Munster and Connacht set for war within the warRarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significanceFri Jan 04 2019 - 19:30
January could be decisive for all four provinces in Pro14 and EuropeVan Graan expects another ‘big battle’ as Munster visit in-form ConnachtMon Dec 31 2018 - 05:00
Munster overcame ‘mental barrier’, says David Kilcoyne‘We’ve shown we can beat a full-strength Leinster with a full-strength Munster’Mon Dec 31 2018 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton: We must learn from manner of Munster defeatVisitors' ill-discipline proves the crucial factor as eager Munster record a much-needed victoryMon Dec 31 2018 - 01:00
Leo Cullen rues Leinster’s poor discipline in Munster defeatVan Graan asks for consistency after game in which visitors see Healy and Furlong binnedSat Dec 29 2018 - 22:24
Munster sink 14-man Leinster in tempestuous Christmas derbyJames Lowe is sent off as Johann van Graan’s side go unbeaten at Thomond in 2018Sat Dec 29 2018 - 19:40
Leinster-Munster rivalry underpins Irish rugby’s golden ageThe advent of professionalism raised the old interprovincial rivalry to a new levelSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Sports Review 2018: Lock, stock and barrel for a special Irish teamWin over New Zealand was even more memorable than the one in ChicagoTue Dec 25 2018 - 15:00
Regrets? Connacht will have a few after a particularly galling lossLeinster ultimately rewarded for their stubborn refusal to throw in the towelMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
RDS Christmas cracker tees up festive interpros rather nicelyLeinster braced for trip to Munster while stung Connacht target an Ulster ‘double’Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Leinster complete stupendous comeback against ConnachtConnacht had their 29-12 lead evaporate in dramatic final dozen minutes at the RDSSat Dec 22 2018 - 22:19
Gerry Thornley: Munster have made it very tough for themselvesProvince miss out on opening up big gap at top of Pool 2 after failing to finish off CastresTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
Iain Henderson to miss Six Nations with thumb injuryUlster secondrow set for 10 weeks out with torn ligamentMon Dec 17 2018 - 17:21
Leinster demonstrate their extraordinary depth with victory over BathLeo Cullen’s side display their dominance as recalled players make an impactMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Rory Best and Ulster show they are not a spent forceVeteran hooker backs up his influential role off the bench in win over CardiffMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Irish provinces maintain control over their destinies in a triumphant weekendMunster’s loss to Castres is in stark contrast to wins by Leinster, Ulster and ConnachtMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen praises Rory O’Loughlin after improved Leinster showing‘I thought the guys were very clinical in terms of taking some of the opportunities’Sat Dec 15 2018 - 21:11
Storm Deirdre relents to allow Leinster empty BathLeo Cullen’s side keep up chase of Toulouse in Pool 1Sat Dec 15 2018 - 19:59
Aviva proving a lucrative home from home for LeinsterProfitable games at headquarters making a significant contribution to province’s financesSat Dec 15 2018 - 09:00
Leinster can expect another serious test from BathEnglish visitors remain full of intent after last week’s narrow defeat at the RecSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
Bonus-point Ulster complete impressive double over ScarletsChampions Cup quarter-final place now a real prospect for Dan McFarland’s sideFri Dec 14 2018 - 22:19
Momentum with Ulster as they aim to make home advantage countProvince can take a massive step towards securing a place in the knockout stagesFri Dec 14 2018 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton’s value has never been so highTwo-year extension will likely see outhalf finish his glittering career at LeinsterWed Dec 12 2018 - 06:00
English and French TV carve-up led to Leinster and Munster clashFor the first time ever the two provinces will kick off simultaneously this weekendTue Dec 11 2018 - 20:59
Gerry Thornley: Irish provinces will be aware of slip-up historyUlster have demonstrated there is quality in their ranks and a palpable spiritTue Dec 11 2018 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan delivers in first start as Munster outhalf‘Hanrahan is a big game player and it’s been great to have him back,’ says O’MahonyMon Dec 10 2018 - 07:00
Van Graan happy with Munster performance after disruptionsConcerns for Leinster as Johnny Sexton suffers injury in victory over Bath on SaturdayMon Dec 10 2018 - 06:00
Munster too good for Castres but miss out on Limerick bonus pointProvince take control of Pool Two after a victory to forget against Top14 championsSun Dec 09 2018 - 16:23
The Beirne identity: Tadhg feels the pull of the greenSuperb form for Scarlets sealed a move to Munster and a coveted chance to play for IrelandSat Dec 08 2018 - 07:00
Connacht make wholesale changes for the visit of PerpignanFriend’s squad in confident mood following the successive victories in South AfricaSat Dec 08 2018 - 06:30
All signs point towards a Munster win as Castres come to townThe historic rivalry between these two sides in Europe has dissipated in recent yearsSat Dec 08 2018 - 06:30
Peter O’Mahony expecting a massive challenge from CastresMunster’s season largely dependent on result against French championsFri Dec 07 2018 - 06:00
How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guideLeinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal roundsThu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37
Munster detect new pro-European stance from CastresJohann Van Graan highlights specific threats posed by current French championsThu Dec 06 2018 - 06:00
Current Munster squad inspired to emulate noughties heroesKeith Earls admits he dreams of achieving the same successes every dayWed Dec 05 2018 - 05:00
Johann van Graan: Munster’s re-signing of 12 players is ‘brilliant’Renewed contracts come ahead of Champions Cup meetings with old foes CastresWed Dec 05 2018 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: These are the defining European roundsIncreasing signs that losing opening two Champions Cup matches need not be fatalTue Dec 04 2018 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest yearSchmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World CupTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00
Eyebrows raised over Schmidt’s intention to ‘finish coaching’Kiwi to take indefinite break from game after World Cup as Farrell named as his successorTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:00
Ireland cap rewarding month with comfortable victory over USAAndrew Conway underlines his try-scoring quality with a hat-trickMon Nov 26 2018 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to replace Joe Schmidt after 2019 World CupAddition of Lancaster to coaching ticket also on the cards as IRFU look for seamless transitionMon Nov 26 2018 - 05:00
Andrew Conway bags hat-trick as Ireland’s shadow stars earn their stripesEagles land with a bang as Joe Schmidt’s fringe run up a half-century of pointsSat Nov 24 2018 - 20:56
The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the YearThe Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden BarrettSat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt bracing for 'tight game' against the USAOpportunity knocks for Addison, Conway and Cooney in Ireland’s final TestSat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
No show like a Joe show as Ruddock and players remain Schmidt disciples‘He’s keeping everyone in the right frame of mind and everyone on their toes’Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
World Rugby awards: Irish rugby contenders in several categoriesJohnny Sexton is up for the main Player of the Year award but what other gongs could Irish rugby collect on Sunday?Fri Nov 23 2018 - 17:52
All the signs suggest Joe Schmidt will be leaving after the World CupIreland coach expected to confirm his decision within the next few daysFri Nov 23 2018 - 05:00
Schmidt reshuffles Ireland to give players rare opportunity to shine in USA TestBealham, Cooney and Carbery among 14 changes made to side that beat All BlacksFri Nov 23 2018 - 01:00
World rugby player of the year - The nomineesJohnny Sexton facing competition from Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx for Sunday's player of the year awardThu Nov 22 2018 - 18:15
Joe Schmidt will announce future plans early next week‘I’ve beaten myself up enough over this decision. I’m probably going to be the most pleased of anyone when it’s finally made’Thu Nov 22 2018 - 15:19
