Connacht bolstered by return of Irish internationalsPro12 preview: Connacht v Newport Gwent Dragons, Sportsground (7.35, live on TG4)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:10
Ulster can take advantage against under-strength GlasgowPro12 preview: Ulster v Glasgow Warriors, Kingspan stadium (3.0, live on Sky Sports 1)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 17:18
Absence of Kleyn and Ryan sees Munster reshuffle secondrowPro12 preview: Ospreys v Munster, Liberty stadium (Saturday 5.15, live on Sky Sports)Fri Feb 17 2017 - 13:59
Ireland don’t normally make quick start against FrenchFrance only country to hold outright winning record against Irish in Six NationsThu Feb 16 2017 - 07:00
CJ Stander: 'It’s easy if everyone plays their part'South African points to better mindset as key factor in Ireland’s improved performanceMon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
Niall Scannell grabs his chance with both handsMunster hooker steps in for Rory Best and makes the most of his Ireland debutMon Feb 13 2017 - 01:00
Ireland Women seal bonus-point win despite error-strewn gameLate try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performanceSun Feb 12 2017 - 18:22
Ireland’s women seeking to maintain momentumItaly game presents opportunity for players to come in and make their markSun Feb 12 2017 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt content with Ireland recovery but bigger tasks lie aheadIreland coach pays tribute to CJStander and Paddy Jackson after nine-try rout of ItalySat Feb 11 2017 - 18:52
Rory Best ruled out of Ireland’s clash with ItalyNiall Scannell starts after skipper pulls out of Six Nations tie due to stomach upsetSat Feb 11 2017 - 13:41
Jordan Larmour’s tries help Ireland U-20s pip ItalyOutstanding performance from St Mary’s man edges Ireland to hard-earned winFri Feb 10 2017 - 20:35
Depleted Leinster facing a potentially tricky test at TrevisoLeo Cullen’s squad boosted by the return of likes of Dave Kearney, Mike Ross and Joey CarberyFri Feb 10 2017 - 17:45
Confident Munster in the mood to slay DragonsDepth of Rassie Erasmus’s squad likely to be tested again at Musgrave ParkThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:30
Ulster desperate to return to winning waysOne win in six outings the background for Les Kiss’s side as Edinburgh come callingThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:16
Ireland under-20s forced to make changes due to injuriesBacks hoping to make significant gains against Italian side in PratoThu Feb 09 2017 - 17:05
Role of fee-paying schools in Irish rugby only half the storyIn the last 11½ years 46 schools nationwide have provided players to senior teamThu Feb 09 2017 - 07:00
Calvin Nash comes into Ireland under-20s side for Italy clashNigel Carolan has made two changes to his side to take on Italy in Rome this weekendWed Feb 08 2017 - 13:18
Conor O’Shea wants Italy to be refereed on ‘level playing field’Captain Sergio Parisse on course to be fit to play in Six Nations clash with IrelandWed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00
Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Scottish player ratingsJohn O’Sullivan rates the victorious Scottish players after their Murrayfield win over IrelandSat Feb 04 2017 - 18:30
Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Irish player ratingsOn a disappointing day for Irish rugby, John O’Sullivan looks at how Joe Schmidt’s players performed individuallySat Feb 04 2017 - 18:09
Six Nations Countdown: The men in the middleWe take a closer look at the referees for all of the upcoming Six Nations matchesFri Feb 03 2017 - 21:23
Cillian Gallagher plays down worries that Ireland Under-20s lack ‘grunt’Flanker emphasises importance of mindset ahead of Six Nations opener in ScotlandFri Feb 03 2017 - 01:02
Munster young guns can keep fire burning for ErasmusCalvin Nash and Peter McCabe come in for their starting debuts against EdinburghFri Feb 03 2017 - 01:01
Statistics show Ireland’s win-ratio record drops when visiting England and FranceIreland has winning records against four of the five Six Nations teamsWed Feb 01 2017 - 19:30
Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Keith Earls all available to face ScotlandThe trio will all be fit for the Six Nations opener while Andrew Conway is outMon Jan 30 2017 - 14:02
Six Nations team by team guide: ItalyConor O’Shea’s squad have a puncher’s chance in their three home gamesSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:59
Six Nations team-by-team guide: IrelandGetting to the final game against England unbeaten could be a difficult assignmentSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:43
Six Nations team-by-team guide: FranceTournament may be coming a little too soon for fast-improving FrenchSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:40
Six Nations team by team guide: EnglandJustifiable championship favourites with record in their sightsSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:38
Six Nations team by team guide: WalesFixtures fall nicely and Rob Howley has form as coach, but lack of creativity a weaknessSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:31
Six Nations team by team guide: ScotlandOpening fixture against Ireland should set tone for the Scots’ tournamentSat Jan 28 2017 - 04:29
Ireland’s Jack Kelly takes inspiration from Leinster young gunsFullback will be sixth consecutive Under-20 captain from Dublin school St Michael’sFri Jan 27 2017 - 13:37
Leinster and Munster given April Fools' Day quarter-finalsLeo Cullen’s team first in action at Aviva, before Munster v Toulouse at Thomond ParkFri Jan 27 2017 - 12:52
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
