Player Watch: Jamie Osborne proves he is worth another shot at fullback
Leinster player made mistakes on debut but there was also plenty to encourage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
Leinster player made mistakes on debut but there was also plenty to encourage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
Robbie Henshaw named alongside Bundee Aki in midfield with Garry Ringrose among the replacements on a five-three bench
Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan
Ireland centre has had a long season with the 2023 World Cup but one more push is required
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters
After a slow burn, newest recruits from South Africa are making their presence felt
Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat
Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position
Prop set to notch landmark before joining Byrne, Hawkshaw and Murphy out west
Shrinking of talent pool could prove to be counterproductive for Irish rugby in the future
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
‘I couldn’t even feel my legs there was that much adrenaline going through me’
New signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first time
Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April
Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts
Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table
Strong Italy team will present a challenge for Ireland after last week’s loss against England
Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with England
Richie Murphy’s team hit Scotland for six as they begin defence of Six Nations title
Richie Murphy’s team scored 24 unanswered points after the sending off of Harri Morris
Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations
Pandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of province
Devin Toner sets appearance record but ends up on the losing side after three late tries
Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy
Reigning Pro14 champions now have a six-point lead at the top of Conference A
Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night
One player tested positive for Covid-19 but had already been isolating
Reserve system once again can play a significant role in a major handicap prize
Colourful American owner reckons Djakadam offers his best chance to win Gold Cup
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices