Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Leo Cullen’s side will enjoy home advantage through the URC playoffs despite defeat
High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects
Kolisi, Nche and Mapimpi all start for the Sharks alongside former Munster man Grobler
Loss to Wales on Saturday had ended hopes of qualifying for men’s World Cup
Russia lack cutting edge as Ireland move within a win of World Cup qualification
Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts
October dates being lined up for concluding games against Italy and France
Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow
Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork
Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win
John McKee (24) charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent
Seán Murray and Shane O’Donoghue each score twice in Vancouver
The South Americans, mostly amateurs, held on for third victory in 12 World Cup matches
Remote hotel an ideal location for Schmidt and his squad to hone their game plan
‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’
McKee’s side have more history to make after wins over France and the Maori All Blacks
Gatland’s side have peaked at the right time but Australia have beaten the All Blacks
Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship
Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament
Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships
Noel McNamara’s side secure come from behind victory in Colwyn Bay
John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night
Ireland skipper set to miss last two games of U20 Six Nations with knee injury
Co Down side outclass Three Rock Rovers as Pembroke get the better of Lisnagarvey
Highly regarded coach will take charge of Ireland’s for World Cup campaign
New Zealander believes that tier two sides should be paid appearance fees to help boost the game
Men’s side qualify for India 2018 thanks to first ever win over New Zealand
Today’s defeat ends Irish hopes of direct qualification for next year’s World Cup
Inspired performance from goalkeeper Quico Cortes the difference in Johannesburg
Defender will travel to World Cup qualifying event next month
Lisnagarvey and Banbridge dominate coach Craig Fulton’s squad for Stormont event
‘I know there’s a lot of speculation in the media with Japan looking for a new coach’
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