Rugby statistics: Connacht not as clinical as last seasonNext two home games against Cardiff Blues and Treviso pivotal for Pat Lam’s sideThu Nov 24 2016 - 06:00
Andrew Trimble still finding new ways to look up to Rory BestIreland winger hails influence of captain who will win his 100th cap against AustraliaThu Nov 24 2016 - 01:02
Josh van der Flier’s Ireland career continues to take offLeinster flanker ready to make impact against Australia after showing against All BlacksWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt to learn player availability over next 48 hoursCJ Stander and Rob Kearney following head injury protocols, Simon Zebo back trainingTue Nov 22 2016 - 14:30
Ireland have to admire All Blacks’ fierce intensity – Garry RingroseCentre who replaced injured Henshaw after 11 minutes reflects on ‘really tough Test’Mon Nov 21 2016 - 01:00
All Blacks get their revenge: How the New Zealand press reactedUnsurprisingly the Kiwi press had a slightly differing view on the All Blacks’ tacklingSun Nov 20 2016 - 15:33
Ireland 9 New Zealand 21: Five things we learnedAll Blacks well worthy of Dublin victory but their cause was aided by poor officiatingSun Nov 20 2016 - 13:20
Steve Hansen - ‘Do you want me to tell you we’re a dirty side or something?’New Zealand head coach unapologetic when asked about the legality of his team’s tacklingSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:53
Ireland v New Zealand: Player profilesA look at the Irish and All Black teams ahead of Saturday’s rematch in DublinFri Nov 18 2016 - 16:07
Rugby Stats: Expect more tactical kicking from All Blacks against IrelandWorld champions likely to move away from running game employed in Soldier FieldThu Nov 17 2016 - 08:00
Rob Kearney admits Ireland have to back up Chicago winFullback expects a different New Zealand looking for revenge in DublinThu Nov 17 2016 - 01:06
Jack McGrath insists Ireland can’t afford to rest on laurelsNew Zealand ‘weren’t at their best; we will definitely have to be at our best’, says propWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:19
RWC 2023: Brian O’Driscoll - ‘It would be a very special thing for any Irish player’‘No matter where you go, you talk to people about the atmosphere and the welcome people get in Ireland’Tue Nov 15 2016 - 15:45
RWC 2023: Philip Browne says bid four years in the making‘We have 12 months to persuade the rest of the world that this is something worth doing’Tue Nov 15 2016 - 14:40
RWC 2023: The stadiums behind Ireland’s bidEight GAA grounds join four rugby stadiums as potential venues for 2023 tournamentTue Nov 15 2016 - 14:09
RWC 2023: Ireland ready to stage a tournament ‘like no other’Derry’s Celtic Park named as one of 12 potential venues for the 2023 tournamentTue Nov 15 2016 - 12:24
Ireland determined to defeat All Blacks on home soil‘It’s all about this week – there’s no looking back to Chicago,’ insists hooker Sean CroninTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Ireland have clean bill of health ahead of All Blacks round twoTeam manager Mick Kearney confirms Iain Henderson is available for selectionMon Nov 14 2016 - 13:16
James Tracy: ‘It was the longest, shortest day of my career’Ireland debut is sweet for Newbridge native who played for Leinster under Joe SchmidtMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland 52 Canada 21: Five players who impressedJohn O’Sullivan runs the rule over five players who impressed ahead of All BlacksSun Nov 13 2016 - 20:04
Peter O’Mahony relishes chance to get back in Ireland teamMunster player targets Canada game after missing All Blacks win in Soldier FieldThu Nov 10 2016 - 01:00
Rugby Statistics: Irish lineout proved effective launch-pad for pointsNew Zealand paid a big price and will be intent on rectifying matters at the AvivaWed Nov 09 2016 - 21:46
Ireland draw line in sand after historic All Blacks winSimon Easterby says focus switched to Canada after return home of victorious squadWed Nov 09 2016 - 07:44
Finlay Bealham primed for his first start for IrelandCanberra-born prop ready for new milestone after tasting glory in ChicagoWed Nov 09 2016 - 02:00
Ireland have a clean bill of health ahead of Canada TestSeán O’Brien ready to go after personal disappointment of missing All Blacks winTue Nov 08 2016 - 14:27
Schmidt ready to make wholesale changes for Canada gameGarry Ringrose in line for debut with other uncapped players knocking on doorTue Nov 08 2016 - 01:02
New Zealand backlash is coming at Aviva, warns Andrew TrimbleIreland winger reflects on historic weekend – from gameplan, to mentality, to the doubtsTue Nov 08 2016 - 01:00
Jordi Murphy to miss rest of the seasonKnee ligament damage will rule Murphy out for at least six monthsMon Nov 07 2016 - 17:53
Ulster forced to patch up backline for match in EdinburghCoach Les Kiss has long absentee list for must-win clash at MurrayfieldFri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00
Pat Lam rotates to get Connacht back on winning termsFive changes made by western province for tough fixture against DragonsFri Nov 04 2016 - 01:00
Ulster make five changes to starting XV for Edinburgh tripAcademy player Aaron Cairns could make his debut after impressing for BallynahinchThu Nov 03 2016 - 17:01
All Blacks name Jerome Kaino in secondrow for Ireland testFlanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on SaturdayThu Nov 03 2016 - 16:31
New hooker Rhys Marshall named in Munster squad for OspreysIn the half backs Tyler Bleyendaal returns to partner Duncan Williams for Friday night tieThu Nov 03 2016 - 14:29
Connacht bring in Bundee Aki and four others for Dragons trip‘As a group, we are determined to right the wrongs from the last time out’Thu Nov 03 2016 - 13:42
Multiphase approach may be trick to crossing All Blacks try lineAll Blacks have won 30 Test matches since drawing 12-12 with Australia in August 2014Thu Nov 03 2016 - 06:00
Joey Carbery’s 21st birthday present may be debut against All BlacksOuthalf could make debut in Chicago with Paddy Jackson not part of Joe Schmidt's squadTue Nov 01 2016 - 08:38
Leinster’s Jack Conan back and eager to make up for lost timeNumber eight excited to return to action following a long struggle with injuriesTue Nov 01 2016 - 06:00
Leinster’s Rory O’Loughlin doubtful for Zebre clashMeanwhile Connacht without four of their players for trip to face Dragons on FridayMon Oct 31 2016 - 14:08
Rugby Statistics: Upcoming Canada clash main hope for aspiring debutantsPlayers average around 34 caps for their province before winning an Ireland capThu Oct 27 2016 - 07:30
Six uncapped players in extended 34-man Ireland squad for All Blacks TestNo place for either Mike Ross or Ian Madigan for trip to Chicago on November 5thWed Oct 26 2016 - 18:27
Ireland’s Iain Henderson to miss All Blacks Test in ChicagoUlster forward facing up to a month out with Earls likely to miss November TestsTue Oct 25 2016 - 16:01
Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane sign new Connacht contractsAki, who will qualify to represent Ireland in autumn 2017, has penned a three year dealTue Oct 25 2016 - 12:15
Jackson’s late drop goal helps Ulster squeeze past Exeter ChiefsOuthalf ’s dramatic intervention secures a hard-earned victory for Les Kiss’s chargesSun Oct 23 2016 - 17:05
Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thrillerLate Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glorySat Oct 22 2016 - 22:14
Connacht expecting Zebre to prove different propositionPat Lam believes Wasps’ humiliation of Italian club will inspire a backlash this weekSat Oct 22 2016 - 22:00
Les Kiss wants ‘angry’ Ulster to get physical against Exeter“We have to be physical to win this game. We’ve got to stand up and do the job”Sat Oct 22 2016 - 01:40
Peter Stringer’s Sharks unlikely to take another chunk out of ToulonFrench giants will chase bonus-point win after opening-day loss to SaracensFri Oct 21 2016 - 06:59
Ulster hoping Piutau can turbo boost their Champions Cup campaignKiwi recovering from concussion as Exeter come to Belfast also looking for first winFri Oct 21 2016 - 01:05
Rugby statistics: It’s a rocky road to the Ireland senior teamGraduates from the Ireland under-20 squad are few and far between in last five seasonsThu Oct 20 2016 - 11:23
