Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performanceLeinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualitiesSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Irish Hockey League comes down to final weekendThe last round of pool games will determine who goes through to the knockout phaseFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Leinster cautious ahead of Biarritz clash in Amlin Cup semi-finalThe French club are considered a cup team that are dangerous and hungry for successFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt says news of Ireland job unlikely to emerge before weekendLeinster coach says that decision on Declan Kidney’s successor will be ‘soon’Fri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Connacht keep watch on Irish provincesSuccess for Leinster or Munster will secure an extra Irish Heineken Cup place next yearThu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy looking for European silverwareLeinster may be out of the Heineken Cup but another trophy is within their graspThu Apr 25 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll gives Schmidt strong endorsement ahead of IRFU decision‘I probably learned more in those three years than I did from any other coach in the previous 10’Wed Apr 24 2013 - 01:00
Dave Kearney will miss Biarritz gameThe Leinster wing is rehabilitating under the IRB back-to-play guidelinesTue Apr 23 2013 - 15:05
Bulls expect Leinster request for early release of new-signing KirchnerThe South African fullback hopes to get an early exit from his contract in OctoberTue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
Wood on interview panel for Kidney’s replacementFormer Ireland captain on four-man panel that included a representative from the international sports marketing agency CSMMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:19
Zebo, Healy and Williams up for top awardThe Professional Players’ awards next month will feature several of Ireland’s rugby starsMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:00
Leinster look to a home semi-finalZebre form this season has been poor even playing in their home patch in ItalySat Apr 20 2013 - 06:05
Ulster outlast Connacht in high-scoring encounterHome semi-final now within Mark Anscombe’s side’s graspFri Apr 19 2013 - 22:01
Ulster can make homing in on a semi-final a little easier by beating ConnachtVisitors need a win to hold off the challenge of Glasgow for top two spotFri Apr 19 2013 - 06:05
Ryan sees Italian job as ideal preparation for Leinster’s tougher Biarritz testBoth Zebre and French side have big packs and rely on set-piecesFri Apr 19 2013 - 05:00
Schmidt angry over failure to cite O’ConnellFailure to cite makes dangerous incidents like this acceptable, says Leinster coachWed Apr 17 2013 - 09:24
Cullen says decision not to cite 'disappointing'‘Reckless’ and a ‘disappointing’ outcomeWed Apr 17 2013 - 06:00
Schmidt unhappy with O’Connell decisionLeinster coach felt that the Munster player had a case to answer over Kearney incidentTue Apr 16 2013 - 15:39
Reddan back on the road to recoverySince breaking his leg a month ago the Irish scrumhalf has been plotting his returnFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Connacht battle to beat best placing everEric Elwood’s side have a lot to play for coming into the the last four gamesFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Telling weekend in hockey’s IHLDouble-header of matches will indicate which clubs are peaking at the right timeFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Ulster seeking a home semi-finalWith seven changes to the side the Ravenhill fans still expect to pick up Dragon pointsFri Apr 12 2013 - 02:00
Killarney GC hit hard by the recessionThe famous golf and fishing club have had to make more than half of their staff redundantThu Apr 11 2013 - 07:00
Leinster fans face possible Amlin Challenge Cup final ticket shortageDemand will outstrip limited RDS supply should Leinster book a final dateWed Apr 10 2013 - 01:49
Scrumhalf Pienaar a rare blend of ice and fire-powerThe classy Springbok will be a key man for Ulster in their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens at TwickenhamSat Apr 06 2013 - 02:13
Leinster have made no contingency plans in event of Schmidt stepping into Ireland vacancyCoach is contracted to stay until June 2014 and he’s expected to fulfil that commitmentThu Apr 04 2013 - 07:00
Boy to man an easy conversionIain Henderson has shot from university rugby to being capped in record timeThu Apr 04 2013 - 06:00
Ulster in good mood to face SaracensVictory over Leinster last weekend vital for confidence says coach AnscombeWed Apr 03 2013 - 01:00
No serious injury concerns for AnscombeUlster coach admits that there are some bruised bodies ahead of Saracens gameTue Apr 02 2013 - 15:21
Macken or O’Malley fight it out for O’Driscoll’s positionLeinster coach Joe Schmidt has some big shoes to fillFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Lisnagarvey face daunting task as they take on Dragons in KO16Stephen Butler key man for Belgian side who claimed bronze last yearFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Munster’s poor streak set to continue in ScotlandGlasgow unbeaten in their last five matches at ScotstounThu Mar 28 2013 - 15:00
John Afoa returns to New Zealand for birth of his third childUlster tighthead prop seems to be cutting it fine for Heineken Cup quarter-final tie on April 5thThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Conor Murray dreaming of Lions but knows the competition for scrumhalf shirt is fierceMunster man happy with his Six Nations form and bigger leadership role takenThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Sexton still at least a month from fitnessLeinster resigned to being without their outhalf for Amlin Cup quarter-final against WaspsMon Mar 25 2013 - 06:00
Monkstown capture Irish Senior Cup for first time in almost a centuryMonkstown 5 Pembroke 4Mon Mar 25 2013 - 06:00
Madigan drives Leinster to the summitOuthalf inspires fine comeback from Joe Schmidt’s side to go top of the leagueSat Mar 23 2013 - 21:59
Funding for top Irish athletes cut againBoxers, sailors and Paralympians among top earners as ISC funding is cut by 20 per centFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Ulster win crucial to stop the slideOnce top of the table the Irish province need to win in Murrayfield to stay at the topFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Blackrock defeat Belvedere in Junior Cup final with late try for double delightHugo Burke try seals sixth title in a decadeThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
Sports Council announces grants for next 12 monthsFive boxers retain top grant of €40,000 but a number of athletes see funding cut for the coming yearThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
Kearney embracing Leinster’s futureLeinster may be in transition but there is enough talent to make the future brightThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
O’Driscoll citing to be heard in LondonKidney to travel as the Irish talisman faces disciplinary action for foul play against ItalyWed Mar 20 2013 - 06:00
Ulster to capitalise on return of playersAndrew Trimble’s two-year contract and an injury-free team looks promising for UlsterWed Mar 20 2013 - 00:15
Heaslip knows he’ll have hands full with Italy and ParisseIreland captain acknowledges that Italy are no pushovers any moreFri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00
Ireland U-20s seek winning end to campaignMike Ruddock’s side are hoping to secure their third win of Six Nations ChampionshipFri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00
Gender bias blocks Taylor bout against professional world championAIBA rules no WSB fight allowed without headguardThu Mar 14 2013 - 06:00
Ireland intent on bouncing backUNDER-20: Ireland Under-20’s prop Chris Taylor knew how important his side’s defeat to Scotland was two weeks ago in Galashiels…Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
Jackson ready to stand up to the pressurePart of the look on Irish manager Mick Kearney’s face was revelling in the final episode of this week’s slow-burning serial...Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
O'Connell has first game back: Lions tour in June may now be realistic targetIrish secondrow Paul O’Connell will play his first match since last year when he takes to the pitch at the University of Limerick…Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
