Allister Coetzee says Ireland face a ‘solid’ Springboks defenceThree changes made to side that lost to All Blacks by a point in Rugby ChampionshipFri Nov 10 2017 - 06:00
Michael Watt bows out as one of Ireland’s most successful hockey playersBelfast native retires with 201 caps and record of sixth highest scorer for his countryFri Nov 10 2017 - 01:00
Tadhg Furlong mixes fire with ice in trenches of the frontrow24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge SpringboksWed Nov 08 2017 - 16:44
Conor Murray says teammate Bundee Aki doesn’t deserve abuseNew Zealand-born player has come under fire for recent selection in Ireland squadTue Nov 07 2017 - 18:16
Ireland camp assessing injuries ahead of South AfricaJack Conan, Tommy O’Donnell and Dan Leavy are carrying knocks ahead of SaturdayTue Nov 07 2017 - 14:32
Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policyJoe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent yearsMon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00
Pembroke open new synthetic pitch with testing double-headerThree Rock Rovers prepare to host Monkstown as in-form Glenanne face AnnadaleFri Nov 03 2017 - 01:01
Joe Schmidt tells Simon Zebo door to selection is not closedIreland coach says there is no hard and fast rule regarding players who move abroadThu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
Ulster’s Iain Henderson does not rule out move abroadForward whose contract expires at end of season has had offers from outside IrelandThu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
A different Katie Taylor but understated chutzpah is still aliveNew champion has opted to fight again in December, possibly against Jessica McCaskillWed Nov 01 2017 - 06:22
Katie Taylor to make first title defence on December 15thNew world champion likely to fight in London before Dublin homecoming next AprilTue Oct 31 2017 - 14:28
Ross Byrne: 2023 World Cup would help Ireland retain playersIn wake of Zebo’s exit, young Ireland squad members eye 2023 as rare opportunityTue Oct 31 2017 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw fit for Glasgow clashSeán O’Brien emerges from Ulster clash unscathed as Ryan and Reid undergo HIAsMon Oct 30 2017 - 16:10
‘Looser’ French game could be a risk to Zebo, says MurrayScrumhalf says his friend should be given chance to play with Ireland in futureFri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00
Leinster’s Dan Leavy eager to make up for lost timeFlanker fully recovered from ankle injury and looking forward to taking on UlsterThu Oct 26 2017 - 06:00
Sexton praises ‘incredible’ Ian McKinley as first Italy cap beckonsIreland outhalf expresses joy as former team-mate continues his rise after eye accidentWed Oct 25 2017 - 17:05
Captain’s mantle sits well on Johnny Sexton’s shouldersLeinster leader says he has no plans to take up Ireland captaincy for World Cup 2019Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00
Tom Humphries: A sports writer who became a national figureConvicted abuser was centrally involved in Michelle Smith controversyTue Oct 24 2017 - 13:19
Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14Noel Reid says side will be working hard to combat issue ahead of Ulster clashTue Oct 24 2017 - 06:00
Annalise Murphy: Racing headlong to the edge of the world and back"It’s terrifying. It’s so hard it’s going to make the Olympics the easiest thing in the world”Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00
Tadhg ready to go the extra Furlong for LeinsterAfter a summer with the Lions, Furlong slotting back into the groove with LeinsterFri Oct 20 2017 - 06:00
Hockey can reach new heights in Ireland if cards are played rightHockey Ireland needs help in how to sell healthy, drug-free World Cup-qualified teamsThu Oct 19 2017 - 17:40
Katie Taylor sharp and ready ahead of first world title shotBray boxer will take on Anahi Esther Sanchez for the WBA lightweight titleThu Oct 19 2017 - 16:18
Olympic Council of Ireland secures end to contracts with THGThe cost of undoing the controversial deal with ticket reselling company not revealedTue Oct 17 2017 - 22:00
Bruno rolls with the punches at Croke Park sports conferencePaul Merson, Hope Solo and AP McCoy among the contributors at One-Zero eventTue Oct 17 2017 - 20:34
Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for GlasgowLeinster in positive mood after young guns’ impressive display against MontpellierTue Oct 17 2017 - 06:00
Barry Daly enjoying life in rugby’s fast laneWinger’s try count mounts as he grasps his Leinster opportunity with both handsTue Oct 17 2017 - 06:00
What do Skibbereen and Michael Phelps have in common?Billy Walsh lends advice to John Joe Nevin while Joe Schmidt disappoints at HPX eventSat Oct 07 2017 - 01:00
John Cooney and Kieran Marmion enemies for 80 minutesIrish question is an intriguing back story to Pro14 clash between Connacht and UlsterFri Oct 06 2017 - 06:00
Familiar face in Bruxelles’ line-up facing BanbridgeIreland defender Conor Harte has captained the Belgian side this seasonThu Oct 05 2017 - 20:30
Marcell Coetzee returns to South Africa for surgeon consultationUlster flanker has had various knee joint problems both before and since joiningThu Oct 05 2017 - 10:29
Paul Dunne holds his nerve to secure first European Tour titleGreystones golfer puts on a majestic show of courage and poise to see off Rory McIlroyMon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00
Nick Winkelman bringing a little bit of US military to Irish rugbyIRFU head of athletic performance says decision making and physicality are ‘trainable’Sat Sept 30 2017 - 04:00
Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for UlsterUnbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against ZebreSat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00
Who are Ireland’s rowing world champions?The three Skibbereen men lit up Sarasota in Florida to take home gold medals for IrelandFri Sept 29 2017 - 18:46
Kieran Keane hoping Connacht can snap into actionProvince’s late collapse to Cardiff Blues last week yielded third defeat under new coachFri Sept 29 2017 - 05:00
Hockey league to get under way after resolution of umpire rowThe first matches will finally be played in the national league after weeks-long standoffThu Sept 28 2017 - 18:15
Johnny Sexton will captain Leinster for Edinburgh clash on FridayHe’s just nine points short of becoming the all-time highest Leinster points’ scorerThu Sept 28 2017 - 12:37
New Zealand ‘did everything they could’ to get Schmidt backIreland coach resisted enormous pressure to take up All Blacks job before signing contractTue Sept 26 2017 - 23:30
Munster to keep fine early season form going against OspreysHome side are slowly returning to strength but Bleyendaal’s inclusion will boost visitorsSat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Leinster’s strength-in-depth key for Southern Kings testReturn of several big names adds international freight to Leo Cullen’s sideSat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Bono and Bob Geldof aid Ireland’s bid to stage 2023 Rugby World CupActor Liam Neeson also supporting to Irish presentation before World Rugby officialsFri Sept 15 2017 - 19:00
Duo to return to South Africa with visas, as Leinster name XVLeo Cullen names team for Saturday, with New Zealanders to return next weekFri Sept 15 2017 - 12:26
Leinster left to rue self-inflicted woundNick McCarthy South Africa-bound after Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park visa mix-upThu Sept 14 2017 - 18:53
Irish hockey season held up over umpiring disputeDisagreement over payment of expenses leads to postponement of opening weekend matchesThu Sept 14 2017 - 18:29
Leinster’s James Tracy hooked on new challenge from South AfricaThe Leinster hooker is ‘pumped’ for the Pro 14 journey to the Southern HemisphereTue Sept 12 2017 - 08:04
Leinster’s Jamie Heaslip to miss Kings and Cheetahs clashesForwards coach calls for big contribution from players travelling to South AfricaTue Sept 12 2017 - 06:30
Rob Kearney and Heaslip out of Leinster’s South Africa tripIreland duo both ruled out of Pro 14 fixtures against the Cheetahs and Southern KingsMon Sept 11 2017 - 13:59
Seán Kelly stays cool as Contador survives La Vuelta’s InfernoTV View: Terrifying L’Angliru climb and descent almost make the Irish man emotionalMon Sept 11 2017 - 00:29
Munster aim to keep attacking Cheetahs in checkIan Keatley returns at outhalf along with an experienced bench for the home sideSat Sept 09 2017 - 06:30
