Rodrigue Neti’s moment of madness the turning point as Leinster coast homeAt a critical juncture in the game, the prop received a yellow card following an incident involving Josh van der FlierSat Apr 29 2023 - 19:21
Leinster player ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park, James Ryan and Dan Sheehan lead the wayJohn O’Sullivan rates the Leinster performances in Champions Cup win over ToulouseSat Apr 29 2023 - 17:43
Thomas Ramos a disciple of the Toulouse way with the big match temperament to match his skillsThe 27-year-old was a member of the France’s Glam Slam-winning side in 2022Sat Apr 29 2023 - 06:00
Toulouse head coach believes loss of Sexton and Lowe will upset Leinster’s patternsUgo Mola has studied France v Ireland games and La Rochelle’s wins over Leinster as part of preparing game planFri Apr 28 2023 - 06:00
Toulouse’s strength at ruck time may force Leinster to mix things up a little moreLeo Cullen’s side like to keep possession but kicking options and aerial game will also be keyFri Apr 28 2023 - 06:00
Ireland show some character despite being outclassed and held scoreless by England A bonus point victory over Scotland and some good fortune in other results is needed not to finish bottomSat Apr 22 2023 - 17:01
Ireland must ignore the white noise against England at Musgrave ParkThe Red Roses have long been Ireland’s nemesis as they go in search of a 23rd straight Six Nations winSat Apr 22 2023 - 06:00
Leinster’s unbeaten record may not survive the Bulls run at Loftus Versfeld Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winners Conor O’Tighearnaigh and Liam Molony set for Leinster senior debutsFri Apr 21 2023 - 15:06
Greg McWilliams: ‘We will always put on the jersey and fight for every inch we can’Ireland women’s coach says his side have prepared well for daunting encounter with England in CorkFri Apr 21 2023 - 06:00
Ed Byrne and Leinster looking to finish regular season on a high note against Bulls Prop delighted with news that Jacques Nienaber will be joining Leinster after the World CupFri Apr 21 2023 - 06:00
URC: Ulster look to lock-in second place with bonus-point win over EdinburghDan McFarland’s side would play both quarter-final and potential semi-final in Belfast if they finish secondThu Apr 20 2023 - 16:14
O’Mahony happy to dive into the ‘Shark tank’ again as Munster aim to better their last visit Province will need to emulate same performance in win over Stormers to beat Sharks this timeThu Apr 20 2023 - 06:00
Sam Monaghan knows devil is in Ireland’s performance detail for England gameIrish secondrow speaks of tough mental game after criticism of recent team performancesThu Apr 20 2023 - 06:00
The Offload: Ireland Women’s Sevens have one more shot at Olympic qualification Plus the courage of Fergus Slattery’s family, and St Michael’s roll of honourMon Apr 03 2023 - 09:00
Munster coach Rowntree laments ‘hugely disappointing’ defeat to Sharks Third quarter proved decisive with South African side scoring four tries in 18 minutes against visiting Irish provinceSun Apr 02 2023 - 19:00
Sharks power past Munster in Durban to reach Champions Cup quarter-finalsThe Irish province blown away by a four-try burst in the 18 minutes after half-timeSat Apr 01 2023 - 15:08
Crowley at the helm as Munster seek to navigate the Shark tank in DurbanThe 23-year-old has started in the number 10 position just twice this seasonSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Treadwell and Ulster eager to put their best foot forward Athletic Ireland second row won’t lack for incentive when he lines up against high-flying Leinster at the AvivaSat Apr 01 2023 - 00:00
Leinster v Ulster: Rob Baloucoune is back in action and raring to go far After a season disrupted by injury, the Ulster wing hopes to make his mark in Saturday’s Champions Cup clash and serve a reminder of his Ireland credentialsThu Mar 30 2023 - 23:00
Ireland name team to take on France in second round of women’s Six Nations Ireland vs France: ‘Last week was a disappointing start to the campaign for us but we turned the page quickly and were honest with ourselves’Thu Mar 30 2023 - 15:23
Ulster need to defy the odds against Leinster to sustain their Heineken Champions Cup ambitionsDan McFarland cautiously optimistic ahead of huge challenge against Leo Cullen’s side on SaturdayMon Mar 27 2023 - 22:30
URC: Leinster face a Stormers onslaught as top six square offScan on Johnny Sexton’s groin injury to indicate the extent of the damage and whether he will play again this seasonWed Mar 22 2023 - 19:27
Ireland’s opponents blindsided by Mack Hansen’s ability to exploit space in tight confinesNine of Ireland’s 20 tries came from working the narrow corridors on the short-side of the pitchTue Mar 21 2023 - 19:00
Ireland Grand Slam squad ratings: The 32 players who delivered the perfect Six Nations campaignJohn O’Sullivan looks back over the five games and hands out the marks for Andy Farrell’s squadMon Mar 20 2023 - 17:00
Ryan Baird a classic example of how Farrell’s faith in squad underwrote Grand Slam win‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coachMon Mar 20 2023 - 08:00
Josh van der Flier plays the match and not the occasion to help deliver Grand Slam Ireland player on crucial Six Nations clash: ‘I’ve been trying just to prepare the way I would for a normal game, not think about the consequences’Sat Mar 18 2023 - 22:08
Talking Point: Peyper called the tune correctly when it came to Steward’s sending offIt’s possible to feel sympathy for Steward and still conclude his actions merited a red cardSat Mar 18 2023 - 21:03
Ireland Under-20s must play match and not the occasion to clinch Grand SlamMurphy’s side braced for a determined challenge from England to spoil the home partySat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Gonzaga win a first Senior Cup after dethroning champions Blackrock in final for the agesGonzaga turn the tables after defeat in last year’s decider in nine-try classic at the RDSFri Mar 17 2023 - 16:41
Ireland v England: A history of five Grand Slam showdowns between the old rivalsWe look back at the five previous times when the old rivals have clashed with a clean sweep up for grabsThu Mar 16 2023 - 11:00
Meet the Ireland U-20 players on the verge of a Grand Slam winImpressive quality of player being produced bodes well for the future of Irish rugbyTue Mar 14 2023 - 05:00
Scotland v Ireland: Hugo Keenan’s grace under pressure crucial to curbing hosts’ momentum In defence and attack, Ireland’s fullback made key contributions at critical timesMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
Scotland v Ireland: How the Irish players rated during win in MurrayfieldThe bench did a lot of heavy lifting but it was Mack the knife that found the big plays to break Scottish heartsSun Mar 12 2023 - 17:45
Scotland v Ireland: Andy Farrell will hope the bench can help to shape a victoryIn Ireland’s last nine matches the replacements as a collective chipped in with 38 pointsSat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
U20 Six Nations: Ireland thrash Scotland to move one step closer to Grand SlamIrish side score 12 tries in Glasgow to secure record winning marginFri Mar 10 2023 - 21:43
Former Lions and Ireland wing Niall Brophy dies aged 87He won 20 caps for Ireland and was inducted into the Rugby Writers of Ireland Hall of FameFri Mar 10 2023 - 17:06
Iain Henderson hopes Ireland take their ‘growth mindset’ to Murrayfield and beyond The 31-year-old has stepped in for injured Tadhg Beirne, but knows that Scotland will be on the front foot and hungry for the winFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
U20 Six Nations: Ireland’s focus purely on Scotland as they look to grab fourth successive winScotland have produced some yo-yo performances in the tournament to dateThu Mar 09 2023 - 16:43
Henry McErlean’s journey from hurling with Cushendall to the Ireland under-20 rugby teamThe Terenure College fullback is looking to keep making a big impact against Scotland in the Six NationsWed Mar 08 2023 - 06:00
Nick Timoney and Ciarán Frawley named in extended 37-man Ireland squad for Scotland gameLeinster duo Scott Penny and Jamie Osborne ruled out because of minor knocks picked up on provincial dutyTue Mar 07 2023 - 14:07
The Offload: Dark day for Kirby as they create unwanted recordBlackburn RFC rack up 190 points and 30 tries as they augment their points' difference tallyMon Mar 06 2023 - 10:00
Six Nations: Cohesion at the breakdown will be crucial for Ireland in ScotlandCaelan Doris, Peter O’Mahony and Josh van der Flier must be deployed where they know their roles, and each other, bestMon Mar 06 2023 - 05:00
Munster release Ireland international centre Chris Farrell from contract The 29-year-old is believed to be pursuing a new playing opportunity in FranceThu Mar 02 2023 - 17:46
RG Snyman poised for emotional return after being named on Munster bench for Scarlets game South African lock’s last appearance was against the same opposition in October 2021Thu Mar 02 2023 - 15:35
Munster’s RG Snyman in line to bridge an 18-month gap against the ScarletsSouth Africa lock has managed just 54 minutes across four apperances since joining side in 2020Wed Mar 01 2023 - 06:00
Eight uncapped players in Greg McWilliams’ Ireland squad for the Women’s Six Nations Ireland Sevens players won’t be available because of Olympic qualification commitments in Hong Kong and ToulouseTue Feb 28 2023 - 17:26
RG Snyman available for Munster’s URC clash against Scarlets after long injury absenceDefence coach confirms lock has recovered from anterior cruciate ligament tear that kept him sidelinedTue Feb 28 2023 - 14:39
Six Nations: Finlay Bealham ruled out of rest of tournament with injuryThe captain has been named in mini camp along with Ringrose, Henshaw, Gibson-Park and FurlongMon Feb 27 2023 - 18:35
Six Nations: Craig Casey and Ross Byrne partnership will need time to master the art of subterfuge Ireland’s game against Italy was not the perfect platform for a new halfback partnership to flourishMon Feb 27 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations: Five things we learned from Ireland’s victory over ItalyAndy Farrell will be happy that his squad depth continues to grow but the game also showed just what those missing bring to the sideSun Feb 26 2023 - 13:00
