Ulster boosted by return of Stuart McCloskey and young Irish talent for Ospreys clashEmerging Ireland forwards Harry Sheridan and Cormac Izuchukwu named in the pack for Friday nightâs gameThu Oct 17 2024 - 14:38
Cathal Forde no longer the quiet man for Connacht as young centre pushes for further recognitionCentre now understands the value of patience after advancing from grassroots rugby to prospect of an Ireland capThu Oct 17 2024 - 06:00
Mike Prendergast admits frustration over Munsterâs failure to make Leinster pay Backs coach says lack of âthat killer instinctâ proved costly in Croke Park defeatWed Oct 16 2024 - 18:50
Rocky Elsom faces a rocky post-playing future in wake of French forgery sentenceFormer Leinster rugby star is subject of international arrest warrant issued by French court after he was sentenced to five years in prison in absentiaMon Oct 14 2024 - 17:09
Ronnie Dawson: Icon of Irish and international rugby who captained his club, province, country and LionsDawson, who has died aged 92, was president of Wanderers, Leinster and the IRFU, and was on first Rugby World Cup organising committeeSun Oct 13 2024 - 19:00
RG Snymanâs impact in Leinsterâs win over Munster offers a glimpse of his peak formFormer Munster man made his presence felt within minutes of the game before scoring Leinsterâs fourth trySun Oct 13 2024 - 17:54
Five things we learned from Leinster v Munster: Leinsterâs lineout dominance set the toneMunster made plenty running but lacked execution; Leinsterâs issues at scrum continue; Jamie Osborne and Caelan Doris impressSun Oct 13 2024 - 12:46
Leinster beat Munster 26-12: As it happenedProvincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.Sat Oct 12 2024 - 20:12
âIâve been through a lot over the last couple of yearsâ: Josh Ioaneâs move to Connacht marks new chapterNew Zealander made his try-scoring debut for Connacht against MunsterThu Oct 10 2024 - 06:00
Muscular Porter continues to shoulder the weight and âseize the opportunityâ Leinster prop not short of motivation for eagerly awaited Croke Park clash against rivals MunsterThu Oct 10 2024 - 06:00
James Culhane to captain Emerging Ireland in clash with CheetahsSam Prendergast starts his third game of the tour at outhalf where he will be partnered by Cormac FoleyTue Oct 08 2024 - 12:32
RĂłnan Kelleher in race to be fit for Munster clash at Croke Park Lee Barron and academy hooker Gus McCarthy will be ready and primed if required to step up and step in for clash with provincial rivalsTue Oct 08 2024 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast steers Emerging Ireland to hard-fought win over Western ForceSimon Easterbyâs team scored three tries in the opening quarter against the Australian Super Rugby sideSun Oct 06 2024 - 15:58
Ireland pay for passing up chances as hosts Canada extend winning streak A 15-minute spell before the interval was match-defining for Scott Bemandâs sideSun Oct 06 2024 - 11:51
Cathal Fordeâs talent and versatility an asset as Connacht welcome back Bundee Aki for visit to ScarletsThe 23-year-old Forde is one of several excellent young centre prospects for IrelandFri Oct 04 2024 - 06:00
âHe is a really exciting prospectâ: Zac Ward shines in transition from Sevens to 15sVersatile Ulster player âstarting to find his feetâ in the 15s game after a monthFri Oct 04 2024 - 06:00
Emerging Ireland beat Airlink Pumas with impressive six-try victory in South AfricaIrish sideâs win was built on excellent individual performances, where some of the handling and offloading was a treatWed Oct 02 2024 - 19:01
Opportunity knocks as Emerging Ireland open South Africa tour against Pumas Cormac Izuchukwu and James Culhane join Kendellen in an experienced backrow while Ireland Sevens OlympianZac Ward is named on the left wingTue Oct 01 2024 - 12:30
RG Snyman could make Leinster debut against Benetton in Treviso this weekend Jacques Nienaber warns of âclunkyâ reintroduction of international playersTue Oct 01 2024 - 06:00
Cian Healy: âI enjoy the challenge of getting around sore knees and playing my partâPrevious Leinster appearance record holder Devin Toner was present to award prop on special dayMon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
Leinster huff and puff their way to victory over Dragons in DublinIt was a special night for Cian Healy, but otherwise the game was not a classicFri Sept 27 2024 - 21:47
Munster can earn their stripes with a first away win of the season against ZebreEnnis native Tony Butler is handed the 10 jersey after Billy Burns failed to recover from shoulder injuryFri Sept 27 2024 - 15:00
Deegan looking to expand his attributes to the max as he chases a regular starting place Versatile stalwart believes in what he can contribute to Leinster and is fully focused on another two-year bloc in blueFri Sept 27 2024 - 06:00
Leo Cullen hails âphenomenalâ Cian Healy ahead of record Leinster cap number 281 Prop will break tie with Devin Toner when he lines out at loosehead against the Dragons at the Aviva StadiumThu Sept 26 2024 - 15:39
Jordan Larmour looking at the big picture as he revels in fresh challengeExperienced winger back playing with a smile on his face and aiming to play his part in helping Leinster end their frustrating wait for silverwareThu Sept 26 2024 - 06:00
Opportunity knocks for a new group of players on Emerging Ireland tour Last trip to South Africa in 2022 under Simon Easterby proved an unqualified success with half a dozen players going on to make an impact at senior Test levelThu Sept 26 2024 - 06:00
Munster to take what they picked up on in Connacht game to their date with ZebreMunster forwards coach Kyriacou says the Italians have qualities that make them dangerous opponents, especially on turnover ballWed Sept 25 2024 - 06:00
Tyler Bleyendaal eager to make his mark with LeinsterNew backs and attack coach says thereâs no defined hierarchy regarding the crucial outhalf role and the position remains effectively up for grabsTue Sept 24 2024 - 06:00
Dave Shanahan completes brilliant cameo with Ulsterâs match-winning try Replacement scrumhalf scores four minutes into injury time to seal win over reigning URC championsSat Sept 21 2024 - 22:28
Leo Cullen: âThere are lots of parts of Leinster that the nation wouldnât be that fond ofâThe head coach discusses the myths and realities of Leinster rugby, and explains the source of his drive, what he hopes to achieve and how he will know when itâs time for a changeSat Sept 21 2024 - 06:00
Simon Easterby staying focused on upcoming Emerging Ireland tourEasterby says his confirmation as acting Ireland head coach is âa real honourâ, but his immediate concern is three-match tour to South AfricaThu Sept 19 2024 - 06:00
Alex Kendellen to captain Emerging Ireland squad on tour to South AfricaLeinsterâs Sam Prendergast and Ulsterâs Cormac Izuchukwu also included in the squadWed Sept 18 2024 - 14:00
Ireland name four uncapped players in squad for Vancouver tournamentHead coach Scott Bemand will be missing tighthead prop Christy Haney for games against New Zealand, Canada and the USATue Sept 17 2024 - 12:35
Willie Ryanâs appetite for rugby big enough to weather English club gameâs bleak financesâItâs good fun and we play good rugby â but itâs not well paid and itâs getting worse,â says RyanSun Sept 15 2024 - 06:00
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy ready to deploy young guns to fire up the new seasonWith squad light on frontline experience, Murphy is confident Jake Flannery, James Humphreys, Jack Murphy and new outhalf Aidan Morgan can step up to the plateWed Sept 11 2024 - 19:50
Hugh Hogan relishing his role as one of Irelandâs revamped coaching team Women's rugby: Game against Australia in Belfast to further Scott Bernardâs squadâs preparation for the WXV1 tournament in Vancouver where Ireland face New Zealand, Canada and the USAWed Sept 11 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics Day 10: Irish in action as Richael Timothy takes on road raceBritney Arendse will take part in powerlifting; Mary Fitzgerald in Shot Put finalSat Sept 07 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics: Goncin busily giving back to the land of his birthTeam Canada wheelchair basketball player Nikola Goncin designs prosthetics for disabled children in his native BosniaFri Sept 06 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics Day 9: Irish in action and best of the rest as Katie-George Dunlevy chases gold againParalympics Day 9: Katie-George Dunlevy with her pilot Linda Kelly will feature in the 99-kilometre Womenâs B road race as will Josephine Healion and Eva McCrystalFri Sept 06 2024 - 06:00
Bed found for 8ft 1 Iranian Paralympian forced to sleep on floor in ParisParalympics 2024: Ecuador accused of allowing non-disabled athletes to compete at GamesThu Sept 05 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics Day 8: Irish in action and best of the rest as RĂłisĂn NĂ Riain chases more medal gloryLimerick swimmer will compete in her last event of the Paris Games on ThursdayThu Sept 05 2024 - 06:00
Cliodhna Moloney praises positive changes in Ireland womenâs team under Bemand after returning from exileGalway native (31) is glad to be back and confident Ireland can close the gap at international level under new regimeTue Sept 03 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Old football rivalries are played out â and the old cliches are wheeled out tooYet another âscreamerâ as Celtic get the better of Rangers, and more âdouble Dutchâ as Liverpool and Manchester United managers face offMon Sept 02 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics Day 2 as it happened: Irelandâs RĂłisĂn NĂ Riain wins silver in 100m backstroke finalEllen Keane narrowly missed out on bronze in the SB8 100m breaststroke finalFri Aug 30 2024 - 20:27
Olympics Day 6: Boxers Jack Marley and Daina Moorehouse fail to progress in Paris Medal race for sailors Robert Dickson and SeĂĄn Waddilove abandoned for today while Jack Marley boxes for medal laterThu Aug 01 2024 - 22:31
Olympics, Day 5 live updates: Kellie Harrington books place in semi-final, guaranteed at least bronze after victory over ValdesFollow all of the action as Irish boxer takes on Columbiaâs Angie Valdes in ParisWed Jul 31 2024 - 21:46
Olympics, Day 4 as it happened: Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal with stunning Olympic recordDaniel Wiffen headlines day four with a gold medal chance in the 800m freestyleTue Jul 30 2024 - 21:55
Olympics, Day 3 as it happened: Mona McSharry wins bronze medal in 100m breaststroke finalDubliner Ellen Walshe finishes eighth the 400IM final while Kellie Harrington wins her first fightMon Jul 29 2024 - 22:21
Armagh 1-11 Galway 0-13 (FT): Victory over Galway earns second All-Ireland final win for Orchard CountyConnacht side fall just short in tense endgame at Croke ParkSun Jul 28 2024 - 17:56
All-Ireland football final by the numbersGalway are bidding to add to their tally of eight All-Ireland titles while Armagh seek just their secondSat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
