Munster disappointed with loss but have reasons to be optimistic ahead of second legJohann van Graan happy with changes made to breakdown and scrum after poor first halfMon Apr 11 2022 - 06:00
‘This is a club that will always stand up and fight’ - Johann van GraanIf Munster are to prevail at Thomond Park they’ll need to be more ruthless and creativeMon Apr 11 2022 - 05:00
Heroic goal-line stand gives Munster fighting chance at Thomond ParkMunster should have been dead and buried at half-time against Exeter but weren’tSat Apr 09 2022 - 20:19
Simon Zebo and Diarmuid Barron ruled out of Exeter clashMunster duo forced to withdraw having come down with gastroenteritis problemsSat Apr 09 2022 - 16:52
Primary objective for wounded Munster will be to bring back a tiePeter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery, Coombes, Kilcoyne and Tadhg Beirne all miss outSat Apr 09 2022 - 08:00
Exeter vs Munster: O’Mahony and Carbery ruled out through injuryBen Healy gets the nod at outhalf as Simon Zebo, Keith Earls and Mike Haley all returnFri Apr 08 2022 - 12:58
Jack Conan and Leinster fully expecting tough Connacht testNumber eight adamant there’s no danger of Cullen’s men underestimating rivalsThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: James Lowe thrilled to give something back with Clondalkin link-upHawkshaws point the way for Clontarf . . . Will Ealing’s Irish be denied Premiership chance?Mon Apr 04 2022 - 10:00
Blackrock College power their way to 70th Leinster senior titleGonzaga College played their part in a rip-roaring 10-try decider at the RDSSun Apr 03 2022 - 16:16
James Lowe has no problem with pantomime villain role‘If I was to show someone a game of rugby Munster v Leinster would be the one’Sat Apr 02 2022 - 05:00
Jordan Larmour not getting too far ahead of himself on return to actionTalented back was hitting form again with Leinster before latest injury setbackThu Mar 31 2022 - 06:00
Ulster’s disallowed late try should have stood admits URC head of refereesDan McFarland: ‘It wasn’t news to me. It is what it is, just fact. It’s a try, very simply’Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:16
The Offload: Marty Moore should be back in the Ireland squadCharlie Ngatai to offer Leinster a boost when he joins from Lyon this summerMon Mar 28 2022 - 09:00
‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 yearsHe won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or twoTue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00
Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s workThe Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six NationsMon Mar 21 2022 - 09:00
Richie Murphy salutes his charges as U20 Grand Slam completed in styleIreland run in nine tries in impressive rout of Scotland at a packed Musgrave ParkSun Mar 20 2022 - 21:15
Ireland get the party started early as they complete Grand Slam in styleRichie Murphy’s side run in nine tries against Scotland at Musgrave ParkSun Mar 20 2022 - 18:54
Grand Slam winners: Meet the Ireland U-20 squadRichie Murphy’s side clinched championship with win over ScotlandSun Mar 20 2022 - 06:00
Ireland 26 Scotland 5: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 19 2022 - 19:28
Ireland Under-20s looking to cap remarkable turnaround with Grand Slam titleRichie Murphy’s side take on Scotland at a sold-out Musgrave Park on SundaySat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00
Lions vs Munster: Damian de Allende returns to starting line-upMunster look to end South African tour on high after last weekend’s defeat to the BullsFri Mar 18 2022 - 12:53
Ben Carson glad to be back and chasing the Grand SlamUlster Under-20 wondered if he’d ever play again following punctured spleen injuryFri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup poolAll Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand SlamMon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17
Ireland U-20s gunning for the Grand Slam after five-try win over EnglandRichie Murphy’s charges looking forward to going for glory against Scotland at homeMon Mar 14 2022 - 09:07
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win at TwickenhamJohn O’Sullivan explains why result doesn’t camouflage performance shortcomingsSun Mar 13 2022 - 15:40
Ireland now one step from Under-20 Grand Slam after memorable win over EnglandRichie Murphy’s side will take on Scotland at Musgrave Park next SundaySat Mar 12 2022 - 22:06
England 15 Ireland 32: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s winning side at TwickenhamSat Mar 12 2022 - 19:28
Head to head in the engine room: Tadhg Beirne v Maro ItojeMunster secondrow is Ireland’s version of Itoje - England’s consummate team playerSat Mar 12 2022 - 07:00
It’s taken Marcus Smith five years to become an overnight successAn apprentice no more, the England outhalf is capable of marrying style with substanceSat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Head to head: Tadhg Furlong v Ellis GengeBattle of the props an intriguing subplot in England v Ireland showdownSat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clashWin could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole positionSat Mar 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland braced for tough assignment as they seek fourth successive winHead coach Murphy makes a couple of changes to the team that beat Italy for England testFri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00
Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South AfricaThe fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacementsFri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02
The Offload: Rassie Erasmus denies leaking infamous videoStewart Moore the student of the game; Mikey Lowry shows his compassionate sideMon Mar 07 2022 - 09:17
Mark Sexton continuing to soak up rugby knowledge from family and further afield‘If you’re not taking stuff off the best coaches in the world then you are going to be in trouble’Mon Mar 07 2022 - 06:00
Golf Wrap: McIlroy surrenders halfway lead to HovlandMcDowell implodes, Harrington on cut line as Maguire falls back after promising startFri Mar 04 2022 - 22:23
The Offload: scrum remains an overly intrusive part of modern rugbyAll-Ireland final proves a brilliant advertisement for women’s club rugbyMon Feb 28 2022 - 10:00
Player Watch: Michael Lowry’s bright debut keeps him smiling all the way homeUlster fullback got over for two tries and also selflessly set up one for James LoweMon Feb 28 2022 - 06:00
Four second half tries flatter Ireland Under-20s in win over ItalyPerformance dogged by inaccuracy and mistakes for three quarters of the matchFri Feb 25 2022 - 22:34
Ireland U20s make four changes for visit of improving ItalyMullins, Postlethwaite, Gibbons and Devine start as Murphy’s side seek third successive winFri Feb 25 2022 - 07:18
Leinster v Lions preview: Cullen looking for a ‘bit of grunt’Head coach excited by signing of South African secondrow Jason JenkinsFri Feb 25 2022 - 05:00
Willie Faloon hoping Ireland under-20s can build a pressure gameDefence coach has seen his side let in just two tries in first two gamesWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Harry Byrne glad to be back in action no matter the positionDave Kilcoyne, Sean Cronin and Kieran Marmion each made their 200th appearanceMon Feb 21 2022 - 10:00
‘Miles off where we can be’: Performance albeit not result fails to impress Leo CullenScott Penny comes in for praise despite an inaccurate display from the table toppersMon Feb 21 2022 - 06:00
Leinster make hard work of bonus point win against OspreysVictory contained some excellent rugby but it could’ve been a little more comfortableSat Feb 19 2022 - 19:22
Cullen agrees to extend his stay at Leinster for another yearNew deal will take the head coach up to the end of the 2022-2023 seasonThu Feb 17 2022 - 18:00
Joey Carbery looking to kick on after first Six Nations startOuthalf has learned that pain comes in different forms after years of injury setbacksThu Feb 17 2022 - 06:00
The Offload: Aurelie Groizelea keeps her cool despite English protestationIreland’s winning run comes to an end; Italy U-20s send out message with England winMon Feb 14 2022 - 10:00
Performance to be proud of from Carbery despite adversarial conditionsCertain mistakes made by Ireland’s outhalf but he is slowly finding his rugby mojo againMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Fabien Galthie: ‘It is a beautiful victory which we went after with all we had in the locker’France head coach was not surprised that Ireland played their way back into the gameSat Feb 12 2022 - 20:29
