Simon Zebo not on a total wing and a prayer when it comes to LionsCork man could yet be late call up for Australia but first he’s ready to enjoy North America with IrelandThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Dublin’s Paul Flynn sticks to his tried and trusted pre-game routine‘I have little things I might do the morning of a game or things I might do the evening before’.Wed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony makes natural progression to captaincyMunster 23-year-old takes Ireland to North America without established leadership groupWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Incoming coach Joe Schmidt to take hands-on role during second week of North American tourMain injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s departure to Houston are Mike Ross (dead leg) and Stuart Olding (ankle)Wed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Anscombe criticises appointment of inexperienced John Lacey as refereeUlster coach rues concession of 10 points in first seven minutesMon May 27 2013 - 01:44
Jonny Sexton: “Maybe I’ll be back some day, maybe not”Outhalf's departure for Parisian club Racing Metro 92 tinged with obvious regretMon May 27 2013 - 00:01
Leinster’s direct style earns Pro12 successUlster come up just short in pulsating encounter at the RDSSat May 25 2013 - 19:08
Anscombe looks to finish what he started with UlsterThe Ulster coach thinks defeat today would not mean an unsuccessful season for his sideSat May 25 2013 - 02:00
Dublin hope to have new main shirt sponsor by JulySponsors’ name removed from jersey to be replaced by “Pieta House – Mind Our Men” slogan for match against WestmeathThu May 23 2013 - 02:00
US Eagles announce weakened squadIreland’s summer opponents meet this Saturday without European based playersWed May 22 2013 - 12:55
Andrew Trimble seeks final piece of validation for Ulster in Pro12 finalBeating Leinster in decider will prove Ulster have truly arrived as a forceWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Geordan Murphy confined to coaching role as Leicester chase Premiership titleNiall Morris and Matt O’Connor maintain Irish interest in finalWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Joe Schmidt and Mark Anscombe keep cards close to chests for Pro12 finalJohn Afoa only major doubt for Ulster while Brian O’Driscoll looks fit to start for LeinsterWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Paul O’Connell battles back from injury to make his third Lions tourMunster star believes former team-mate Ronan O’Gara ‘will be a great coach’Tue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Gatland not for shifting on Jonny Wilkinson issueStuart Hogg says playing number 10 is easy with Jamie Roberts and Brian O’Driscoll beside himTue May 21 2013 - 01:00
Warren Gatland rules Seán O’Brien out of Pro12 finalLions coach contradicts Leinster in confirming flanker will miss Barbarians game, at leastMon May 20 2013 - 16:08
Versatile Ian Madigan ready to embrace additional responsibilitiesCementing his place in Leinster’s first XV the first objectiveMon May 20 2013 - 02:00
Best to captain squad in North America as Les Kiss will remain on board with IrelandInterim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped playersMon May 20 2013 - 01:00
Strong signs of life before Leinster legends leaveDeparting Sexton and Nacewa lift trophy as signs of new generation coming throughSat May 18 2013 - 01:00
O’Gara signs a two-year deal with Racing Metro as kicking coachFormer Ireland and Munster outhalf to be reunited with old rival Jonathan SextonSat May 18 2013 - 00:01
Brian O’Driscoll to miss Amlin Challenge Cup final but signs on for another yearCoach Joe Schmidt confident 34-year-old’s injury will improve before Ulster’s visit next weekFri May 17 2013 - 02:00
Laussucq happy Brian O’Driscoll is not on Leinster teamsheetSergio Parisse has respect for opponents but feels Stade Francais can beat themFri May 17 2013 - 02:00
Jamie Heaslip’s return to number eight bodes well for LeinsterLions player looking forward to Friday’s clash with Stade Francais’s Sergio ParisseThu May 16 2013 - 02:00
D’Arcy gone for season while O’Driscoll is a major doubt for Challenge Cup finalRecovery slower than hoped after epidural to treat back spasmWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
Vern Cotter concerned over injury list as Heineken Cup final of enforcers loomsClermont coach looks forward to Saturday’s clash against ToulonWed May 15 2013 - 02:00
Ireland squad for North America to be announced SundayKiss to consult Schmidt in processTue May 14 2013 - 02:00
Kilkenny’s TJ Reid set to return to action after eight-month injury lay-offConfirmation of Delaney and Corbett bans expectedFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Antrim’s McManus makes a sound case to retain Division 1B in its current formatStaying in the Leinster set-up is vital to the county’s progressThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Bernard Brogan feels structures all in place for DublinGavin boosts the ranks with those he managed to under-21 All-Ireland titlesThu May 09 2013 - 01:01
Corbett confirms he will be missing for up to six weeks with cracked ribs“I actually don’t know who it was when I was on the ground and after when I got up the ribs were just sore.”Wed May 08 2013 - 02:00
Rushe braced for upcoming Wexford challengeAfter league semi-final hiding by Tipp, Dublin centre-back says Anthony Daly’s side now fully focused on championship openerWed May 08 2013 - 01:00
Corbett and Delaney likely to accept one-game bans over league final redCorbett also sustained two broken ribsTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
Galway under-21s’ succcess could be tip of icebergSecond All-Ireland Under-21 title in three years raises prospect of senior successTue May 07 2013 - 02:00
Elwood to go out on a winning note in final Pro 12 match of campaignConnacht have that extra motivation over Glasgow WarriorsFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Eamon O’Shea picks Tipperary team for National Hurling Leagure final but changes still likelyDarren Gleeson takes goalkeeping role ahead of Brendan CumminsFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Bowe’s prayers answered as he goes out on a wing for the second timeDelighted for call up for Australia after after lengthy lay-off with injuryWed May 01 2013 - 06:00
Australia reacts to ‘big slabs of meat’ in Lions squadGatland waited for O’Connell and Lydiate, the ‘hardest men on the northern scene’Tue Apr 30 2013 - 15:10
Only two number 10s looks unnecessarily riskyWilkinson cries off as Gatland opts for no safety net beneath Sexton and FarrellTue Apr 30 2013 - 13:26
O’Connor to be confirmed as Schmidt’s replacement at Leinster in next few daysGeordan Murphy set to take up coaching role and says his former boss is a great blokeTue Apr 30 2013 - 07:00
Reaction to Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coach‘He likes the game to be played in its purest form; a running game, with ball in hand’Tue Apr 30 2013 - 07:00
Mullingar days and Aviva nights lead genial Schmidt to take Ireland’s callFollows well-worn path of New Zealand coaches proving themselves overseasTue Apr 30 2013 - 06:00
Heaslip leads the charge as Leinster overwhelm outclassed BiarritzJoe Schmidt’s side unleash all their considerable firepower to book a home finalMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
IRFU expected to name Schmidt as coach next weekLeinster boss may be confirmed as new boss by WednesdaySat Apr 27 2013 - 17:52
Leinster’s sunshine boys crush Biarritz to make finalHeaslip grabs two tries to set up RDS decider against Stade FrancaisSat Apr 27 2013 - 16:38
Biarritz’s old legs won’t be able to outwrestle Leinster’s young gunsDespite injuries to O’Brien and D’Arcy the fresh combination of Sexton and Madigan brings some excitementSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:01
Ferocity of veteran pack gives Toulon an advantage which Wilkinson will drive homeeWhat makes this Heineken Cup semi-final so intriguing is Saracens will seek to match might with mightSat Apr 27 2013 - 05:59
Jim Gavin says Dublin not distracted by investigation of McBrearty’s claimDublin boss backs Páraic Duffy’s view that disciplinary process remains satisfactoryFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Tyrone recall McMahon brothers for league final test against DublinJoe McMahon to replace the injured Peter Harte in the half-forward lineFri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Gavin refuses to comment on O’Brien caseDublin boss will await decision from CHCThu Apr 25 2013 - 11:58
Former superpower Biarritz still look to Yachvili ahead of Challenge Cup clash with Leinster“When Dimitri is fit Biarritz always play well”Sat Apr 20 2013 - 06:00
