Gerry Thornley: Irish provinces now in much stronger positionPro12 teams could provide four quarter-finalists in European Champions CupTue Dec 20 2016 - 11:08
Jack Carty overcomes doubts to give Connacht a kickOuthalf worked on technique and mental preparation to improve flawed place-kickingMon Dec 19 2016 - 01:18
All four provinces standing tall on European stageLeinster primed for last-eight berth while Connacht and Ulster are firmly in the mixMon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00
Connacht chalk up another memorable night at SportsgroundJack Carty answers his critics as referee’s blunder leaves Wasps feeling stungMon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00
Connacht’s never-say-die attitude comes up trumps yet againNaulia Dawai scores last-gasp try with Jack Carty landing winning conversionSat Dec 17 2016 - 21:23
Conveyor belt of talent continues to deliver for LeinsterAcademy the engine which drives a production line second to none in European gameSat Dec 17 2016 - 10:45
Connacht living on edge – but edge is where they like itPat Lam’s squad is depleted but with enough luck a famous victory is within their graspFri Dec 16 2016 - 19:52
Return legs in Champions Cup offer chance at redemptionDespite heavy defeat to Munster, Leicester have good track record in return gamesTue Dec 13 2016 - 07:45
Pat Lam says Connacht’s Champions Cup pool ‘wide open’Focus switches to must-win return clash against Wasps at the SportsgroundMon Dec 12 2016 - 01:11
Leinster bank positives ahead of home clash with NorthamptonSaints in disarray after weekend hammering and pending suspension of Dylan HartleyMon Dec 12 2016 - 01:00
Connacht lament what might have been as Wasps prevailVisitors left to rue missed chances as English club’s power game pays dividendsSun Dec 11 2016 - 15:37
Munster v Leicester: When two European titans go to warSimilarities between two clubs help intensify one of Europe’s great traditional rivalriesSat Dec 10 2016 - 06:00
Connacht braced for daunting task against WaspsEnglish club have never lost at home to Irish opposition in this competitionSat Dec 10 2016 - 00:50
Northampton have no complaints over Dylan Hartley redJim Mallinder accepts hooker will receive lengthy ban as Leo Cullen eyes Leinster ’s injuriesSat Dec 10 2016 - 00:08
Red mist descends on Dylan Hartley in bonus point Leinster winLeo Cullen’s team score five tries to see off Northampton in Franklin’s Gardens visitFri Dec 09 2016 - 22:17
Away win at Northampton would be like gold dust for LeinsterVisitors have enough talent to finally register an overdue away victory in EuropeFri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00
Andy Farrell expected to rejoin Lions backroom team as defence coachWarren Gatland likely to bring in Howley and Borthwick for tour of New ZealandTue Dec 06 2016 - 18:39
Gerry Thornley: Lam to exit Connacht with sizeable legacyTiming of head coach’s announcement will give province time to identify his successorTue Dec 06 2016 - 07:40
Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coachMon Dec 05 2016 - 20:52
Bristol make Pat Lam an offer he can’t refuseEnglish club understood to have offered Lam a salary in the region of €750,000Mon Dec 05 2016 - 15:08
Gerry Thornley: Ireland can feel giddy ahead of Six NationsImproved strength in depth and better attacking width augur well for the springTue Nov 29 2016 - 05:55
Joe Schmidt’s options have never been so plentifulIreland coach used 39 players in November internationals, including nine debutantsTue Nov 29 2016 - 05:01
Ireland’s rugby warriors make it a November to rememberSchmidt’s men can now look forward to Six Nations having made history on two frontsMon Nov 28 2016 - 05:01
Ireland’s faith in system sees them rise above chaos to beat WallabiesJoe Schmidt has built a squad that regards adversity as a challenge to be overcomeMon Nov 28 2016 - 01:01
Heroic Ireland somehow find a way to beat AustraliaInjuries take their toll again but Ireland grind out three-point win over WallabiesSat Nov 26 2016 - 21:58
Ireland v Australia: Schmidt seeks to finish on a highVictory over Wallabies would mean all three heavyweights vanquished within the yearSat Nov 26 2016 - 12:27
Rory Best recalls his six standout matches in an Ireland jerseyAs the Ireland captain earns his 100th cap against Australia he outlines why these particular matches are specialSat Nov 26 2016 - 09:00
Best of times: Ireland captain ready for battle in his 100th TestRory Best recalls the highs and low of his career as he leads his team against AustraliaSat Nov 26 2016 - 05:00
Sean O’Brien and Jared Payne to be assessed ahead of AustraliaPair sit out captain’s run with Peter O’Mahony and Rory Scannell on stand-byFri Nov 25 2016 - 13:23
Schmidt wants to end 2016 with another piece of historyIrish squad can become first to beat southern hemisphere big three in same calendar yearFri Nov 25 2016 - 08:22
Full-strength Aussie line-up shows Michael Cheika’s intentNo less than ten of Wallabies’ World Cup final XV will be on duty at Aviva StadiumFri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt and Michael Cheika set to show strongest handsCJ Stander and Kearney winning fitness battle after suffering head knocks last weekThu Nov 24 2016 - 05:00
In-form Australia a daunting assignment for drained IrelandReturn of Ultan Dillane and Keith Earls a welcome boost for coach Joe SchmidtWed Nov 23 2016 - 01:00
Weary Aussies on upward curve ahead of Ireland clashAfter tough start to 2016 Michael Cheika’s side have won six of last eight gamesTue Nov 22 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Time to address stampeding elephant in rugby roomWorld Rugby has vowed to tackle high hits, but is there a different rule for the All Blacks?Tue Nov 22 2016 - 05:50
Ireland count casualties after brutal battle with All BlacksHenshaw, Stander and Kearney undergo tests to determine extent of head injuriesMon Nov 21 2016 - 07:46
All Blacks show plenty of devil as Barrett stands out as their avenging angelIreland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical playMon Nov 21 2016 - 06:02
All Black duo Sam Cane and Malakai Fekitoa both cited for dangerous tacklesBoth players will face disciplinary hearings in the next two days following Saturday’s winSun Nov 20 2016 - 19:36
Gerry Thornley: New Zealand keep the door shut to exact revenge on IrelandStunning defensive display helps All Blacks make up for defeat in ChicagoSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:39
Ireland will need luck and much more to repel All Black magicSchmidt’s men unlikely to ever face tougher test than a New Zealand dead set on revengeSat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00
Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good runThe loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streakFri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Steve Hansen hails Smith best in world as he goes head to head with MurrayAll Blacks make five changes, with Retallick and Whitelock returning to secondrowFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:01
Schmidt not ‘super comfortable’ with weight of expectationIreland coach unconcerned over referee for New Zealand clash despite previous historyFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with Chicago starters for All Blacks rematchSeán O’Brien’s big-game experience may help him edge out unlucky Josh van der FlierWed Nov 16 2016 - 23:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien to show why All Blacks respect him so muchIreland have backrow riches in abundance but the Leinster man is truly world classWed Nov 16 2016 - 13:40
Ireland begins charm offensive as credible 2023 World Cup hostsWinning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economyWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup held in Ireland would be ‘absolute winner’, says Brian O’Driscoll‘We could do a phenomenal job at it, I really think that’Wed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick KearneySquad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada winTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Focus returns to showdown with All BlacksIreland head coach wary of a New Zealand backlash ahead of Saturday’s showdownMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland greenhorns take flight after finding their feetSeán O’Brien makes big play for inclusion against New Zealand at Aviva next weekSun Nov 13 2016 - 15:46
