Lightening quick Jordan Larmour the standout actImpressive performance from Ireland’s 21-year-old fullback brings crowd to its feetSun Mar 10 2019 - 13:53
Garry Ringrose and Gaël Fickou primed for fascinating duelThe two prodigious 24-year-old number 13s finally meet in organised combat on SundayFri Mar 8 2019 - 17:45
Joe Schmidt ‘spreads the load’ and makes seven changes for FranceJosh van der Flier has returned to the lineup as one of six changes in the Ireland packFri Mar 8 2019 - 13:48
Only a question of time before French promise bears fruitLaporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weightFri Mar 8 2019 - 06:00
Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against FranceJoe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced ItalyThu Mar 7 2019 - 13:24
World Rugby proposal would see Six Nations relegation in 2022Six Nations side could face three years out due to World Cups or Lions toursWed Mar 6 2019 - 18:45
The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he saysJack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgatesMon Mar 4 2019 - 12:36
Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World CupDaniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations LeagueThu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15
Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to knowWhat’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?Thu Feb 28 2019 - 14:51
The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complexThe hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny SextonMon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41
Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland teamRoscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled outFri Feb 22 2019 - 13:00
Is it time for Georgia to replace Italy in the Six Nations?Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growthFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:25
John Cooney: Applying the laws of attraction to up his gameThe scrum-half has had his injury troubles, but perseverance and self-belief may prevailFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton in line to start against Italy on SundayConcerns raised about Ireland outhalf’s style of play after another injury against ScotlandWed Feb 20 2019 - 14:55
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nineMutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TVMon Feb 11 2019 - 11:00
Chris Farrell happy to adapt and switch as long as he playsPower the Munster man offers can be a vital asset for Ireland going forwardMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
O’Brien not the force of old but a final surge needed in JapanJosh van der Flier, for all his blooming talent, is no groundhog. Not of O’Brien’s ilkMon Feb 11 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocksSat Feb 9 2019 - 18:28
Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratingsBusiness as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in EdinburghSat Feb 9 2019 - 17:40
Ireland need to be wary of being blown off course in EdinburghCaptain Rory Best says visitors will tailor their game plan to account for Storm Erik at MurrayfieldSat Feb 9 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish moveDevin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgeryFri Feb 8 2019 - 14:06
Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at ScotstounFri Feb 8 2019 - 06:00
Jack Conan ready to unleash his physicality on ScotlandNumber eight keen to make 12th cap a big performance to rememberFri Feb 8 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled outLeinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thinThu Feb 7 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's IrelandWith injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limitThu Feb 7 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to ScotlandAdam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at ScotstounWed Feb 6 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure gameJoe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on SaturdayMon Feb 4 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevailsAmple evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World CupMon Feb 4 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socketSat Feb 2 2019 - 22:20
Ireland 20 England 32: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey looks at Joe Schmidt’s side after a comprenensive opening defeatSat Feb 2 2019 - 20:33
Eddie Jones: What drives England’s notoriously difficult head coach?Jones must embrace change in a game he had figured out with mathematical precisionSat Feb 2 2019 - 06:45
Who schooled who when Bundee Aki met Manu Tuilagi in 2007?Ireland centre looking forward to playing with his former Connacht team mate Henshaw againFri Feb 1 2019 - 06:00
Women's 6N: Formidable England a tough assignment for new-look IrelandIncreasing professionalism of the visitors likely to test home XV to the limit and beyondFri Feb 1 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt explains his selections for England visitIrish head coach says he has no intention of prematurely discarding Rob KearneyThu Jan 31 2019 - 14:41
Robbie Henshaw named at 15 in Ireland’s team to face EnglandNo place for Rob Kearney or Jack McGrath on the bench for Six Nations openerThu Jan 31 2019 - 13:33
England’s Golden Generation getting lost in translationGlittering success at underage level has yet to reap real dividends for England’s senior sideThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Van der Flier to start ahead of O’Brien against EnglandRobbie Henshaw to come in at fullback in other tight selection call for Saturday’s gameWed Jan 30 2019 - 14:11
Challenge for Ireland women as they open Six Nations against EnglandStrong trio will lead Irish team at Donnybrook on Friday at controversial 5pm timeWed Jan 30 2019 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw set to start at fullback against EnglandLeinster back expected to move to 15 with Bundee Aki likely to get the nod at inside centreWed Jan 30 2019 - 00:30
The Offload: it’s never been more dangerous to run onto a rugby pitchJames Lowe blames size for New Zealand’s alarming drop-off in rugby participationMon Jan 28 2019 - 09:28
Depleted Munster can still slay DragonsWelsh club have really struggled when facing Irish provinces in recent timesSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounterLeo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game timeFri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40
EPCR refuse to rule out Brexit travel disruptions for quarter-finalsPlayer eligibility will not be a problem this season; dates, times and TV confirmedFri Jan 25 2019 - 17:20
McGrath and Kearney can lay down a marker against ScarletsPair are being given valuable Leinster game time in the Pro14 ahead of the Six NationsFri Jan 25 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren CaveWith 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jerseyMon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00
Champions Cup previews: Racing determined to restore dented prideScarlets likely to suffer the expected backlash in ParisSat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00
‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup ticketsGames featuring Ireland, England, New Zealand and Japan will attract the most demandMon Jan 14 2019 - 16:29
Jacob Stockdale is the skillful sprinter every kid wants to beUlster winger boasts six tries in Europe this season and 12 in his 14 Ireland capsMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:55
The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evidentOverwhelming backing for Irish international’s post-Kingspan Park game tweetMon Jan 14 2019 - 11:00
Brilliant Stockdale ensures Ulster claim a prestigious scalpIreland winger grabs a couple of crucial tries as Racing are kept at bay in BelfastMon Jan 14 2019 - 06:00