Johnny Sexton looks like winning race to be fit for ItalyOuthalf trained yesterday with a light protective covering on his injured thumbWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00
Ireland’s pursuit of elusive silverware a likely indicator of World Cup potentialThis squad, despite its Twickenham setback, remains capable of beating Italy and FranceTue Mar 04 2014 - 11:24
Brian O’Driscoll: Some journey, some manAs he prepares for his final home Test next weekend, Ireland’s greatest reflects on his career, family and what the future holdsSat Mar 01 2014 - 13:00
Iain Henderson knuckles down as he faces challenging times under Joe Schmidt“You’re only out on the pitch really for 45 minutes but you’ve got to make sure those 45 minutes are spot on”Fri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00
Sexton at the centre of a club versus country tug-of-warRacing Metro disputing the extent of the Irish outhalf’s thumb injury and say he could be ruled out for up to six weeksFri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00
Sexton’s punishing schedule a matter of concern to SchmidtSince May 21st last, he has played 38 games for Leinster, the Lions, Racing Metro and IrelandWed Feb 26 2014 - 09:29
Ireland show they can compete with the best but Schmidt feels there’s a lot to doHead coach warns against complacency as he prepares to face ItalyWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00
Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s graspWinning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabbyTue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00
Championship carrot dangles after epic battleBookies make England favourites after victory over IrelandMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:02
A taut, tense and titanic testOne that got away as Ireland fail to break down tough England defenceMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:01
Peter O’Mahony ready to go hard and go 100 per centProud Munster captain will pose a formidable threat to England’s hopes at Twickenham todaySat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00
Ireland look to bloom in TwickenhamBall-carrying English forwards and breaking midfield pose threat at TwickenhamSat Feb 22 2014 - 00:06
Joe Schmidt opts for an unchanged Irish starting XVJordi Murphy and Iain Henderson win places in the matchday squadFri Feb 21 2014 - 08:12
Anthony Foley’s coronation comes a year earlyNew Munster coach is more than prepared to lead his provinceThu Feb 20 2014 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt set to go for same again against EnglandIreland coach to name unchanged side for Triple Crown deciderThu Feb 20 2014 - 04:00
Ireland likely to stick with same starting XV for Twickenham testDan Cole’s absence means England denied a similar opportunity for Saturday showdown at TwickenhamWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Machinations behind new European tournament are a preview of things to comeThe English clubs look like they have bluffed their way to a winning hand but the IRB should be worried for the futureTue Feb 18 2014 - 12:00
Best of times for Rory as scrum is ‘back in vogue’Best renews acquaintances with old foe Dylan Hartley next SaturdayTue Feb 18 2014 - 11:42
England pack will be biggest threat to Ireland in TwickenhamConor O'Shea has long admired the Stuart Lancaster, a typical Yorkshireman with no egoSat Feb 15 2014 - 01:00
Munster hooker Casey’s logic provides platform for whirlwind progressCork-born hooker owes club game a real debt after almost giving up the gameFri Feb 14 2014 - 01:00
Pan-European resolution seems that bit closer after meetingTV deals remain a stumbling block as new tournament format and rules agreedThu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00
Hard work and patience paying dividends for Cathal SheridanRapidly-emerging scrum-half has made impressive progress at MunsterThu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00
Foley likely to be named Munster coach within the monthCandidature embellished by experience accrued with Munster and WolfhoundsWed Feb 12 2014 - 10:39
Rob Penney takes heart from progress under his watchCoach gives impassioned plea for winger Zebo to be accepted for who he isWed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Mood music between warring factions appears to be more pleasing to earsKey is finding a resolution to biggest stumbling block toward continuation of a pan-European tournament, namely television rightsTue Feb 11 2014 - 14:14
Paris meeting could prove crucial for future of pan-European rugbyElephant in room remains television rights and specifically Premiership Rugby’s deal with BTTue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Wales buckle under onslaught from relentless Irish pressureIreland maintain focus to come out on top in collisions and breakdownMon Feb 10 2014 - 11:09
Joe Schmidt wary of players’ anxiety as expectations returnIrish squad regroup for two days in Clonmel on Wednesday with two opening home wins to establish momentumMon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Ireland will have to box clever to take down WalesJust for once in this crazy fixture, home advantage might actually countSat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Chris Henry unlikely to be outflanked by responsibility of big assignmentUlster backrow finally into double figures at the age of 29 but he hasn't peaked yetSat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00
Clash of Schmidt and Gatland intrigues on many levelsKiwis have come a long way since their only on-pitch meetingFri Feb 07 2014 - 01:59
Gordon D’Arcy set to return and hold Ireland’s centrePartnership with Brian O’Driscoll to be renewed to counter Wales physical backs as Paul O’Connell also set to returnThu Feb 06 2014 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell set to return for Ireland against WalesCaptain set to be recalled in place of Dan Tuohy after chest infection in only change to Irish packWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
‘We’re not in Syria’ says Jones as Wales seek to downplay Lions falloutReturn of Warburton and Jenkins should strengthen visitors’ packWed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00
Opening fare whets the appetite for tasty and feisty renewal of Celtic rivalryIreland and Wales emerged unscathed, with room to improve as both assuredly will doTue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Satisfactory start as Ireland lay down an early markerImproved second-half display proves too much for limited ScotlandMon Feb 03 2014 - 10:34
Job done but Schmidt says still room for improvementPaul O’Connell’s return sure to galvanise Ireland in advance of pivotal Wales testMon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Cian Healy: ‘I’ve had too many Six Nations without winning it’Strength, speed and tenacity set the Ireland international apart among propsSat Feb 01 2014 - 02:53
Time for Ireland to deliver the goods againAnything close to the display against All Blacks should suffice against ScotlandSat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Marshall, Trimble and Henry set to start for IrelandUlster trio poised to be only changes from All Blacks defeat for opening Six Nations gameFri Jan 31 2014 - 06:34
Johnson feels Scotland in confident moodHuge Scottish hope hinging on shoulders of the pacey and talented Stuart HoggFri Jan 31 2014 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald latest doubt with recurring troublesome lower abdominal strainEoin Reddan given until tomorrow to see if he can overcome calf strainThu Jan 30 2014 - 01:00
Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic storyIreland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th seasonWed Jan 29 2014 - 17:12
Wales seek three in row in wide-open championshipIreland will be striving to bring their performance against the All Blacks in November to the Six NationsWed Jan 29 2014 - 10:30
Ireland management leaves door open for Tommy Bowe and Donnacha RyanInjured Irish duo could regain Six Nations berths for England game at TwickenhamWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll hopes to rectify Ireland’s disappointing Six Nations returnIreland legend confirms championship will be his last and that he holds no animosity towards GatlandWed Jan 29 2014 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt’s prizing of cutting edge over having a cut may make him the perfect fit for IrelandBut as Paul O’Connell said after the All Blacks game there has to be passion there tooTue Jan 28 2014 - 12:00
Marty Moore looks set to make Ireland debut in Six Nations openerIRFU have signed a six-year €20 million deal with clothing brand CanterburyTue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Warren Gatland and Wales faced with huge prize of becoming first team to win three consecutive titles outrightHead coach will get his side’s Six Nations campaign up and running at home to ItalySat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00
Being defending champions brings its own pressure for the Ireland's womenWinning the Six Nations hard enough, retaining it will be even harderFri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
