Seán O’Brien convinced by Declan Kidney’s vision for London Irish‘I did say to him that I wanted to play every game. I don’t want to be managed.'Wed Feb 20 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien hopes to continue Ireland career after Exiles movePlayers who ply their trade outside of Ireland aren’t normally considered for selectionTue Feb 19 2019 - 14:52
Six Nations: Garry Ringrose set to miss Ireland’s clash with ItalyChris Farrell fit to train on Tuesday with Beirne and Iain Henderson back in the foldTue Feb 19 2019 - 13:59
The Offload: it’s time to stop the penalty try double-whammyGuy Noves’ France tribunal begins, eventful London Irish bow for resilient Ian KeatleyMon Feb 18 2019 - 11:00
Rob Kearney is fit, focused and ready to fight for Ireland futureVeteran fullback has proven his worth over a storied career but is far from finished yetMon Feb 18 2019 - 06:00
Andy Farrell: being offered the Ireland job ‘a massive honour’The heir to Joe Schmidt’s throne has his immediate attention turned towards ItalyFri Feb 15 2019 - 15:11
Johnny Sexton takes full part in Ireland training sessionAndy Farrell confirms outhalf had no lingering issues arising from bang to the headFri Feb 15 2019 - 13:28
Visiting Kings unlikely to profit from Munster visitVan Graan’s squad poised to maintain their lead in Conference A of Pro 14Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00
Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and IrelandVisitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over OspreysFri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00
Quinn Roux and Rory Best getting the dirty work done for IrelandRugby statistics: Forwards led the way against Scotland in the breakdown and tackleThu Feb 14 2019 - 06:30
Garry Ringrose: We were far more clinical against ScotlandAfter sitting out Ireland’s Murrayfield revival, Ringrose is expected to play in RomeWed Feb 13 2019 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster: Ireland now have time to gel as a teamLeinster coach believes Ireland will finish strongly in games against France and WalesTue Feb 12 2019 - 05:00
Seán O’Brien’s big money move to London Irish confirmedLeinster and Ireland flanker will join English club after World Cup in NovemberMon Feb 11 2019 - 16:07
Ireland squad update: A number of players return to provincesJoe Schmidt has no new injury concerns following the nine point win over ScotlandMon Feb 11 2019 - 13:04
Ireland U20s hoping to maintain momentum against ScotlandDefence coach Campbell sees possible weakness in Scotland’s set-pieceFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsenseTownsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitchFri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s impressive frontrunners struggle when chasing a gameSince 2014 on all 10 times Ireland trailed at the interval, they went on to lose the gameThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:40
Cormac Foley in at scrumhalf for Ireland Under-20 trip to ScotlandSt Mary’s player scored a try off the bench against EnglandWed Feb 06 2019 - 16:07
Lack of lock stock leaves Ireland looking down the barrelOne by one, the squad’s tall pines have been felled by injury, so what are Schmidt’s options?Tue Feb 05 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander ruled out for four weeks with facial injuryAndrew Conway returns to Munster as Ringrose and Earls await further assessmentMon Feb 04 2019 - 13:31
Five things we learned: Ireland outplayed in kicking gameEddie Jones’ England come out on top in aerial duels as defending champions beatenMon Feb 04 2019 - 10:59
John Cooney gets to realise a dream on a nightmare eveningUlster scrumhalf makes try-scoring Six Nations debut and makes case for more exposureMon Feb 04 2019 - 05:00
Scotland get off to winning start in Six Nations despite lacklustre finaleGregor Townsend’s side’s bonus-point victory over Italy spoiled by conceding three triesMon Feb 04 2019 - 00:00
Ireland 20 England 32: England player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan ranks the visitors after their impressive performance at the AvivaSat Feb 02 2019 - 20:33
Make or break: Nine Ireland players who need to lay down World Cup markerThe competition for Joe Schmidt’s squad for this year’s tournament in Japan is intenseSat Feb 02 2019 - 15:25
Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in CorkNoel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect startFri Feb 01 2019 - 22:25
Wisemantel backs Henshaw and Tuilagi to adapt to unfamiliar rolesEngland attack coach well aware of threat of Ireland’s kicking gameFri Feb 01 2019 - 15:36
Rugby Stats: Boring, boring Ireland? The numbers don’t add upJoe Schmidt’s side boast a better try-scoring record the Eddie Jones’ current England cropThu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00
England’s Jack of all trades Elliot Daly needs to become master of oneYoung back’s ability to play at centre, wing and fullback comes with a caveatThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against EnglandIreland coach Noel McNamara names Leinster flanker in backrowWed Jan 30 2019 - 15:26
Keith Earls and Ireland always in pursuit of the perfect gameWinger is set to win his 73rd cap against England, having scored 27 triesTue Jan 29 2019 - 06:09
Six Nations bolters: Six up and coming players to watchOpportunity knocks for Mbanda, Dupont, Cokanasiga, Cooney, Young and McInallyTue Jan 29 2019 - 01:00
Kearney and McGrath join up with Ireland squadIreland back in Carton House as they prepare to take on EnglandMon Jan 28 2019 - 14:47
Michael Lowry gets a chance to prove himself against BenettonYoung Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injuryThu Jan 24 2019 - 16:16
Joey Carbery has kicked on from Castres setbackRugby Statistics: Munster outhalf has landed 20 kicks on the bounce in last four gamesThu Jan 24 2019 - 06:00
David Hawkshaw's hurling roots stand to him on rugby pitchIreland under-20 captain says the aggression from hurling is a big benefit in rugbyWed Jan 23 2019 - 06:00
Conor O’Brien living out his long-held Leinster dreamsWestmeath-born centre eager to follow in the footsteps of Robbie HenshawTue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Recovering Sexton to join Ireland for Six Nations preparationsLeinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says lack of game time not an issue for outhalfTue Jan 22 2019 - 06:00
Rob Kearney and Jack McGrath to get valuable Leinster minutesPair will start against Scarlets in the Pro14 as they both continue to recover from injuryMon Jan 21 2019 - 13:34
Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challengeEager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on WaspsSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Wasps thrashing sharp reminder for Van der Flier and LeinsterCullen’s side return to Coventry looking to expunge memory of record 51-10 defeatFri Jan 18 2019 - 06:00
Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva testThu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41
Rugby statistics: History shows Munster finish pools in styleLeinster have a less impressive record in final Champions Cup pool gameThu Jan 17 2019 - 06:20
Six Nations: Jack Carty makes Ireland squad ahead of Ross ByrneConnacht outhalf has got the nod while Dan Leavy and Kieran Marmion also miss outWed Jan 16 2019 - 16:13
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Leinster’s clash with WaspsRoss Byrne to deputise at number 10 jersey again in CoventryWed Jan 16 2019 - 06:00
Frustrated Gibson-Park battling for game time on two frontsNew Zealander set to make first start for Leinster in Champions Cup against WaspsWed Jan 16 2019 - 05:00
Cruel blow for Luke McGrath as he’s ruled out of Six NationsHugh O’Sullivan likely to be included among the replacements for Leinster this weekendTue Jan 15 2019 - 13:10
Influential Van der Flier proves a real thorn in Toulouse’s sideFlanker’s intelligence on both sides of the ball a telling factor in Leinster’s victoryMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00
Man-of-the-match Garry Ringrose hails Leinster collectiveIreland centre pays tribute to his pack after crucial Champions Cup win over ToulouseSat Jan 12 2019 - 17:28
Luke McGrath injury could have implications for IrelandLeinster scrumhalf sustained knee injury during win over Toulouse at the RDSSat Jan 12 2019 - 17:14
