'We had to get a result and we weren't good enough'Scott Johnson, Scotlandâs interim coach, found the funny side of taking credit for masterminding a victory with 29 per cent possessionâŠMon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Ireland's maiden achievement secured in styleScotland 3 Ireland 30: A Triple Crown and qualification for next yearâs World Cup Paris secured, this victory represents so âŠMon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Kidney makes the case for JacksonInjury to Jonathan Sexton and concerns over Ronan OâGaraâs ability to still perform in the Test arena contributed, but the fearâŠMon Feb 25 2013 - 00:00
Scotland threatening to lay waste to a season and a head coach's jobIN FOCUS: SCOTLAND Itâs too soon to talk about a Scottish revival, but they are threatening to lay waste to Irelandâs seasonâŠSat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Fireworks fail to materialise as St Michael's continue remarkable riseLEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL St Michael's 21 Clongowes 13: In the end this repeat of last yearâs thrilling finalâŠSat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Figures add up as Ireland get set for first Triple CrownWOMEN'S SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP: Now they are on the cusp of a first ever Triple Crown, plenty of inspirational stories areâŠSat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock build on pack power as road opens upBlackrock College 22 Kilkenny College 8: Close observers of this latest Blackrock offering believe they are the biggest specimensâŠThu Feb 21 2013 - 00:00
Moloney's decisive try helps spirited Roscrea complete compelling comebackRoscrea 13 Terenure 10: The seed of this victory was planted 12 months agoWed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
No room for Madigan as Jackson is named as understudyRUGBY: Paddy Jackson has been named as Ronan OâGaraâs understudy for Sundayâs resumption of the Six Nations against ScotlandâŠMon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Fitzgerald back to form with dazzling footworkLeinster 40 Treviso 5: The outhalf debate is raging with Munster, Ulster and Leinster all making strong cases for their menMon Feb 18 2013 - 00:00
Williams reckons Wales pack the bigger punchThe granite either side of Jonathan Sexton next season will be another reason for Welsh rugby to despair.Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Leinster trio still to sign extensionsBrian OâDriscoll, Leo Cullen and Luke Fitzgerald are Leinsterâs remaining unsigned players for next season.Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Jackson's understudy audition first upAll eyes on Paddy Jackson in Belfast tonight (with an occasional glance at Declan Fitzpatrickâs scrummaging and industry)Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Ospreys will likely add to the gloom around the SportsgroundDiscounting Italian teams and the Dragons, who have been providing become increasingly facile victories, Connacht have won onlyâŠFri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Irish regroup with three main injury concernsJonathan Sexton (hamstring), Mike McCarthy (medial knee ligament) and Brian OâDriscoll (ankle) are the main concerns as the IrishâŠThu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Healy likely to appeal three-week suspensionRUGBY: Cian Healy is expected to appeal the three-week suspension meted out by the Six Nations disciplinary committee in HeathrowâŠThu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
No schools testing likely in foreseeable futureTesting for performance-enhancing drugs in schools rugby is not going to happen in the foreseeable future.Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Back favourite to succeed Bradley at EdinburghNeil Back is favourite to become Edinburghâs head coach after it was confirmed that Michael Bradley will depart this summerâŠWed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
O'Callaghan and O'Gara set for MunsterRonan OâGara and Donncha OâCallaghan are both in line to feature for Munster at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday evening.Wed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Gatland warns large English contingent on Lions squad may have negative impactThe British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has warned that a large English contingent on this summerâs tour to AustraliaâŠWed Feb 13 2013 - 00:00
Aviva Stadium Timeline2 mins â Jerome Garces gives Owen Farrell the chance to open the scoring, penalising Jamie Heaslip for not rolling away in theâŠMon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Street decides to change winning teamWOMEN'S SIX NATIONS: Ireland v England Despite thrashing Scotland 76-0 last weekend, or perhaps because of it, England coachâŠSat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Ireland Player by player15 Rob Kearney Age: 26. Height: 1.85m (6â 1â). Weight: 95 kg (14st 13lb)Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
England Player by player15 Alex Goode Age: 24. Height: 1.81m (5â11â). Weight: 85kg (13st 5lb)Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Humble England still want to humble usSIX NATIONS: Lancaster/Robshaw a winning ticket if Ireland give them half a chanceSat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Munster still look the more potent forcePREVIEW Munster v Edinburgh: Edinburgh have a list of 14 unavailable players due to international duty or injurySat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
Youngs' weighting game: Beef with prop inspired England's number two to bulk up from centre to hookerIt started with a centre looking to fight a propSat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
We have our foreign legion tooALL IN THE 6 NATIONS: England have hardly made a secret of their recruitment policy for players born outside England in recentâŠThu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Leinster signal intention to sign foreign outhalf for next seasonLeinster have confirmed that they will sign a foreign outhalf to replace Jonathan Sexton for the 2013/14 season.Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Terenure to take on Roscrea at Tallaght Stadium in new departureIn a new departure for Leinster schools rugby, the senior cup quarter-final between pre-tournament favourites Terenure CollegeâŠTue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Tuilagi gives Lancaster a selection headacheRUGBY: England are expected to make two changes for Sundayâs meeting with Ireland at the Aviva stadiumTue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Blackrock's forwards crush any hope of an upsetBlackrock College 44 Gonzaga College 18: The slightest glimpse of an upset here was crushed by Blackrockâs huge pack of forwardsâŠMon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
IRB bet against wageringAll in the Game: The IRB, endeavouring to avoid the pitfalls experienced in professional football and horse racing, have announcedâŠMon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Williams reckons Wales pack the bigger punchThe granite either side of Jonathan Sexton next season will be another reason for Welsh rugby to despairSat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
So just who would like to be a referee these days?The ideal referee is one you donât notice at all, but as long we have scrums officials are going to be pilloried from pillar âŠFri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Best says Sexton saga has not been a distraction to Ireland's lead-inThe story of Irelandâs lead-in to tomorrowâs Six Nations opener against Wales has not been about rugbyFri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Zebo gunning to make his mark and quickReporter: âHow does it feel to be a nobody one day and have the whole world know you the next?âWed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Henshaw absence just one of the worries facing coach RuddockThe rapid elevation of Connacht teenager Robbie Henshaw, coupled with a chronic injury list, sees Mike Ruddockâs Ireland UnderâŠTue Jan 29 2013 - 00:00
Sexton may do the business on the pitch but Mr Five Per Cent calls the real shotsâIâm the guy you donât usually see. Im the one behind the scenes. Iâm the sports agent.âSat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Puma sever kit deal with IRFU as part of global strategy to exit rugbyPuma have explained the severing of their âŹ40 million kit deal with the IRFU, midway through an eight-year agreement, as partâŠFri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Puma to end Ireland deal earlyRugby: Puma has prematurely cancelled Irish rugby's eight-year kit dealThu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Wolfhounds service not necessary for O'Driscoll as centre kept on iceThis afternoonâs 25-man Wolfhounds squad announcement will not include recently-deposed Ireland captain Brian OâDriscoll.Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Kidney brings McNulty in to Ireland set-upDeclan Kidneyâs addition of Enda McNulty to the Ireland coaching ticket shows the head coachâs willingness to embrace change âŠTue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
Hoping that the Penney drops for MunsterShould Munster fail to qualify from Pool One after tomorrowâs lunch-time showdown with Racing Metro it means, this time, thatâŠSat Jan 19 2013 - 00:00
Penney catechism may need revisingVery simply, Anthony Foley was asked yesterday if he believed Rob Penneyâs rugby philosophy was working in Munster.Thu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Murray says it's time for young guns to take responsibilityConor Murray arrived in the room after the Anthony Foley press conferenceThu Jan 17 2013 - 00:00
Another Kiwi propALL IN THE SCRUM: Bronson Ross â even the name sounds intimidatingMon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
Fitzgerald's renaissance a bonus amid bonuses for LeinsterPool Five Leinster 33 Scarlets 14: The roar on 61 minutes signalled Brian OâDriscollâs arrival but the standing ovation thatâŠMon Jan 14 2013 - 00:00
O'Driscoll warms the bench but Leinster should be too hot for ScarletsRUGBY: Brian OâDriscoll has finally, after 80 European starts spanning a 15-year professional career, been excluded from theâŠSat Jan 12 2013 - 00:00
