Dan McFarland says fast start was key in victory over ClermontUlster coach pleased with energy and fire which his side brought from first whistleSat Nov 23 2019 - 11:49
Ulster take control of Pool 3 as Clermont crumble in BelfastJohn Cooney’s wonderful piece of opportunism proves highlight of the nightFri Nov 22 2019 - 22:07
Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threatThe French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in BelfastFri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00
Clermont set for imposing staging post as they look to the top againFrench club’s title credentials will be seriously examined by Ulster in BelfastFri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00
Josh van der Flier: ‘You don’t want the last game, a loss, hanging over you’Van der Flier glad to be back in blue after disappointment of World Cup departureThu Nov 21 2019 - 01:00
Rugby stats: Numbers add up for the positive impact of SevensIreland’s investment in code has seen stars emerge in the full-sided gameWed Nov 20 2019 - 18:24
Frustrated Henshaw eager to return to actionLeinster centre wants to put injury woes behind him and has Lyon in his sightsWed Nov 20 2019 - 01:00
Contepomi says Toulouse experience will steel Leinster for trip to LyonCullen’s side braced for a tough assignment against French Top 14 leadersTue Nov 19 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw in line to return for Leinster’s trip to LyonIreland centre came on during the second half of Champions Cup win over BenettonMon Nov 18 2019 - 13:34
Bonus-point endgame enough to make Munster’s dayCronin’s dramatic try ensures deserved reward for visitors’ dominance of spirited OspreysMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
Johann van Graan hails Jeremy Loughman after Ospreys winMan of the match was Munster coach’s first signing after arriving at Thomond ParkMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
O’Mahony and Van Graan know Munster’s discipline needs to improveCaptain and coach see issues despite bonus-point win over OspreysSat Nov 16 2019 - 22:09
Munster claim classic European bonus-point win after the clock turns redJames Cronin’s try with the last play of the match seals the deal in SwanseaSat Nov 16 2019 - 20:19
Injuries force Connacht to make changes as they face unbeaten CheetahsAndy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the leftFri Oct 25 2019 - 14:57
Cian Kelleher comes into Leinster team for trip to ZebreLeo Cullen has made several changes as his side look to maintain unbeaten startFri Oct 25 2019 - 13:33
Jed Holloway to make first Munster start against struggling OspreysFormer Australian underage international one of five changes in team that lost to CheetahsThu Oct 24 2019 - 18:06
Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-upReturn of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff BluesThu Oct 24 2019 - 17:25
O’Mahony’s praise of Schmidt shines through disappointmentIreland flanker admits side did not perform to standard that was needed at World CupThu Oct 24 2019 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: ‘It hasn’t been a job; it has been a way of life’Departing coach admits he hasn’t taken a full day off in the six and half yearsTue Oct 22 2019 - 21:30
Leo Cullen to be patient with returning Ireland contingentCoach eager to avoid prolonged World Cup hangover that marred 2015 campaignTue Oct 22 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s player-by-player Rugby World Cup reportFew members of Schmidt’s side enhanced reputations in disappointing campaignMon Oct 21 2019 - 18:29
Ireland’s Jack Conan to miss 2020 Six NationsLeinster confirm number eight will be out for ‘up to six months’ after surgery on ankleMon Oct 21 2019 - 14:27
The rise and rise of LPGA Tour-bound Leona MaguireCavan woman’s ascent from amateur world No1 to professional is unparalleledMon Oct 21 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Ireland’s defeat to New ZealandA substandard performance pockmarked by rank kicking, handling errors and poor executionSat Oct 19 2019 - 20:00
New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s sideSat Oct 19 2019 - 14:04
Anna Doyle in Sevens heaven as she takes her game to next levelAfter winning her first senior Ireland cap, talented teenager is aiming to push onThu Oct 17 2019 - 06:00
Talking points: Irish willingness to offload in the tackle a big positiveIreland now have some big selection calls to make ahead of their quarter-finalSat Oct 12 2019 - 18:00
Leinster keep up perfect start thanks to brilliant second-half showingLeo Cullen’s side score four second-half tries to see off Edinburgh challengeFri Oct 11 2019 - 22:04
Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clashDave Kearney returns to starting team on Friday night, with Scott Fardy captainingThu Oct 10 2019 - 18:32
Munster brace for toughest test yet this season against in-form CheetahsVan Graan makes five changes to squad as province seek to keep unbeaten run intactThu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30
Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ denFriend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in WalesThu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30
Rugby World Cup: What we learned from Ireland’s win over RussiaJoe Schmidt’s side remain too narrow in attack but utilised the boot well in KobeThu Oct 03 2019 - 17:00
Evan Mintern still weighing up the pros but Con and college the focus just nowFormer Ireland U20 secondrow is looking forward to the Cork club’s AIL title defenceTue Oct 01 2019 - 20:34
Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at UlsterSummer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounterFri Sept 27 2019 - 01:00
Adam Byrne hoping to stay fit and cement Leinster placeThe 25-year-old winger has worked on mindfulness during his latest injury absenceThu Sept 26 2019 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over ScotlandIreland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in openerSun Sept 22 2019 - 13:54
Rugby World Cup: Flannery a big fan of South African coaching ticketIreland could face the Springboks in a World Cup quarter-finalThu Sept 19 2019 - 01:01
Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose sideUlster coach and former Scotland assistant knows Scots need to measure up at set-pieceWed Sept 18 2019 - 21:04
RWC moments: Wallabies threaten World Cup final walk offCaptain Eales warned referee he would act if French foul play was not addressedTue Sept 17 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 pointsNew Zealand beat Japan by 128 points in 1995 Rugby World Cup with the outhalf starringTue Sept 17 2019 - 10:00
RWC Moments: Jannie de Beer’s five drop goalsSpringboks’ second-choice outhalf stood up to the plate to dash England’s hopesTue Sept 17 2019 - 10:00
RWC moments: God Save the Rose of TraleeBefore Ireland’s Call, the Rose of Tralee took up the mantle of Irish rugby songMon Sept 16 2019 - 14:00
Slippery balls to be a problem at the World Cup“We are the lucky ones because we get a towel . . . so we’re at least allowed to dab it down a bit”Mon Sept 16 2019 - 11:36
RWC moments: Ormaechea – the granddaddy of them allUruguay’s Diego Ormaechea was oldest player in Rugby World Cup history in 1999Mon Sept 16 2019 - 10:00
‘Good food, a good night’s sleep and good Wifi’: The logistics behind a World Cup campGer Carmody is man making sure the logistics for Ireland’s visit to Japan run smoothlyMon Sept 16 2019 - 07:00
RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in BrightonJapan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup historySun Sept 15 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to BeaverNew Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalfSat Sept 14 2019 - 14:00
RWC moments: Hamilton’s try, so near and yet . . .Ireland were minutes away from a Rugby World Cup semi-final in 1991Sat Sept 14 2019 - 10:00
RWC moments: Sonny Bill Williams gives medal to stunned fanStar’s act of generosity got worldwide attention after Rugby World Cup final winSat Sept 14 2019 - 07:00
RWC moments: Gary Halpin’s try-scoring saluteProp enjoyed moment of glory in Ireland’s 43-19 defeat to New ZealandFri Sept 13 2019 - 12:00
