Josh van der Flier: ‘I’m very blessed that I’m still going. Hopefully I can be like Cian Healy’
Leinster forward is 31 years old and counts himself lucky that he has been able to avoid serious injury and is still able to play
Irish women’s team braced for another tough WXV 1 assignment as Canada await on home soil
After beating New Zealand, Ireland now face the world’s second-ranked team in their second outing of the tournament
Dismissing Conor McGregor is as foolish as taking him seriously
Although he has not fought since breaking his leg in 2021, the controversial UFC fighter is rarely out of the news
New Munster captain Tadhg Beirne to lead by example like those before him
Being a captain in rugby has specific responsibilities, from talking to referees to leading the team and setting tone
Denis Leamy says Donncha O’Callaghan’s criticism of Munster ‘completely on the money’
Defence coach accepts the sharp criticism of friend and former team-mate after loss to Zebre
Ireland win over New Zealand sparks World Cup hopes
The win over the World Cup winners moves Ireland up a place to sixth in the world rankings
Ireland stun world champions New Zealand with win in opening WXV1 clash
Erin King grabbed her second try to level the game in the last minute before Dannah O’Brien converted
Dorothy Wall confident but not complacent as Ireland women’s rugby team prepares to face world’s top sides
Ireland take on world champions New Zealand first in WXV tournament in Vancouver on Sunday
Connacht eye up first catch of the season as the Sharks arrive in Galway Bay
South African side arrive in Ireland for their first URC match of the season fresh from winning Currie Cup
‘It’s going to be rough’: Ulster geared up for South African challenge against Lions
Ulster travel to South Africa for their second and third round URC fixtures against the Lions and the Bulls
Boxing beaten to the punch when it comes to sports capital grants
Despite producing 19 Olympic medals, the latest being Kellie Harrington, the sport gets a derisory €830,914 out of a €230 million funding pie
IRFU stresses importance of reporting breast pain and injuries among female players
Guidelines given on supportive clothing for female players, of whom there are nearly two million worldwide
Survey shows 17% of Schools Senior Cup rugby injuries end up in A&E
The most common injury for SCT players was concussion (22%) followed by ankle sprains (11%) and shoulder sprains (7%)
Ulster face ‘stern test’ against champions Glasgow in URC opener in Belfast
In better shape now than last season, Richie Murphy’s province are more optimistic for the season ahead
Fresh faces on show as Munster welcome Connacht for URC opener
Junior Springbok Thaakir Abrahams and Argentinian international Santiago Cordero worth watching out for