Cronin yet to sign Leinster deal but Connacht return 'just speculation'Seán Cronin has yet to sign a new contract that would keep him at Leinster next seasonTue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
Rush praying that Rodgers can find The Liverpool WayINTERVIEW: Ian Rush was in Dublin yesterday to launch his digital scrapbook (available on the App Store), so we went along for…Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00
'We don't have same depth as the big-spending French clubs'It’s been an amazing runMon Dec 17 2012 - 00:00
Clermont teach Leinster a harsh lessonLeinster 21 ASM Clermont Auvergne 28: There comes a moment in the evolution of any great team when they must obliterate their…Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
IRFU set to review protocols after McCarthy's transfer to LeinsterRUGBY: Following the recent Mike McCarthy transfer from Connacht to Leinster, the current protocols that allow rival provinces…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Heineken Cup format talks stall once againPremiership Rugby’s leaking of their proposed compromise, before it was presented at yesterday’s fourth meeting of the ERC Stakeholders…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Schmidt hits back at ConnachtRugby: An unseemly, but perhaps cathartic, dispute has broken out between Leinster and ConnachtThu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Kearney and O'Driscoll do honours as 2013 big three avoid each otherThe big three for 2013 – Terenure, Blackrock and defending champions St Michael’s – managed to avoid each other in last night…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Penney left puzzled by man in middlePOST MATCH REACTION: It’s been confirmed by the ERC that Pascal Gaüzère will not referee Sunday’s return tie between Saracens…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Boot of O'Gara helps Munster to stand up and fight off SaracensPOOL ONE Munster 15 Saracens 9: When this meeting is simplified, an important difference separated the English visitors from…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Clermont to gain a measure of revengeOnly those Leinster supporters fortunate enough to experience the constant cacophony of rattling sabres within the Marcel Michelin…Sat Dec 08 2012 - 00:00
Botha backing Kilcoyne to get the measure of GillThe recruitment of South Africans by European clubs is very often down to scrummagingFri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Stander's injury an untimely blow for MunsterRUGBY: Munster, suffering a similar fate to what befell Leinster last week, must soldier into this crucial Heineken Cup period…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
GAA move onsideThe idea of the All Blacks or Springboks, Pumas or Wallabies running out at the home of hurling (Semple Stadium, Thurles) or …Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Leinster cruise past Zebre with clean bill of health for Clermont gameLeinster 37 Zebre 7: This one’s always trickyMon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Farrell making IRB shortlist plain daftThe IRB judging panel for world player of the year, which includes Ireland’s Paul Wallace, opened themselves up to widespread…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
New Zealand's blackest daysNew Zealand’s heaviest defeats are a good indicator of just how successful they are as a rugby nation (as is Richie McCaw’s phenomenal…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
Coaching event to discuss proposalsThe GAA announced details yesterday of their 10th annual games development conference entitled, “Coaching adults: more than the…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Funding cut likely to hit player grantsThe five per cent cut in funding to the Sports Council anticipated in next Wednesday’s budget is certain to see intercounty player…Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
O'Donovan available to help Crokes in Munster showdownDr Crokes could field their best possible line-up in Sunday’s Munster club final against Cork champions Castlehaven as midfielder…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Ballyhale expecting a tough examinationThis week has been a visit to purgatory for everyone involved with Oulart-The Ballagh and Ballyhale ShamrocksWed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Owens and Barnes to referee Leinster tiesNigel Owens will referee Leinster’s return to Heineken Cup action against Clermont Auvergne on Sunday weekTue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Scarlets' Ball cited over Ronan incidentScarlets lock Jake Ball has been cited for the incident that hospitalised Munster flanker Niall Ronan during Sunday’s game at…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Leinster suffer another lock outRUGBY: Leinster’s relationship with South African secondrows continues to frustrateTue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
'Ireland were the best team in every facet of the game'Seeking reaction from Argentinians who were so horribly inept is heavy workMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Ireland ratingsSimon Zebo 7 Largely untested in the art of fullback positioning but definitely the real dealMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
A study in emerald Ireland v Argentina down the yearsIreland's previous meetings with ArgentinaSat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Munster have enough experience for the jobThe Scarlets remain a serious proposition even without their internationals but Munster appear to have a line-up capable of getting…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Rampant Ireland finish on a highIreland 46 Argentina 24: For too many years loyalist attending Lansdowne Road, on wintry days like today, were only warmed by…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Rock knows better than most what Kickhams have to beatGAELIC GAMES: Now seems as good a time as any to touch base with Barney RockFri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Line-breaking Leguizamón looking to end tour on high noteThere are two hilarious Juan Manuel Leguizamón moments on YouTubeThu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Carizza paying a high price for putting his country firstArgentina’s best players are sacrificing well paid and secure lifestyles to represent their countryWed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
O'Brien back in training after recovering from hip operationSeán O’Brien returned to Leinster training yesterday with the province’s fitness team hopeful the Carlow backrower will feature…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Outflanked No room for Jennings with IrelandIt has become apparent this November Ireland coach Declan Kidney doesn’t see the need for specialist cover at openside flanker…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
O'Callaghan emphasises focus is now all on ArgentinaWhen the 33-year-old Irish lock that is Donncha O’Callaghan was dropped for South Africa, despite the absence of Paul O’Connell…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Kidney considering whether to wing it for the next day outA long standing conundrum for Ireland has been whether to only pick individuals in their best positions or shoehorn them into…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Standout ReidALL IN THE SCRUM: On a rare day off last Thursday, this column took in the Leinster A v Munster A game in DonnybrookMon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Long takes a positive outlook after 45-minute cameoThe most obvious candidates for Republic of Ireland selection haven’t always been the men manager Giovanni Trapattoni turns to…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Durcan sees no problem with McGuinness commute for Celtic jobGAELIC GAMES: Jim McGuinness, Celtic football club’s newest employee, embarks on the All Star trip to New York this morning …Wed Nov 14 2012 - 00:00
No points on offer for Ireland this weekend but . . .Ireland are not counting the match against Fiji this Saturday as a full international so there are no IRB ranking points on offer…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Foley accentuates the positives as Ireland move to seal defensive gapsIt took just one question and answer to reveal the Ireland coaching ticket’s increased value now Anthony Foley is fully ensconced…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Bent's cameo proves he's made of the tight stuffWith concerns over Michael Bent’s Irishness now largely irrelevant – the 10 minute cameo against South Africa makes him one of…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Strauss heaps praise on cousin RichardtSOUTH AFRICA REACTION: Richardt Strauss will never forget his first moment in the international spotlight but just in case there…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Ireland ratings10 Jonathan Sexton Missed two difficult penalties but the real shame is the coach’s ridiculous idea that shifting him to 12, …Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Modern game has proved a leveller for South AfricaAUTUMN INTERNATIONALS: South Africa used to be able to bully their way to victory. But not anymoreSat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Springbok intimidation1974 – Willie John McBride’s “99” call comes after a number of violent flashpoints throughout the tour but specifically in the…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Tough enforcer fast-tracked into the Test sceneRUGBY : Bakkies Botha, perhaps the ultimate rugby gladiator, has departed the Test arena for Toulon but the tradition of Springbok…Thu Nov 08 2012 - 00:00
