Toughness allied to talent makes Jordan Larmour the real dealO’Driscoll and Best are enthusiastic about ‘incredibly exciting’ fullback after hat-trickSat Nov 10 2018 - 07:00
Ireland right to harbour lofty ambitions of World Cup glory – O’DriscollFormer star says O’Brien will be Schmidt’s first choice No 7 for World Cup if he stays fitSat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00
Ireland poised to extend proud home record against the PumasExpected edge at scrum time to establish the platform for Schmidt’s menSat Nov 10 2018 - 01:00
Captain Rory Best refreshed as Argentina roll into townIreland’s stalwart hooker missed summer tour of Australia with a hamstring injuryFri Nov 09 2018 - 14:04
Ireland go with show of strength for Argentinian onslaughtJoe Schmidt makes a dozen changes to starting line-up for hugely relevant match-upFri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley's team prediction: O’Brien and Best set for Ireland returnO’Brien set for his first outing in Ireland jersey in almost a year against ArgentinaThu Nov 08 2018 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw wants to be at centre of Irish actionVersatile back likes the freedom playing at fullback but is focused on current roleThu Nov 08 2018 - 01:00
Ireland have the foundations, now it's time to buildPresence of both Conway and Addison suggests Kearney unlikely to be in the match-day 23Wed Nov 07 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Beirne adding significantly to Ireland’s secondrow optionsMunster player grabbing every opportunity to apply pressure on established locksTue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shapeArgentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depthTue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt sees his team blow hot and cold in the Windy CityIreland coach reflects on a glass half-empty in the first period, and a glass half-full in the secondMon Nov 05 2018 - 07:00
Jordan Larmour passes his audition to face the PumasCompetition for places on the Ireland team causing ‘really positive headaches’ for SchmidtMon Nov 05 2018 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour: ‘Sky is the limit for this Ireland team’Larmour’s exploits overshadow other landmarks, including Ross Byrne's debutMon Nov 05 2018 - 05:00
Jordan Larmour transforms ‘stodgy’ Irish display in Chicago‘I do think it was a pretty spectacular effort from Jordan and he’ll be delighted with that’Sun Nov 04 2018 - 00:25
Larmour bags hat-trick as Ireland win phoney war at Soldier FieldSecond-half blitz helps Joe Schmidt’s side run up a half-century of points in ChicagoSat Nov 03 2018 - 22:32
McKinley’s unquenchable spirit ensures he is living the dreamDespite losing the sight in his left eye, the former Leinster player has gone on to play for ItalySat Nov 03 2018 - 07:00
Schmidt expecting Carbery and McGrath to continue progressDespite the experimental line-ups, there is plenty at stake for players on both sidesSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt confirms he will decide on future by the end of the monthIreland coach says a decision to either go or stay will bring clarity for the team and the IRFUSat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Mix of youth and experience the order for SchmidtChicago Test represents an opportunity for likes of Carbery, McGrath and BeirneFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Tadhg Beirne ready to go to next level in full Test debutMove to Munster thoroughly vindicated as former Scarlets stalwart reaps the benefitFri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt names Ireland side to face Italy in ChicagoRhys Ruddock to lead Ireland at Soldier Field on SaturdayThu Nov 01 2018 - 18:49
Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at IrelandHead coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positionsWed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00
Chicago could be another important staging post in Carbery's careerAbsences mean Rhys Ruddock would seem a likely candidate to lead Ireland against ItalyTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:12
Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hitsFor clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educatedTue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt names 26-strong Ireland squad for Chicago tripJohnny Sexton among those rested for the clash with Italy at Soldier Field next weekMon Oct 29 2018 - 10:38
Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as everThere will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup loomingSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Schmidt's 42-man Ireland squad looks like landmark on road to World CupUncapped Ross Byrne, Will Addison and Sam Arnold called up for NovemberThu Oct 25 2018 - 07:31
Munster's Conor Murray 'didn't go looking' for a move abroad'I felt really happy here and it was an easy decision, a quick decision like my last contract'Thu Oct 25 2018 - 07:29
Conor Murray aiming to return ‘around the end of November’Munster and Ireland scrumhalf confirms he has not had surgery on his neck injuryWed Oct 24 2018 - 15:00
Addison and Haley expected to be named in Ireland squadSchmidt expected to name up to 38 players with big guns sitting out Italy game in ChicagoWed Oct 24 2018 - 07:16
IRFU plan aims for two World Cup semi-finals in next five yearsThe five-year strategy sets highly ambitious targets at provincial and international levelTue Oct 23 2018 - 06:45
Gerry Thornley: Big-hearted Simon Zebo deserves a breakBad losers Bath in danger of losing the run of themselves with replay ‘appeal’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 06:00
Seán Cronin hopes defeat will cause a Leinster reaction‘Seanie was talking after the game and saying that we need to move on and build on this’Tue Oct 23 2018 - 05:00
Simon Zebo revelling in his home from home at RacingIrishman says he is ‘delighted’ that he made the switch to pastures new in FranceMon Oct 22 2018 - 16:03
Sonnes greets win over Leinster as a fresh start for famed Toulouse‘Beating Leinster could be a historic exploit for us’ says joint head-coachMon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland: Hunger to succeed is our strength going forwardRory Best admits province will be ‘fighting for their lives’ in games against ScarletsMon Oct 22 2018 - 06:00
Wasteful Leinster brought rudely back down to earthChampions falter in Toulouse while three serious injuries mar Munster’s victoryMon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00
Leinster run into red wall as winning streak falls to ToulouseHome side were resilient the whole way through and their late try sealed the winSun Oct 21 2018 - 17:36
Simon Zebo apologises for taunting celebration‘I just got too excited. I probably built up the game a bit too much in my head this week’Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:54
Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too muchParis aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense ArenaSat Oct 20 2018 - 20:03
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is goneDespite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yoreSat Oct 20 2018 - 07:00
Simon Zebo looking to thwart Ulster on their trip to ParisIn-form Zebo aiming to impress against Irish province for formidable RacingSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Leinster now holding the whiphand as masters face offFormidable champions unlikely to be daunted these days by a trip to ToulouseSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
Remembering Munster’s ‘Miracle Match’: When ‘all players stood up’Alan Gaffney reflects on win over Gloucester to progress in 2003 Heineken CupThu Oct 18 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster seem to be running straighter than anyone elseProvince’s talented young guns and ability to run straight setting them apartTue Oct 16 2018 - 07:00
James Lowe winning battle to shed expendable tagNew Zealander loving life at Leinster after brilliant start to seasonMon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Dan McFarland and Ulster relish the perfect tonic of victoryHead coach Dan McFarland admits his team have plenty of room for improvementMon Oct 15 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougherMunster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sidesMon Oct 15 2018 - 05:00
Ulster bring a little of the feel-good factor back against LeicesterExcellent second-half performance sees Dan McFarland’s side open with winSat Oct 13 2018 - 21:23
Rory Best thrilled that Ulster’s hard work paid off in the endUlster captain says side have been working hard on their maul attackSat Oct 13 2018 - 21:22
