Irish rugby players showing seven into 15 does goDifferent form of game polarises opinion but provinces are beginning to reap rewardsThu Dec 06 2018 - 07:00
Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World CupIrish pair look to salvage season and complete third tourmament success for IrelandMon Nov 19 2018 - 15:42
Danny Willett moves out of the dark and into the light in DubaiFirst title for Willett since 2016 Masters as Francesco Molinari wins race to DubaiSun Nov 18 2018 - 13:18
Danny Willett and Patrick Reed prove ‘Masters’ in DubaiRory McIlroy to break his traditional curfew to stay up and watch Ireland v All BlacksSat Nov 17 2018 - 14:06
Wallace sets the pace as McIlroy picks up speed in DubaiMcIlroy three shots off the lead after carding 67 in second roundFri Nov 16 2018 - 21:22
Two-shot penalty costs Sharvin a full European Tour cardArdglass golfer misses out by a gut-wrenching one shot at Qualifying SchoolFri Nov 16 2018 - 16:58
Rory McIlroy cruises into contention with 67 in DubaiFour-time Major winner was paired alongside Patrick Reed for the second roundFri Nov 16 2018 - 12:30
Francesco Molinari remains on course for Race to Dubai titleRory McIlroy the best of the Irish after first round of DP World Tour ChampionshipThu Nov 15 2018 - 15:48
Rory McIlroy: ‘Next year I am looking out for me’World No 7 has no issue with Paul McGinley’s comments on his playing scheduleThu Nov 15 2018 - 15:01
‘MoliWood’ showdown in Dubai can create perfect end to seasonRory McIlroy has a new driver in the bag as he hopes to finish the season with a first winWed Nov 14 2018 - 17:54
All Blacks clash high on Shane Lowry’s agenda in DubaiOffaly golfer says he will be watching and is hoping for a late tee-time on SundayWed Nov 14 2018 - 16:02
Lee Westwood’s caddie change has brought him new lifeEnglish golfer won for the first time in four years last week with his partner on the bagWed Nov 14 2018 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy likely to miss 2019 Irish Open at LahinchFormer tournament host says he is looking to play the week before each Major next yearTue Nov 13 2018 - 22:00
Rory McIlroy to step back from European Tour next season‘If I don’t fulfil my membership, it’s not a Ryder Cup year so it’s not end of the world’Tue Nov 13 2018 - 11:33
Assured Addison steps up to the plate with aplombUlster player coped remarkably well given his first unexpected home international startMon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00
Ireland 28 Argentina 17: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Ireland side who battled to victory over Argentina in DublinSat Nov 10 2018 - 21:16
Time to recognise uncapped Irish internationals who tackled the PumasThe first time that the IRFU handed out caps for games against Argentina was in 1990Fri Nov 09 2018 - 18:30
Ireland v Argentina: Argentina player profilesMeet Mario Ledesma’s XV looking to disrupt Ireland’s November plans at the AvivaFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:07
Ireland v Argentina: Ireland player profilesA look at Joe Schmidt’s starting XV set to take on Los Pumas at the Aviva StadiumFri Nov 09 2018 - 13:00
Argentina’s back three has ability to shred Irish defenceJohn O'Sullivan: during the Rugby Championship Pumas averaged three tries a matchThu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00
Incremental progress the name of the game for Andrew ConwayVersatile Munster back has worked hard on his game to progress at international levelWed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00
Greg Feek confirms Conor Murray is not in Ireland campRob Kearney won’t play at weekend against Pumas but may return against All BlacksTue Nov 06 2018 - 15:02
Formidable Treviso a tough assignment for youthful UlsterPresence of several experienced Italian internationals could prove decisive to outcomeSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:30
Cheetahs have experimental Munster in their sightsBleyendaal’s return to action a significant boost for visiting coach Van GraanSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Leinster young guns eager to grasp their opportunity in South AfricaExperienced Fardy and Leavy also included in the starting XV against Southern KingsSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Ireland v Italy: Ireland player profilesJohn O’Sullivan looks at the Irish selection to face Italy in ChicagoFri Nov 02 2018 - 18:20
Ireland v Italy: Italian player profilesA look at Conor O’Shea’s starting 15 who will look to cause an upset at Soldier FieldFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:00
Eoin Griffin set for 100th Connacht appearanceAndy Friend has made a number of changes due to players away on international dutyFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:23
Stuart McCloskey among Ulster team to take on BenettonAcademy player James Hume will make his first senior start for the provinceFri Nov 02 2018 - 13:17
Rugby Stats: Overreliance on Sexton and Murray contains inherent risksIreland could take a leaf from All Blacks book and ensure all replacements get game timeThu Nov 01 2018 - 06:30
Dan Leavy in Leinster squad for South Africa tripDespite being named in Ireland squad for November series, Leavy will head southWed Oct 31 2018 - 17:12
Felipe Contepomi: ‘I want to help Leinster be the best in the world’Leinster’s backs coach is positive about the challenge faced by the squad in South AfricaWed Oct 31 2018 - 01:00
Ireland’s Rob Kearney an injury concern for November TestsFullback suffered a shoulder injury during Leinster’s win over Benetton in ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 13:12
McGrath relishing competition with Healy for club and countryMost of the Irish squad that don’t travel to the US likely to start against ArgentinaTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:13
Leinster find their mojo again as Benetton lose their gripBonus-point victory puts visitors at top of league table after rainswept clash in TrevisoMon Oct 29 2018 - 06:00
Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wingsCoach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekendSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Leinster fully focused on revenge mission in ItalyCullen’s side unlikely to underestimate Treviso following shock home defeat last seasonSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys tripAll four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in BridgendFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against DragonsCentre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in NovemberFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Sexton urges Leinster to bounce back to form against TrevisoOuthalf admits the pressure is now on in Champions Cup after loss to ToulouseFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Intensity of first start against All Blacks made Johnny Sexton vomitIreland outhalf relishing another cut off world’s top side in NovemberFri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: World Rugby crackdown on high tackles understandableConsistency in interpretation and administration of the law the greatest challengeThu Oct 25 2018 - 07:00
Stuart Lancaster says Leinster got ‘a good lesson’ from ToulouseAssistant coach says he could have prepared team better for intense atmosphere in FranceWed Oct 24 2018 - 06:00
Dan Leavy set for Leinster return this weekendMeanwhile, Fergus McFadden sustained a high grade hamstring injury in trainingTue Oct 23 2018 - 13:38
Cipriani red card tilts matters firmly in Munster’s directionCarbery and Beirne impressive as Van Graan’s side claim bonus point victoryMon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00
Cipriani must shoulder blame for game-changing red cardWorld Rugby’s hard line on high tackles means intent of player is irrelevantMon Oct 22 2018 - 07:00
Munster’s Tommy O’Donnell suffers suspected broken legIt was a somewhat hollow victory for Munster with three injuries suffered in the processSat Oct 20 2018 - 17:04
Out-of-sorts Munster claim five points against 14-man GloucesterDanny Cipriani’s first-half sending off changed course of Champions Cup tieSat Oct 20 2018 - 15:53
European Rugby PreviewsForward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing tiesSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30
Munster on the cusp of a complete performanceIf Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to GloucesterSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
