2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournamentSat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00
The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay GoliathAfter 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoonSat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00
The Offload: Ireland to break the glass ceiling in 2023 - take it as readPossibilities in new World Cup cycle endless, English Premiership the priority not EuropeMon Dec 16 2019 - 10:00
Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chillYoung number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the styleMon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00
Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividendsCoach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European gameSat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00
Leinster could repeat last week’s rout as Saints come to townJohnny Sexton will see a specialist in the UK with his return for Six Nations in doubtFri Dec 13 2019 - 15:24
The Offload: Television backlash for Rory BestFormer Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptableMon Dec 09 2019 - 11:00
Chris Boyd says Leinster are operating at a far superior level to vast majority‘They play a completely different way, they pose a different problem’, says Saints coachMon Dec 09 2019 - 06:30
Leinster put Europe on notice with Northampton demolitionCullen pleased with ‘killer mentality’ as side refuse to be knocked off course by Sexton injuryMon Dec 09 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton to undergo scan after injuring knee in Northampton routLeo Cullen: ‘I don’t know the extent of it, but we’ll find out more in the early part of next week’Sat Dec 07 2019 - 16:12
Seventh heaven as Leinster leave Franklin’s Gardens with a bonus pointJohnny Sexton limps off but Leo Cullen’s side don’t miss a beat to get the job done in styleSat Dec 07 2019 - 15:22
Leinster face ‘stern challenge’ against Northampton, says Leo CullenHead coach expects ‘very attacking-oriented’ opponents in Champions Cup clashSat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00
John Costello questions ‘standards’ of Prime Time in report on Dublin footballCEO points to ‘increasingly twisted manner of public discourse’ in his reportThu Dec 05 2019 - 12:06
Ireland’s World Cup: ‘Too much detail and too much tension’, says BestInformation overload contributed to Ireland’s World Cup failureThu Dec 05 2019 - 01:00
The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greenerMadigan struggling to make an impression at BristolMon Dec 02 2019 - 11:30
The Offload: Struggles abound for Irish expatsConor O’Shea would have plenty to offer Ireland; average new crop of rugby booksMon Dec 02 2019 - 10:00
Lancaster gets Leinster introverts to come out of themselvesCoach sees huge benefits of turning polite young men into vocal leaders on the fieldTue Nov 26 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key detailsFormer Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss outMon Nov 25 2019 - 11:00
The Offload: Connacht stay grounded as they fly to ToulouseA trip to France is next for Friend’s side after they secure a famous win over MontpellierMon Nov 18 2019 - 11:28
Garry Ringrose the star of the show as Leinster hit the ground runningReturning World Cup stalwarts use home comforts to exorcise the horror of ShizuokaMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
Provinces show there’s plenty of life in Irish rugby yetConnacht victory the highlight of a morale-boosting provincial clean sweepMon Nov 18 2019 - 06:00
No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rollingJohnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was tellingSat Nov 16 2019 - 17:57
Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny SextonSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Larmour gets nod ahead of Rob Kearney for Leinster openerJohnny Sexton returns to captain side against Benetton at the RDSFri Nov 15 2019 - 15:40
2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guideGavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup gamesFri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11
The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claimPowerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory BestMon Nov 11 2019 - 11:00
Munster and Connacht resources already stretched as European action loomsWestern province facing a full-scale second row crisis after further injuries to O’Brien and DillaneMon Nov 11 2019 - 08:36
Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over UlsterUlster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heatMon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30
Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over UlsterAndrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond ParkSat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27
Van Graan and Munster braced for fresh challengesCarbery’s absence a major blow as proud South African plots European campaignSat Nov 09 2019 - 06:00
Doubts linger over Aki and Marmion’s Connacht futureHead coach Andy Friend plagued with injury worries ahead of Friday’s clash with LeinsterThu Nov 07 2019 - 10:13
Blow for Munster as Carbery ruled out for foreseeable futureVan Graan says outhalf needs time to fully recover from an ankle injuryThu Nov 07 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton: World Cup failure will be raw for four yearsOuthalf believes Ireland prepared ‘unbelievably well’ and plays down talk of tactical shiftWed Nov 06 2019 - 22:00
Chris Robshaw: Saracens’ salary cap breach is ‘cheating’Defending European champions fail to turn up for Wednesday’s Champions Cup launchWed Nov 06 2019 - 11:34
No rest for the wicked as Leinster’s internationals return to actionAs dust settles on Ireland’s collapse in Japan, Johnny Sexton set to line up against LyonTue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: World Cup win shouldn’t ease concerns about Rainbow NationPremature deaths, racial abuse and doping allegations a cloud over South African rugbyMon Nov 04 2019 - 07:00
The Joe Schmidt era: Burnout the inevitable result of a regime based upon excessive controlUnexplained conservative strategy will forever taint the most important Schmidt seasonSat Nov 02 2019 - 07:05
John Fogarty to tour with 2021 Lions as part of Warren Gatland’s staffFormer hooker and incoming Ireland scrum coach will help plot a route past SpringboksMon Oct 28 2019 - 10:41
The Offload: Ireland’s Joe Schmidt rattled rugby’s true eliteOutgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of optionsMon Oct 21 2019 - 10:00
Irish rugby must look to GAA’s top talent for a brighter futureCasting the net wider can help move Ireland from middleweight ranks to heavyweightSun Oct 20 2019 - 15:45
Power prevails as Springboks crush Japan’s World Cup dreamsBrave Blossoms wilt against South Africa as they set up a semi-final meeting with WalesSun Oct 20 2019 - 14:26
James Ryan and next generation must wait to exorcise demons‘I have full faith we will push on’ says secondrow after All Blacks romp home in TokyoSat Oct 19 2019 - 19:00
New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey rates Schmidt’s side after their thrashing by the All Blacks in TokyoSat Oct 19 2019 - 16:07
Johnny Sexton the epitome of calm before the storm‘Of course we know we can make history and we can create something a little bit special’Sat Oct 19 2019 - 01:00
Steve Hansen profile: Gaining rugby wisdom at every turn along the roadThe former policeman has always known the value of listening on the way to the topFri Oct 18 2019 - 20:00
‘We were reared on knockout rugby’: Johnny Sexton eyes All Blacks clashOuthalf bullish but calm ahead of his first start in a Rugby World Cup quarter-finalFri Oct 18 2019 - 10:51
Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-finalIreland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on SaturdayThu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30
Joe Schmidt remains coy before potential last standKiwi coach says his side must go into quarter-final with New Zealand full of beliefThu Oct 17 2019 - 09:45
Rugby World Cup: Conor O’Shea expecting Ireland to test All Blacks to the limitItaly coach says Japan have shown nothing is impossible in this World CupWed Oct 16 2019 - 18:35
IRFU weighing up appealing Bundee Aki suspensionFinal decision will be made once written report is received on Tuesday afternoonTue Oct 15 2019 - 08:07
