New Zealand coach Ian Foster keen to keep Ireland and the Aviva crowd quiet‘We’re as ready as we can be for this game and we’re certainly not lacking in any motivation’Thu Nov 11 2021 - 20:17
Iain Henderson returns to Ireland secondrow for New Zealand clashAndy Farrell: ‘We’re coming up against a different beast . . . It’s a challenge we get excited about’Thu Nov 11 2021 - 15:12
Beauden Barrett returns as All Blacks name strong starting XVHead coach Ian Foster reverts largely to the side that swatted Wales aside two weeks agoThu Nov 11 2021 - 11:31
Iain Henderson set to be Ireland’s one change for All Blacks clashNew Zealand have a number of selection quandaries for Saturday’s Test in DublinThu Nov 11 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton glad to get ‘back to business’ for All Blacks clashIreland’s latest centurion has experienced dismal days and great days against New ZealandWed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara gives Ireland a 50-50 chance against All BlacksFormer outhalf is encouraged by the style of rugby Ireland adopted against JapanWed Nov 10 2021 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton says Ireland will play whatever style it takes to beat All BlacksCaptain acknowledges that side will likely have to be more pragmatic than Japan gameTue Nov 09 2021 - 16:07
Gibson-Park keen for Ireland to stick with style shown against JapanNew Zealand-born scrumhalf settling into side ahead of clash he has ‘dreamt of’Tue Nov 09 2021 - 14:28
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks will bring the entertainment – and their big guns – to DublinNew Zealand have cut a swathe on tour, but they know Ireland won’t go down easilyTue Nov 09 2021 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw returns to Ireland squad ahead of All Blacks clashLeinster returns from a foot problem that has prevented him from making season bowMon Nov 08 2021 - 13:47
Andy Farrell: ‘Gibson-Park now knows how to bring his own game to the table’Settled team expected for All Blacks clash as head coach praises Lowe for lessons learnedMon Nov 08 2021 - 06:00
Ireland make light work of Japan but All Blacks are a different beastThere was thrilling attacking and solid defence but all will have to be perfect next weekMon Nov 08 2021 - 05:30
Johnny Sexton caps 100th Test with a try as Ireland run riot against JapanAndrew Conway grabs a hat-trick as Ireland impressive on first November outingSat Nov 06 2021 - 15:34
Five of the best: Centurion Johnny Sexton’s best Ireland games in the eyes of his peersBrian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Joe Schmidt recall Sexton’s best days in greenSat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
Ireland v Japan: Landmark day in store for Sexton and coIreland will have to stay organised to counter Japan’s improved attack and set-pieceFri Nov 05 2021 - 21:00
Paul O’Connell heaps praise upon fellow centurion Johnny SextonIreland assistant coach explains how provincial equality is not a selection concernFri Nov 05 2021 - 15:27
Andy Farrell front loads Ireland side in expectation of dangerous Japanese threat‘This is a proper Test match, you guys know that. I’m not sure everybody else does’Fri Nov 05 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell says game time the key consideration in Ireland selectionSide to face Japan in autumn opener includes 12 Leinster players in starting line-upThu Nov 04 2021 - 13:01
Conor Murray praises ‘unique type of force’ of Johnny SextonThe Munster and Leinster players have combined at halfback for Ireland on 68 occasions to dateThu Nov 04 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s form set to be rewarded in Ireland’s side to face JapanAndrew Porter set for first start at loosehead while Dan Sheehan could make debutWed Nov 03 2021 - 22:30
Johnny Sexton: ‘The attitude was different and that was my first real taste of Test rugby I think’Set to win his 100th cap on Saturday, the Ireland outhalf looks back on his first fewWed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Entertainers Japan and New Zealand will rid us of bad summer memoriesFirst capacity crowd at the Aviva in 19 months is assured for the All Blacks TestTue Nov 02 2021 - 06:48
Mack Hansen called into Ireland’s November squadAustralian-born Connacht wing rewarded for prolific try-scoring start to the seasonMon Nov 01 2021 - 13:39
World Cup midterm report: Quarter-final glass ceiling has never looked so impenetrableWith time ticking fast to France ’23 Andy Farrell’s Ireland need to burst out of the bubbleSat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be up to speed for tough November clashesJapan and New Zealand both had Ireland’s number at the 2019 Rugby World CupFri Oct 29 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell sees November series as start of World Cup countdownJohnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series openerThu Oct 28 2021 - 15:17
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland century after a summer of graft in the shadowsOuthalf missed the summer Tests and Lions tour but should be primed for Japan matchWed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00
Global Nations League rugby tournament could be up and running by 2024Proposed competition would combine Six Nations and Rugby Championship sidesTue Oct 26 2021 - 15:34
Johnny Sexton declares himself fit for Japan Autumn Series openerIreland captain in line to notch his 100th cap when the Brave Blossoms come to townTue Oct 26 2021 - 12:23
Gerry Thornley: International window could leave Irish provinces undercookedFor the likes of Leinster and Munster there aren’t enough games in the current calendarTue Oct 26 2021 - 06:00
Process more important than outcome for Dan McFarland after Connacht defeatUlster boss wants his side to step up and play like champions when considered favouritesMon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00
Connacht’s fire and fury ignites their season as Ulster brushed aside with easeHead coach Andy Friend calls Aviva Stadium experiment a success after big bonus-point winMon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00
Andy Friend delighted with his Connacht side after rip-roaring win over UlsterCoach picks out former Munster player Conor Oliver for special praiseSat Oct 23 2021 - 21:19
Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the AvivaBonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two triesSat Oct 23 2021 - 19:46
Mack Hansen quickly adapting to Galway life as he seeks to excite Connacht faithfulFormer Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early formSat Oct 23 2021 - 10:00
Connacht without Bundee Aki while Ulster recall trio for interpro clashIain Henderson, Robert Baloucoune and Stuart McCloskey all return for UlsterFri Oct 22 2021 - 12:52
Ospreys v Munster: Conor Murray returns to the bench as van Graan rings changesJack Crowley makes his first start for the province in trip to WalesFri Oct 22 2021 - 12:35
How Toulouse lit a spark in Peter Wilkins and rekindled his love for rugbyConnacht senior coach fell out of love with game in his 20s after failing to make it as a playerFri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated linesLeinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00
IRFU review highlights key issues around women’s interpro changing facilitiesLack of personnel and resources added to ambiguity over who had responsibilityWed Oct 20 2021 - 16:56
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squadBetween injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough taskWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s seasonAndy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provincesWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and refereesConnacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:11
Gerry Thornley: History tells us Connacht are justified in feeling hard done byFrom refereeing decisions to blatant gerrymandering the province has sufferedTue Oct 19 2021 - 06:00
Munster bracing for South Africa jaunt just before Champions CupProvince to play Bulls and Lions, then comes trip to Wasps and Castres at homeTue Oct 19 2021 - 05:00
Andy Friend puzzled by officiating after narrow interpro defeatControversy surrounds Chris Cloete try as apparent offside missed in the build-upMon Oct 18 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan non-committal on prospect of Murray returnAndy Friend says missed offside for Chris Cloete’s try on Saturday was inexcusableMon Oct 18 2021 - 05:01
Andy Friend frustrated by referee’s decisions in loss to MunsterConnacht head coach questioned a number of the key incidents in Thomond clashSun Oct 17 2021 - 00:02
Munster grind it out to shatter Connacht hearts at the deathVisitors left to rue what could have been as home side nick it on poignant nightSat Oct 16 2021 - 22:02
Munster v Connacht: Anthony Foley to be rememberedMemories will be invoked tonight, and not just inside the Limerick citadel . . .Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
