Q&A: What do new Government orders mean for our summer of sport?With mass gatherings of over 5,000 people banned until September, we look at what’s left on the sporting horizonThu Apr 23 2020 - 12:00
Is James Cecil Parke Ireland’s greatest ever sportsman?A career interrupted by World War One saw him captain Ireland and win at WimbledonMon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00
For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugbyIreland secondrow has a promising career ahead after moving from a GAA backgroundThu Apr 16 2020 - 06:30
Harry McNulty: Seeing the world, from Sevens to dog-sleddingIreland international is a keen traveller and is content to be considered as a Sevens ‘lifer’Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:00
Adam Griggs: Improving Ireland can compete with the very bestWomen’s rugby coach on keeping players fit and instilling absolute belief within his sideTue Apr 07 2020 - 06:00
My favourite sporting moment: Game, set and couch as Borg takes down McEnroeThe 1980 Wimbledon men’s singles final remains vibrant in the memory for meWed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00
Reality Bites - Tales from the new normal: Stephen AboudBuilding routines, keeping communication lines online and sharing an aperitivo over SkypeFri Mar 27 2020 - 06:00
Irish Open at Mount Juliet looks next in line to be postponedLots of clubs feeling the pinch as golf tourism dries up due to coronavirus threatThu Mar 19 2020 - 20:01
Champions Cup: The 20 qualifiers for 2020-21 if season doesn’t restartThe point of no return for a resumption of this season is fast approachingThu Mar 19 2020 - 15:13
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlightWith Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrowThu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00
Ireland’s under-20 and women’s matches against France postponedNo new dates have been agreed for rescheduled Six Nations fixturesTue Mar 10 2020 - 13:44
Noel McNamara and Ireland under-20 side forced to play the waiting gameSquad continuing plans to play France in Perpignan next Friday nightTue Mar 10 2020 - 01:00
Barry Daly due a break from fickle fate as he looks forwardHaving recovered from his latest injury setback, winger prioritising a return to action with LeinsterFri Mar 06 2020 - 06:05
Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giantsIreland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height termsThu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35
Ryan Baird joins up with Ireland squad for trainingLeinster secondrow is fresh from hat-trick against Glasgow in the Pro 14Mon Mar 02 2020 - 12:46
Rugby Stats: Haley and Botha post impressive numbers for MunsterKelleher brothers and Deegan leading the way for Leinster in the Pro14Thu Feb 27 2020 - 07:00
Peter Dooley aiming for Ireland caps and beyondThe 25-year-old has started 10 of 14 matches for Leinster this season and hopes to kick onWed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00
IRFU not consulted prior to Minister Harris’ recommendation to cancel Ireland v ItalyUnion will meet with Minister after he made the statement on Six One newsTue Feb 25 2020 - 21:42
Cian Healy out of remainder of Six NationsLeinster prop was taken off during last Sunday’s loss to England with a hip injuryTue Feb 25 2020 - 16:01
Contepomi says Leinster can learn lessons from nature of Ireland’s defeatSeveral players from both sides will meet again when province host champions SaracensTue Feb 25 2020 - 01:00
Jack Conan returns to full training ahead of scheduleThe number eight is eyeing Leinster’s two-match trip to South Africa next monthMon Feb 24 2020 - 14:24
From stationary carriers to centres of excellence - five things we learnedJohn O’Sullivan believes Ireland could learn a lot from their ambitious Under-20 teamMon Feb 24 2020 - 13:00
Six Nations: No place to hide for Ireland’s misfiring captainBad day for Irish outhalf Johnny Sexton with kicking boots and ball in handMon Feb 24 2020 - 08:10
Six Nations 2020: England v Ireland - England player profilesJohn O’Sullivan has a look at Eddie Jones’s side for Sunday’s big clash at TwickenhamFri Feb 21 2020 - 16:33
Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for TwickenhamJohn O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the pastThu Feb 20 2020 - 07:00
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki to lead from the centreThe pair may resume their storming centre partnership on Sunday in TwickenhamWed Feb 19 2020 - 07:56
Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s prioritiesLeicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any spaceTue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell recalls 13 players to Ireland squad ahead of England clashA number of players racked up game time for their provinces in the Pro14 last weekendMon Feb 17 2020 - 15:11
Leinster let their feet do the talking as they make it 17 wins on the trotLeo Cullen praises side as they continue perfect season in woeful conditionsMon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00
Leinster steer a steady course through the stormPoor conditions make for poor spectacle but Leinster get the job doneSat Feb 15 2020 - 16:44
Rugby Statistics: Ireland’s ruck ball far more effective without being fasterTweaks in breakdown personnel and the fine form of CJ Stander inspired win over WalesThu Feb 13 2020 - 06:00
Andrew Conway: ‘If you rest on your laurels you’re going to be in trouble’After excellent performance against Wales, player is looking to work hard and improveTue Feb 11 2020 - 06:00
Ireland release 13 players back to their provincesMax Deegan and Will Connors among five players returning to Leinster actionMon Feb 10 2020 - 12:51
Robbie Henshaw offers timely reprise of his versatility and classLeinster centre proved more than a handful for the Welsh midfield for 44 minutesMon Feb 10 2020 - 06:00
What we learned: Stander relishing new role with Ireland as Furlong thrivesNumber eight’s impact over the ball marked while tighthead prop back to rampant bestSun Feb 09 2020 - 12:08
Ireland 24 Wales 14: How the Irish players ratedJohn O’Sullivan hands out the marks out of 10 after Ireland's resounding bonus-point winSat Feb 08 2020 - 17:07
Ireland under-20s hoping to repeat the trick against WalesNoel McNamara has made a few changes to the side that saw off Scotland last weekendFri Feb 07 2020 - 05:00
Rugby Stats: Ireland must think outside the box when it comes to kicking strategyFarrell’s side need to employ a sharper, more varied kicking game to prosper against WalesThu Feb 06 2020 - 06:45
Acrobatic Andrew Smith compiling an impressive highlights reelThere’s something of a GAA pedigree on his mother’s side of the family with two All StarsWed Feb 05 2020 - 01:00
Who is Max Deegan? Opportunity knocks for rare talentFormer Under-20 World Player of the Year is set to win his first Ireland cap on SaturdayTue Feb 04 2020 - 17:00
Ireland Under-20s expecting ‘seismic physical battle’ against WalesCampbell says Scotland win was ‘ideal’ start to Six Nations but there is ‘plenty to work on’Tue Feb 04 2020 - 06:47
Devin Toner: ‘After the World Cup, I didn’t think I would be wearing green again’Secondrow’s 13-minute cameo included eight tackles, including a couple of dominant hitsMon Feb 03 2020 - 06:00
Murray v Cooney: Ireland scrumhalf debate no clearer after scrappy affairMunster man played key role for Irish try while Ulster No 9 was solid in the endgameSat Feb 01 2020 - 20:20
Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defenceHosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggestsFri Jan 31 2020 - 21:24
Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland teamTrinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s winFri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00
Finn Russell’s absence in Dublin will either knit the Scottish players or cast a pallRugby statistics: Scotland used five different outhalves in Russell’s absenceThu Jan 30 2020 - 07:00
Ronan O’Gara says Andy Farrell will do a ‘great job’ with IrelandEx-Ireland outhalf praises new coach but expects England to triumph in Six NationsThu Jan 30 2020 - 01:00
Sean O’Brien 4.0 - Leinster starlet ready for Under-20 debutHis preference is for blindside flanker but he can play in all positions across the backrowWed Jan 29 2020 - 04:00
Who is Caelan Doris? Meet Ireland’s newest rugby starThe Mayo man has been named in Andy Farrell’s side to face Scotland this weekendTue Jan 28 2020 - 15:55
Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbentsLast four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger placeTue Jan 28 2020 - 12:00
