Munster youngsters shine in victory against HarlequinsVan Graan and assistant coaches rewarded with a strong finish to game by the provinceSun Dec 13 2020 - 21:42
Munster battle their way past Harlequins in feisty Thomond Park scuffleInaccuracies cost home side a bonus point against a side that had three players sinbinnedSun Dec 13 2020 - 19:58
Daunting test facing Connacht in ParisOutbreak of Covid-19 in visitorsâ camp a disruption in advance of clash with Racing 92Sat Dec 12 2020 - 07:00
Rugby brain injuries: Top medic urges radical change in name of safetyDr Willie Stewart wants an end to contact training and zero tolerance of high tacklesSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
Munster can make the most of home comforts against HarlequinsTwo-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roarSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
2020-21 Champions Cup: The contenders, TV details, kick-off times and moreGerry Thornley explains the tournamentâs new format on the eve of the first roundThu Dec 10 2020 - 18:00
Graham Rowntree admits Steve Thompsonâs dementia diagnosis âunsettlingâMunster forwards coach played alongside hooker for England and the LionsThu Dec 10 2020 - 07:07
Graham Rowntree delighted with how Munsterâs young guns have integratedInternational players return to a squad that won seven straight games in their absenceWed Dec 09 2020 - 14:37
Gerry Thornley: France building nicely towards home World CupIn Galthié and Edwards, Les Bleus have their best coaching ticket of professional eraTue Dec 08 2020 - 06:46
Hard work paying off for Hugo Keenan after exposure to top levelLeinster back says starting in all of Irelandâs last six Tests has been great experienceMon Dec 07 2020 - 07:08
Ireland find clinical edge to end campaign on a highFarrellâs side have fresh momentum and can move on to next year with optimismMon Dec 07 2020 - 06:00
Farrell âvery pleasedâ with Irelandâs convincing victory over ScotlandHaving ended first year in charge on a high, coach is optimistic about next yearâs Six NationsMon Dec 07 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell on Irelandâs autumn: âA work in progressâIain Henderson set for scan on knee injury picked up in win over ScotlandSat Dec 05 2020 - 19:04
Ireland finish off sketchy autumn campaign with spring in their stepKeith Earls grabs two tries as Andy Farrellâs side see off Scotland to finish in third spotSat Dec 05 2020 - 16:52
Evergreen: Johnny Sexton the latest Ireland outhalf to keep on keeping onVeteran will be 38 in 2023 but he remains Irelandâs outstanding No 10 and has the hunger to go onSat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00
Disappointing Nations Cup set for a finale of âfarceâCompetition has failed to fire with endless kicking and a depleted France for the finalSat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrellâs Ireland look ready to respond in winning styleDefeat at home to Scots would question the belief that progress has been made in last yearSat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00
Could Jacob Stockdale be the second playmaker Ireland needs right now?The fullback can bring creativity to a side thatâs too dependent on Johnny SextonFri Dec 04 2020 - 01:00
Andy Farrell staying calm amid pressure to end first year in charge on a highIreland coach insists stress levels are okay ahead of Autumn Nations Cup play-offFri Dec 04 2020 - 01:00
Cian Healy confident player-empowered culture will deliverâI think weâre on the right track. Itâs a relatively new squad, a lot of young peopleâThu Dec 03 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell set to name strongest Ireland selection for Scotland playoff clashSkipper Johnny Sexton will return to lead side for Aviva stadium clashWed Dec 02 2020 - 20:30
Johnny Sexton hopeful he will play on until the next World CupAt age 35, Ireland outhalf sees no reason to retire if he can still perform at required levelWed Dec 02 2020 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Maybe the new Ireland could do with a little of the old detailItâs one thing looking blunt against England, another altogether against GeorgiaTue Dec 01 2020 - 06:00
David Nucifora confident IRFU will keep majority of players they wantWhen contracts negotiations begin age wonât go against the likes of Johnny SextonTue Dec 01 2020 - 05:30
Billy Burns provides silver lining to gloomy Ireland displayOuthalfâs understanding with Jacob Stockdale against Georgia a cause of optimismSun Nov 29 2020 - 19:40
Andy Farrell: Irelandâs Georgia showing was ânot good enoughâMore injuries added to a growing list ahead of next weekendâs showdown with ScotlandSun Nov 29 2020 - 18:36
Ireland grind their way to grisly win over GeorgiaAndy Farrellâs side only score three points in the second-half of Autumn Nations Cup clashSun Nov 29 2020 - 16:42
Irelandâs clash against Georgia will be an important auditionAll roads point to an England-France âfinalâ as Autumn Nations Cup enters its endgameSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:27
Ireland out to put things right against Georgia side trying to make a pointTwo home wins the minimum to put memory of England defeat out of mind for nowSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Irelandâs work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to addressGerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six NationsSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell looking forward to some selection headaches come the Six NationsIreland head coach gives Billy Burns a first start against Georgia with Shane Daly set to make his debutFri Nov 27 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell to delve deeper into Irish squad for team to play GeorgiaChance to give Stockdale another run at fullback and Burns first Test start at outhalfWed Nov 25 2020 - 19:42
James Ryan blames the collective for Ireland's lineout strugglesIrelandâs captain defends Kelleher and refuses to stew over misses opportunitiesWed Nov 25 2020 - 15:54
Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to take new line on maulIrish forwards coach says it is becoming harder to score from mauls at Test match levelWed Nov 25 2020 - 07:46
Ed Byrne, Johnny Sexton and Rob Henshaw to miss clash with GeorgiaEasterby says Irish team that lost to England will be slightly altered for Sundayâs matchWed Nov 25 2020 - 01:00
No further players to be called up to Ireland squad to face GeorgiaThe likes of Shane Daly, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are set to get their chanceTue Nov 24 2020 - 15:14
Gerry Thornley: Ireland donât want to box themselves into a cornerIrish lineout no longer the secure platform it used to be for a profitable go-to tacticTue Nov 24 2020 - 06:00
Blunt Irelandâs lack of variety fails to penetrate England defenceIrelandâs second-half victory a silver lining in their defeat to Eddie Jonesâs formidable sideMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Conor Murray remains defiant despite another England defeatIreland scrumhalf maintains his side are in a good place after loss at TwickenhamMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell sees positives from Irelandâs âpricelessâ defeat to EnglandCoach and players believe they can beat Eddie Jonesâs side in Dublin next MarchMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell insists Ireland will learn lots from another Twickenham reverseâI thought the character, as you would expect from any Irish side, was second to noneâSat Nov 21 2020 - 19:37
Ireland avoid a whitewash but white wall proves a tough nut to crackEnglandâs brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over IrelandSat Nov 21 2020 - 17:43
Twickenham test likely to prove a little too severe again for IrelandImproved performance from February defeat could prove vital come next yearâs Six NationsSat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00
Caelan Doris profile: âHe has almost the perfect temperamentâFrom a small village in Mayo to the Leinster and Ireland backrow via Blackrock collegeSat Nov 21 2020 - 05:30
Eddie Jones up to his usual tricks ahead of Ireland encounterEngland coach highlights refereeing of scrums ahead of Twickenham gameThu Nov 19 2020 - 22:00
Andy Farrell: Ireland must adapt in white-hot Twickenham heatIreland coach has retained faith in a number of players who set up win over WalesThu Nov 19 2020 - 06:00
Ross Byrne ready to steer the ship for Ireland against EnglandLeinster outhalf vying with former English youth rival Billy Burns for the 10 jerseyWed Nov 18 2020 - 06:26
James Ryan captaincy was only ever a question of when, not ifAll throughout his career, the Leinster lock has proven himself as a natural leaderWed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00
Bundee Aki set to return as Ireland prepare to face EnglandAndy Farrell faced with decisions across the pitch for Saturdayâs trip to TwickenhamTue Nov 17 2020 - 21:09
Gerry Thornley: Ireland capable of Twickenham recovery missionClear signs against Wales of subtle and evolving plays by team in search of progressTue Nov 17 2020 - 05:30
