All eyes on the prize as Connacht host Cardiff BluesAndy Friend has made two changes with the return of Bundee Aki and flanker Paul BoyleSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Struggling clubs resembling neglected child of Irish rugbyWhile professional game thrives, even top clubs like Lansdowne feel isolatedSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Leinster boss Cullen welcomes return of Henshaw and Toner for Glasgow gameSeán O’Brien to captain the side against the Conference A leadersFri Apr 12 2019 - 14:55
Buckley and improving Connacht braced for defining assignmentVictory over Cardiff Blues would secure a place in next year’s Champions CupFri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: The day of the jackaller should not be ended just like thatIt is a great skill of modern rugby, and also dangerous. But it needn’t be outlawedTue Apr 09 2019 - 05:00
'We want to be one of the great clubs in Europe' - Benetton's journeyItalian side has emerged as viable contender for the Pro14 play-offs in Conference BSat Apr 06 2019 - 07:00
Leinster look to fringe players as European Cup semi-final loomsGuinness Pro14 preview: Leinster v Benetton Rugby (Kick-off 7.45pm – RDS Arena, Dublin; On TV: Eir sport and TG4Sat Apr 06 2019 - 01:00
Connacht zone in on top-three place and added extrasPro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4Fri Apr 05 2019 - 17:26
Fierce fight in store as nine teams scramble for Pro14 playoffsLeinster secure home semi-final as Glasgow face Munster and Connacht battle CardiffFri Apr 05 2019 - 07:41
Frustrated Robbie Henshaw fit again and hungry for actionCentre set to face Glasgow and looking forward to Champions Cup clash with ToulouseThu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ulster’s effort could signal the start of somethingOnce again Champions Cup quarter-finals provide richly entertaining fareTue Apr 02 2019 - 06:35
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup heavyweights show experience is keyLeinster face familiar foes Toulouse in semi-finals as Munster go up against SaracensMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:30
McFarland plays down Stockdale error as one of many Ulster mistakesCoach admits 22-year-old’s error stood out but insists it did not cost Ulster the gameMon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00
Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off UlsterRoss Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the AvivaSat Mar 30 2019 - 20:31
Munster braced for testing quarter-final against EdinburghJoey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat ZebreSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the AvivaThere’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging LeinsterSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Van Graan’s holistic approach already paying rich dividends at MunsterSouth African’s strong bond with outhalf Joey Carbery shows key mentoring skillsSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Michael Cheika anticipating special derby atmosphereAustralia coach believes his old club Leinster are in for an interesting encounter with UlsterFri Mar 29 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell fired up for one of his biggest ever gamesMunster centre expecting a teak-tough challenge from resilient Edinburgh on SaturdayThu Mar 28 2019 - 06:15
O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckonsChampions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeatWed Mar 27 2019 - 01:00
Stade Français confirm Paul O’Connell will leave at end of seasonFormer Irish captain ‘grateful for opportunity they gave me to live and work in Paris’Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:09
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations must remain on free-to-air televisionAny price the game receives for pay-per-view deal would not be worth the damage it causesTue Mar 26 2019 - 06:00
Van Graan expecting Carbery and Murray to play key roles against EdinburghOuthalf must still confirm his fitness while scrumhalf is seeking to regain his best formTue Mar 26 2019 - 01:00
Paul O’Connell set for Toulon after leaving Stade FrançaisMeanwhile Ronan O’Gara has spoken to agents with a French role in the pipelineMon Mar 25 2019 - 21:50
Joey Carbery set to be fit for Munster’s clash with EdinburghJohann van Graan: ‘I’m confident he’ll be ready for Saturday. He wants to play’Mon Mar 25 2019 - 14:55
Gerry Thornley: Ireland have enough credit in bank to retain faithConfidence has been dented but successful provinces can begin the healing processTue Mar 19 2019 - 06:30
Six Nations: Gerry Thornley’s Team of the TournamentOur rugby correspondent also hands out the gongs for player, coach, team and try of the tournamentTue Mar 19 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt asks supporters to keep the faith after Cardiff disappointmentCoach says risks were taken in Six Nations to build squad strength for the World CupMon Mar 18 2019 - 20:59
Rob Kearney: We just need to come together, close ranksVeteran fullback convinced Ireland have the ability to regroup and be a force againMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
Impressive Wales complete grand assignment in clinical fashionRenewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performanceMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt: ‘The team will definitely turn up in Japan’Ireland coach says display in Cardiff not as bad as opening loss to EnglandSat Mar 16 2019 - 20:05
Wales raise the roof to secure Grand Slam gloryLate Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand SlamSat Mar 16 2019 - 17:10
No Ordinary Joe: Schmidt's remarkable Six Nations recordIreland coach leads his team one last time in the Six Nations against Wales this afternoonSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Murray and Sexton crucial if Ireland are to spoil Welsh partyIreland will need to be at their best to deny Wales a Grand Slam in front of expectant home crowdSat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00
Wales confirm Principality Stadium roof will be openHeavy rain predicted for Saturday with a weather warning in place for strong windsFri Mar 15 2019 - 13:45
Joe Schmidt’s side prepare to crash Welsh Grand Slam partyTadhg Beirne to make Six Nations debut while O’Brien and Kearney returnFri Mar 15 2019 - 02:00
Tadhg Beirne could be set for first Six Nations appearance in CardiffSeán O’Brien is also in line to come back into the team after being left out against FranceWed Mar 13 2019 - 20:09
Conor Murray looking to finish on a high after a big step forwardScrumhalf expects Wales to be well-primed for Cardiff showdown but says Ireland will be readyWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Dan Leavy and his X-factor set to make a comeback in CardiffLeinster flanker (24) hasn’t played since December, but could be deployed against WalesWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Gatland and Wales primed for red-letter dayThe coach and his team are proven big-game performers and Ireland have it all to doTue Mar 12 2019 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt has one more Six Nations box to tick in CardiffBeating Wales on their own turf has proved beyond the hugely successful Ireland coachTue Mar 12 2019 - 06:00
After lacklustre Six Nations start, Ireland are back on trackIreland take on a Grand Slam-seeking Wales still in the mix and feeling better about chancesMon Mar 11 2019 - 05:00
Ireland find cold comfort against FranceFour tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to CardiffSun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56
Trevor Brennan: passing the baton to the next generationWith his son playing for France Under-20s, the former Irish international’s story goes onSat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00
With a fair wind, back-to-strength Ireland can sink FranceJoe Schmidt knows his side have to win this one, and now he’s got the team that can do itSat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00
Seán O'Brien to be omitted as Schmidt rings changes for FranceVan der Flier’s return at open side to be one of six changes from the pack in RomeFri Mar 08 2019 - 04:30
CJ Stander comes through the pain barrier to return for IrelandCheekbone and eye socket fractures suffered against England won’t stop the number eightThu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00
Return of big names adds significantly to Schmidt’s optionsRingrose, Healy, Best, Ryan and Henderson all likely to start for Ireland against FranceThu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00
Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for IrelandFirst France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30
France stick with the same team that beat ScotlandJacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to DublinTue Mar 05 2019 - 08:21
