Talking Point: Italy left with a reason to kick themselves in pivotal moment The decision of Juan Ignacio Brex to crosskick went against Italy’s playing style on the daySat Feb 25 2023 - 18:40
Six Nations player ratings: How Ireland rated against ItalySix Nations: John O'Sullivan hands out the marks on a day that Ireland were far from fluentSat Feb 25 2023 - 17:09
Mike Catt emphasises Ireland will not be held to ransom by injury Backs’ coach confident replacements can seize opportunity and ensure team’s forward momentumSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations: Ireland against progressive Italy a fixture notable for chequered history Speedy fullbacks with that point-scoring touch; underestimating Italy a costly mistake; successful Italians; and silky skillsSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Ireland Under-20 face tough assignment in Treviso against a highly regarded Italian team Richie Murphy hopes his team can combat the challenge of a physical ItalyFri Feb 24 2023 - 06:00
Ryan Baird looking to extend affinity with matters Italian at Stadio OlimpicoBaird made Ireland debut against the Italians in 2021 in an empty Roman stadium due to coronavirus restrictionsFri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
Cooney confident Under-20s can complete Italian job in TrevisoMurphy’s well-drilled side bidding to claim a third successive victory in this year’s Six NationsWed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations: Ireland’s James Lowe on why his ‘ghost’ try against France shouldn’t have stoodWinger happy to accept getting the rub of the green at home: ‘I actually knew as soon as I put it down, I was thinking, “ah damn, this is out”’Wed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00
Leinster beat Dragons to make it 18 wins from 18 this seasonThe Leinster pack provided a decent platform with Scott Penny and captain and man of the match Rhys Ruddock impressingSun Feb 19 2023 - 13:04
Six Nations 2023: How Ireland can improve even furtherAnalysis: John O’Sullivan looks at some of the missed scoring opportunities against FranceThu Feb 16 2023 - 06:00
Leinster and Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan signs central contract until 2026French tighthead prop Uini Atonio handed three match ban that will be reduced to two if he goes to ‘tackle school’Wed Feb 15 2023 - 13:53
Terenure awarded replay after Clongowes field ineligible player in Leinster Schools Senior Cup tie Ireland’s final match in the U-20 Six Nations against England at Musgrave Park sells out in record timeTue Feb 14 2023 - 13:49
Ireland v France: IRFU may have to revisit Six Nations ticket policy as French fans turn Aviva bleuHow can Herring hit not be a ‘high degree of danger’? 13 proves unlucky for Flament but not for the want of tryingMon Feb 13 2023 - 09:00
Six Nations 2023: Caelan Doris produces ‘monstrous’ performance as Ireland devour FranceIreland’s number eight was never far from the action during a contest in which he did almost everythingMon Feb 13 2023 - 05:00
‘The King of the World is Irish’: French media reacts to Ireland’s Six Nations win ‘Ireland on the royal road to winning the tournament’Sun Feb 12 2023 - 11:48
Ireland v France: Rob Herring hit a blatant red card but officials opted to back down againIncidents such as Uini Atonio’s ‘tackle’ must be punished properly if rugby is to become a safer sportSat Feb 11 2023 - 18:04
Charles Ollivon sets out to make Ireland pay after return from long-term injuryFormer France skipper back in the Six Nations after 15 months on the sideline due to ACL tearSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations U-20s: Ireland braced for big assignment as France come seeking revengeSecondrow Conor O’Tighearnaigh knows what to expect from French after Ireland’s narrow 17-16 win in Aix-en-Provence set up Grand Slam success last seasonFri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations analysis: Garry Ringrose breaks down big defensive moments vs Wales Ireland centre looking forward to continuing centre partnership with Stuart McCloskeyThu Feb 09 2023 - 05:00
Henry McErlean the only change to Ireland U20s’ starting XV vs FranceLa Rochelle wing Ike Anagu the man to miss out from opening win away to WalesWed Feb 08 2023 - 19:23
‘Remember the name’ - Sonny Bill Williams impressed with U20s outhalf Sam PrendergastHugo Keenan rules the skies in Cardiff; 100 starts in green for SextonMon Feb 06 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey must know solid won’t cut it if he is to fend off the circling LionsRetaining the 12 jersey will be a challenge with Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki staking their claimsSun Feb 05 2023 - 12:22
Wales v Ireland: Ill-discipline takes shine off dominant Irish displayIreland impressed in many respects while getting their Six Nations off to a winning start, but the loss of discipline in the second half needs to be addressedSat Feb 04 2023 - 18:09
Wales v Ireland player ratings: Keenan, Sheehan and Doris lead the way in CardiffIreland bridge a 10-year gap with win away to Wales but Andy Farrell will still have plenty to work onSat Feb 04 2023 - 17:39
Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of Six Nations opener against WalesCian Healy also ruled out of game at Principality StadiumSat Feb 04 2023 - 13:06
Ireland’s final quarter purple patch sees Richie Murphy’s side get off to a winning start in WalesIreland owed their victory to the dominance of the pack and some brilliant individual performancesSat Feb 04 2023 - 11:02
Six Nations 2023: The new rules explained as World Rugby clamps down on time-wastingA faster game, more ball in play time and a better spectacle is the goal of the new regulationsFri Feb 03 2023 - 11:04
Gus McCarthy and champions Ireland looking for a positive start to new campaignNew-look Wales expected to offer a far more robust challenge than in last year’s one-sided encounterFri Feb 03 2023 - 06:00
Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy names strong side for opener in WalesThree of last season’s Grand Slam-winning side included for game in Colwyn Bay on Friday nightWed Feb 01 2023 - 16:07
Robbie Henshaw takes a different centre stage at the RDS as return to action imminentLeinster and Ireland star shows off his musical skills with family band; Women’s Sevens finish fourth in Sydney as Combined Provinces get off to winning startMon Jan 30 2023 - 09:00
Max Deegan continues to impress in absence of Ireland internationalsLeo Cullen: ‘He is a very skilled player...I’m pleased that he went well’Mon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Munster’s Ruadhán Quinn moving quickly in passing several rugby milestones Powerful backrow forward set to play a big role in U20 Six NationsMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Leinster put six tries past Cardiff in another dominant URC win Luke McGrath (2), Max Deegan, Brian Deeny and Liam Turner all cross for scores at the RDSSat Jan 28 2023 - 19:13
Five-try Ulster blow away weakened Stormers team in BelfastDan McFarland’s team build on Champions Cup win with URC victory at Kingspan StadiumFri Jan 27 2023 - 21:44
Leinster’s tyros looking to uphold unbeaten URC record against Cardiff Irish Under-20 Grand Slam winners James Culhane and Aitzol King set to make debuts from the benchFri Jan 27 2023 - 19:00
Confident Munster primed for successful Italian job Opportune time to be visiting Treviso as Benetton without the services of their Italian international contingentFri Jan 27 2023 - 19:00
Report finds concussion most common injury in AIL and schoolboy Senior CupIan Costello to take up new role at Munster rugby at the end of the seasonThu Jan 26 2023 - 20:09
Ulster must weather all the Stormers bring to build on last weekendMcFarland’s side eager to maintain the momentum generated by a crucial Champions Cup victory over SaleThu Jan 26 2023 - 19:00
Road to the top - How Ireland Under-20s shaped Andy Farrell’s squad Only two Irish eligible members of Farrell’s Six Nations squad did not play for Ireland at Under-20 levelThu Jan 26 2023 - 05:00
Leo Cullen pleased with impact from bench against Racing 92 as they secure top seedingFour tries in 15 minutes put flattering look on scoreboard of Champions Cup game in the AvivaSat Jan 21 2023 - 17:46
Leinster’s pursuit of a number one seeding unlikely to be derailed by Racing 92 Cullen makes three changes to the team that crushed Gloucester at Kingsholm for their final pool assignmentFri Jan 20 2023 - 15:57
Richie Murphy’s Ireland Under-20s have reasons to be optimistic ahead of Six Nations ChampionshipFormidable squad will be captained by UCD’s Gus McCarthy, who captained Blackrock to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup title last seasonThu Jan 19 2023 - 05:00
Ireland coach Richie Murphy names 32-man squad for Under-20 Six NationsGus McCarthy, who captained Blackrock to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup title last season, will captain the sideWed Jan 18 2023 - 13:03
The Offload: Munster have double cause to celebrate at Musgrave ParkAfter beating Leinster, two Munster players decided to get marriedSun Jan 15 2023 - 15:46
Champions Cup as it happened: Leinster score seven tries in easy win over GloucesterLeo Cullen’s men take pole position in Pool A with victory in EnglandSat Jan 14 2023 - 15:04
Ultan Dillane thriving in La Rochelle after making the switch from Connacht Ireland international has settled well with the European champions and is aiming to help them ‘add another star to this jersey’Fri Jan 13 2023 - 06:00
Ex-Ireland U-20 player McGuigan key to Gloucester reaching their ambitionsHooker might be included in Steve Borthwick’s England squad for the Six NationsThu Jan 12 2023 - 05:00
Coombes family affair underpins a pair of Munster wins in Musgrave Park The Offload: Sons follow in fathers’ footsteps while Jenny Murphy reunites with a familiar faceMon Jan 09 2023 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton could be fit to lead Ireland in Six Nations opener Munster have been linked with signing South African hooker Malcolm Marx after World Cup in FranceSun Jan 08 2023 - 18:28
URC: Munster tame the Lions to enjoy a bonus point victory at Musgrave Park Home side benefited from some brilliant performances in wet and windy conditionsFri Jan 06 2023 - 21:47
