Wait begins after Ireland makes Rugby World Cup presentationIreland delegation makes much of the ability to tap into Irish diaspora of 70mTue Sept 26 2017 - 06:30
Money talks in World Rugby and World Cup is the loudest voiceSouth Africa and France vow to provide bigger financial return from hosting World CupTue Sept 26 2017 - 06:00
Ireland’s presentation sets out Rugby World Cup dream‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’Mon Sept 25 2017 - 14:43
Varadkar leads Irish bid in three-way battle for Rugby World CupFrench president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentationSun Sept 24 2017 - 21:51
Rob Kearney: ‘Injuries? They test your love of the game’Leinster full-back believes he still has plenty to offer, despite long list of recent setbacksSat Sept 23 2017 - 07:00
Les Kiss makes 10 changes to Ulster for Dragons clashNick Timoney, Iain Henderson and Darren Cave among players included in squadFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Leinster can punish Cheetahs’ defensive frailtySouth African outfit scoring tries but also conceding too many in early outings to dateFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Glasgow can extend unbeaten record at Munster’s expenseHead coach Dave Rennie’s in-form Warriors will enjoy backing of a sold-out ScotstounFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:30
Robbie Henshaw: Lions were unbelievably well preparedCentre reflects on debut tour ahead of return to action for Leinster next weekFri Sept 22 2017 - 06:00
Lions chief bites back after Seán O’Brien’s criticismMy views were honest and genuine, Irish flanker responds in clarifying statementThu Sept 21 2017 - 19:24
Seán O’Brien blames coaches for Lions not winning seriesIf coaches had a better attacking game plan Lions could have won series 3-0, says flankerThu Sept 21 2017 - 01:00
World Cup 2023: Ireland to make record financial offer to World RugbyIrish bid has promised to exceed surplus of €170 million-plus generated by 2015 eventWed Sept 20 2017 - 01:00
Iain Henderson and Jared Payne on the way back for UlsterSecondrow could feature off the bench against Dragons on Friday nightWed Sept 20 2017 - 01:00
Irish rugby mourns the passing of Pat GeraghtyPopular figure served as press officer with Leinster and then MunsterTue Sept 19 2017 - 19:20
Gerry Thornley: South African sides should ultimately prosperEmpty seats and heavy defeats make bad optics for the Southern Kings and Cheetahs so farTue Sept 19 2017 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: What rugby needs is more Lions, not lessEnglish clubs’ attempts to curtail or undermine the tours must be faced downTue Jul 11 2017 - 06:45
Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour player ratingsOur rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All BlacksMon Jul 10 2017 - 18:00
Lions draw series after gritty performance in final All Blacks TestSteve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden ParkSun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Warren Gatland open to coaching Lions on South Africa tourCoach says he is ‘definitely finishing up’ with Wales after the 2019 Rugby World CupSun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Tadhg Furlong’s solid form hits right note with Lions fansIreland forward says being serenaded with a chant devoted to him is ‘pretty cool’Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Lions, not All Blacks, were denied final shot at gloryOfficials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restartSun Jul 09 2017 - 15:17
Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden ParkBritish and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All BlacksSat Jul 08 2017 - 21:03
Steven Hansen stops short of criticising Poite‘We all know what happened, and we all know what should have happened’Sat Jul 08 2017 - 15:05
Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn seriesWarren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in AucklandSat Jul 08 2017 - 11:33
Sean O’Brien fully locked and loaded for All Blacks deciderIreland and Lions backrow: ‘This is the biggest game I’ve ever been involved in’Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:31
‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckonsNew Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistantFri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00
Meet the Irish keeping the Lions show on the roadDevil is in the detail for Irish Lions working behind the scenes in New ZealandFri Jul 07 2017 - 17:40
Here’s Johnny: Sexton confounds his doubters againPeople were saying he couldn’t survive a Lions tour. He is delighted to prove that he canThu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Lions have what it takes to claim immortality against All BlacksThe third test is the hardest, but Lions have tries in them if opportunities comeThu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00
Letter from NZ: Hansen a voice of reason as pot is stirred down underPanel on ‘Break Down’ can’t get over O’Brien decision and accuse Lions of spoiling tacticsThu Jul 06 2017 - 14:07
Steve Hansen philosophical as his baby All Blacks brace for battleSaturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and JordieThu Jul 06 2017 - 09:10
Gerry Thornley: Lions unchanged and recharged for deciderWales' Liam Williams has been retained at fullback despite concern over leg injuryWed Jul 05 2017 - 21:42
Gerry Thornley: Jordie Barrett’s inclusion signals bold All Blacks approach20-year-old brother of Beauden comes in at fullback; one of three changes in backlineWed Jul 05 2017 - 20:54
Jamie George calls for calm as history beckons for LionsSaracens hooker says Lions will have to go to the ‘next level’ against hurting All BlacksTue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00
Éanna Falvey says Lions’ lack of injuries due to intense trainingIrish doctor believes durability has been attained through high-level sessionsTue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Expect All Blacks to revive mood of dark intent from DublinAll Blacks enter series decider in vulnerable state having lost Smith, Crotty and WilliamsTue Jul 04 2017 - 07:35
Tadhg Furlong braced for vengeful All Blacks sideIn-form forward expecting another ‘brutal’ affair as Lions seek to win series deciderMon Jul 03 2017 - 22:00
Sean O’Brien decision could be the boost that drives Lions to victoryTullow Tank’s presence in final Test means Gatland can retain victorious back-rowMon Jul 03 2017 - 06:30
Gerry Thornley: Great rugby gave the Lions a great winIt was a far from perfect performance, but Gatland’s ‘pro-active’ selection was vindicatedMon Jul 03 2017 - 06:00
Lions' Queenstown diversion could raise a few eyebrowsScheduled break may seem curious but Lions following a familiar script to previous yearsSun Jul 02 2017 - 22:00
Gerry Thornley: Why Sonny Bill Williams had to see redReferee Jerome Garces left with no option but to make it a third All Black red cardSun Jul 02 2017 - 15:10
Sean O’Brien cleared to play in Lions series deciderIrish flanker was cited for dangerous play but cleared in disciplinary hearingSun Jul 02 2017 - 14:03
Vindicated Warren Gatland wants only a series winLions coach said demonising in New Zealand press has helped to motivate his teamSat Jul 01 2017 - 14:53
Lions back in the series as All Blacks see redAll Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent offSat Jul 01 2017 - 11:22
Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile aboutKevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAASat Jul 01 2017 - 07:00
Sexton aims to make a difference as Lions seek to save seriesIreland and Leinster outhalf looking forward to starting alongside Owen Farrell for the first timeFri Jun 30 2017 - 22:00
All Blacks’ superior collective skills set to prove decisiveWith the same pack on duty, New Zealand set to replicate awesome intensity levelsFri Jun 30 2017 - 07:23
Sam Warburton braced for biggest challenge of his careerLions captain says leading out team against All Blacks the biggest honour to dateThu Jun 29 2017 - 22:00
Steve Hansen offers an olive branch to Warren GatlandOn clown-gate: ‘But to ridicule someone is not right. It’s a bit disappointing, really’Thu Jun 29 2017 - 08:32
Impact off the bench sees CJ Stander oust Peter O’MahonyGatland leaves first Test captain out in Wellington, Henshaw and North out of tourThu Jun 29 2017 - 07:45
