Champions Cup absence would damage Munster hugelyAnthony Foley’s side face the very bleak reality of a season outside of Europe’s eliteTue Apr 26 2016 - 07:00
Anthony Foley loses power base at MunsterCoach will no longer pick team as Johan Erasmus appointed new director of rugbyTue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00
Mark McCall: The quiet Irishman behind Saracens’ successUlster man Mark McCall is happy his side are winning despite attacks about boring playFri Apr 22 2016 - 22:00
Ronan O'Gara expects Irish sides to rebound in EuropeRacing 92’s defence and kicking coach says team is relishing coming clash with LeicesterFri Apr 22 2016 - 01:06
Gerry Thornley: Pat Lam right to grasp nettle on Connacht’s future prosperitySportsground is small bear pit of passion but it simply cannot serve province into futureTue Apr 19 2016 - 07:00
Connacht’s Finlay Bealham epitomises team singing from same hymn sheetIreland’s Australian-born prop says each player knows their job inside-outTue Apr 19 2016 - 01:02
Connacht underline remarkable rise by handing Munster a lessonBundee Aki’s storming performance in midfield set the tone for Pat Lam’s teamMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
Pat Lam stresses Connacht’s rejuvenation needs to leave legacyMunster match against Edinburgh at Musgrave Park on Saturday week virtually a play-off for Champions Cup qualificationMon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00
Connacht seal Champions Cup slot in stunning fashionPat Lam’s side turn the tables on Munster for a second time in the Pro 12 this seasonSun Apr 17 2016 - 16:28
Ulster have no room for slip-ups against ZebreTommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew TrimbleSat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00
James Connolly prospers in Connacht’s own risingFlanker and fellow academy products have not let Lam down in season of hard knocksSat Apr 16 2016 - 06:02
Pat Lam looks to tried and trusted methods against MunsterConnacht host Anthony Foley's side looking down from lofty heights of secondSat Apr 16 2016 - 06:00
Irish rugby will have to keep on waiting for Conor O’SheaItaly is the next port of call for the man who has spent 15 years coaching abroadThu Apr 14 2016 - 06:02
Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coachesReaching final or winning major trophy would be serious legacy for ex-Connacht hookerTue Apr 12 2016 - 07:00
Connacht’s Matt Healy announces himself on big stagePat Lam’s bold decision in choice of fullback is welcome consolation for provinceTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Jackman sees bigger and better things for ConnachtGrenoble coach impressed with the progress made by his former team under Pat LamMon Apr 11 2016 - 16:31
Connacht a credit to Irish rugby as they bow out in blaze of gloryProvince’s display scaled heights of ambition in stunning match against GrenobleMon Apr 11 2016 - 00:30
Pat Lam’s men getting used to going back to the wellConnacht’s attention immediately turns to Pro12 and another huge derby against MunsterMon Apr 11 2016 - 00:10
A cruel twist for Connacht closes an epic encounterPat Lam’s side put in a pulsating performance in France but fall just short in a thrilling duelSat Apr 09 2016 - 22:49
Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusadeFormer Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New ZealandSat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00
Connacht face biggest challenge of memorable seasonPat Lam’s side travel to Grenoble with Challenge Cup home semi-final up for grabsFri Apr 08 2016 - 20:21
Connacht's John Muldoon taking no shortcutsConnacht captain symbolises the all-round improvement made by the provinceThu Apr 07 2016 - 07:04
Home European semi-final an enticing prize for Pat Lam and ConnachtCoach likely to recall Marmion, Heenan and Dillane for the Grenoble assignmentWed Apr 06 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Improving Pro12 product a matter of urgencyCompetition inevitably suffers when compared to Top 14 and English PremiershipTue Apr 05 2016 - 07:45
Leinster ability to stand firm piles pressure on MunsterHome side’s defence prevails in a match low on skill and inventionSun Apr 03 2016 - 23:30
Munster walking on thin ice as Leinster close in on semisFoley’s men have Edinburgh breathing down necks in scramble for European Cup placeSun Apr 03 2016 - 22:13
Arch-rivals set up for high-stakes game to secure vital pointsLeinster look to league’s meanest defence to deny Munster crucial Pro12 victoryFri Apr 01 2016 - 23:00
Andrew Trimble not interested in excuses for UlsterIreland winger says province can no longer afford to keep missing opportunitiesFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Connacht may find it harder to break new ground against UlsterPat Lam’s league leaders have not left Belfast with a victory for more than 50 yearsFri Apr 01 2016 - 07:00
Six Nations’ disciplinary system needs investigatingGlobal body quite right to summons Joe Marler for his offensive ‘gypsy boy’ commentTue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00
Pat Lam showing no signs of vertigo as Connacht keep risingPro12 leaders will be aiming for home semi-final in playoffs following Leinster winSun Mar 27 2016 - 21:56
Connacht’s unlikely journey gains momentum as Leinster hit brick wallPat Lam’s men show bravery in tackle and in attack to increase lead at top of Pro12Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:38
Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off parkPat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at SportsgroundSun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14
Leinster can push Connacht off summit with late cavalry chargeLeo Cullen boasts a heavyweight bench and it may be enough to decide top-of-table clashSat Mar 26 2016 - 12:23
Matt Healy spreading his wings for ConnachtDubliner’s dedication to his craft has paid a healthy dividend under Pat LamFri Mar 25 2016 - 20:20
Tiernan O’Halloran and Connacht continue to live dreamLeinster coming to the Sportsground has brought a wave of optimism to the western provinceThu Mar 24 2016 - 05:15
Pat Lam excited by summit meeting with LeinsterThe Connacht coach highlighted importance of squad ahead of make-or-break runWed Mar 23 2016 - 05:00
Quinn Roux desperate to make mark after injury nightmareLock has relaunched his career in west after two unfulfilling seasons at LeinsterWed Mar 23 2016 - 01:00
Creditable Ireland finish in contest that lacked last year’s dramaSix Nations marked by fine finale as French post passionate performance that fell shortTue Mar 22 2016 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the TournamentOur rugby correspondent names the XV that impressed him most over last seven weeksMon Mar 21 2016 - 19:43
Schmidt and Ireland turn focus to Springbok challengeHead coach full of praise for his squad despite an at times difficult Six Nations seasonMon Mar 21 2016 - 05:00
Final flourish leaves Ireland in a better placeFrustrating campaign ends on a high as Schmidt’s side claim third place in tableMon Mar 21 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland finish Championship on a highJoe Schmidt’s team finish a disappointing Six Nations campaign with consecutive victoriesSun Mar 20 2016 - 12:32
Flower of Scotland beginning to bloom after too many false dawnsIreland are wary with the Scots seeking a third championship win in a row for the first time in 20 yearsSat Mar 19 2016 - 11:01
Focused Ireland can finish Six Nations campaign in styleScotland have shown real improvement but the suspicion is Ireland are still a better sideSat Mar 19 2016 - 01:40
Joe Schmidt to decide on his Ireland future this summerCoach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South AfricaFri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton wants extended Joe Schmidt eraIreland outhalf enjoys close relationship with coach and hopes he signs a new contractFri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00
Andrew Trimble wary of threat posed by a resurgent ScotlandStakes high with every reason for Ireland to finish campaign on a good noteThu Mar 17 2016 - 06:00
Rory Best injury to decide if Schmidt retains same XVCaptain is a doubt with a calf injury ahead of Ireland’s final match against ScotlandWed Mar 16 2016 - 20:20
Fast learner Josh van der Flier hitting the rucks early and often for IrelandLeinster flanker is flourishing in the step up to the Six Nations stageWed Mar 16 2016 - 05:00
