Gerry Thornley: Leinster should be thanked for breaking monotony of Champions CupMoney pouring into Anglo-French rugby bodes ill for aspirations of Celtic sides in futureTue Jan 27 2015 - 12:55
Leinster opposed to idea of Good Friday quarter-finalProvince requests tea-time Saturday slot for crunch meeting with rivals BathTue Jan 27 2015 - 07:44
Leinster’s mixed bag ultimately leaves them with some home comfortMissed opportunities and loss of tempo in second half almost costs them against WaspsMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Fortune favours Leinster with small Champions Cup fortune coming their wayHome quarter-final against Bath the reward after draw against WaspsMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Luke Fitzgerald sees the positives as Leinster earn home quarter-finalLong-term injury problems behind him as he finds run of formMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor believes Leinster well placed to keep competing with bestAustralian says some of criticism directed at team this year has been unjustifiedSat Jan 24 2015 - 09:00
Leinster charged with keeping Irish flame burning in European Champions CupMatt O’Connor’s men have run into form and can repel Wasps outfit reborn at Ricoh ArenaSat Jan 24 2015 - 08:56
No consolation for Munster as they are left with only their pride to play forAfter inconsistent campaign, the province need to revive the Thomond Park factorSat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00
Leinster best placed to compete in world of millionaire benefactorsGerry Thornley: It could be the first season in 17 with no Irish team in the knock-out stagesTue Jan 20 2015 - 13:06
Munster and Ulster eviscerated in Champions Cup as Leinster offer hopeManner of defeats a worry as Henshaw and Jackson injuries add to Schmidt’s concernsMon Jan 19 2015 - 03:30
‘I don’t know if we have any excuses’ – Peter O’MahonyMunster struggle to come to terms with scale of Champions Cup defeatMon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00
Anthony Foley rues Munster’s errors after Saracens defeat‘I am sure if you look at it you will see a lot of big errors before they score and that was frustrating’Sat Jan 17 2015 - 16:41
BJ Botha still relishing hard road with MunsterSouth African is desperate to win some silverware after seven seasons in IrelandSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:01
Munster and Leinster face tough Champions Cup tasksOdds staked against Irish provinces and Anthony Foley’s men meet a formidable SaracensSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Munster’s life in Europe on the line against SaracensConor Murray’s absence cause for concern ahead of European Champions Cup clashSat Jan 17 2015 - 01:00
Jimmy Gopperth set for Leinster No 10 slotIan Madigan reverts to inside centre for visit of Castres to RDS with Marty Moore set to start at tightheadFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:23
Conor Murray ruled out of Munster’s clash with SaracensDuncan Williams set to start at scrumhalf for make-or-break tieFri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell believes Munster’s chances of making quarter-finals are ‘probably slim’Ireland captain says win at Saracens this weekend would be similar to Gloucester ‘Miracle Match’Thu Jan 15 2015 - 18:12
Foley warns Munster of ‘no more tomorrows’ with Saracens on horizonMurray remains doubt for Champions Cup clashWed Jan 14 2015 - 13:00
Gerry Thornley: O’Mahony fuelled by pressure to perform against SaracensMunster captain thriving on fear factor as he recalls Toulon defeat four years agoWed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
JJ Hanrahan’s departure to Northampton is desperately deflating for Irish rugbyGerry Thornley: Munster kicking themselves after talent slips through fingersTue Jan 13 2015 - 13:14
Provinces gearing up for Anglo-Irish battle royale with European survival at stakeMunster, Leinster and Connacht face do-or-die clashes against English oppositionSat Jan 10 2015 - 01:01
Leinster look to keep record against CardiffMatt O’Connor makes 11 changes as front-liners return to fraySat Jan 10 2015 - 01:00
Timely boost for Munster as Keith Earls returns against rock bottom ZebreAfter two away losses – to Glasgow and Connacht – the southern province expected to get back to winning waysSat Jan 10 2015 - 01:00
Pat Lam counts cost of another slow start by Connacht‘We’re disappointed to lose on our ground for the first time this season’Fri Jan 09 2015 - 22:43
Connacht blown off course by EdinburghProvince now in dogfight to secure automatic place in next season's Champions CupFri Jan 09 2015 - 22:25
Opportunity knocks as in-form Connacht host EdinburghVictory for Pat Lam’s side would be a big boost to their bid to qualify for the Champions CupFri Jan 09 2015 - 14:30
Robbie Henshaw refusing to get distracted by rumours of Leinster moveConnacht centre targeting Champions Cup place and Ireland number 13 jerseyWed Jan 07 2015 - 08:33
Jonathan Sexton on course to return in time for France gameIreland outhalf working on his fitness despite being sidelined due to concussionWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:02
Leinster’s walking wounded nearing returnRob Kearney, Reddan, Ryan and Jennings all come through training sessionWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:01
Tomás O’Leary set to rejoin Munster next seasonProvince look to former scrumhalf with Conor Murray set to be absent on World Cup dutyWed Jan 07 2015 - 01:01
Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s turn to outgrow home as ground too small for Lam’s ambitionsConnacht’s supporters are jumping aboard in greater numbers than ever beforeTue Jan 06 2015 - 12:00
Stakes high as Leinster and Ulster frontliners returnLeinster are defending a run of 19 games undefeated at their Ballsbridge homeSat Jan 03 2015 - 07:17
John Muldoon suggests Connacht’s win is a stepping stone to greater ambitionCaptain looks to the future after province’s rousing defeat of MunsterSat Jan 03 2015 - 01:01
Pat Lam hails Connacht’s best performance of the season against MunsterConnacht coach say he is extremely proud as it was a game they had to winFri Jan 02 2015 - 01:01
National focus shouldn’t take players out of provincial clashesThe provinces feed into the national squad so it is vital they are not neglected by the IRFUTue Dec 30 2014 - 13:22
Leinster eager to get back to winning ways in Pro12 against UlsterShane Jennings claims that a victory is vital for their play-off hopes after loss to MunsterMon Dec 29 2014 - 07:23
Foley hails new breed after Munster defeat LeinsterMunster coach calls display best of season with home side’s hunger proving differenceSat Dec 27 2014 - 07:53
South Africa biggest threat to Ireland’s World Cup 2023 bidOne of the game’s behemoths and two-time winners hosted the World Cup in 1995Tue Dec 23 2014 - 12:00
Underperforming Ulster at a crossroadsDisappointing effort in Europe proves the scale of the task facing head coach Neil DoakSat Dec 20 2014 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton to miss start of Six NationsConcussion suffered against Australia was Ireland and Racing Metro outhalf’s fourth in 12 monthsFri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00
With a new low in the pool stages, there’s little festive cheer for the provincesIt’s been ten years since no Irish team has led a European Cup pool at ChristmasTue Dec 16 2014 - 09:00
Munster salvage losing bonus point in ClermontAnthony Foley’s side scored 10 late points to keep their Champions Cup hopes aliveMon Dec 15 2014 - 06:35
Munster show up this time and take home a Christmas bonusClermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade MichelinSun Dec 14 2014 - 21:22
Lacklustre Leinster in need of another string to their bowPressure on the former champions for a quick riposte against HarlequinsSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Connacht look vulnerable for trip to BayonnePat Lam fields completely different side as domestic competition takes prioritySat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Leinster facing a crucial crossroads as they host HarlequinsVictory essential for Matt O’Connor’s men if they are to regain control of the groupSat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00
Leinster likely to make backline changes for Champions Cup clashLuke Fitzgerald expected to partner Ian Madigan at centre for the match with HarlequinsFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Munster now favourites to retain JJ Hanrahan’s servicesProvince looking to fend off big offer from Northampton for talented Castleisland manFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Mike Ross agrees one-year IRFU contractIreland and Leinster tighthead compromises to extend deal for another seasonThu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
