Patient Porter pushing for that number one spotThe Leinster prop has 23 Irish caps and understands how quickly the landscape changesThu Jan 16 2020 - 01:00
Leinster’s centre is holding thanks to fab four outhalvesJohnny Sexton, Ross Byrne, Ciaran Frawley and Harry Byrne all playing to their strengthsWed Jan 15 2020 - 06:00
Hockey Ireland claims video referral at Olympic qualifier was not fit for purposeIreland men’s side lost out on penalties after Canada scored late equaliser in VancouverTue Jan 14 2020 - 18:00
Johnny Sexton update: ‘He’s looking good and recovering well’Lock James Ryan is the other Leinster and Ireland injury doubt for this weekendTue Jan 14 2020 - 13:50
Ireland cut could come at the wrong time for Addison and MooreUlster duo both hobbled out of Ulster’s defeat away to Clermont AuvergneMon Jan 13 2020 - 19:51
Other sports look on in awe as Connacht Rugby hits the funding jackpotAllocation of €10m in sporting grant soon topped up with another €10m from obscure fundMon Jan 13 2020 - 07:00
Government withholds FAI grant for Cork projectRDS and Sportsground receive funding of €20 millionFri Jan 10 2020 - 15:04
Hockey: Indoors could provide avenue to Irish Olympic squadAli Meeke and Naomi Carroll will be some of those hoping to impress Sean DancerThu Jan 09 2020 - 15:54
Jordan Larmour aiming to take his game to the next levelUnder the new Ireland management team, contenders are eyeing up fresh opportunitiesWed Jan 08 2020 - 07:00
Brandon Miele banned for two years for anti-doping violationMidfielder failed to provide a full sample in April 2019 while playing for St Pat’sTue Jan 07 2020 - 16:31
Leinster’s winning streak the last thing on Stuart Lancaster’s mindCoach says squad is focused solely on tough Pro14 and Champions Cup matches aheadTue Jan 07 2020 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton unlikely to play before start of Six NationsIrish outhalf recovering from knee injury and will not play for Leinster against LyonTue Jan 07 2020 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton unlikely to play again before the Six NationsJames Ryan facing a fitness battle ahead of Leinster’s Champions Cup clash with LyonMon Jan 06 2020 - 14:08
The sporting decade that was: Taylor keeps the faith and writes her own historyAll that glitters is gold for Katie Taylor as she experiences her hallelujah momentWed Dec 25 2019 - 12:00
The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decadeFergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in GalwayMon Dec 23 2019 - 10:00
Wrong turn proved the right career move in the end for PuspureInadvertent trip to Islandbridge reignited the future world champion’s passion for rowingFri Dec 20 2019 - 18:59
Mature Puspure now delivering spectacularly on her early promiseSportswoman of the Year: Latvian-born 38-year-old now a real medal prospect in TokyoFri Dec 20 2019 - 18:21
Ireland door isn't closed for Rob Kearney, says Leo CullenCoach says veteran fullback has plenty time to play himself back into Farrell’s plansFri Dec 20 2019 - 01:06
Impressive Leinster aiming to extend long unbeaten runCullen’s blend of of youth and experience likely to prove too strong for UlsterFri Dec 20 2019 - 01:00
Shane Lowry’s Open win greatest Irish sporting moment of 2019Katie Taylor remains Ireland’s most admired sportsperson for third year in rowWed Dec 18 2019 - 06:00
Hockey: Ireland women face South Africa in Olympic openerIreland have a day’s rest before they then face the world number one Dutch sideTue Dec 17 2019 - 09:26
Ryan and McSharry at the vanguard of Irish swimming revolutionGlasgow European Championships showed Ireland’s consistent development in the poolWed Dec 11 2019 - 17:45
Ruby Walsh: hard to stop concussed jockeys from riding and taking risks12-time champion jockey knocked out four times during golden career which ended this yearMon Dec 09 2019 - 16:41
Jacob Stockdale at 15 for Ulster as they target third win in Champions CupJohn Cooney hoping to add his fourth try in four games against HarlequinsSat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00
James Ryan: ‘First of all, I’d have to be selected as captain. It’s a lot of hearsay really’Leinster lock ‘honoured’ to be considered for role many believe he is ideally suited forSat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00
Ireland goalkeeper David Harte hoping to land IOC roleTwo-time World Hockey ’keeper of the Year seeking place on IOC Athletes’ CommissionFri Dec 06 2019 - 14:07
Cian Healy not taking anything for granted in frontrow battleLeinster prop prepared for tough Northampton contests as season kicks up a gearThu Dec 05 2019 - 19:30
Men’s Hockey: Return of Ireland indoor squads a boost for the sportMen’s squad heading to Santander in January for the Euro Indoor ChampionshipsThu Dec 05 2019 - 17:20
Leo Cullen dips deep in to Leinster squad for Glasgow clashCoach has an eye on back-to-back European meetings with NorthamptonFri Nov 29 2019 - 17:39
Connacht boosted by Aki’s return and contract extensionIreland centre has signed a new central contract to remain at province for three yearsFri Nov 29 2019 - 17:20
Conor O'Shea looking ahead after disappointing end to Italian jobSpeculation suggests former Italy coach bound for a position within the RFUFri Nov 29 2019 - 01:00
Men’s Hockey: Death of Marius Gallagher a sad loss for hockeyFormer umpire went on to serve the sport with distinction in an administrative capacityThu Nov 28 2019 - 20:20
Ulster’s European feats have hardened self-belief and team goalsPro14 preview: Ulster v Scarlets, Kingspan Stadium, 7.35pm (Live Premier Sports 1Thu Nov 28 2019 - 15:18
Ben Healy is thrown in at the deep end at outhalf against EdinburghPro14 preview: Munster v Edinburgh, Musgrave Park 7.35pm (Live Eir 1)Thu Nov 28 2019 - 15:18
Guarded satisfaction from Sexton after ‘arm wrestle’ with LyonLeinster leave France with pride and the knowledge it is the small things that countMon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00
Patient Leinster have enough to overcome disjointed LyonDeegan scores the only try in a game where the French side were pointless at the breakMon Nov 25 2019 - 06:00
Leo Cullen: ‘It’s just about getting the job done at the moment’Leinster head coach praises his side after battling display in FranceSat Nov 23 2019 - 18:54
Leinster make it two from two as they grind out valuable away win in LyonLeo Cullen’s side put in a brilliant defensive showing in victory in FranceSat Nov 23 2019 - 17:42
Pierre Mignoni’s loyalty to Lyon could pay off with Leinster scalpThe coach has patiently built up his team – and they may be ready to break their duckSat Nov 23 2019 - 08:30
Leinster have sufficient experience to survive Lyon testCullen’s side packed with knowledge of these difficult assignments in FranceFri Nov 22 2019 - 19:30
If Annadale exit the top league it will push the competition further towards DublinNext season’s league could become a 10-team all-Ireland competition with eight of those teams from south DublinThu Nov 21 2019 - 17:03
Ulster without injured McGrath for visit of formidable ClermontLock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfitWed Nov 20 2019 - 06:00
David Harte seeking election to IOC athlete’s commissionHarte name was put forward by the Olympic Federation of IrelandMon Nov 18 2019 - 17:38
John Ryan keeping it real as he focuses on life’s daily battlesGutsy Munster prop hasn’t allowed a debilitating condition limit his rugby ambitionsSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Formidable Munster to prolong the agony for struggling OspreysAmong five changes, Murray and Earls return for their first game since the World CupSat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00
Men’s Hockey: Weil’s words offer little hope for IrelandLittle prospect of Olympics reprieve as FIH CEO stresses need to support umpiresFri Nov 15 2019 - 01:10
Tyler Bleyendaal ready to follow ‘Pied Piper’ coach Stephen LarkhamMunster fly-half puts injury woes behind him and could start against Ospreys this weekendThu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00
Rhys Ruddock primed to delve into hurt locker to fuel Leinster campaignFlanker is focused on what is ahead of him rather than what went wrong in JapanThu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00
Refreshed O’Mahony ready to get back in the groove with MunsterIreland forward’s appetite undimmed for Champions Cup clash against OspreysWed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan remains a 'slight possibility' for Munster's European openerJohann van Graan: 'We’ll give him every chance possibly for this weekend'Wed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00
