Peter O’Mahony praises learning environment cultivated by Andy FarrellMunster backrow admits the Ireland-England rivalry is special ahead of London tripFri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00
Farrell paying no attention to Jones’ mind games ahead of Twickenham tripIreland head coach names a settled XV with a number of players returning from injuryFri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00
Jack Conan left out as Ireland name team for England clashAndy Farrell picks an experienced team for Saturday’s trip to TwickenhamThu Mar 10 2022 - 13:49
Andy Farrell likely to revert to tried and trusted for heavyweight clashSexton, Keenan, Aki and Conway set to be among half-dozen changes for Twickenham testThu Mar 10 2022 - 01:07
Johnny Sexton: ‘I feel that I can still contribute and that’s the most important thing’Ireland captain not planning to ease down anytime soon as he sets time for endgameWed Mar 9 2022 - 07:17
Johnny Sexton confirms he will retire after 2023 World Cup in FranceIreland captain signs contract extension to take in fourth World Cup appearanceTue Mar 8 2022 - 13:53
Gerry Thornley: England putting a lot of faith in Smith’s magical momentsIn contrast to Ireland’s attacking game, it’s difficult to discern the threat of ‘New England’Tue Mar 8 2022 - 06:54
Eddie Jones bombards Ireland with kindness ahead of Twickenham showdown‘They are literally, and I say that without any hesitation, the most cohesive side’Mon Mar 7 2022 - 22:00
Mick Dawson to step down after 21 years as Leinster CEODawson oversaw most successful period in province’s history and is to take up Lansdowne roleMon Mar 7 2022 - 13:56
New IRFU chief Kevin Potts has been quick to restore trust in the unionIt’s clear that one of his priorities was to build bridges with women’s rugbySat Mar 5 2022 - 06:45
Player representatives welcome important first step from IRFUUnion intends to implement all 30 recommendations from the independent reviewSat Mar 5 2022 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell’s experience still vital ahead of Twickenham testForwards coach imparting wisdom from his own decent record at home of English rugbyFri Mar 4 2022 - 06:00
Ulster vs Cardiff: Iain Henderson returns from Covid to captainMoore pressed into fullback duty due to unavailabilities with Vermeulen on the benchFri Mar 4 2022 - 01:00
Carty and Heffernan return for Connacht’s trip to EdinburghHeach coach Andy Friend makes seven changes for fixture pencilled in for victoryFri Mar 4 2022 - 01:00
Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter ChiefsAdam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to ConnachtThu Mar 3 2022 - 20:40
Andrew Porter ruled out of remainder of Six NationsIrish prop sustained an ankle injury in the win over Italy and has returned to LeinsterThu Mar 3 2022 - 12:17
‘If I get Covid again, I’ll have another crate of wine in my hotel suite in Cape Town’Rowntree confident Munster players have no anxiety issues over return to South AfricaWed Mar 2 2022 - 06:00
Ireland internationals Doris and Larmour agree new Leinster contractsVersatile back Tommy O’Brien also agrees new deal with the provinceTue Mar 1 2022 - 18:00
Rowntree looking for Munster to gain momentum for South Africa tripMunster play the Dragons on Saturday before flying out on SundayTue Mar 1 2022 - 14:57
Ireland release 11 players for this weekend’s URC matchesAndy Farrell’s team to host an open session at the Aviva Stadium for 5,000 fansTue Mar 1 2022 - 13:50
Farrell under no illusions about magnitude of Twickenham testCoach knows Ireland still have a few ghosts to exorcise at English rugby’s citadelTue Mar 1 2022 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland remain on course for Six Nations titleAndy Farrell has given himself options, primarily for Twickenham – but beyond that alsoTue Mar 1 2022 - 01:00
Ireland happy but a little frustrated after facile win over 13-man ItalyAndy Farrell looks on the bright side of a game marred by inaccuracy and a contentious lawMon Feb 28 2022 - 06:00
All action Josh van der Flier keeps on rolling onHis opposite number - unyielding 23-year-old captain Michele Lamaro was also excellentMon Feb 28 2022 - 05:00
Farcical law ruins spectacle as Ireland run in nine tries against ItalyVisitors ended the game with 12 players on the pitch after early red cardSun Feb 27 2022 - 17:42
Determined Ireland ready to get their title bid back on trackOpportunity knocks for Lowry and Carbery as Farrell’s men target bonus-point victorySat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to igniteLeinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journeySat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Pierre Bruno to make his Six Nations debut for Italy in DublinKieran Crowley has named his side to take on Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations clashFri Feb 25 2022 - 16:15
Shane Delahunt and Conor Fitzgerald come in to Connacht side to face StormersAndy Friend has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sportsground clashFri Feb 25 2022 - 13:22
Ireland v Italy: Andy Farrell makes six changes with Joey Carbery kept at outhalfMichael Lowry has been named to make his debut at the Aviva Stadium on SundayFri Feb 25 2022 - 12:59
Gerry Thornley: Selection headache for Andy Farrell ahead of Italy clashDelicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and LoweFri Feb 25 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton: ’It is not over but we have to hold up our end of the bargain’Ireland captain targets Triple Crown success and see how the cards lie after thatThu Feb 24 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounterIain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:20
Dave Kearney ‘itching to go’ for Leinster after putting injuries behind himWinger looking forward to a busy end of season run after disrupted campaignWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell faces tricky Ireland selection issues in finalising 23 to face ItalyGerry Thornley looks at the areas where the Ireland head coach might make changesWed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00
Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park pen new Leinster dealsFormer Ireland U20 prop Vakh Abdaladze also signs new dealTue Feb 22 2022 - 18:50
Leinster and Munster agree to switch URC fixture datesConcerns over Thomond Park surface after Ed Sheeran concerts forced change of planTue Feb 22 2022 - 15:13
Stuart Lancaster believes there’s more strings to James Lowe’s bow these daysLeinster senior coach says winger is back to his best ahead of Italy gameTue Feb 22 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adriftThe Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the NoughtiesTue Feb 22 2022 - 06:00
Jimmy O’Brien earns maiden Ireland call-up as James Lowe also returnsAll 14 players who were released to their provinces also return in build-up to Italy visitMon Feb 21 2022 - 11:41
‘I was on the brink of packing it in’: Tadhg Beirne didn’t expect his own meteoric riseMunster forward went from Leinster exile to sure fire international after reviving careerMon Feb 21 2022 - 01:00
France’s physicality made Ireland revert to type, says Andy FarrellHead coach confirms Johnny Sexton will be fit for training next week ahead of Italy TestSat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Andy Farrell confirms Johnny Sexton will be fully fit for next weekReview of France defeat provided plenty of food for thought for his coaching ticketFri Feb 18 2022 - 15:33
Munster look to get back to winning ways against EdinburghJohann van Graan’s side need to make up ground in Pro14 playoff raceFri Feb 18 2022 - 06:00
Biennial global competition the focus, not South Africa joining Six NationsThere’s no desire among the current six unions to even conduct feasibility studiesThu Feb 17 2022 - 22:00
Josh van der Flier signs contract extension with LeinsterAgreement comes as Ciarán Frawley and Ed Byrne also sign new deals with provinceThu Feb 17 2022 - 18:30
Gerry Thornley: Only over-arousal and poor self-discipline could stop a French SlamThe Six Nations table reads largely as expected after enthralling opening two roundsTue Feb 15 2022 - 07:02
Ireland still waiting to find out the extent of Rónan Kelleher’s shoulder injuryJohnny Sexton will return to training this week as he recovers from hamstring injuryMon Feb 14 2022 - 13:16
‘I believe in what we are trying to do’: Ireland players keep the faith despite French resultIain Henderson and Garry Ringrose point to work-ons while maintaining their self-beliefMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Ireland not dwelling on what might have been ahead of Italy visitAndy Farrell’s side favourites to reignite championship bid when Italy come to DublinMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00