Leo Cullen knows ‘undercooked’ Leinster must improveCoach admits side ‘not quite there’ after narrow win in Champions Cup quarter-finalMon Apr 1 2019 - 06:00
McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladderWinger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall shortSat Mar 30 2019 - 21:42
John Cooney thriving on opportunity among the sons of UlsterRuan Pienaar’s departure proved to be key as scrumhalf made move to Belfast from ConnachtSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Injured Johnny Sexton out of Leinster team to play UlsterRob Kearney and Jack McGrath also miss out while Iain Henderson starts for UlsterFri Mar 29 2019 - 12:15
Rory Best says Ulster will not go out to target Johnny SextonUlster captain admits team must take every chance to beat Leinster in Champions CupWed Mar 27 2019 - 06:00
Ulster lacking fit centres ahead of Leinster clashMichael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile upTue Mar 26 2019 - 14:47
Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell to leave current coaching rolesO’Gara set for job with France while O’Connell is to leave Stade Francais a year earlyMon Mar 25 2019 - 14:40
How head injuries finished the rugby career of Cillian Willis'Unless you have to be dragged off you wouldn’t leave a pitch. That’s the reality.'Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:22
Warren Gatland expects Wales to be one of fittest teams at World CupCoach admits his side probably got a couple of decisions their way in Grand Slam victoryMon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00
James Ryan’s best efforts come to nought as Jones and Wales dictate the agendaIreland’s discipline and game plan unravelled long before the finishMon Mar 18 2019 - 05:00
The Offload: Joe Schmidt gripes are misplacedThe Offload offers the squad that should travel to Tokyo if World Cup was next weekMon Mar 18 2019 - 01:00
Wales 25 Ireland 7: Ireland player ratingsGavin Cummiskey runs the rule over the Ireland players after a dreadful day in CardiffSat Mar 16 2019 - 18:20
Ireland left with egg on their faces in CardiffDecision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's sideSat Mar 16 2019 - 17:45
Women’s rugby needs a pathway to winning, says veteran propLindsay Peat delivers wake-up call to IRFU as shambolic Six Nations campaign nears endSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff strongholdPrincipality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmaresSat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00
Ireland will be in their elements in Cardiff‘We made a decision on playing a game of rugby in the outdoors’Fri Mar 15 2019 - 16:08
Ryan to run the lineout in cauldron CardiffSchmidt says ‘the big fella’ doesn’t talk about doing thing, but just gets on and gets them doneThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:53
Ireland wary of Welsh sprinkler stroke if roof is closedWales have asked the Six Nations to close Principality stadium roof, citing the weatherThu Mar 14 2019 - 16:28
Six Nations: Tadhg Beirne starts for Ireland against WalesJoe Schmidt makes three changes with Rob Kearney and Seán O’Brien also returningThu Mar 14 2019 - 16:01
The Offload: Ireland’s new leaders have emergedWomen’s rugby heading towards permanent professionalism elsewhere but not hereMon Mar 11 2019 - 11:00
Air of resignation around France after latest humiliationLes Bleus held the ball in hand in Ireland’s 22 for a grand total of 22 seconds on SundaySun Mar 10 2019 - 19:22
Lightening quick Jordan Larmour the standout actImpressive performance from Ireland’s 21-year-old fullback brings crowd to its feetSun Mar 10 2019 - 13:53
Garry Ringrose and Gaël Fickou primed for fascinating duelThe two prodigious 24-year-old number 13s finally meet in organised combat on SundayFri Mar 8 2019 - 17:45
Joe Schmidt ‘spreads the load’ and makes seven changes for FranceJosh van der Flier has returned to the lineup as one of six changes in the Ireland packFri Mar 8 2019 - 13:48
Only a question of time before French promise bears fruitLaporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weightFri Mar 8 2019 - 06:00
Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against FranceJoe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced ItalyThu Mar 7 2019 - 13:24
World Rugby proposal would see Six Nations relegation in 2022Six Nations side could face three years out due to World Cups or Lions toursWed Mar 6 2019 - 18:45
The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he saysJack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgatesMon Mar 4 2019 - 12:36
Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World CupDaniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations LeagueThu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15
Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to knowWhat’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?Thu Feb 28 2019 - 14:51
The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complexThe hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny SextonMon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41
Seán Cronin among four changes to Ireland teamRoscommon native Jack Carty named on the Ireland bench with Joey Carbery ruled outFri Feb 22 2019 - 13:00
Is it time for Georgia to replace Italy in the Six Nations?Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growthFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:25
John Cooney: Applying the laws of attraction to up his gameThe scrum-half has had his injury troubles, but perseverance and self-belief may prevailFri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton in line to start against Italy on SundayConcerns raised about Ireland outhalf’s style of play after another injury against ScotlandWed Feb 20 2019 - 14:55
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nineMutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TVMon Feb 11 2019 - 11:00
Chris Farrell happy to adapt and switch as long as he playsPower the Munster man offers can be a vital asset for Ireland going forwardMon Feb 11 2019 - 06:00
O’Brien not the force of old but a final surge needed in JapanJosh van der Flier, for all his blooming talent, is no groundhog. Not of O’Brien’s ilkMon Feb 11 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocksSat Feb 9 2019 - 18:28
Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratingsBusiness as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in EdinburghSat Feb 9 2019 - 17:40
Ireland need to be wary of being blown off course in EdinburghCaptain Rory Best says visitors will tailor their game plan to account for Storm Erik at MurrayfieldSat Feb 9 2019 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish moveDevin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgeryFri Feb 8 2019 - 14:06
Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at ScotstounFri Feb 8 2019 - 06:00
Jack Conan ready to unleash his physicality on ScotlandNumber eight keen to make 12th cap a big performance to rememberFri Feb 8 2019 - 06:00
Chris Farrell one of five Ireland changes as Robbie Henshaw ruled outLeinster man is the latest Ireland player to fall as Joe Schmidt’s options continue to thinThu Feb 7 2019 - 12:56
Murphy’s Law could prove the undoing of Joe Schmidt's IrelandWith injury piling up on injury, Ireland are getting perilously close to their trauma limitThu Feb 7 2019 - 06:00
Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to ScotlandAdam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at ScotstounWed Feb 6 2019 - 18:56
The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure gameJoe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on SaturdayMon Feb 4 2019 - 11:00
Size still matters as English brawn prevailsAmple evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World CupMon Feb 4 2019 - 06:00
CJ Stander leads walking wounded as Schmidt admits Ireland ‘got bullied’No 8 played most of match with suspected fractured cheekbone and eye socketSat Feb 2 2019 - 22:20