The sporting decade that was: Athletes, first and foremost, without an asteriskThe 2016 Paralympics threw up 4,350 unique stories, with many written by Irish athletesMon Dec 30 2019 - 14:41
Johnny Sexton rehabilitation ‘going well’ but no date set for returnLeinster say Ireland outhalf will be reviewed this week as he recovers from a knee injuryMon Dec 30 2019 - 12:32
Bruised Munster counting cost of loss to LeinsterJoey Carbery’s return to action was brought forward due to an injury to JJ HanrahanMon Dec 30 2019 - 06:00
Leinster forge hard-earned victory to break fortress ThomondCullen’s team inflict Munster’s first Limerick defeat in 22 games across all competitionsMon Dec 30 2019 - 06:00
Leinster make history in first women’s club match at TwickenhamCrowd of 7,600 spectators watch entertaining 11-try game against HarlequinsSun Dec 29 2019 - 15:19
Johann van Graan says Munster’s slow start cost against LeinsterHead coach disappointed to see his side’s unbeaten run ended by their rivalsSat Dec 28 2019 - 21:28
Leinster break Munster’s unbeaten run in gritty derby winLeo Cullen’s side made it nine wins from nine in the Pro14 but were forced to work for itSat Dec 28 2019 - 20:20
Multi-talented Hugo Keenan excelling in Leinster’s talent factoryFormer Blackrock College student comes from a family of talented footballersSat Dec 28 2019 - 06:00
Contepomi still excited by prospect of a Munster-Leinster showdownFormer Leinster outhalf and current backs’ coach knows the scale of the task at Thomond ParkMon Dec 23 2019 - 16:32
Ross Byrne has recovered from dead leg ahead of Munster derbyHis younger brother Harry started and impressed at outhalf in victory over UlsterMon Dec 23 2019 - 15:10
Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounterMunster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to SaracensSat Dec 21 2019 - 06:00
Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with UlsterLeo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stagesFri Dec 20 2019 - 22:16
Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on thingsThere is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successorThu Dec 19 2019 - 06:15
No respite from the pressure for fully committed Van der FlierWith Leinster or Ireland, flanker knows he must produce his best to keep competition at bayWed Dec 18 2019 - 01:00
Stuart Lancaster on the secret to player development at LeinsterLeinster senior coach reflects on the team’s talent pathway ahead of Christmas fixturesTue Dec 17 2019 - 07:00
Impressive Leinster firing on all cylindersRingrose hat-trick helps Cullen’s unbeaten side overwhelm Premiership leaders NorthamptonMon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00
Leinster make it a blue Christmas for SaintsLeo Cullen’s side run riot once more against Northampton at the Aviva StadiumSat Dec 14 2019 - 19:39
Fast learner Doris busy delivering on his undoubted potentialFormer Ireland U-20 captain making a big impression at number eight for LeinsterFri Dec 13 2019 - 01:00
Rugby Statistics: Would it be feasible to stop the clock at scrum time?Munster’s Saracens win would have lasted extra 21 minutes if clock was stoppedThu Dec 12 2019 - 06:00
Neither Ringrose nor Leinster resting on their laurelsCentre expects Northampton to produce a big response after last week’s home setbackWed Dec 11 2019 - 01:00
Robin McBryde enthusiastic about fresh Leinster challengeFormer Wales international hooker was part of Welsh coaching team for 13 yearsTue Dec 10 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton to see a specialist with knee injuryLeinster outhalf will miss return clash against Northampton this weekendMon Dec 09 2019 - 13:29
Five of the best for Jordan Conroy as Ireland Sevens sink ScotsAnthony Eddy’s Ireland finish 12th in their maiden World Series appearance in DubaiSat Dec 07 2019 - 12:38
Niall Saunders pursues his rugby dream through blood, sweat and tearsHarlequins scrumhalf has not let a debilitating medical condition derail his chosen careerFri Dec 06 2019 - 06:40
Rugby Stats: Celtic Cup and the AIL providing vital outlet for upcoming talentAcademy system by its very nature imperfect and can only accommodate so manyThu Dec 05 2019 - 07:00
Larmour soaking up knowledge from ‘world class’ Rob KearneyLarmour has switched between wing and fullback in his 12 European appearancesWed Dec 04 2019 - 06:53
Felipe Contepomi says Leinster facing some ‘tough calls’ for trip to NorthamptonYoung players putting more and more pressure on established names in Cullen’s squadTue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00
Leinster in a good place as they prepare for NorthamptonLeo Cullen’s side have no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s matchMon Dec 02 2019 - 13:22
Bundee Aki signs three-year IRFU contract extensionNew Zealand-born centre has been with Connacht since joining in 2014Fri Nov 29 2019 - 13:37
Rugby statistics: Can we pin down the Stephen Larkham effect?Munster’s attacking rhythm has altered in many areas this season including the lineoutThu Nov 28 2019 - 06:50
Ulster’s Will Addison to miss Harlequins games with four-week suspensionFullback cited for dangerous tackle on Clermont Auvergne’s Paul JedrasiakWed Nov 27 2019 - 15:40
Referee appointments confirmed for European double-headerFrench referees to take charge of six of the eight fixtures involving Irish sidesWed Nov 27 2019 - 15:10
Ulster’s Will Addison cited for tackle against Clermont AuvergneSecondrow Paul Jedrasiak was forced off after incident in first-half of province’s winTue Nov 26 2019 - 14:21
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
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
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
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
