Champions Cup pool previewsWasps and Exeter Chiefs eager to secure wins that will put them back in contentionSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Scarlets’ chances against Bath dented after loss of Halfpenny and McNichollWelsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixtureThu Jan 11 2018 - 20:49
Rugby statistics: Clubs running the rule over the refereesAnalysis of main match officials and their particular areas of interest now commonThu Jan 11 2018 - 07:00
Munster make discipline a priority ahead of all-important Racing tieConceding penalties due to skills errors must be avoided, says CJ StanderTue Jan 09 2018 - 06:00
Munster’s solid defence helps topple depleted ConnachtEmphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s sideMon Jan 08 2018 - 06:00
Van Graan praises Farrell and Oliver’s impressive returns to MunsterCoach happy with Connacht win ‘but in terms of bigger picture, it’s a thing of the past now’Mon Jan 08 2018 - 05:30
Munster ease to bonus-point victory over ConnachtThe host’s pack produced a relentless intensity that wore down a gutsy ConnachtSat Jan 06 2018 - 21:57
Leinster’s Garry Ringrose nearly back to his imperious bestIreland centre improving with every game six months on from shoulder surgeryFri Jan 05 2018 - 07:03
Rugby statistics: Ireland opportunity yet to knock for Tom FarrellAbsence of an Ireland development squad has left a vacuum for emerging talentThu Jan 04 2018 - 06:19
Niall Scannell and Tommy O’Donnell add to Munster injury woesFallout from defeat to Ulster in Belfast significant for Johann van Graan’s sideWed Jan 03 2018 - 15:01
Josh van der Flier praised after setting new Leinster tackling recordProvince primed for Ulster clash as McGrath, Leavy and Byrne recover from knocksWed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Jack McGrath finding his form again after late pre-season returnDedicated loosehead prop may get to reprise captaincy role for Leinster this weekendWed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00
Tireless Josh van der Flier inspires Leinster's last standCoach Kieran Keane praises effort, but admits Connacht let their emotions take overTue Jan 02 2018 - 07:32
Leinster hold on to deny resurgent Connacht at a windy RDSKeane’s side leave Dublin with just a losing bonus point to show for their huge effortsMon Jan 01 2018 - 18:19
Jordan Larmour a potent new weapon in Leinster’s armourySo much to admire in fullback’s footwork, peripheral vision and decision-makingThu Dec 28 2017 - 08:00
Dan Leavy eager to grasp every opportunity with both handsIn-form flanker keenly aware of battle for starting places within Leinster campThu Dec 28 2017 - 06:00
Jacques Brunel named as the new head coach of FranceIn wake of poor 2017 results, Guy Noves replaced by former Italy and Perpignan coachWed Dec 27 2017 - 18:00
Leinster to finish pool with two lunchtime fixturesVisit to Stade Altrad to face Montpellier could be pivotal game to decide pool honoursFri Dec 22 2017 - 06:00
Leinster defy Sexton departure to land momentous Exeter winOuthalf forced off with head injury but hosts show huge steel in second half at the AvivaSat Dec 16 2017 - 18:17
John Cooney’s 27-point haul illuminates a cold Belfast nightUlster’s six-try, bonus-point success was less facile than the final margin suggestsFri Dec 15 2017 - 22:08
Jacob Stockdale keeping his feet firmly on the groundIn-form winger will pose a major threat to Harlequins at the Kingspan StadiumFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:30
Same again should do the trick for Ulster against HarlequinsHarlequins missing some big names for the Champions Cup visit to BelfastFri Dec 15 2017 - 06:00
Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in ConnachtGreen shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup gamesThu Dec 14 2017 - 06:30
Ulster need an attitude adjustment to overcome HarlequinsVisitors will require more bristling aggression from pack to prosper at The StoopSat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00
So much to admire in the rise of Exeter ChiefsTony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern clubFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Glasgow eager to finally get off the markClash with fellow-strugglers Montpellier should prove an entertaining affairFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Gareth Steenson excited by the prospect of Leinster clashExeter Chiefs outhalf ready to face former Ireland U-21 team-mate Jonathan SextonFri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
‘Reverse Brexit’ as three English teams try to remain in EuropeRugby stats: Provinces set to square off against English clubs in Champions CupThu Dec 07 2017 - 07:00
Billy Dardis now cracking the Sevens codeLeg go by Leinster, the Ireland Sevens team offered a new lease of life for DardisThu Nov 30 2017 - 20:11
Kearney finds it hard to look past the negative in postmortemIntercepted pass dominates wing’s thoughts despite try-scoring display on returnMon Nov 20 2017 - 06:54
Chris Farrell gets to grips with physical shock of Test rugbyUlster centre grew into his debut after bruising start against FijiSat Nov 18 2017 - 22:19
Ireland 23 Fiji 20: Ireland player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after a narrow win in DublinSat Nov 18 2017 - 20:16
Ireland v Fiji: Fiji player profilesBig, strong, full of flair and possessing world-class talentFri Nov 17 2017 - 20:08
Ireland v Fiji: Ireland player profilesChris Farrell makes his debut while a number of players start a Test for the first timeFri Nov 17 2017 - 19:30
Bluffer’s Guide to the weekend’s best sporting actionAll the action from desert swings in Dubai to Ireland looking for redemption in PerthFri Nov 17 2017 - 07:00
Attack was Ireland’s chosen defence against South AfricaRugby Stats: Springboks dominated possession, but Ireland never let up on the tacklingThu Nov 16 2017 - 07:01
CJ Stander happy with his return to form against South AfricaMunster number eight believes new coach Johann van Graan will hit the ground runningWed Nov 15 2017 - 06:00
Dave Kilcoyne and James Ryan expected to be fit for FijiThe Munster prop and Leinster lock both sat out Ireland training with slight knocksTue Nov 14 2017 - 14:28
Holistic approach starting to pay rich dividends for Andrew ConwayFormer schoolboy star has taken circuitous route to international rugbyMon Nov 13 2017 - 06:00
Ireland positives should outweigh Springbok shortcomingsFarrell deserves credit for miserly defence while Sexton and Murray control the gameSun Nov 12 2017 - 11:36
Ireland 38 South Africa 3: South Africa player ratingsA night to forget for Allister Coetzee and his team as they suffer record defeat to IrelandSat Nov 11 2017 - 22:20
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks player profilesJohn O’Sullivan profiles Ireland’s opponents at the beginning of their northern hemisphere tourFri Nov 10 2017 - 21:30
Ireland v South Africa: Irish player profilesJohn O’Sullivan runs down Joe Schmidt’s XV for the opening autumn internationalFri Nov 10 2017 - 21:00
Copenhagen to Adelaide - Your sporting guide to the weekendThere are four Ireland teams in action in the coming days plus tennis, darts, GAA, golf and cyclingFri Nov 10 2017 - 11:10
Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judgedFew would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted countryThu Nov 09 2017 - 06:45
Keith Earls leading by example in new role as senior playerIn-form Ireland back says ‘phenomenal’ youngster Jacob Stockdale ticks all the boxesTue Nov 07 2017 - 06:00
Ireland report a clean bill of healthUlster’s Kieran Treadwell the only absentee due to delayed flightMon Nov 06 2017 - 13:14
Chris Cloete set for debut as Munster look for rhythmDarren O’Shea and Sam Arnold in senior squad for first time as Jean Kleyn returnsFri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30
Leinster’s depth faces test as young side heads to GlasgowSeán Cronin, Adam Byrne, Dave Kearney and Conor O’Brien among those selectedFri Nov 03 2017 - 06:30
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt’s son called up to Ireland Sevens squadTim Schmidt one of six new players added to squad for Silicon Valley Sevens tournamentThu Nov 02 2017 - 19:22
