Tyler Bleyendaal finally gets to stretch legs for MunsterVersatile former New Zealand under-20 captain taking it all in his strideThu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Six Leinster stars play under a third of Pro12 campaignLuke Fitzgerald the only Ireland starter to feature in over 40% of province’s game timeWed Apr 29 2015 - 10:11
Former US swimmer Shane Ryan hopes to compete for Ireland in RioSwim Ireland’s high performance director Peter Banks believes Ryan, who made last year’s USA team, would add to systemWed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00
Organisers offer free Champions Cup final ticketsJust 5,000 fans from Clermont and Toulon expected to make the trip to TwickenhamTue Apr 28 2015 - 12:25
‘Accepting is saying you have it – this is it. Coming to terms is day-to-day living’Victor Connell was tired when a late scrum was called. When it hit, the hooker heard his neck pop. It was a moment that was to change his life foreverSat Apr 25 2015 - 01:01
Scott Evans hoping to make it big in BakuOCI select 36 competitors in 10 events in first tranche of entries for inaugural eventFri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00
Chris Henry delighted to be making hard yards again for UlsterIreland flanker hoping for his second start of year since his stroke in NovemberWed Apr 22 2015 - 01:01
Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan secure Olympic placesBelfast fighters’ success in World Series of Boxing in Venezuela sees them set for RioMon Apr 20 2015 - 09:12
Munster anxious to push on and upO’Connell, O’Mahony and Murray add top quality for Munster’s trip to MurrayfieldSat Apr 11 2015 - 14:11
‘Kid Chocolate’ fails to make the weight for Andy Lee fightFight with Peter Quillin will still go ahead in New York but Lee’s world title won’t be on the lineSat Apr 11 2015 - 11:23
Andy Lee faces biggest fight of career in bid to retain beltWorld champion faces unbeaten American Peter Quillin in his first title defenceFri Apr 10 2015 - 19:35
Champion Andy Lee aiming to reach next level of boxing stardomLimerick man puts his world title on the line against Peter Quillin in New YorkFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:30
Ian Madigan enjoying Leinster kicking responsibilityPlaymaker’s contribution from the tee has been crucial in recent gamesFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:28
Fergus McFadden recovering from his Bath knock-outLeinster winger respects the concern showed by his opposite number Matt BanahanThu Apr 09 2015 - 02:27
Rob Kearney relieved with victory but says Leinster need to improve‘Right now, we’ve got a very tired but happy bunch in there’Mon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00
Mils Muliaina shocked and distressed by assault allegationsConnacht player arrested over an alleged incident in Cardiff city on March 6thMon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00
‘We took our chances when they came and our scrum was outstanding’Matt O’Connor and Jamie Heaslip content as Bath camp frustrated with penaltiesSat Apr 04 2015 - 18:49
Mark English confident of qualifying for Rio Olympics800m runner is focused on medals in this year’s Beijing World ChampionshipsFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Ulster clubs face deadline on All-Ireland LeagueIrish Hockey Association seek confirmation from teams on their intentions for 2015/’16 seasonFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor under no illusions about job at handLeinster coach points to set-pieces as being crucial if Bath are to be reined inFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Return of Ireland stars a fillip for Leinster says Matt O’ConnorKane Douglas the only injury ahead of season defining Champions Cup quarter-finalThu Apr 02 2015 - 14:51
Bath ready for Leinster in Aviva this time, says Francois LouwMatt O’Connor’s side told to expect much tougher contest than in 2011Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:39
Conor McGregor: I’ll be too powerful for Jose AldoIrish star talks the talk in Dublin ahead of Las Vegas UFC title fightTue Mar 31 2015 - 19:27
Banbridge clinch title with extra-time winner in hard-fought contestCork Church of Ireland in it until the end but Wright goal seals victory for Ulster teamSun Mar 29 2015 - 20:48
Strong Munster side to greet ConnachtBoth teams are missing some key players for crucial game in LimerickSat Mar 28 2015 - 12:33
Rugby looks to science for better playersThe use of GPS has revolutionised how the players prepare and recover from matchesSat Mar 28 2015 - 11:17
Detective appointed to look into George Gibney caseIndependent TD Maureen O’Sullivan brought up case in Dáil without mentioning Gibney by nameSat Mar 28 2015 - 01:01
Paul O’Connell named Six Nations Player of the TournamentCaptain played starring role on the pitch and through his leadership as Ireland claimed back-to-back ChampionshipsFri Mar 27 2015 - 16:35
Ulster says no to an Irish Hockey LeagueAfter a vote the province has decided not to co-operate with their governing bodyFri Mar 27 2015 - 01:00
Leinster enter win-or-bust territory as Glasgow come to RDSLeo Cullen says victory over league leaders needed to stay in touch with top fourThu Mar 26 2015 - 01:01
Pro 12 final-day matches will kick off simultaneouslyUlster’s trip to Glasgow could have major consequences for playoff placesThu Mar 26 2015 - 01:00
Thrills and spills: How Ireland won back-to-back Six Nations titlesFrom Keatley’s boot in Rome to Henshaw’s flying catch try to the finale of all finalesSat Mar 21 2015 - 19:45
Six Nations referees for final matches of 2015 campaignWhistleblowers who could play pivotal role in the final destination of the championshipSat Mar 21 2015 - 11:27
Scotland v Ireland at Murrayfield: Ireland player statisticsSix Nations Championship: If Wales by more than 21 points in Rome, every additional point in their winning margin increases the need for Ireland to win by that subsequent marginSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Scotland v Ireland: Scotland player statisticsScots face the possibility of their third Six Nations whitewash since 2004Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Threatened split in hockey as Ulster voteIrish hockey wants to form an all-Ireland league but Ulster are not convincedFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00
Two changes to the Scottish forwards for visit of IrelandCoach Vern Cotter has stuck with his backs for the final match of the championshipThu Mar 19 2015 - 14:01
Scotland are in a good place under CotterThey hope a victory over Ireland in Edinburgh will launch their World Cup campaignThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Ireland can play with shackles off, says defiant KearneyFighting talk: Fullback says side needs to give Scotland game ‘right bash’ after Wales lossTue Mar 17 2015 - 01:00
Italian injuries may hurt Ireland’s title chancesIreland have a clean bill of health but Italy may miss their captain Sergio ParisseMon Mar 16 2015 - 21:55
Ireland emerge from Wales battle with clean bill of healthRob Kearney understands post-Cardiff criticism but still has eyes on Six Nations trophyMon Mar 16 2015 - 14:38
Paul O’Connell: Ireland’s captain beaten but unbowedO’Connell admits mistakes cost Ireland against Wales but already looking forward to next week’s match against ScotlandSat Mar 14 2015 - 17:48
Stadium roof not an open-and-shut caseIreland have fared well in Cardiff in recent years playing with the roof openFri Mar 13 2015 - 12:54
Ireland along the road for Olympic GamesThe next phase in Argentina will be a much more difficult prospect for the Irish sideFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Devin Toner staying grounded ahead of Wales encounterLock is not getting caught up in Grand Slam hype and wants to improve his performancesThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Under 20s make changes for visit to WalesAlthough Ireland lost to England last time out, they can still win the championshipWed Mar 11 2015 - 19:23
Mike Ross happy to play it straight in scramble to stop the WelshProp knows what to expect from Wales but it won’t make the game any easierWed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00
Depleted Ireland fall to Belarus in Davis CupConor Niland hopes to have his best players available for the relegation playoff in JulySun Mar 08 2015 - 19:43
Cardiff to challenge Connacht in WalesAfter scoring seven tries against Treviso last week Pat Lam’s side travel with confidenceFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Minister to discuss extradition of swim coach accused of abuseFitzgerald responds to Dáil queries about Olympic coach George Gibney who lives in USFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
