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
No complaint from Racing about alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo28-year-old tweeted after the defeat to Ulster about comments heard from the crowdSun Jan 13 2019 - 15:23
Ulster win but need to learn from game management errorWill Addison did not delay his late penalty and allowed Racing to restart the matchSat Jan 12 2019 - 18:55
Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over RacingDan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan StadiumSat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47
Eric O’Sullivan has put himself on the map with UlsterThe prop is a prime example of the IRFU’s leave-no-player-behind policySat Jan 12 2019 - 08:00
Sexton, Henshaw and Rob Kearney ruled out of Toulouse gameLeinster head into crunch Champions Cup clash with significantly weakened backlineFri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00
Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian WillisNews round-up: Leinster register Conor O’Brien; changes afoot in MunsterTue Jan 08 2019 - 19:32
Connacht winger Cian Kelleher will return to Leinster next seasonFormer Academy player looking to push on and win international honoursTue Jan 08 2019 - 06:00
The Offload: Microphone on Flannery raises TG4 coverageMeanwhile, we saw Connacht’s cardinal sins and is there an English rugby civil war coming?Mon Jan 07 2019 - 13:30
Sexton’s captaincy style at Thomond Park raises concernsCullen and Kearney defend Sexton after he admits being ‘too revved up’ against MunsterSat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Leinster and Ulster’s second strings get a chance to impressStarting lineups for this January interpro aren’t full of stars but there’s plenty at stakeFri Jan 04 2019 - 18:57
Leinster’s James Lowe banned for two games over red cardWinger will miss Pro 14 derby with Ulster and visit of Toulouse in Champions CupThu Jan 03 2019 - 14:46
Sports Review 2018: Here’s Johnny! Sexton’s drop of gold snatches victory in ParisGrand Slam campaign was about to be holed below the waterline until ‘Le Drop’Mon Dec 31 2018 - 16:15
Munster-Leinster derby fell victim to Ireland's player welfare planSexton’s withdrawal gave clash between rivals the feeling of an elite training sessionMon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Leinster braced for a thorough Thomond examinationMunster need to produce a clinical edge in attack to stall the champions’ progressSat Dec 29 2018 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier happy to fill in the gaps on a big yearThe Leinster flanker missed a lot of game time but returned with a roar against the All BlacksThu Dec 20 2018 - 06:00
Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van GraanProvince are evolving under the 38-year-old South African but still have a long way to goSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
‘Never say never’ admits Joe Schmidt as he’s named Manager of the YearIreland rugby boss confident that coaching team will continue his legacyWed Dec 12 2018 - 17:44
The Offload: Leinster’s Bath invasion unseen after flag-gate1,500 Leinster flags stuck outside the turnstiles ahead of province’s win at The RecMon Dec 10 2018 - 11:15
James Ryan encapsulating the new Leinster establishmentLeadership oozes from secondrow who was a standout player in province’s winMon Dec 10 2018 - 07:00
Bath to go ‘full metal jacket’ as they look for revenge in DublinRyan concedes Leinster need to tighten up at the breakdown after narrow win at The RecSat Dec 08 2018 - 18:31
Leinster march ever onwards after grinding it out against BathJordan Larmour’s moment of majesty the difference in gruelling encounter at The RecSat Dec 08 2018 - 17:34
Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer watersLeinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular styleSat Dec 08 2018 - 08:30
Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in BathBig guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15
Dan Leavy returns at eight for Leinster’s trip to play BathScott Fardy left out by Leo Cullen in favour of James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-ParkFri Dec 07 2018 - 12:00
Leo Cullen rejects claims that painkillers are a problem in rugbyLeinster coach made robust defence of province in wake of O’Driscoll’s commentsFri Dec 07 2018 - 06:23
Brian O’Driscoll opens up about use of legal painkillers when he was playing‘It almost became like habit’ says former Ireland and Lions captainWed Dec 05 2018 - 23:04
Girvan Dempsey secure at the heart of Bath overhaulClub are enduring a poor season in the Premiership but change as afoot at The RecMon Dec 03 2018 - 17:38
The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for JapanLittle rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingentMon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45
Leo Cullen wary of Dempsey’s input to Bath think-tankFormer Leinster stalwart the ideal man to provide the inside track on championsMon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00
Rory Best on the bench for Ulster as Cardiff come callingVisitors travel without current starting Wales outhalf Gareth AnscombeFri Nov 30 2018 - 17:44
Leinster retaining Doris at eight suggests new pecking orderDragons coach Bernard Jackman will have identified real opportunity to catch the championsFri Nov 30 2018 - 16:26
Memories of Schmidt’s impact still fresh in Leinster camp‘Joe smashed through all that nonsense’ recalls current scrum coach FogartyTue Nov 27 2018 - 06:40
Ireland’s Joe Schmidt: a complex yet paradoxically simple soulKiwi arrived in Ireland relatively unknown but leaves after shaping a rugby generationMon Nov 26 2018 - 18:36
Larmour expected back in training next week after knee surgeryYoung Leinster star underwent ‘minor’ operation but could return for Champions CupMon Nov 26 2018 - 15:46
The Offload: Would ‘workaholic’ Schmidt return to Ireland?Cheika spills the beans; Johnny Sexton a worthy winner of the biggest of awardsMon Nov 26 2018 - 08:44
New criticism of England rugby for letting Andy Farrell leave‘He is good at organising his team and filling up the space on the park. And he does that really well’Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:07
Joe Schmidt expected to announce Ireland departure date on MondayNew Zealander says he has indicated his decision to IRFU and will announce it on MondaySat Nov 24 2018 - 22:18
Eir Sport secures rights to Rugby World Cup 2019Eir launches its rebranded Setanta channels as it announces six-channel sports packThu Nov 22 2018 - 12:48
The Offload: Schmidt, Hansen and the pre-game envelopeDan Leavy the latest player to keep injury details private; Toner thriving amid pressureMon Nov 19 2018 - 11:00
O’Mahony’s finest hour as he attends to unfinished businessEx-Lions captain soared to banish any lingering disappointment over the 2017 tourMon Nov 19 2018 - 06:30
Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: How Ireland beat the All BlacksGavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All BlacksSat Nov 17 2018 - 22:55
Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s green shirted history-makersSat Nov 17 2018 - 21:47
Joe Schmidt vs Steve Hansen: how the coaches stack upThe Ireland and All Blacks head coaches both boast hugely successful careersSat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
All Blacks will look to lay waste to Ireland“I’m sure there is going to be a lot of emotion, a lot of heat out here”Sat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
Dan Leavy ruled out of Ireland’s clash with All BlacksIRFU spokesperson defends continuing trend of players not disclosing their injuriesFri Nov 16 2018 - 13:22
