Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracketScrum-half will remain with Munster and could well pass 100 caps for IrelandThu Oct 11 2018 - 05:00
Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of ConnachtNew Galway stadium will include a high-performance centre and greyhound racing trackTue Oct 09 2018 - 07:19
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edgeExeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against MunsterTue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39
European return finds champions Leinster in rude healthLeo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00
Mathewson a fresh injury doubt for Munster in Murray’s absenceScrumhalf’s fitness a cause for concern with difficult Exeter Chiefs clash loomingMon Oct 08 2018 - 05:00
Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edgeVan Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00
Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominanceJames Lowe scores two tries as Leo Cullen’s side make it four wins on the spin in fixtureSat Oct 06 2018 - 20:31
Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalryLeo Cullen has shuffled the pack but visitors have played a full hand for Aviva clashSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crownGerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to knowSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guideA look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prizeSat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41
Leo Cullen and Leinster braced for a fully-loaded MunsterRoss Byrne and Joey Carbery go toe-to-toe while a backrow battle for the ages awaitsFri Oct 05 2018 - 15:10
Gerry Thornley: Leinster v Munster deserves the big namesHeavyweight clash should be moved if the frontliners are not allowed playTue Oct 02 2018 - 06:50
Connacht expected to end interest in Sevu ReeceWaikato winger involved in domestic violence incident with his partnerMon Oct 01 2018 - 17:33
Munster coach Van Graan tries to make sense of another rompFacile Ulster victory not ideal preparation for impending visits to Leinster and ExeterMon Oct 01 2018 - 07:00
Ulster take record defeat on the chin and move onMunster warm up for Leinster assignment with nine-try rout of depleted visitorsSun Sept 30 2018 - 17:00
Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of UlsterInjury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond ParkSat Sept 29 2018 - 21:50
Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’Sat Sept 29 2018 - 08:00
Munster’s need to win is more acute than Ulster’s‘I think for us it’s a massive game because we haven’t been good enough so far this season’Fri Sept 28 2018 - 16:58
Andy Friend already looking like a good find for ConnachtHead coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibilityFri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at LeinsterHead coach untroubled by praise lavished on his colleagues Lancaster and ContepomiFri Sept 28 2018 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton cautious in pursuit of a fifth starCaptain says Leinster squad may not be as good as it was last year for many reasonsThu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Sponsors can toast being winners in Champions Cup U-turnDespite talk of more commercial partners, brewer remains title sponsor once moreThu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teamsFor years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00
Edinburgh win completes satisfying opening weeks for LeinsterRecord loss to Connacht last year was lowest point of Leinster’s all-conquering seasonMon Sept 24 2018 - 07:00
Contepomi adding to heady Leinster mixWhile four of Leinster’s tries came from outside backs, much of the dominance was based on the excellence of the forwardsMon Sept 24 2018 - 06:34
Cullen confirms Ryan suffered concussion against EdinburghDan Leavy also went off with a head knock at the RDSSun Sept 23 2018 - 01:21
Leinster find their bonus in taking the wide approach against EdinburghHead knocks to James Ryan and Dan Leavy the only down point at the RDSSat Sept 22 2018 - 22:03
'Leap of faith’ move to RDS Leinster's best decisionMick Dawson hoping side can benefit soon from proposed €30m upgrade to RDSSat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks defeat is bad news for IrelandIreland will now have a more daunting task ahead to reach first-ever World Cup semi-finalTue Sept 18 2018 - 05:45
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland on track to be big in JapanWith a settled team and squad, Schmidt’s men are justifiable second favourites one year outSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup 2019: How much will it cost to follow Ireland in Japan?Supporting Ireland in Japan won’t be cheap with packages going up to over €20kSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Monday blues for Jack Conan and Leinster after Scarlets lossIreland backrow says province lacked a killer instinct as they were beaten narrowly in WalesWed Sept 12 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he lovesFormer rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can beTue Sept 11 2018 - 07:00
Frustrated Lancaster targets four wins from four before EuropeLeinster strengthened for Dragons’ clash by imminent return of international starsTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Conan and Lancaster saddened by Ryan’s retirement‘Concussion is a hot topic at the moment within rugby circles,’ says Leinster backrow forwardTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Jack McGrath joins Leinster injury list with knee complaintLeinster hopeful prop will be fit for Munster derby and opening Champions Cup matchMon Sept 10 2018 - 13:39
Pressure on Connacht as Zebre come to town seeking five in rowProvince defeated by Glasgow last week are boosted by return of Thornbury and O’BrienFri Sept 07 2018 - 18:00
Scarlets have plenty of reasons to rise to Leinster challengeFifth meeting in seven months and an eighth in last two seasons between last two championsFri Sept 07 2018 - 17:58
Munster seek to redress away day blues in GlasgowGlasgow proved tough opposition last season on their artificial Scotstoun surfaceFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:10
Home comfort can help Ulster maintain early momentumNew coach McFarland will be keen to see his side prevail in advance of games in South AfricaFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:00
McFadden the great survivor is back for rendezvous with ScarletsLeinster back hoping to leave injury woes behind and focus on Pro14 tasks aheadThu Sept 06 2018 - 06:00
Devin Toner ready to make 14th season at Leinster another ‘brilliant’ oneVeteran secondrower had an exceptional season last year, losing just one game in 30Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to roll out big guns for daunting trip to ScarletsDevin Toner and Jack Conan among those in line for a call to arms this weekendTue Sept 04 2018 - 07:15
Gerry Thornley: Joey Carbery at Munster looks a little wrong, but feels very rightYoungster’s debut was a tasty vignette of what he might bring to van Graan’s provinceTue Sept 04 2018 - 06:30
Leinster’s Josh van der Flier could return against the ScarletsIreland flanker has been out of action since injuring knee in Six Nations win in FranceMon Sept 03 2018 - 13:47
Andy Friend philosophy can unlock Connacht's potentialKnow the game, coach the individual is the mantra of the province's new man in chargeSat Sept 01 2018 - 07:00
Tom Farrell keen to hit the ground running at ConnachtIn-form centre was one of the province’s highest performers every week last seasonFri Aug 31 2018 - 07:00
The Pro14’s one constant is back on board for three more yearsIn total TG4 will have 28 live games, including the final, for free-to-air coverageThu Aug 30 2018 - 12:06
Jack Carty and Connacht primed for ‘month of champions’Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the seasonThu Aug 30 2018 - 06:00
Leinster eager to regain women’s interpro crown from MunsterTwo provinces have dominated Women’s Interprovincial Championship since its inception in 2001, with Munster winning 13 titles to Leinster’s fourTue Aug 28 2018 - 07:00
