Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for LionsEarls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for IrelandWed Jan 25 2017 - 19:30
Nigel Carolan names new-look squad for under-20s Six NationsSons of former internationals Paul Dean and Brendan Mullin are included in selectionTue Jan 24 2017 - 12:55
Leinster’s Cian Healy relishing his opportunity against CastresVisit to France holds no fears for experienced prop as visitors target a home quarter-finalFri Jan 20 2017 - 01:00
Cian Healy returns to Leinster side to face CastresLeo Cullen has named his starting lineup for their final Pool 4 match in Champions CupThu Jan 19 2017 - 10:11
Jonathan Sexton continues to make his points in EuropeLeinster outhalf chases another scoring milestone in European Champions CupWed Jan 18 2017 - 19:30
Saracens line up Munster’s record of 13 consecutive European winsEuropean Champions Cup previews: Irish international Martin Moore continues at tighthead prop for WaspsFri Jan 13 2017 - 16:47
Isa Nacewa and Leinster aiming to curb Nadalo threatMassive Fijian winger scored a brace of tries for Montpellier last time the sides metFri Jan 13 2017 - 01:00
Leo Cullen confident Seán O’Brien will be back for Castres tripJack Conan joins Josh van der Flier and Jamie Heaslip in backrow for Montpellier gameThu Jan 12 2017 - 12:23
Rugby Stats: Glasgow have to up the ante for visit of MunsterGregor Townsend’s side need to improve if they are to sustain European ambitionsThu Jan 12 2017 - 07:00
Michael McKillop’s dam burst of emotionSports review of 2016: John O’Sullivan on the Irishman’s brave gold medal performance at the ParalympicsSat Dec 24 2016 - 10:00
Munster have no complaints after it slips through fingersIrish province never stopped battling to overcome inaccuracies of their performanceMon Dec 19 2016 - 01:01
Rassie Erasmus highlights battle of breakdown as key to Leicester win‘They were really desperate and they deserved to win the game’Sat Dec 17 2016 - 19:59
Owen Williams has Ronan O’Gara moment to end Munster’s winning runLeicester outhalf struck last minute penalty to grab win for home team at Welford RoadSat Dec 17 2016 - 18:12
The weekend’s Champions Cup team newsIan Madigan misses out for Bordeaux, as does Gareth Steenson for opponents Exeter ChiefsFri Dec 16 2016 - 18:48
Munster primed to find weak points in Welford Road citadelLeicester are determined to exact revenge in ground where they have a formidable recordFri Dec 16 2016 - 18:05
Leinster young guns find strength in numbersJosh van der Flier has no fears that replacement outhalf Byrne can step up to markFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:09
Wasps see clear window of opportunity in Connacht return matchDai Young wants more possession and more solid scrum when side play at SportsgroundFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:03
Rugby Statistics: Devin Toner relishing leading from frontCian Kelleher’s figures highlight why he is one of the standout attacking playersThu Dec 15 2016 - 06:00
Ross Byrne to take up full-time outhalf duties for LeinsterExtent of Joey Carbery’s ankle injury and length of absence to be discovered soonTue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00
Leinster not assuming it will be the same against NorthamptonSeán Cronin wary of Saints marching to Dublin on a pride salvaging operationTue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00
Joey Carbery to miss Leinster’s home clash with NorthamptonOuthalf to consult a specialist after damaging ankle ligaments in Champions Cup winMon Dec 12 2016 - 13:10
Ulster claim bonus point despite defensive frailtiesClermonts two bonus points keeps the French side in control of the Pool FourSun Dec 11 2016 - 16:47
Ulster hold on to claim bonus-point win in Belfast belterClermont Auvergne take two bonus points back to France after nine-try thrillerSat Dec 10 2016 - 17:40
Les Kiss hails Ulster’s character after Clermont victoryCoach admits that two bonus points earned by French side leaves them in control of poolSat Dec 10 2016 - 17:08
Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted UlsterLes Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giantsSat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00
Weekend European Champions Cup previewsHolders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounterSat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00
Rugby statistics: Sevens proves vital in developmentThe IRFU is gradually bulding a profile for Irish Sevens on the international platformWed Dec 07 2016 - 19:00
Ulster’s Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy to miss Clermont clashInjury-hit province strengthened by return of key players Paddy Jackson and Rory BestWed Dec 07 2016 - 17:18
Ross Byrne added to Leinster’s Champions Cup squad for NorthamptonUlster’s South Africa prop Wiehahn Herbst signs a new two-year deal at RavenhillWed Dec 07 2016 - 13:20
Brendan Macken could feature against ConnachtWasps centre could retain his place in midfield for Champions Cup meetingTue Dec 06 2016 - 17:40
Oxford v Cambridge Varsity match to see three Irish playersDaniel Dass, Brian du Toit and Jonathan Dixon all to line out at TwickenhamTue Dec 06 2016 - 17:14
George North to miss Leinster clashNorthampton winger will be assessed by independent medical specialistsTue Dec 06 2016 - 16:57
Stuart McCloskey back for ring-rusty Ulster against CardiffIain Henderson’s presence in Les Kiss’s side will help to pack build solid platfromFri Dec 02 2016 - 14:13
Connacht’s South African outhalf Marnitz Boshoff gets first startMatt Healy is back after injury as Benetton Treviso travel to the SportsgroundFri Dec 02 2016 - 14:10
In-form Munster braced for a difficult assignmentGlasgow Warriors welcome back nine players from Scotland duty for intriguing clashFri Dec 02 2016 - 07:00
Jamie Heaslip likely to sign new Leinster contract shortlyNegotiations in relation to number eight’s contract believed to be at advanced stageFri Dec 02 2016 - 01:00
Ireland’s low penalty count will worry Six Nations coachesJoe Schmidt will be very pleased at discipline showed by players in autumn TestsWed Nov 30 2016 - 23:00
The Six Nations’ new bonus point system explainedFormat follows Pro12 with one caveat - team that wins Grand Slam gets three extra pointsWed Nov 30 2016 - 12:15
CJ Stander is named Rugby Writers’ Player of the YearIreland forward is also Munster’s Player of the Year for the second time in successionWed Nov 30 2016 - 06:30
Ulster await fitness updates on Jared Payne and Andrew TrimbleFears Irish centre, Payne may be ruled out until New Year with fractured rib cageWed Nov 30 2016 - 01:00
Dean Mumm cleared to face EnglandAustralian flanker will receive no further sanction for his tackle on Tadhg FurlongTue Nov 29 2016 - 15:55
Ireland’s success down to collective effort, says CJ StanderPlayers working hard for each other key to taking big scalps on international stageMon Nov 28 2016 - 07:00
Ireland’s courage under fire fuels beliefJohn O’Sullivan looks at the main talking points after a hugely positive autumn seriesSun Nov 27 2016 - 16:11
Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand testPreview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:18
Munster will look to maintain the momentum despite O’Mahony’s absencePRO12 PREVIEW: Saturday – Munster v Benetton Treviso, Thomond Park (2.0)Sat Nov 26 2016 - 01:00
‘Better than ever’ Rory Best still remembers his first cap‘I feel fit, happy with my game and the big thing for me is I’m really enjoying it’Fri Nov 25 2016 - 17:44
Ireland v Australia: Player-by-player in-depth guideJohn O’Sullivan takes a look at the two XVs who’ll do battle at the Aviva on SaturdayFri Nov 25 2016 - 16:08
Improving Scarlets a serious test for LeinsterDepth of Leo Cullen’s squad sure to be tested as visitors face difficult assignment in WalesFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Chris Henry back to bolster Ulster’s challenge against ZebreProvince look in good shape to reignite season with victory over depleted Italian sideFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Connacht to reap benefits of break as injury crisis easesCardiff present usual tough challenge but Pat Lam is quietly confident of taking home advantageFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
