France 13 Ireland 15: Ireland Player RatingsGavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after an extraordinary ending in ParisSat Feb 03 2018 - 19:25
Niamh Briggs returns for Ireland's clash with FranceImportant experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara GriffinSat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00
Pain game: how an Irish tech firm is helping to reduce injuries in rugbyKitman Labs’s data has found more contact work in training leads to less injuries in gamesSat Feb 03 2018 - 07:00
Six Nations 2018: Ireland can set up a Paddy’s Day partyJoe Schmidt’s side are in red hot form and look like a serious challenge for EnglandFri Feb 02 2018 - 11:00
Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by FranceJoe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tacticsFri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00
Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones plotting for world dominationEngland are favourites to win a third title on the bounce but 2019 World Cup is priorityThu Feb 01 2018 - 09:00
John Muldoon set to reunite with Pat Lam at BristolConnacht player set to join coaching ticket at English clubTue Jan 30 2018 - 18:23
Six Nations 2018: Familiar feelings for FranceControversy on and off the pitch for Les Bleus does not bode well for this year’s championshipMon Jan 29 2018 - 11:00
Impressive Leinster complete pool assignment with aplombVictory over Montpellier secures Cullen a first success in France as head coachMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong’s tackle on Nadolo more than just a statisticProp prevented the monstrous Fijian winger from scoring a potential game-changing tryMon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00
Leinster cruise into quarter-finals as top seedsLeo Cullen’s side made it six group stage wins from six by swatting aside MontpellierSat Jan 20 2018 - 15:12
Schools rugby a potential risk area for dopingMain route into professional rugby is outside IRFU remit and exempt from drug-testingSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour named in 36-man Ireland Six Nations squadSeán Cronin and Fergus McFadden earn recalls to Joe Schmidt’s extended selectionWed Jan 17 2018 - 18:45
Leo Cullen: Leinstertainment of old still not enoughDespite thrashing Glasgow, coach says province has ‘huge amount’ of work to doMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to go all the way in Champions CupLeo Cullen’s side are now 13/8 favourites to win tournament for first time in six seasonsMon Jan 15 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘That was as nervous as I have ever been before a game’Two years ago this week Leinster’s coach gave five players their first European startSat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00
Prize of home quarter-final a major incentive for LeinsterStruggling Glasgow Warriors unlikely to stop Leo Cullen’s in-form side at the RDSSat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00
Jenny Murphy needed a break from rugby, so she took up boxingIreland international has temporarily stepped away to pursue a career in the ringFri Jan 12 2018 - 06:00
Roscrea threaten Leinster Branch and IRFU with High Court caseCistercian College asking for ‘20 month rule’ to be ‘urgently and immediately’ waivedWed Jan 10 2018 - 12:39
Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squadLeinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brainMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Larmour’s magic helps Leinster ease past lacklustre UlsterFurlong, Ringrose and Tracy pick up worrying injuries in one-sided affair at the RDSMon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Leinster ‘not much better than us’, says Ulster coach after defeatKiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respondMon Jan 08 2018 - 05:45
Ulster confirm they have signed a new ‘overseas’ outhalfGarry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong both Leinster injury concerns ahead of GlasgowSat Jan 06 2018 - 21:48
Leinster and Jordan Larmour make light work of UlsterLeo Cullen’s side will go into Champions Cup fixtures full of confidence after easy winSat Jan 06 2018 - 19:46
Trailblazer John Cooney points the way north for former peersEight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arriveSat Jan 06 2018 - 05:00
Munster determined to return to winning waysConnacht absentees tilt the balance firmly in favour of Johann van Graan’s teamSat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip themLeinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh MurphySat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00
Moments of the year: Sweet night in Dublin as England’s train derailedO’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test runSun Dec 24 2017 - 19:00
Inspirational Scott Fardy the key to Leinster victoryAbility to grind out win from 17-3 down – and with Sexton injured – shows side’s progressMon Dec 18 2017 - 06:00
Leo Cullen unfazed by heavy hits in Exeter clash‘It’s a physical game guys. A physical game. These games they do take their toll’Mon Dec 18 2017 - 05:30
Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challengeLeicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next seasonSat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00
Micheál Donoghue ‘shocked’ at being named Manager of the YearGalway boss rewarded for ending his county’s long wait for an All-Ireland hurling titleThu Dec 14 2017 - 05:30
Stuart Lancaster: Leinster still have plenty to work onHead coach frustrated at conceded try during mammoth Champions Cup win at ExeterTue Dec 12 2017 - 06:00
Leinster Schools Cup draw: Belvedere to meet GonzagaThe Junior Cup draw sees a mouthwatering first round tie of Blackrock and St Michael’sMon Dec 11 2017 - 21:12
Vintage Munster as Leicester wilt under the pressureInspirational O’Mahony stresses the need to front up again at Welford Park next weekMon Dec 11 2017 - 06:00
O’Connor accuses Conway over Veainu’s broken jawCoach insinuates Munster player was responsible for Tongan fullback’s injuryMon Dec 11 2017 - 06:00
Van Graan dismisses O’Connor’s claims of ‘cynical’ Munster play‘I thought both teams pushed the boundaries quite well’Sun Dec 10 2017 - 00:49
Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester awayBonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three gamesSat Dec 09 2017 - 22:06
Andrew Conway now delivering on his considerable potentialIt’s been a long and winding road to Munster for the former Blackrock and Leinster prodigySat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00
Munster line up O’Halloran to replace ZeboConnacht fullback wanted to replace the Racing 92 bound Simon ZeboThu Dec 07 2017 - 17:49
Peter O’Mahony has little time for contract questionsMunster captain and CJ Stander remain flight risks if new IRFU deals cannot be confirmedTue Dec 05 2017 - 06:00
Andy Farrell to continue defence role with MunsterIreland assistant coach is helping province until it finds replacement for Jacques NienaberTue Dec 05 2017 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony will move abroad if new deal isn’t confirmed by JanuaryMunster captain wants improved IRFU offer with one French club offering to double salaryMon Dec 04 2017 - 13:15
Bulletin expected on Peter O’Mahony’s contract talksMunster captain set to return against rivals Leicester Tigers for Champions Cup fixtureMon Dec 04 2017 - 06:00
Johann Van Graan ready for Munster job – all strings attachedReplacing Nienaber and the O’Mahony contract situation early issues for the new coachWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
CJ Stander could join Peter O’Mahony in leaving MunsterThere has been no progress on the contract negotiations with the IRFU for either playerWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt has Ireland where he wants themAfter this November window, competition for starting places is fiercer than everWed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00
Johann van Graan hopeful Peter O’Mahony will stay with MunsterChris Farrell to be out for six to eight weeks after injury picked up against ArgentinaTue Nov 28 2017 - 14:07
Fierce competition sees Jack McGrath slip down pecking orderShadow Lions prop must battle with Healy and Kilcoyne for a place in Ireland’s front rowTue Nov 28 2017 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose and Dan Leavy set for Leinster returnRobbie Henshaw and James Ryan ruled out of trip to Italy to face Treviso with injuriesTue Nov 28 2017 - 06:00
