Ireland set for matches in Georgia and Romania next summer while Lions tour Australia
From next season on, Irish provinces won’t be permitted to sign non-Irish qualified frontrow players, confirms David Humphreys
From next season on, Irish provinces won’t be permitted to sign non-Irish qualified frontrow players, confirms David Humphreys
The Rupert Guinness Theatre requires ‘substantial investment’; Def Leppard frontman at the top of the tree; and Garret FitzGerald’s love note from Sophia Loren
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties
IRFU women’s director of rugby position to be filled by September
New position, which will report directly to chief executive Kevin Potts, set to be filled by the end of the year
Aviva has held the naming rights since 2010 and is in exclusive talks to renew for another five years
Sports injury specialist Ray Moran’s vote of confidence in his own knees, Albert Manifold’s planning setbacks, and the IRFU’s home extensions
Current system sees each contract fully financed by the union and addresses complaint from other provinces that Leinster had advantage
Sevens programme proves its value; South Africa’s Wiese may miss Tests against Ireland; by the numbers; and quote, unquote
Owners of rugby fan favourite the Chop House were in dispute with rugby body over rented home in Dublin 4
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ
Munster are treading a similar path to last season, pulling out some great wins away from home. They know the virtues of timing a run, better than most
It’s hard to think of a week when the province flexed their collective muscle to the extent they could announce signings, new coaches and a new home venue
Leinster are set to have 10 players on Ireland central contracts next season with just three from the other provinces on national deals
Sport Ireland announces details of 1,595 tests across 32 sports, with rugby topping the list at 284 samples, ahead of athletics and rowing
Watching Ireland play in the Aviva Stadium is not for 'real fans', it's a sporting experience equally open to everyone
Plus: Jack Crowley’s financial conversion, architect Tom de Paor’s Wicklow woes, Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s Galway house sale, and Dublin jarveys say neigh to Harry Crosbie
Are we condemned to traipsing up and down the aisles of world football’s manager superstores, searching for a special offer?
IRFU's 150th anniversary gala dinner event in Dublin’s RDS in November to feature interviews with Ireland’s four surviving Grand Slam-winning captains
IRFU, Distilled and Cpl among the organisations delivering innovative policies that support women at every stage of their working life
Stevie Mulrooney says it ‘felt great’ to perform in front of 50,000 fans ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday
Colin Coyle on housing for Westlife member, former Web Summit CEO tilling the fields, Kneecap’s film, the IRFU, Isaac Allen and possible encore for Wolfe Tones man
Relationship between IRFU and professional services giant is now in its 19th year
The organisation conducted 1,415 tests across 32 sports, including athletics, rugby and cycling
Ireland boss characterised as ‘a winner’ and ‘quality coach’ by performance supremo David Nucifora
Outgoing IRFU high-performance director admits lineouts weren’t as consistent as hoped for in tournament
IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts describes Ballymena man as ‘a titan of rugby union and a visionary’
CEO cites future broadcasting outlook as ‘biggest challenge’ facing sport, as deficit of just under €1m reported at union’s AGM
There should be a glimmer of hope if Wales look across the water to Connacht, a shining example of the powers of recovery
Former Ireland outhalf will take over from David Nucifora when he ends his 10 years with Irish rugby
Having guided athletes to Olympic and All-Ireland glory, the high-performance coach is working with Ireland’s rugby players to help them rise to occasions such as Saturday’s showdown with Scotland
Company to continue as main sponsor of men’s team with branding also appearing on women’s jerseys
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices