Cian Healy hopes a Leinster win over Ulster will help boost the LionsProp knows the risk of injury is big but is prepared to put his body on the lineThu May 23 2013 - 02:03
Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree not taking Barbarians match lightlyCoach stresses first match of tour is important one for the squadThu May 23 2013 - 01:58
Richard Hibbard happy with the way knee rehab is progressingUlster’s Rory Best will be keeping a close eye on the Welsh hooker’s fitnessThu May 23 2013 - 01:09
Rested Dan Lydiate looks to outflank rivals in Lions battle of the backrowDespite missing international season, Wales number six is a Warren Gatland favouriteWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Girvan Dempsey believes Ronan O’Gra can kick on as coach with Racing MetroUndoubted mental strength will make transition easier for former Ireland outhalfWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Katie Taylor plans to fight professionallyOlympic gold medallist is hoping to fight in the World Boxing Series later this yearWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Rob Kearney looking for Amlin-Pro12 doubleIreland fullback hopes Leinster can complete what they failed to do last seasonTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien out for League final against UlsterThe Leinster and Ireland flanker will also miss the opening games of the Lions’ TourTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Paul Warwick knows his Stade Francais team are in the last-chance saloon against LeinsterInconsistency has dogged the French side all seasonWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy has learned to tread more carefullyCentre does not want to be part of a team that plays great rugby but has nothing to show for itSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll believes Leinster in good hands with Matt O’ConnorCentre also sees major positives in Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coachFri May 10 2013 - 09:00
Goodman relishing the Leinster challengeThe Kiwi dropped everything to come to Dublin and play with the best side in EuropeThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Scarlets hoping to have North on their side when they take on Ulster in RavenhillLlanelli may welcome back Rhys Priestland but will go to Belfast lacking confidenceThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Seb Coe: McIlroy’s Olympic decision is his and his aloneThe double Olympic gold medallist believes the Irish golfer should make his own call on what country he represents in Rio 2016Wed May 08 2013 - 02:00
Barnes turns his attention towards World Championship goalBelfast man and fellow Olympic hero Michael Conlan step up a weight but still prove too good for French rivalsSun May 05 2013 - 21:07
Rio, Rugby and Olympic medalsThe IRFU have embarked on an ambitious plan to bring success in women’s sevens rugbySat May 04 2013 - 05:00
Leinster’s Ian Madigan voted on to Pro 12 Dream Team of the SeasonOuthalf is the only Leinster player to get picked after receiving second-highest number of votes behind Glasgow's Tim VisserFri May 03 2013 - 17:43
O’Gara not included for Munster’s last Pro 12 match of the seasonMost of the team that lost in the Heineken Cup will not make the trip to face ZebreFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Ulster seek a Ravenhill Pro 12 semi-finalProvince need just three points to finish top of the table and secure a home drawFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
O’Brien intending to make an impact in Australia – and not off the benchAlthough picked to tour Leinster backrow has no intention of being a touristThu May 02 2013 - 02:00
Worst of weeks for Best likely to galvanise UlsterStunned Ulster look to league honoursThu May 02 2013 - 02:00
O’Connor to be named new Leinster coach by the weekendLeicester coach was targeted as ideal replacement for Joe SchmidtWed May 01 2013 - 15:40
It’s a cheery Joe as Leinster coach faces into week of big issuesThere is six days before Ospreys, a Lions selection and the Irish coaching jobMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
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
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
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
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
Telling weekend in hockey’s IHLDouble-header of matches will indicate which clubs are peaking at the right timeFri 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
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
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
