Leinster have no room for complacency as they bid to tame Tigers againPremiership outfit Leicester will embrace their underdogs tag against Leinster at the Aviva and have faith in their ability to spring a shockFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy: ‘As a player I am in a really good spot. Everyone is hungry’It’s been a breakthrough 18 months for towering Ireland lock Joe McCarthy whose full focus now is on Leinster’s knockout Champions Cup clash against LeicesterFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’Having developed into one of the world’s leading all-round wingers, the Leinster man aims to improve an irritating European recordWed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into viewLeinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into viewTue Apr 02 2024 - 06:00
Leinster run riot with strong second half display to power past BullsSouth African outfit asked plenty of questions as they led at the break only for Leo Cullen’s side to click into gearFri Mar 29 2024 - 21:38
Ulster facing a formidable assignment in Cape Town In contrast to Ulster, Stormers have been in good form recently and pack an extra punch at home in Cape TownFri Mar 29 2024 - 17:48
Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of OlympicsWorld Champion boxer previously told by Irish Athletic Boxing Association that she would not be part of their Olympic plansFri Mar 29 2024 - 14:39
Stadium anthems have become vehicles for protest and divisionMaybe now is the time to hit pause rather than replay on a once well-respected custom of singing national anthems at sporting eventsFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Bulls ready to throw down gauntlet to Leinster‘A great benchmark for us to see where we are as a group,’ says Bulls coach Jake White in advance of his side's clash with Leinster at the RDSFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the BullsJames Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDSThu Mar 28 2024 - 17:30
Joey Carbery looking forward to a fresh start abroadJoey Carbery says decision to leave Munster ‘extremely tough’ but the time is right for a new challenge in his rugby careerWed Mar 27 2024 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne says departure from Indian boxing down to contract issues Former world champion says Boxing Federation of India were not paying his salaryFri Mar 22 2024 - 13:19
Pints at the Aviva, dinner at Roly’s and the Dart home. Since when has that not been a ‘real’ rugby fan experience?Watching Ireland play in the Aviva Stadium is not for 'real fans', it's a sporting experience equally open to everyoneFri Mar 22 2024 - 06:00
Provincial state of play - Assessing Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster’s post-Six Nations chances Scramble for URC quarter-final qualification is on while all four provinces have one eye on European knockouts in the coming weeksThu Mar 21 2024 - 06:00
Sarah Keane to step down as Olympic Federation of Ireland president at end of yearSwim Ireland chief executive took over the organisation and led the fallout from Rio 2016 Olympic GamesWed Mar 20 2024 - 16:00
How Ireland’s Six Nations squad rated: A championship win raises all boatsBack-to-back championship wins show the high quality of the players in this Irish teamTue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour comes in from the cold with Ireland after showing glimpses of his best at LeinsterLeinster'sJordan Larmour earns late call up at fullback to play an important role in Ireland’s Six Nations triumphMon Mar 18 2024 - 06:00
From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekendPopular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffeSun Mar 17 2024 - 14:48
Ireland thankful tries ruled out for Furlong and Henshaw didn’t come back to haunt themIreland prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Robbie Henshaw were both denied second half tries by the officiating crew led by Matthew CarleySat Mar 16 2024 - 20:09
Ireland need Bundee Aki to remain a force of nature if they are to capture Six Nations crownConnacht centre has brought his World Cup form with him into the Six Nations, culminating in Saturday’s Scotland clashSat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Is this Ireland team in danger of flattering to deceive?Scotland game provides the ideal opportunity for Farrell’s team to show it is a cut above its predecessorsFri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00
Warhorse Iain Henderson loving the twilight years with IrelandUlster lock is enjoying the competitive environment and the new talent coming throughThu Mar 14 2024 - 06:00
Mack Hansen facing another two months on the sidelines due to shoulder injury Ireland and Connacht back hopes to be fit for summer tour after dislocating his shoulder playing against Munster in the URC on New Year’s DayWed Mar 13 2024 - 17:50
‘We love beating each other’: Tadhg Beirne relishes Ireland-Scotland rivalry as he aims for personal milestone Munster lock says Ireland must correct indiscipline that cost them dearly against EnglandWed Mar 13 2024 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s defeat to England this Six Nations weekendScotland need to mind the gap behind their backline; England have found a winning formula; and Ireland have plenty to ponderMon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
England 23 Ireland 22: How the Irish players rated at TwickenhamJohnny Watterson runs the rule over Andy Farrell’s side as their Grand Slam hopes end in LondonSat Mar 09 2024 - 19:01
Enhanced Games is a dangerous and deeply cynical take on modern sportThe Enhanced Games are a dangerous concept set to kick off next year with big prize moneyFri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
Cian Healy: ‘Come the end of my career I’ll count medals, not caps’Leinster and Ireland stalwart closing in on being the most capped prop worldwide with just a handful ahead of himThu Mar 07 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Caelan Doris braced for the challenge of Ireland’s visit to TwickenhamLeinster and Ireland number eight expecting England to produce a huge effort to derail Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitionsWed Mar 06 2024 - 06:00
URC previews: Struggling Ulster need win against DragonsBoth Byrnes start for Leinster as they visit Cardiff without Six Nations playersFri Mar 01 2024 - 16:57
Ireland on track for biggest Olympic team everThe idea of Ireland winning between four and six medals in Paris this summer is not farfetchedFri Mar 01 2024 - 06:00
Tickets for IRFU’s 150th anniversary dinner on course to sell out at €650 per headIRFU's 150th anniversary gala dinner event in Dublin’s RDS in November to feature interviews with Ireland’s four surviving Grand Slam-winning captainsThu Feb 29 2024 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan determined to shake off the blues in time for TwickenhamIreland fullback a disappointed Chelsea fan at Wembley as Liverpool claimed cup gloryWed Feb 28 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Ireland’s Hugo Keenan hopeful of being fit to play against England in TwickenhamThe 27-year-old sustained a knee issue during Ireland’s 36-0 triumph over ItalyTue Feb 27 2024 - 17:08
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 31-7 Six Nations win over WalesSheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continuesMon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
Oli Jager nails bomb squad role on debut as he realises Ireland ambitionHaving thought he had left it too late, the tighthead prop becomes an Irish international at 28Mon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations Talking Point: Ireland’s ‘Bomb Squad’ substitutes defuse Welsh threat Andy Farrell’s use of his replacements was key in pulling clear in the final quarter at the AvivaSat Feb 24 2024 - 17:00
Nurturing of self-belief a crucial factor in Sheehan’s rise to prominence Becoming one of the world’s best hookers wasn’t straightforward for Dan Sheehan and the Leinster man is thankful to those who helped in the transformationSat Feb 24 2024 - 06:00
Ireland U20s keep Six Nations-winning run intact with big win over Wales Richie Murphy’s team showed better continuity and composure against an undisciplined Welsh sideFri Feb 23 2024 - 22:06
Johnny Watterson: If it happens, Casement Park development shows possibility of progress in BelfastThe Irish Government has bought into the notion of investing large amounts of tax money into sportFri Feb 23 2024 - 06:00
Ageless Conor Murray not giving way in numbers game any time soonMunster and Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray believes he still has plenty to offer in a green shirtThu Feb 22 2024 - 06:00
Chantelle Cameron confirms 3Arena bout against Katie Taylor on May 25thTaylor’s dream of fighting in Croke Park has been shelved for nowWed Feb 21 2024 - 12:25
‘I think I’m pretty blessed’: Jamison Gibson-Park ‘loving it’ in Leinster and Ireland setupThe veteran Ireland scrumhalf continues to perform and move like a player years younger, and draws inspiration from the younger players in the squadWed Feb 21 2024 - 06:00
Andrew Trimble tackles the nuance and complexity of identitiesThe former Irish winger’s documentary, For Ulster and for Ireland, illustrates how it is possible to acknowledge differences without rancourFri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
Vikki Wall: ‘I’ve learned that maybe you take your instinct for granted sometimes’What Wall believes has transferred from GAA to rugby is informative about the sport she used to play and one she holds closeThu Feb 15 2024 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Hugo Keenan has come from modest beginnings to be a centrepiece of this Ireland teamKeenan’s rise in just over three years has been hard work nourishing natural talent. He’s a poster boy for building on innate ability and pushing it towards its full potentialTue Feb 13 2024 - 06:00
Deafening silence at the Aviva, Ireland solve a key issue and other things we learned from Six Nations week twoIreland v Italy showed tactical excellence of Andy Farrell's men; Casey takes one for the team; revealing under-20s fixture; crowd fails to play its partMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Jack Crowley swaggers as Ireland stop Italy from finding grooveIreland’s senior team gave the U20s a timely lesson in how to stop opponents from rallyingSun Feb 11 2024 - 18:00
Irelands U20s hang on after titanic battle with ItalyRichie Murphy’s men survive imperfect performance to keep alive hopes of three Grand Slams in a rowFri Feb 09 2024 - 21:44
Johnny Watterson: Not unreasonable to think Basketball Ireland should have been stronger over team's Israel matchIt is not an unreasonable view that Basketball Ireland should have been stronger regarding their team’s match against IsraelFri Feb 09 2024 - 06:00
