two or even three squads…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Ruling may lead to Walsh dropping out of DCU due to loss of scholarshipCork’s All Star midfielder Aidan Walsh may have to drop out of Dublin City University having been deemed ineligible to play Sigerson…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock complete a great escapeBlackrock 23 Roscrea 20: This was a great game, prompting Blackrock coach Peter Smyth to wonder aloud if there has ever been…Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Outhalves still on showAll in the Scrum: All eyes were on Ireland’s outhalf this weekend and while he was named in the Ireland squad last night it …Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Ten and out as O'Gara is dropped from squadWhen the Ireland rugby team gather for training in Carton House this morning Ronan O’Gara will not be numbered among them for…Mon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Brogan proves too hot for Mayo to handleDublin 2-14 Mayo 0-18: Bernard Brogan should have been allowed take the match ball homeMon Mar 04 2013 - 00:00
Brilliant Brogan pushes Dubs to victoryDublin 2-14 Mayo 0-16: Bernard Brogan should have been allowed take the match ball homeSat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Healy wins appeal and is clear to face FranceThe Ireland squad received a timely morale boost yesterday when Cian Healy was cleared to play against France at the Aviva on…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Ferris talks on hold after ankle operationStephen Ferris underwent his second ankle operation of the season yesterday, almost certainly ruling him out of this summer’s…Thu Feb 28 2013 - 00:00
Anscombe expects Jackson to bounce back quicklyThis has already been a week when provincial colleagues have felt compelled to defend those who came in for the most severe criticism…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Healy to find out today if he can face FranceCian Healy’s appeal of a three- week suspension for stamping on England’s Dan Cole takes place in Glasgow this afternoon.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Ireland's fastest player Carr looking to get his career out of the slow laneFionn Carr has the same problem this week he has had for the past two years.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Jackson to take over kicking dutiesA fortnight later than would be considered ideal, Paddy Jackson will take control of all kicking duties for Ulster against Treviso…Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Leinster team manager Easterby comes to the defence of Heaslip's captaincyThe leadership of both Leinster and Ireland is under intense scrutiny, with Leinster team manager Guy Easterby yesterday offering…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Sexton could yet make France game but D'Arcy and McCarthy out of the equationHope remains that Jonathan Sexton will recover from a grade two hamstring tear in time to face France at the Aviva Stadium on…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
'We had to get a result and we weren't good enough'Scott Johnson, Scotland’s interim coach, found the funny side of taking credit for masterminding a victory with 29 per cent possession…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Ireland's maiden achievement secured in styleScotland 3 Ireland 30: A Triple Crown and qualification for next year’s World Cup Paris secured, this victory represents so …Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Kidney makes the case for JacksonInjury to Jonathan Sexton and concerns over Ronan O’Gara’s ability to still perform in the Test arena contributed, but the fear…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Scotland threatening to lay waste to a season and a head coach's jobIN FOCUS: SCOTLAND It’s too soon to talk about a Scottish revival, but they are threatening to lay waste to Ireland’s season…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Fireworks fail to materialise as St Michael's continue remarkable riseLEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL St Michael's 21 Clongowes 13: In the end this repeat of last year’s thrilling final…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Figures add up as Ireland get set for first Triple CrownWOMEN'S SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Now they are on the cusp of a first ever Triple Crown, plenty of inspirational stories are…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock build on pack power as road opens upBlackrock College 22 Kilkenny College 8: Close observers of this latest Blackrock offering believe they are the biggest specimens…Thu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Moloney's decisive try helps spirited Roscrea complete compelling comebackRoscrea 13 Terenure 10: The seed of this victory was planted 12 months agoWed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
No room for Madigan as Jackson is named as understudyRUGBY: Paddy Jackson has been named as Ronan O’Gara’s understudy for Sunday’s resumption of the Six Nations against Scotland…Mon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Fitzgerald back to form with dazzling footworkLeinster 40 Treviso 5: The outhalf debate is raging with Munster, Ulster and Leinster all making strong cases for their menMon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Leinster trio still to sign extensionsBrian O’Driscoll, Leo Cullen and Luke Fitzgerald are Leinster’s remaining unsigned players for next season.Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Williams reckons Wales pack the bigger punchThe granite either side of Jonathan Sexton next season will be another reason for Welsh rugby to despair.Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Jackson's understudy audition first upAll eyes on Paddy Jackson in Belfast tonight (with an occasional glance at Declan Fitzpatrick’s scrummaging and industry)Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Ospreys will likely add to the gloom around the SportsgroundDiscounting Italian teams and the Dragons, who have been providing become increasingly facile victories, Connacht have won only…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Irish regroup with three main injury concernsJonathan Sexton (hamstring), Mike McCarthy (medial knee ligament) and Brian O’Driscoll (ankle) are the main concerns as the Irish…Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Healy likely to appeal three-week suspensionRUGBY: Cian Healy is expected to appeal the three-week suspension meted out by the Six Nations disciplinary committee in Heathrow…Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
No schools testing likely in foreseeable futureTesting for performance-enhancing drugs in schools rugby is not going to happen in the foreseeable future.Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Gatland warns large English contingent on Lions squad may have negative impactThe British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has warned that a large English contingent on this summer’s tour to Australia…Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
O'Callaghan and O'Gara set for MunsterRonan O’Gara and Donncha O’Callaghan are both in line to feature for Munster at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday evening.Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Back favourite to succeed Bradley at EdinburghNeil Back is favourite to become Edinburgh’s head coach after it was confirmed that Michael Bradley will depart this summer…Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Aviva Stadium Timeline2 mins – Jerome Garces gives Owen Farrell the chance to open the scoring, penalising Jamie Heaslip for not rolling away in the…Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Street decides to change winning teamWOMEN'S SIX NATIONS: Ireland v England Despite thrashing Scotland 76-0 last weekend, or perhaps because of it, England coach…Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Ireland Player by player15 Rob Kearney Age: 26. Height: 1.85m (6’ 1”). Weight: 95 kg (14st 13lb)Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
England Player by player15 Alex Goode Age: 24. Height: 1.81m (5’11”). Weight: 85kg (13st 5lb)Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
