Clontarf will hope league semi-final will go to recent formUCD will have to belie recent results to win place in final at Castle AvenueFri Apr 22 2016 - 19:15
Players enthusiastic as Andy Farrell gets down to workJamie Heaslip among those to speak glowingly of Ireland’s new defence coachThu Apr 21 2016 - 12:47
Richie McCaw: Joe Schmidt has pedigree to coach All BlacksWorld Cup winner has clear memory of getting out of jail at Aviva in 2013Wed Apr 20 2016 - 01:52
Richie McCaw interview: All Black legend still in top gear despite retirementWorld Cup-winning captain arrives in Dublin after 530-kilometre adventure raceWed Apr 20 2016 - 01:00
Ian Nagle excited to get career back on road with LeinsterFormer Munster man took two-year break from game after struggling with injuriesSat Apr 16 2016 - 07:35
Leinster need to tick all boxes to keep Edinburgh at bayHome semi-final at stake for Irish province who are without Jonathan Sexton and Jamie HeaslipFri Apr 15 2016 - 10:59
Ireland hopeful Peter O’Mahony can make South Africa tourMunster head coach Anthony Foley had ruled his captain out until SeptemberWed Apr 13 2016 - 12:36
Rob Kearney hoping to be fighting fit for LeinsterIreland international’s injury frustrations may finally be at and endTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Rob Kearney fit again as Leinster’s injuries clear upProvince will be able to call on Sean O’Brien and Marty Moore in a fortnightMon Apr 11 2016 - 14:33
Champions Cup quarter-final previewsGetting advantage at pool stage should come home to roostFri Apr 08 2016 - 16:48
Clontarf boy James Hart excited to get crack at ConnachtThe former Leinster underage representative relishing European Challenge Cup tieMon Apr 04 2016 - 20:30
Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington to miss cut in TexasThe later ran up a ‘snowman’ on the fourth, finding water twice, pencilling in an eightFri Apr 01 2016 - 21:13
Josh van der Flier learning that small margins make a big differenceOpenside disappointed at missing out against Scotland after making international breakthroughFri Apr 01 2016 - 01:00
Garry Ringrose happy to listen, learn and bide his timeLeinster centre is aware of hype surrounding his emergence but remains level-headedThu Mar 31 2016 - 00:30
Housing crisis requires approach based on solid foundationsNational authority headed by senior minister is needed to plan housing policyWed Mar 30 2016 - 01:00
IRFU look to broaden playing base at underageUnion has embraced a change of emphasis so Schools and Youths have been combinedThu Mar 24 2016 - 22:30
Munster expect to emerge with a bonus against ZebrePro12 points becoming ever more vital as race for Champions Cup places intensifiesThu Mar 24 2016 - 22:18
Six Nations report card: A case of what might have been for IrelandPaying the price for not converting chances; case for the defence; new laws please; England joySun Mar 20 2016 - 18:24
CJ Stander makes another strong statement of intentBackrow capped brilliant first-half performance with NFL-style trySat Mar 19 2016 - 21:38
Ireland see off Scotland but tougher challenges lie aheadUnder-20 side move on to Junior World Championship in JuneFri Mar 18 2016 - 21:52
Ireland Under-20s seek to finish on high note against ScotlandNigel Carolan’s side will look to lay down marker for summer with final-day victoryFri Mar 18 2016 - 00:00
The devil is in the detail for Ireland’s Ultan DillaneConnacht secondrow is adapting to his new surroundings after impressive cameo debutWed Mar 16 2016 - 12:55
Conor Murray preparing for well-oiled Scottish machineWin over Italy will be soon forgotten if Ireland slip up against Scotland, argues scrumhalfTue Mar 15 2016 - 17:17
Six Nations: Rory Best sits out Ireland trainingCalf strain sees Ireland captain miss training but Best expected to face Scotland this weekendTue Mar 15 2016 - 14:32
Old and new combine to give Ireland women hard fought Italy winDebutant Lindsay Peat celebrates first cap with a try as experimental side have enoughSun Mar 13 2016 - 17:28
Finlay Bealham: ‘We just all looked at each other and had a big smile’Prop enjoys making his debut with his Connacht team mates in heavy Italy winSat Mar 12 2016 - 18:39
Ireland U-20s make heavy weather of ItalyIreland far from their best as they win 19-13 at DonnybrookFri Mar 11 2016 - 21:54
Ireland v Italy: Head-to-headJohn O’Sullivan looks at the line-ups for Saturday’s Six Nations meeting at Lansdowne RoadFri Mar 11 2016 - 15:42
Ireland U-20s ideally placed to build on England victoryNigel Carolan’s side expected to be too strong for their Italian counterpartsThu Mar 10 2016 - 21:45
Ronan O’Gara to remain at Racing 92 until 2019Former Munster and Ireland outhalf joined the French club in 2013Wed Mar 09 2016 - 15:15
Jacob Stockdale returns to Ireland U20 side for Italy clashWinger has been playing for Ulster in the Pro 12Wed Mar 09 2016 - 15:14
Cian Healy confident about injury recovery having been there beforeThe 28-year-old’s recent minor knee operation is less than he’s faced in the pastWed Mar 09 2016 - 13:13
Greg Feek: Irish scrum must adapt to refereeingScrum coach: ‘We just have to adapt to what has been refereed over the last few weeks’Tue Mar 08 2016 - 18:29
Fit again Jared Payne happy to fill in at centre or 15Ulster man was impressed with Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw partnershipTue Mar 08 2016 - 16:54
Rob Kearney a doubt for Ireland’s clash with ItalyThe Leinster and Ireland fullback sat out training after picking up a hamstring niggleTue Mar 08 2016 - 14:13
Munster bolstered in Pro12 by return of Ireland playersSimon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell released as province take on Newport Gwent DragonsFri Mar 04 2016 - 17:35
Leinster face tricky Pro12 tie against in-form OspreysCian Healy, Seán Cronin and Mike Ross among internationals released for clashFri Mar 04 2016 - 17:35
Quinn Roux makes return to Connacht’s starting sideIreland do not release Dillane for province’s tough trip to EdinburghFri Mar 04 2016 - 02:00
Ulster's in-form Jacob Stockdale set to ask questions of ZebreUlster aiming to bounce back after successive defeats in the PRO12Fri Mar 04 2016 - 01:00
Oliver Jager: From the SCT to rubbing shoulders with Kieran ReadOliver Jager has overcome an ACL rupture to cement place in Canterbury AcademyTue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00
Jared Payne back in training with IrelandPayne has recovered from hamstring injury that saw him miss England gameMon Feb 29 2016 - 18:13
England 21 Ireland 10: England player ratingsBilly Vunipola and Maro Itoje spark power game for Eddie Jones’s sideSun Feb 28 2016 - 13:40
Fate refusing to smile on Joe Schmidt‘We can’t buy a trick at the moment,’ bemoans the frustrated Ireland coachSat Feb 27 2016 - 21:17
Six Nations: England v Ireland head-to-headWho holds the upper hand in the key battles?Sat Feb 27 2016 - 06:00
Ireland U20s must look to get basics right against EnglandNigel Carolan’s adventurous brand of rugby needs stable platform to work fromFri Feb 26 2016 - 01:00
Six Nations analysis: Criticism of ‘conservative’ Ireland era fail to stack upJoe Schmidt’s tenure compares favourably to predecessor Declan Kidney over first 29 matchesThu Feb 25 2016 - 07:00
Adam Byrne looks to seize opportunity against ZebreTalented young back, whose career has been stalled by injury, likely to start for provinceWed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00
Conor Murray confident Ireland can pass Twickenham testScrumhalf says small improvements can trigger a big difference in final outcomeTue Feb 23 2016 - 14:47
Schmidt to decide on Ireland squad after injury updatesJared Payne the main fitness concern ahead of Six Nations game against EnglandTue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00
Cian Healy and Mike Ross return to Ireland squadCraig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy also called up by Joe Schmidt for England Six Nations clashMon Feb 22 2016 - 10:35
