Ireland to canvass all members on World Cup voting panelIreland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournamentThu Nov 02 2017 - 18:00
Tim Schmidt called up for Ireland squad for Silicon Valley SevensSon of Ireland coach one of six players added for tough assignment in CaliforniaThu Nov 02 2017 - 17:23
Rugby stats: How did Ireland’s RWC 2023 bid score so low?Ireland will now have appeal to voting countries to ignore bottom-line mathematicsThu Nov 02 2017 - 07:00
2023 Rugby World Cup criteria: Key findingsJohn O’Sullivan looks at key areas in World Rugby’s Technical Review Group reportWed Nov 01 2017 - 05:30
Ireland’s 2023 RWC bid falling short on infrastructureVenues considered ‘higher risk’ due to work needed while ‘cities lack prior experience’Tue Oct 31 2017 - 13:45
Ireland 2023 RWC bid on the ropes as report endorses South AfricaWorld Rugby’s Technical Review group rank Ireland last in five of the six hosting criteriaTue Oct 31 2017 - 11:06
TV View: Game on as clichés and mixed metaphors fill the dead airViewers suffer the bland and inane before unearthing a nugget or two of wisdomMon Oct 30 2017 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier and Barry Daly set for long spells out injuredThe pair have both undergone surgical procedures for syndesmosis, suffered last weekFri Oct 27 2017 - 13:16
Simon Zebo omitted from Ireland squad for November Test seriesBundee Aki, Adam Byrne, Chris Farrell and Darren Sweetnam could make their debutsThu Oct 26 2017 - 15:31
Rugby Stats: How do Irish teams fare the week after Europe?Leinster look set to continue unbeaten streak when Irish rivalries are renewed this weekendThu Oct 26 2017 - 07:15
Improving defence key to Irish provinces’ chances in EuropeDespite results Leinster’s tackling could be sharper while turnovers are hurting UlsterThu Oct 12 2017 - 07:00
How are Leinster and Munster shaping up before Europe?Analysing the key aspects of both side's performances before the big European kick-offSun Oct 08 2017 - 08:00
Paul Dunne two shots off the lead after 68 at CarnoustieTommy Fleetwood cards course-record 63 at Carnoustie to share lead with defending champion Tyrrell HattonFri Oct 06 2017 - 18:22
Robbie Henshaw returns as Leinster and Munster name XVsThere’s no place for Sean O’Brien as Munster go with Tyler Bleyendaal and Ian KeatleyFri Oct 06 2017 - 15:33
Chastened Ulster can get back on track against ConnachtDefeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squadThu Oct 05 2017 - 18:00
All change for Ulster as teams named for Connacht clashMatt Healy back for Connacht, as hosts make nine changes for Kingspan Stadium clashThu Oct 05 2017 - 12:36
South African Pro14 attendances far better than criticism suggestsAlmost 14,000 that watched Zebre clash more than doubles record first home crowdThu Sept 28 2017 - 07:00
Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49Garryowen and Connacht player scored Ireland’s last four-point try on Test debut in New ZealandTue Sept 26 2017 - 16:07
No dream Senior Cup return for McGimpsey as Galway triumphPortrush veteran loses after 28 years away as victors look to finish job against LimerickFri Sept 22 2017 - 19:59
Ballybunion storm back to claim Junior Cup glory at Carton HouseBrian Slattery comes from three down after eight to win 2/1 on 17th thanks to 100-ft puttThu Sept 21 2017 - 20:21
Joe Canning addresses Galway’s Barton Shield and Senior Cup teamsHurling giant gives talk ahead of All-Ireland Cup and Shields finals at Carton HouseWed Sept 20 2017 - 22:28
Rory Best could miss November tests after training injuryLeinster fullback Rob Kearney ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injuryMon Sept 18 2017 - 20:25
Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to DragonsHead coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victoryFri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00
In-form Scarlets a daunting assignment for UlsterReigning champions have three Lions available against depleted home side in BelfastFri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00
Referees announced for first two rounds of Champions CupEngland’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of Leinster’s clash with Montpellier at the RDSThu Sept 14 2017 - 12:58
Energised Bowe of a strong mind to reach the top againMonaghan man finds himself wearing number 13 for Ulster in early league matchesThu Sept 14 2017 - 06:00
Leinster seriously depleted for trip to South AfricaRob Kearney, Dan Leavy, Devin Toner and Scott Fardy among those not travellingWed Sept 13 2017 - 08:05
Ulster will have to contain Scarlets’ onslaught, says PeelPro14: Skills coach admits Scarlets are coming to Kingspan stadium as the form teamWed Sept 13 2017 - 06:00
French bid to host World Cup 2023 hit by Laporte scandalEmmanuel Macron opts out of France’s delegation to World Rugby in LondonFri Sept 08 2017 - 08:54
Garry Ringrose hopes to return to Leinster in ‘couple of weeks’Player who underwent surgery after Japan tour seeks to improve ‘all aspects of game’Fri Sept 08 2017 - 06:00
Niall Kenneally and Cork Con ready to go againChampions’ captain expecting another competitive season in Div 1A of Ulster Bank LeagueThu Sept 07 2017 - 06:00
Ulster position required no hard sell for Jono GibbesNew Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy oneWed Sept 06 2017 - 12:01
Rory O’Loughlin eager to push on to a new levelLeinster man aiming to build on the huge progress made over the last 12 monthsWed Sept 06 2017 - 06:00
Devin Toner reaches a notable milestoneTowering secondrow could make his 200th appearance for Leinster at RDS on FridayTue Sept 05 2017 - 06:00
Luke McGrath and Rhys Ruddock available for LeinsterJordi Murphy must prove his fitness ahead of Friday night’s Pro 14 clash with CardiffMon Sept 04 2017 - 14:21
New signing Jarrad Butler starts for ConnachtIrish internationals Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane named in starting teamFri Sept 01 2017 - 19:00
Leinster likely winners in tough examinationRob Kearney and captain Isa Nacewa to provide experience in youthful backlineFri Sept 01 2017 - 18:41
Munster opt for youthful line-up for Treviso openerJames Hart and prop Ciaran Park set to make their competitive debuts for provinceFri Sept 01 2017 - 08:00
Ulster aiming to keep hungry Cheetahs at bayJono Gibbes looking to a winning start as province’s new head coachFri Sept 01 2017 - 01:00
Fit-again Seán Cronin focuses on power and speedLeinster hooker has adopted a new attitude after been out of action for six months with injuriesWed Aug 30 2017 - 06:00
Jamie Heaslip’s return welcomed by Cullen and LeinsterNumber eight has been out with a back injury since eve of game against EnglandTue Aug 29 2017 - 07:00
Irish rugby community mourns death of Willie DugganIreland's outstanding number eight dies at age 67 of a suspected heart attackMon Aug 28 2017 - 23:00
Leinster receive boost despite injuries ahead of Pro14 openerHowever, Leinster’s Lions will not be available until probably round five of the Pro14Mon Aug 28 2017 - 13:39
Expert views: Who will win the All-Ireland football semi-finals this weekend?Mayo or Kerry? Dublin or Tyrone? John Evans, Ronan McGarrity and Ciarán Murtagh have their sayFri Aug 25 2017 - 18:21
Rassie Erasmus: I’ll step aside once Munster find replacementDirector of Rugby says he’ll depart ahead of schedule if suitable replacement foundTue Aug 22 2017 - 17:28
Champions Cup: Back to back Anglo-Irish fixtures set for DecemberThe three Irish provinces will face English opposition in back to back European tiesTue Aug 22 2017 - 15:34
New Zealand and England send out strong messages at BelfieldWorld’s two top sides complete their pools unbeaten with wins over USA and CanadaThu Aug 17 2017 - 16:47
Women’s RWC: Eyecatching clashes in final pool gamesEngland take on the USA while New Zealand lock horns with strong Canada sideThu Aug 17 2017 - 06:00
Jack McGrath reflects on a job well done with the LionsIreland prop featured in seven of 10 games and came off the bench in all three TestsWed Aug 16 2017 - 06:00
Women’s RWC: Flying French ready for decisive Ireland tieSerene progress contrasts with Irish struggles but hosts won last Six Nations meetingTue Aug 15 2017 - 19:05
