Northampton post facile win over Leinster in fixture that fails to fireDifficult to draw conclusions from game that saw over 60 players involvedSat Aug 31 2013 - 01:00
Cliff Morgan: One of sport’s great entertainersThe former Cardiff, Wales and Lions outhalf brought such pleasure to people with his talent on the pitch and later his work as a broadcasterFri Aug 30 2013 - 01:00
Time to pull on the green jersey as Irish rugby faces a challenging 12 monthsFuture of professional game’s health depends on national team being successfulWed Aug 28 2013 - 10:43
Cullen confirmed as Leinster captainMunster’s fledgling captain Peter O’Mahony relishing challenge aheadWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Out of the West and in at the deep end for Leinster’s Mike McCarthySecondrow is targeting a starting place following his summer move from ConnachtWed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00
Duffy happy to share Connacht leadershipFullback can see benefit of sharing captaincy with Swift and MuldoonTue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00
Jonathan Sexton entering the goldfish bowl of France’s Top 14Ex-Leinster and Toulouse player Aidan McCullen is aware of the challenges facing the Ireland outhalfFri Aug 16 2013 - 08:09
Jonathan Sexton set to play first match for Racing MetroOuthalf gearing up for the start of the French Top 14 Championship next weekFri Aug 09 2013 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor happy to embrace the Leinster ethosAustralian looking forward to the challenge of adding to the province’s recent successesWed Aug 07 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll still a centre of excellence - HoranWallaby legend adds his voice to the debate on the Irishman’s omission from third testFri Jul 05 2013 - 11:30
McIlroy and leading Irish lights bow out at Carton HouseUihlein and Rock lead the Irish Open, with Shane Lowry two shots adrift at his home courseFri Jun 28 2013 - 18:56
McIlroy admits to feeling ‘a little lost’ after opening 74 at Irish OpenShane Lowry and Michael Hoey one shot off leader Oscar Floren at Carton HouseThu Jun 27 2013 - 10:35
Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’ConnellThe television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tourTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Cormac Sharvin keeps his nerve to claim Irish Amateur Close titleWinning birdie putt secures Ardglass golfer a one-hole victory over East of Ireland champion Paul DunneThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Greystones teenager David Byrne shows great resilience to see off Gary McDermottHe now faces leading qualifier Cormac Sharvin in the semi-finalsWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Emerging Ireland have Georgia on their mindsRhys Ruddock leads a team that contains three full caps in opening Tbilisi Cup matchThu Jun 06 2013 - 12:18
Dublin manager Jim Gavin faces first test at championship level against WestmeathHomework is done and the league champions look well primed for their first big testFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Denis Glennon believes that Westmeath now have the mentality to beat DublinCounty look to Paralympian Mark Rohan for inspiration in Leinster SFC clashThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Kerry’s Paul Galvin happily engaged on and off the pitchExperimentation in league could reap rewards for Kingdom this summerWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
IRFU reveal ticket prices for autumn internationalsSignificant savings on tickets in comparison to New Zealand’s last visit to Dublin in 2010Thu May 23 2013 - 14:19
Bastareaud revels in the sweet afterglow of Toulon’s achievementMan-of-the-match display a huge factor in Heineken Cup triumphMon May 20 2013 - 12:00
Toulon fightback denies Clermont in Heineken Cup finalDelon Armitage try and Jonny Wilkinson conversion snatch an unlikely victory against hitherto unbeaten rivalsSat May 18 2013 - 19:08
One more year for O’DriscollLeinster, Ireland and Lions centre has agreed a contract extension until June 2014Thu May 16 2013 - 10:49
Great Scott sure to play and party hard on his Dublin return24-year-old has undertaken a road less travelled by a young AmericanMon May 13 2013 - 14:30
Isa Nacewa looking forward to bowing out in style over next fortnightStar to conclude his Leinster career with two finals before he returns to New ZealandMon May 13 2013 - 01:00
Jono Gibbes explains decision not to apply for Leinster head coach postForwards coach confirms he is not in the hat for a position in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland backroom teamFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Ulster look to produce grandstand performance against Scarlets in Pro 12 semi-finalUlster’s set-piece will be crucial to providing the quick ruck ball and offloading game that has caused problems for so many teamsFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Cave looking to extend his season on the doubleUlster centre will be hoping to return to North America with Ireland four years after making his debut thereWed May 08 2013 - 02:03
Payne has his eyes on Ireland capsGeordan Murphy to retire from rugby at the end of the season after 16 years at Welford RoadWed May 08 2013 - 01:01
Scarlets looking to make amendsDave Kearney the main injury concern ahead of Saturday’s semi-final with the WarriorsTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
Leinster confirm Matt O’Connor signs three-year dealAustralian to see out contract with Leicester Tigers and start Leinster post on July 1stTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
UCD secure top-flight status in thrillling styleShannon relegated for the first time since the tournament’s inceptionMon May 06 2013 - 06:00
Madigan voted player of the year by peersSpecial presentation to Isa Nacewa who retires from rugby at the end of the seasonSun May 05 2013 - 20:05
Munster looking to repeat last year’s winProvincial A sides clash at Dooradoyle for a place in the British & Irish Cup finalFri Apr 26 2013 - 02:00
Connacht may find Italian job too toughBenetton Treviso have won their last five home matches in all competitionsFri Apr 26 2013 - 02:00
Leinster looking for speedy resolutionIrish province want the IRFU to make a decision on whether Schmidt is preferred choice for vacant Ireland coach positionThu Apr 18 2013 - 06:05
Ulster and Leinster name RDS as ‘home’ venue for Pro 12 finalRavenhill redevelopment rules out Belfast venueWed Apr 17 2013 - 21:40
McFadden and D’Arcy return to face WaspsIreland internationals will form midfield partnership for Friday night’s Challenge Cup quarter-finalThu Apr 04 2013 - 12:59
IRFU sack Kidney to end five-year Ireland reignCoaching duties end today with Les Kiss to take interim position for US tourTue Apr 02 2013 - 15:56
Elsom added to Toulon’s Heineken rosterMunster, Ulster and Leinster increase squads by three players while Stringer and Noone also make the grade for English clubsFri Mar 22 2013 - 14:24
O’Driscoll likely to appeal three-week suspensionIreland centre gets mid-range sanction for stamping on Italy’s Simone FavaroWed Mar 20 2013 - 15:12
Gilroy fit again and looking forward to Italian testUlster winger determined to help Ireland end their season on a high in RomeThu Mar 14 2013 - 06:00
Video: Ireland draw little comfortFrance produce final quarter fightback to deny Declan Kidney’s teamSat Mar 09 2013 - 20:13
Penney makes five changesMunster’s realistic pursuit of a top four place in the RaboDirect Pro 12 league will be defined by the outcome of tonight’s match…Sat Mar 02 2013 - 00:00
Madigan and McFadden make cases for a green jerseyLeinster 32 Scarlets 5: In the context of sport the most persuasive argument is often not vocalised but instead framed by actions…Mon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Anscombe forced to make 11 changes for trip to GlasgowUlster coach Mark Anscombe will know a little bit more about the depth of his squad after tonight’s match in Glasgow and he’ll…Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Connacht keen to back up last week's showing on tough Cardiff missionThere is a familiar refrain in sport about “backing up” an excellent performance with another, something Connacht coach Eric …Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
O'Gara and O'Callaghan looking to impress as Munster prepare for formidable testRonan O’Gara won’t be fazed by any additional scrutiny of his performance in west Wales this evening during this RaboDirect Pro…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
