James Ryan reluctantly rested but refreshed for FranceLeinster youngster keen to get back to action after missing Italy game over minor niggleMon Mar 4 2019 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt: 2007 comparisons ‘couldn’t be more irrelevant ’Ireland coach says Sexton will train fully next week with Carbery to return on WednesdaySat Mar 2 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt confident Johnny Sexton will be fit for France clashIreland coach says Joey Carbery, Dan Leavy and Robbie Henshaw set to train next weekFri Mar 1 2019 - 15:01
Gerry Thornley: World League proposal has more holes than a soup strainerWorld Rugby has managed to antagonise all the stake-holders in the game that matterFri Mar 1 2019 - 06:30
Six Nations countries a long way from backing World LeagueSexton says the issue of player load needs to be properly understood in any talksFri Mar 1 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s green machine running on dirty dieselThree substandard performances later, this team need to start enjoying rugby againTue Feb 26 2019 - 05:59
‘Worried’ Schmidt wants Ireland to take a step back and breatheCoach concerned team may be trying too hard and starting to lose faith in themselvesTue Feb 26 2019 - 05:30
Ragged Ireland knocked out of their stride in RomeSchmidt relieved to get a bonus-point victory following a scrappy, error-ridden displayMon Feb 25 2019 - 08:11
Peter O’Mahony: 'We were under the pump, under pressure'Ireland captain knows taking a five-point haul from Rome is no mean achievementMon Feb 25 2019 - 07:12
Ireland pull it out of the fire to avoid leaving Rome in ruinsJoe Schmidt’s side limp home with bonus point after poor performance at the Stadio OlimpicoSun Feb 24 2019 - 17:42
The big interview: Conor Murray ready to kick on after hiccup‘I want to be the best, definitely, and I know that in the first two games I can be better’Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in RomeJoe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky ItaliansSat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
Seán Cronin in line for long awaited first Six Nations start in RomeJoe Schmidt expected to make changes in pack for meeting with ItalyThu Feb 21 2019 - 21:30
Johnny Sexton likely to get nod as Ireland look to improve kickingOuthalf has been limited to just 103 minutes of rugby since the turn of the yearThu Feb 21 2019 - 06:00
Quinn Roux more at home than ever in the Ireland set-upNow an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in GalwayThu Feb 21 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Why Ireland fans should put their faith in WalesAn England win at the Principality Stadium would as good as decide the Six Nations titleTue Feb 19 2019 - 06:00
Andy Farrell: ‘I would have regretted not taking this one’Joe Schmidt's Ireland replacement says he’ll need to ‘let people have their legs’Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's futurePlanned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growthSat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
Equity firms lining up to acquire slices of world rugby cakeCurrent revenue model of the global game likely to be replaced by new arrangementsFri Feb 15 2019 - 01:08
Gerry Thornley: The kick is back in vogue but not so much for IrelandEngland are showing the Six Nations how to use an old tactic to perfectionTue Feb 12 2019 - 06:30
Not a pretty win, but a psychological restoration for IrelandThey may not be back to fluent best, but there were a lot of positives in win over ScotlandMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:30
Ireland lose hold on Six Nations, but may get handle on the World CupSchmidt may have scope to use tournament to ready squad for Tokyo next SeptemberMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
Joey Carbery forgets horror moment to produce decisive play‘On a personal level it was great to get out there and get the experience,’ Munster man saysMon Feb 11 2019 - 05:00
Gregor Townsend refuses to lay any blame at feet of refereeScotland coach accepts Ireland are of a slightly higher quality and that showedSat Feb 9 2019 - 19:04
Ireland grind past Scotland but miss out on a bonus pointFirst half tries from Conor Murray and Jacob Stockdale set the visitors on their waySat Feb 9 2019 - 16:51
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at MurrayfieldJohnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the parkSat Feb 9 2019 - 06:00
Bundee Aki: The steady partner in Ireland’s version of 'Lanigan’s Ball'Aki has only been ruled out by injury once, and today is his 14th start in last 17 Test matchesSat Feb 9 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt looking on the positive side of much-changed IrelandHead coach changes five for Scotland encounter at MurrayfieldFri Feb 8 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley's team prediction: O’Brien and Kearney to start against ScotlandKearney in line to be reinstated at fullback while O’Brien to bring experience to open sideThu Feb 7 2019 - 06:00
Rob Kearney set to be among four Ireland changes for MurrayfieldRobbie Henshaw to return to centre, Seán O’Brien and Jack Conan in backrowWed Feb 6 2019 - 17:08
Quinn Roux a lock to play a leading role for Ireland against ScotlandManagement have no fears over Connacht secondrow in must-win Six Nations gameWed Feb 6 2019 - 07:10
Keith Earls accepts blame but fit and eager to move onWinger has recovered from injury and holds up hand for England’s opening tryWed Feb 6 2019 - 06:00
Finn Russell will be Scotland’s key man in MurrayfieldGregor Townsend is right to gamble on his instinctive playmaker in Ireland clashTue Feb 5 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Henshaw deserves another game at fullbackThere are issues to address after England defeat, but this Irish side deserves our faithTue Feb 5 2019 - 06:00
Scars for wounded Ireland likely to be physical as well as mentalStander’s facial injury set to force a change at No 8 for Scotland clashMon Feb 4 2019 - 06:00
Chastened Ireland emphatically put back in their boxEngland dominate key gain-line contest as Ireland’s go-to carriers stopped in their tracksMon Feb 4 2019 - 05:00
Ireland’s hopes slain as Slade and England secure bonus-point winEngland started with an early try and never relented against an out-of-sorts IrelandSat Feb 2 2019 - 18:48
Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnershipO'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugbySat Feb 2 2019 - 06:00
Remorseless Ireland have the smarts to manipulate England’s defenceVisitors bring heavyweight pack with lots of ballast, a mix of brute force and creativitySat Feb 2 2019 - 06:00
Ireland captain Rory Best not thinking past the World CupOn this very week before last season’s opener Best considered resigning as captainFri Feb 1 2019 - 14:24
Six Nations: Logic points to Welsh win but doesn’t apply to FranceUnpredictable les bleus will fired up and keen to redeem themselves after Fiji upsetFri Feb 1 2019 - 06:30
Six Nations: Schmidt backs ‘solutions man’ Henshaw to make the switchIreland head coach admits he has one eye on World Cup with fullback selectionFri Feb 1 2019 - 06:00
Brian O'Driscoll backs Ireland to beat England – if they can contain VunipolaFormer Ireland captain believes England’s strength is overstated as they arrive in DublinThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt to back the players that beat New Zealand for England openerMurray’s return at scrumhalf and Henshaw at fullback likely to be the only changesThu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00
Easterby says Ireland too focused to be distracted by pre-match jibes‘There’s no doubt that it’s a huge game for lots of different reasons, but for us it’s the next game'Wed Jan 30 2019 - 06:24
Jacob Stockdale stays grounded after the highs of 2018Winger not expecting to equal last year’s try tally, but could seize the day at Six NationsWed Jan 30 2019 - 01:00
Easterby brushes off ‘Boring Ireland’ jibeIt is a headline and we are focusing on how good we can be. Let’s see how the game goesTue Jan 29 2019 - 15:55
Six Nations: O’Gara optimistic despite threat from Owen FarrellCoaching duties in Auckland will dovetail with TV punditry in Dublin for Six NationsTue Jan 29 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: 'World League' could seriously devalue the Six NationsSubsuming tournament in a new ‘World League of Nations’ would be fraught with dangerTue Jan 29 2019 - 01:00
Gung-ho Gatland predicts Wales title triumph if they defeat France in openerVeteran Kiwi coach knows when Wales have momentum their confidence soarsMon Jan 28 2019 - 06:00