Six uncapped players named in Ireland squad to play Italy and FranceHarry Byrne, Craig Casey and James Lowe among those who’ll train with the squadThu Oct 08 2020 - 11:24
Hugo Keenan and Shane Daly in line for Ireland call to cover back threeHarry Byrne could join brother Ross in squad for Six Nations games against Italy and FranceWed Oct 07 2020 - 21:32
Rugby Players Ireland reveal shortlists for 2020 awardsCaelan Doris, Ryan Baird and Shane Daly nominated for Young Player of the YearWed Oct 07 2020 - 14:48
Munster and Connacht could meet up with some old friends in Champions CupPermutations for this season’s competition becoming clearerWed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00
Rónan Kelleher back in the groove and looking for further opportunityHooker quickly got over disappointment of being named on the bench against SaracensWed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00
Munster suspend training after senior player tests positive for Covid-19Player concerned was not part of province’s travelling party for the win over ScarletsTue Oct 06 2020 - 12:37
Gerry Thornley: Rugby breathes a sigh of relief as full lockdown avertedThe sport has done all it can to ensure games continue behind closed doorsTue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00
James Ryan and Leinster just hoping the bubble doesn’t burst againPlayers keenly aware of what’s going on while trying to keep their focus on rugbyTue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00
Mike Haley ready to unleash the shackles after relishing lockdown lifeFullback enjoyed spending so much time with new son Frank and partner LucySat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
Scarlets expecting ‘full-blooded’ contest with Munster in Pro14 clashVan Graan’s men up against it as they travel to Parc y Scarlets to face in-form Welsh sideSat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00
Leo Cullen admits Johnny Sexton removal was precautionaryLeinster and Ireland outhalf lasted just 18 minutes of win over the DragonsFri Oct 02 2020 - 23:08
Leinster start defence where they left off to run up 20th straight league winLeo Cullen’s side click back into gear in some style to claim bonus-point winFri Oct 02 2020 - 22:40
Leo Cullen happy to see South Africans join Pro14Leinster coach defends league as preparation for Europe ahead of opener against DragonsFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00
Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beatGerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underwayFri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘It feels like it all came crashing down on top of us’Leinster coach makes ‘small alteration’ and names Jordan Larmour on the wingThu Oct 01 2020 - 15:41
Tadhg Beirne looking forward to facing some familiar faces against ScarletsVersatility and RG Snyman injury could see him used in secondrow or backrow by MunsterThu Oct 01 2020 - 06:00
Van Graan doesn’t regret Munster tactics in loss to LeinsterHead coach says ‘currently we are not good enough at knockout rugby at this stage’Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00
South African franchises could join Pro16 by next MarchSouth Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus in favour of proposal to add Super Rugby teamsWed Sept 30 2020 - 04:00
SARU votes to assess entering Super Rugby teams into Pro16Cheetahs say they are contracted to Pro14 until 2023 and have sought legal adviceTue Sept 29 2020 - 19:42
Conor Murray expected to be fit for Ireland’s clash with ItalyMunster scrumhalf will miss the province’s opening Pro14 match this weekendTue Sept 29 2020 - 16:38
Stuart Lancaster and Leinster ready to roll again at the RDSProvince welcome Dragons to Dublin as they look to shake off their Saracens hangoverTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: South African sides would be a welcome addition to Pro14With Welsh giants lying dormant the competition could benefit from some new bloodTue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00
Sporting Upsets: Connacht’s greatest day as they claim title gloryPat Lam’s charges completed unlikely Pro12 triumph on memorable day in MurrayfieldMon Sept 28 2020 - 01:00
Bernard Laporte vows to win re-election during emotional press conferenceFrench rugby federation president comes out fighting after 36 hours of police questioningFri Sept 25 2020 - 17:21
Rob Kearney set for Perth move to join Western ForceLeinster and Ireland fullback close to agreeing deal to finish career in AustraliaThu Sept 24 2020 - 19:24
Munster to open up Pro 14’s Monday night rugby scheduleFixture list for first eight rounds of season includes 14 Monday night fixturesWed Sept 23 2020 - 18:12
Five French rugby officials released after over 24 hours of questioningFrench federation chief Bernard Laporte was among those being questionedWed Sept 23 2020 - 17:45
Pro14 teams need private planes to keep show on the roadConferences remain the same as last season, initial 11 rounds won't feature South AfricansWed Sept 23 2020 - 06:00
Awarding of 2023 Rugby World Cup to France part of Laporte investigationFrench rugby chief held for questioned by French financial policeTue Sept 22 2020 - 14:30
Gerry Thornley: Talk of Anglo-French hegemony is over the topYoung Leinster side well placed to strike back despite doom and gloom surrounding Pro14Tue Sept 22 2020 - 06:00
Leo Cullen urges Leinster to ‘bottle up’ pain of Saracens defeatsCoach frustrated with ‘anti-climax’ to season while Ulster rue mistakes against ToulouseMon Sept 21 2020 - 06:00
Devastating Leinster defeat has a distinctly Anglo feel to itIn the long run Saracens loss will fuel a relatively young squad in years to comeMon Sept 21 2020 - 04:00
Garry Ringrose: Leinster’s defeat to Saracens is ‘heartbeaking’Ireland centre backs the leadership of Sexton as province crash out of Champions CupSat Sept 19 2020 - 20:14
Leo Cullen: Leinster were ‘spooked’by Saracens’ fast start‘They have a power element to their team and their game and we couldn’t do enough’Sat Sept 19 2020 - 19:05
Saracens’ emphatic opening salvo enough to keep Leinster at bayProvince leave themselves too much to do as they are dumped out of Champions CupSat Sept 19 2020 - 17:39
Will 'Porridge' Connors now delivering on his massive potentialGifted backrow has overcome adversity to earn his starting place in a formidable Leinster XVSat Sept 19 2020 - 08:16
Leinster look ready to step things up and burn off Saracens challengeSaracens won’t lack for motivation but Leo Cullen’s men look better fixed to progressSat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00
Browne unwilling to rule out further pay cuts for playersIRFU CEO faced with growing crisis for game’s finances if it remains behind closed doorsSat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00
IRFU chief Browne admits completing Six Nations is key financial concern for nowLong-term sustainability of professional game in Ireland at stake if fans don’t returnFri Sept 18 2020 - 16:19
Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection callsSeán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens gameFri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31
Saracens ready for 'only game that really means anything'‘It doesn’t get any better than playing Leinster at the Aviva,’ says winger Sean MaitlandWed Sept 16 2020 - 08:11
Robin McBryde knows how much of a threat Saracens will poseLeinster scrum coach also praised Andrew Porter’s improvement in the scrumTue Sept 15 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight monthsWeakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponentsTue Sept 15 2020 - 06:00
Leo Cullen looks to next business after Leinster's emphatic title triumphLittle time to celebrate Pro14 final defeat of Ulster with Saracens showdown loomingMon Sept 14 2020 - 06:00
Dan McFarland: Loss has ‘battle hardened’ Ulster for EuropeCoach sees positives from Pro14 final defeat, describing it as an ‘invaluable experience’Mon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00
Ruthless Leinster squeeze the life out of Ulster’s challengeDisciplined defensive performance paves the way for another emphatic final successMon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00
Leinster complete unbeaten Pro14 season with final win over UlsterChampions score 27 unanswered points as they defend the title with aplomb in DublinSat Sept 12 2020 - 21:55
‘Quiet assassin’ Hugo Keenan earning plaudits at every level‘Every level he’s got to he’s excelled. He’s been able to keep pushing forward the whole time’Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00
Ulster know they have game to spoil Leinster’s partyLeo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them beforeSat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00
Cullen says Sexton can make impact off the bench for LeinsterOuthalf has been left out in favour of Ross Byrne for Pro14 final against UlsterFri Sept 11 2020 - 16:04
