Luke McGrath knows Leinster's best needed to thwart ToulouseScrumhalf has been mightily impressed with the French club’s form and progress this yearFri Apr 19 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán Cronin out to prove himself againHooker focuses on chasing further glory with Leinster after Six Nations ‘disappointment’Thu Apr 18 2019 - 06:00
Lancaster pleased Leinster’s big guns in place for Toulouse showdownAvailability of of Sexton, Toner, Furlong, Henshaw and O’Brien a major fillip for championsWed Apr 17 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton returns to full training in timely boost for LeinsterMick Kearney has joined Dan Leavy and Josh van der Flier on the long-term injury listTue Apr 16 2019 - 13:27
Gerry Thornley: Israel Folau left Rugby Australia with very little optionPlayer openly espousing values inimical to those of the Wallabies and rugby in generalTue Apr 16 2019 - 06:00
Mark McCall confirms Billy Vunipola will be available to face MunsterSaracens coach says number eight in squad despite furore over social media remarksTue Apr 16 2019 - 01:01
Former Ireland team manager Mick Kearney joins EPCR boardKearney takes over from Paul McNaughton as an Irish representativeMon Apr 15 2019 - 19:09
Connacht transformation continues apace under Friend’s providence‘I think also that this is not the ceiling either . . . we’ve got some more growth in us’Mon Apr 15 2019 - 06:51
Friend predicts Connacht to claim more big-game wins after banishing the BluesCoach says past wins over Ulster ‘count for nothing’ as provinces to meet in quarter-finalMon Apr 15 2019 - 06:00
Andy Friend thrilled with Connacht’s haul after Cardiff winCoach says side want to go on and repeat their 2016 success in the Pro 14Sat Apr 13 2019 - 18:27
Connacht book Ulster quarter-final and return to Europe’s top tableAndy Friend’s side get the required result after nervous display at the SportsgroundSat Apr 13 2019 - 17:38
Boost for Leinster as Henshaw and Toner return for Glasgow testScottish outfit playing for the substantial prize of a home semi-finalSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
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
