Ed Byrne

Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 13:28

Ireland have every reason to be wary of Japan this time

Coach Joseph retains a strong core of the side that shocked Farrell’s side in the World Cup

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:00

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Rainbow Cup: Leinster, Glasgow and Connacht name their teams

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 13:36

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:00

Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no return

In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Ireland release 13 players for interprovincial clashes

Four Leinster players return and two from Ulster for top of the conference meeting

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 13:38

Ireland v France: Henderson set to replace Ryan with Ruddock to start

Ruddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’Mahony

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 19:33

Ireland expecting Sexton and Ryan to be fit to face France

Defence coach Simon Easterby says the Irish management expect them to be available

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 14:07

Jack Conan joins Irish squad ahead of French visit

Gavin Coombes has returned to train with Munster, Ryan Baird and Ed Byrne remain

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 12:26

Six Nations: Italy need Paolo Garbisi to be Dominguez and Baggio rolled into one

20-year-old represents Azzurri’s best chance of ending their Championship drought

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets

One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus point

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 22:23

Garry Ringrose to miss Munster game after suffering jaw knock in Northampton win

Centre who suffered a broken jaw in October clashed heads with Jimmy O’Brien

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 15:25

Andy Farrell set to name strongest Ireland selection for Scotland playoff clash

Skipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clash

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 20:30

Sexton and Henshaw return to training ahead of Scotland clash

Uncapped duo Harry Byrne and Eric O’Sullivan will train with the squad this week

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 11:01

Dara Ó Briain and Richard Corrigan to host Irish charity cookalong

Chef will demonstrate favourite recipes with celebrity guests to help Irish Youth Foundation

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 15:19