Leinster can steal a march on Munster as rivals renew battleHenshaw’s debut and O’Mahony’s return add lustre to hugely anticipated Pro12 clashSat Oct 8 2016 - 12:56
Connacht’s revival continues apace with thrilling Ulster winPat Lam’s side claim bonus point as they end Ulster’s winning start to seasonFri Oct 7 2016 - 22:31
Munster-Leinster is Europe’s top rivalry – and stakes are rising againNothing feeds this encounter more than both teams clamouring for place at the top tableFri Oct 7 2016 - 20:00
Robbie Henshaw to make Leinster debut against MunsterLeo Cullen has made a total of 11 changes to the side that last week defeated Cardiff BluesFri Oct 7 2016 - 12:31
Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier living the dreamFormer Wesley College student braced for upcoming battle with MunsterFri Oct 7 2016 - 01:00
European Champions Cup set to return to Irish terrestrial TVOrganisers will treat Ireland differently with more free-to-air coverage but not before 2019Thu Oct 6 2016 - 07:00
All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says HowlettFormer Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s successWed Oct 5 2016 - 05:50
Eir Sport to televise Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in ChicagoBroadcaster also showing European Champions Cup matches liveWed Oct 5 2016 - 01:11
Eir to broadcast Ireland’s clash with New ZealandVirgin customers will not be able to watch the Test match at Soldier Field in NovemberTue Oct 4 2016 - 20:20
Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroadsCanadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont AuvergneTue Oct 4 2016 - 08:52
Leinster feeling benefit of Stuart Lancaster effectFormer England coach ready for pressure cooker of his first Irish derby against MunsterTue Oct 4 2016 - 08:32
Leinster wingers ruled out of Munster match at Aviva StadiumFergus McFadden and Dave Kearney were forced off the field in win over CardiffTue Oct 4 2016 - 01:02
Fergus McFadden and Dave Kearney out of Munster clashLeinster’s Rob Kearney, Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien all continue rehabilitationMon Oct 3 2016 - 16:16
Jared Payne up to speed to be fullback fixtureRob Kearney has been first choice for nearly a decade but that may be about to changeSat Oct 1 2016 - 07:00
Munster welcome back Peter O’Mahony for Pro12 clashSimon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell also return as Zebre look to secure first winFri Sep 30 2016 - 20:10
Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returnsPro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky SportsFri Sep 30 2016 - 19:55
Leinster make nine changes for Pro12 clash with CardiffLeo Cullen makes Johnny Sexton captain as province try to halt Blues’ winning startFri Sep 30 2016 - 19:53
Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and mindsPat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October loomingFri Sep 30 2016 - 01:01
Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn seriesFlanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injuryThu Sep 29 2016 - 01:05
Table-topping Ulster ready to run Ospreys raggedBackline could get even stronger as Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble return to trainingWed Sep 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fearsZane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assuredWed Sep 28 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting betterIreland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in NovemberTue Sep 27 2016 - 05:00
Leinster’s armoury expanding ahead of fierce October battlesScrum coach John Fogarty positive about province’s progress so far this seasonTue Sep 27 2016 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton hits ground running as Leinster power past OspreysAttacking lines and ball retention hit mark as home side secure bonus pointSat Sep 24 2016 - 17:55
The old South African army pals behind the rise of MunsterUnder Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber’s influence is already taking effectSat Sep 24 2016 - 11:00
Munster seek to re-establish fortress feel against EdinburghKeith Earls, Cian Bohane, Dave Kilcoyne and Dave O’Callaghan to play part for provinceSat Sep 24 2016 - 01:00
Leinster need cutting edge to clip wings of Welsh high-flyersSexton, Healy and Furlong return as Cullen names strong side to face in-form OspreysFri Sep 23 2016 - 12:10
CJ Stander: Munster must rebuild their fortressDefeat to Cardiff two weeks ago ups the ante for weekend game against EdinburghThu Sep 22 2016 - 05:00
Munster hope training unit will give performances a new edgeModern €15m facility in University of Limerick means squad is now based in one centreWed Sep 21 2016 - 01:30
Rassie Erasmus keen to earn right to Thomond Park ‘privilege’Guinness Pro12 game against Edinburgh to be Munster director of rugby’s first at venueWed Sep 21 2016 - 01:10
Jamison Gibson-Park adapts quickly to new surroundingsNew Zealand scrumhalf made his full competitive debut for Leinster last Friday nightTue Sep 20 2016 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster’s Pro12 with OspreysStuart Lancaster takes control of first session while Rob Kearney is back on the injured listTue Sep 20 2016 - 01:00
Ospreys likely to test Connacht’s mettleGame looms as an early season test of where champions really stand this seasonSat Sep 10 2016 - 02:49
Treviso hope for first home win over UlsterItalian side are already showing improvement under Kieran CrowleySat Sep 10 2016 - 02:39
Leinster’s trip to Warriors may have come a little too earlyGlasgow club will play first league game on their new 4G pitch at ScotstounSat Sep 10 2016 - 01:02
Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish gameThe club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protectedFri Sep 9 2016 - 20:06
Munster aim to push on as Rassie Erasmus era shows promiseCardiff Blues will offer strong challenge as they visit Musgrave Park in Pro12Fri Sep 9 2016 - 10:35
Joey Carbery breakthrough shows there is talent in domestic leagueUlster Bank League kicks off the week after next buoyed by contribution to provincesThu Sep 8 2016 - 01:02
Warren Gatland: All Blacks Tests may give Irish an edgeLions coach says he would not have taken job if he didn’t believe tourists could winThu Sep 8 2016 - 01:00
Warren Gatland charged with toughest of Lions tasksWales coach will have very little time to prepare for daunting series in New ZealandWed Sep 7 2016 - 05:00
Stuart Lancaster ready to make an impact with LeinsterFormer England head coach will be a good fit for the squad, says head coach Leo CullenTue Sep 6 2016 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Appointing Stuart Lancaster a good moveArrival of former England head coach should benefit the province and Lancaster himselfTue Sep 6 2016 - 05:45
Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s response to drubbing will be keyChampions have plenty to fix but they only have a week to do so after opening day lossMon Sep 5 2016 - 01:00
Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by GlasgowSecond-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus pointSat Sep 3 2016 - 19:51
Second coming for Eoin Griffin - Connacht’s prodigal sonOutside centre lines out for province in Pro12 after spending two years with London IrishSat Sep 3 2016 - 08:00
Leinster ease past Treviso but tougher tasks will come in near futureJoey Carbery was the standout performer on his full debut with a brace of trys at the RDSFri Sep 2 2016 - 21:49
Connacht aim to continue winning streak in new seasonContinuity of line-up in champions’ favour against a Glasgow side littered with test playersFri Sep 2 2016 - 19:08
Munster take up where they left off against ScarletsErasmus reign begins with eight changes to line-up that finished last season’s campaignFri Sep 2 2016 - 17:55
Ian McKinley set for poignant Leinster return with TrevisoOuthalf who lost sight in one eye has made remarkable comeback to professional gameFri Sep 2 2016 - 12:53
Leinster aim to hit ground running despite missing 19 playersCian Healy and Rob Kearney back as province start Pro12 campaign against TrevisoFri Sep 2 2016 - 01:00