McBryde backs Ross Byrne to be ‘all over things’ against La Rochelle‘He’s probably got a little bit more tempo in his game than Johnny, to be fair’Wed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Leinster plan to keep La Rochelle’s man mountains on the move in semi-finalForwards coach Robin McBryde knows the challenge is ‘massive’ on all levelsWed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s semi-final against La RochelleOuthalf suffered head injury in the quarter-final win against ExeterTue Apr 27 2021 - 14:32
Outbreak of virus in Fiji likely to cause cancellation of Irish tourSix new cases have emerged in quarantine facilities, identified as an ‘Indian variant’Tue Apr 27 2021 - 14:08
Gerry Thornley: Ronan O’Gara has all the makings of a great Ireland coachHe is signed to another three years with La Rochelle, but from here anything is possibleTue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00
McFarland and Ulster braced for make-or-break in LeicesterProvince eager to take another major step towards ending a 15-year trophy famineTue Apr 27 2021 - 06:00
Ulster eyeing up another big performance in EnglandProvince have won four of their last five away matches against English opponentsMon Apr 26 2021 - 17:31
Rory Best to take up coaching role with USA side Seattle SeawolvesFormer Ireland hooker will work as a skills coach with Major League Rugby franchiseMon Apr 26 2021 - 14:10
Leinster set for big week but doubts remain over SextonChampions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle beckons next Sunday afternoonMon Apr 26 2021 - 05:00
Motivated Munster grab the opportunity to put one over on their great rivalsVan Graan’s men end a six-game losing sequence to Leinster in emphatic fashionMon Apr 26 2021 - 01:00
Johann van Graan content as Munster lift Leinster hoodooSouth African oversees just second derby win in 11 attempts during his Thomond tenureSat Apr 24 2021 - 22:42
Munster end winless run against Leinster in emphatic fashionWeakened hosts are comfortably dispatched in opening Rainbow Cup fixture in DublinSat Apr 24 2021 - 22:20
Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guardThis summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugbySat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Gilt-edged opportunity for Munster to put one over on LeinsterLarmour and Lowe the only two retained from Leinster’s starting line-up in ExeterSat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Munster pick strong team for Rainbow Cup clash at RDSLeinster make 13 changes from the side which beat Exeter ChiefsFri Apr 23 2021 - 13:04
Graham Rowntree knows just how tough a task Munster faceDesire to beat Leinster is huge after 10 losses in the last 11 meetings against their rivalsFri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara to assume director of rugby role at La RochelleFormer Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasonsThu Apr 22 2021 - 12:02
Connacht sign Irish-qualified Mack Hansen from the Brumbies‘Versatility and ability to play all across the back field as well as number 10 is a big plus’Wed Apr 21 2021 - 18:12
Rainbow Cup split into two with South African sides unable to travelNew competition will now be ‘dual tournaments’ in north and south hemispheresWed Apr 21 2021 - 11:30
Peter O’Mahony realistic about his Lions prospects and focused on Rainbow CupMunster’s need to beat Leinster is acute, if only to overcome psychological hurdleWed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Rainbow Cup fiasco leaves us with a dog’s dinner of a competitionHigh-risk South African strategy should have been abandoned a long time agoWed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
South African sides set to withdraw from Rainbow CupThe newly formed intercontinental competition was set to kick off this weekendTue Apr 20 2021 - 13:56
Gerry Thornley: Sexton is still the best - but will he wear 10 for the Lions?Lions tours are logistically demanding at the best of times, nevermind during a pandemicTue Apr 20 2021 - 06:00
Injury to outhalf West a concern for O’Gara and La RochelleReserve outhalf Plisson already out of action with a hamstring injury as big Leinster clash loomsTue Apr 20 2021 - 01:07
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s Rainbow Cup openerIreland outhalf will miss Munster clash after sustaining head injury in win over ExeterMon Apr 19 2021 - 16:19
Three-Test Lions tour schedule to be confirmed on TuesdayWarren Gatland’s squad to play eight matches in total in South Africa tourMon Apr 19 2021 - 16:15
Local club La Rochelle now pressing claims at Europe’s top tableModel old club deeply rooted in local community now boast team among Europe's bestSat Apr 17 2021 - 01:00
Simon Zebo is heading back to Munster next seasonThe 31-year-old signs one-year contract co-funded by the IRFUThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:12
Gerry Thornley: Simon Zebo’s return looks like good business all roundThe 31-year-old has a few more rugby itches to scratch and plenty to motivate himThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00
Warren Gatland hopeful that Lions itinerary will be finalised this weekHead coach will understand if some players turn down invite to tour South AfricaTue Apr 13 2021 - 22:00
Lions squad set to have a greater spread than four years agoScotland’s emergence, England’s woes to ensure more balanced representation on nationsTue Apr 13 2021 - 22:00
Warren Gatland: It’s nothing to do with ‘do I feel the need to have an English coach?’There are no English coaches or members of Eddie Jones’ coaching ticket involvedTue Apr 13 2021 - 13:29
Full kick-off details announced for opening rounds of Pro14 Rainbow CupUlster and Connacht are the first of the Irish provinces in action on Friday weekTue Apr 13 2021 - 13:15
Warren Gatland announces Lions coaching ticketAndy Farrell and Graham Rowntree ruled themselves out of considerationTue Apr 13 2021 - 10:24
Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comebackThe Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competitionMon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00
Leinster sign Crusaders tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa29-year-old Samoan frontrow is a three-time Super Rugby championMon Apr 12 2021 - 20:00
Leo Cullen: ‘a good chunk of the guys who are injured will be back’Leinster head coach reflects on Exeter win: ‘it was just two good teams going at it’Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:15
Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La RochelleLeo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s sideMon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Leinster dig deep to seal stunning comeback win against champions ExeterCullen’s depleted side advance to semi-finals after bouncing back from nightmare startMon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00
Champions Cup draw: Leinster to meet La Rochelle in semi-finalsFour-time winners travel to Ronan O’Gara’s side; Ulster meet Leicester in Challenge CupSun Apr 11 2021 - 17:54
Leo Cullen hails Leinster’s composure after another nightmare startHead coach says Johnny Sexton was fine after game after failing HIASat Apr 10 2021 - 21:23
Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions ExeterLeo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finalsSat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18
Could this finally be Jack Conan’s time for Leinster and Ireland?Number eight has had bad luck with injuries and timing but can now own the jersey againSat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
Discipline may be key as Leinster take aim at ExeterIt promises to be a taut, tight game with little between two sides at Sandy ParkSat Apr 10 2021 - 01:00
Scott Fardy replaces Ryan Baird for Leinster’s trip to ExeterLeo Cullen names the same side which beat Munster in Pro14 final for Sandy Park clashFri Apr 09 2021 - 13:52
Scott Fardy not thinking about retirement just yetAged 37, lock is a superb lineout operator and his presence is acute in defensive maulsFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
For Exeter coach Rob Baxter, imitation is the sincerest form of flatteryCoach says he was watched a lot of Leinster as his Chiefs side try to developWed Apr 07 2021 - 19:39
IRFU looking at logistics of summer tour to Pacific IslandsWorld Rugby are very keen for a three-Test series to go ahead in JulyWed Apr 07 2021 - 18:35
IRFU confident that return of spectators in 2022 will limit redundanciesUnion say that 20 non-playing staff to leave on both voluntary and compulsory basisWed Apr 07 2021 - 15:53
Rory O’Loughlin no fan of getting weekend off ahead of Exeter clashLeinster centre was raring to go before Toulon game was called off late on Good FridayWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:30
