France 30 Ireland 24: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks to Andy Farrell’s side from the Stade de FranceSat Feb 12 2022 - 19:19
Late Tector conversion snatches famous Ireland win on French soilIreland U20s secure first win in France since 2012 to keep Grand Slam hopes firmly on trackFri Feb 11 2022 - 22:10
‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the topFrench coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth itFri Feb 11 2022 - 13:05
The Offload: Ireland Under-20s make a promising startIreland’s low penalty count is impressive; Brian Moore signs off at MurrayfieldMon Feb 07 2022 - 10:00
Johnny Sexton remains controller-in-chief of Ireland’s attacking gameHe may no longer be front of house in the back line, but he brings order and composureMon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00
Villiere lights it up as France open with bonus point win over resilient ItalyWinger scores a hat-trick as Les Bleus warm up for Ireland visit with hard-fought victorySun Feb 06 2022 - 18:34
Wales left to lick their wounds after Ireland win the collisionsCaptain Dan Biggar admits his side were physically outgunned in Dublin defeatSat Feb 05 2022 - 17:34
Louis Rees-Zammit: ‘Rees-Lightning’ will strike fear in Ireland’s defenceSpeedster Wales winger has crammed eye-catching marker into his fledgling careerSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Ireland under-20s run in eight tries as they demolish Wales in CorkCrowd of 8,000 at Musgrave Park see Richie Murphy’s side put on a showFri Feb 04 2022 - 22:26
Six Nations 2022: Optimism abounds for Andy Farrell’s IrelandEight-consecutive wins - including over the All Blacks - has boosted hopes of the titleFri Feb 04 2022 - 12:00
Six Nations 2022: France have all the tools to justify their favouritismFabien Galthié has an embarrassment of riches - he just needs to knit it all togetherThu Feb 03 2022 - 12:00
Six Nations 2022: Can youthful Italy earn first Championship win since 2015?Kieran Crowley’s Azzurri have age on their side but look to be well out of their depthTue Feb 01 2022 - 12:00
The Offload: Ireland Under-20s short on international experienceCovid-19 pandemic deprived players of the chance to represent Ireland at U-18s/U-19sMon Jan 31 2022 - 10:00
Ireland women suffer agonising Sevens final defeat against AustraliaAustralia score two late tries in Seville as Ireland let chance slip in first ever finalSun Jan 30 2022 - 19:48
Cardiff vs Leinster: Debut for Trinity lock Joe McCarthyWill Connors returns from injury as Jamie Osbourne gets a run out at outside centreSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:17
Jake Flannery gets his shot at No 10 as youthful Munster clash with ZebreJohann van Graan makes 11 changes to side that swatted Wasps for trip to ItalySat Jan 29 2022 - 01:00
Reuben Crothers returns to captain Ireland at U20 Six NationsCrothers one of four returning players alongside Mullins, Boyle, and MorriseyFri Jan 28 2022 - 18:43
URC team news: Tiernan O’Halloran makes 200th Connacht appearanceJake Flannery starts at outhalf for Munster; Leinster’s Will Connors returns from injuryFri Jan 28 2022 - 15:38
The Offload: Castres stung by Harlequins controversyDéjà vu as Connacht are mugged again; Leinster rack up the numbers at The RecMon Jan 24 2022 - 10:58
Ruthless Leinster quick to capitalise on depleted Bath’s frailtiesWinger O’Brien becomes the first Leinster player to score four tries in a European gameSun Jan 23 2022 - 16:48
Four-try Jimmy O’Brien powers Leinster to Bath romp at The RecNewbridge wing becomes the first Leinster player to score four tries in a European fixtureSat Jan 22 2022 - 15:35
In-form Ulster to stick with attacking game plan for Clermont clashWin would give province home advantage as Champions Cup unfurls towards its finalSat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00
Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against BathLeo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutesSat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00
Lindsay Peat calls time on Ireland rugby career after 38 capsTalented athlete also played basketball for her country and won an All-Ireland with DublinFri Jan 21 2022 - 19:58
Champions Cup teams: Johnny Sexton starts for LeinsterSee how the four provinces line up ahead of the final weekend of European pool actionFri Jan 21 2022 - 13:29
Aviva stadium director wants Government to mandate masks in ground if Nphet advise itMartin Murphy says decision needed on capacity soon as ‘we are right up against the wire’Wed Jan 19 2022 - 18:39
Former Ireland centre Kevin Flynn dies aged 82Flynn won 22 caps after 1959 debut and scored famous Twickenham try in 1972Tue Jan 18 2022 - 13:29
The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progressGeorge Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injuryMon Jan 17 2022 - 10:30
Gavin Coombes’ late try rescues Munster victory in FranceJack Crowley displayed guts and character while unruffled in kicking all his goalsFri Jan 14 2022 - 22:15
Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignmentAbsence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balanceFri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40
Leo Cullen explains Leinster selections as Sexton and Lowe start on benchDrogheda teenager Karl Martin named at inside centre on the Montpellier teamFri Jan 14 2022 - 15:02
Leinster packing a powerful punch for visit of MontpellierJack Carty leads Connacht against Leicester; Robert Baloucoune fit againFri Jan 14 2022 - 13:27
Hanrahan set to leave Clermont and join Dragons in the summerFormer Munster outhalf to join Newport-based Welsh side on a three-year contractFri Jan 14 2022 - 06:28
The Offload: John O’Sullivan’s order of merit for 2021The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby yearMon Dec 27 2021 - 15:30
Andy Friend puts faith in youngsters to help Connacht reach new heightsUnder-resourced province have enjoyed impressive wins but greater consistency neededFri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00
Michael Lowry happy to just be on the pitch as he impresses in fullback roleSecond playmaker role good enough for versatile back despite preference for outhalfThu Dec 23 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Tadhg McElroy building an interesting rugby CVIreland under-20s go down to Italy; quote of the week; Michael Cheika to Narbonne?Mon Dec 20 2021 - 09:00
Leinster to appeal Montpellier cancellation after receiving EPCR assurancesProvince say matchday 23 had no positive Covid-19 cases and decision came as a shockSat Dec 18 2021 - 17:11
Dave Kilcoyne relishing another spicy encounter with CastresMunster meeting familiar rivals at Thomond Park, but they won’t be complacentFri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00
Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against NorthamptonIain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debutFri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00
Leinster unhappy with decision to award 28-0 win to MontpellierIrish province are adamant that they could have fulfilled the fixture despite casesThu Dec 16 2021 - 17:59
Montpellier match cancelled after Leinster name teamLeo Cullen names 11 Ireland internationals in a heavily Covid-affected starting line-upThu Dec 16 2021 - 12:23
The Offload: Peter O’Mahony apologises for Garryowen remarksMunster and Ireland backrow sent a video to UL Bohemian Under-15s ahead of a finalMon Dec 13 2021 - 10:13
Bonus point but plenty for Leinster to ponder after scrappy Bath winLeo Cullen’s side ran in seven tries but lacked accuracy as opening European tie progressedMon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘We’re still trying to get going a little bit’Leinster coach pleased with opening flurry but final quarter leaves lingering frustrationSat Dec 11 2021 - 18:48
Error-strewn Leinster start Champions Cup campaign with Bath winEnglish side swatted aside but improvement needed for Leinster ahead of Montpellier tripSat Dec 11 2021 - 17:46
Ulster looking to capitalise on Clermont’s disrupted build-up to strike in FranceFrench side are missing some regulars due to a coronavirus outbreak at the clubSat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
Struggling Bath and Wasps searching for form ahead of European tiesJohn O’Sullivan’s team by team guide to the Irish provinces’ opponents this weekendFri Dec 10 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Ireland’s talent pool keeps getting biggerJames Hume and Nick Timoney state their case; Irish try scorers for the BarbariansMon Nov 29 2021 - 10:00
Tadhg Furlong on form as Leinster set their sights on UlsterUlster boast talent in youth as they come up against physically robust favouritesSat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
