Ulster seek a Ravenhill Pro 12 semi-finalProvince need just three points to finish top of the table and secure a home drawFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
O’Gara not included for Munster’s last Pro 12 match of the seasonMost of the team that lost in the Heineken Cup will not make the trip to face ZebreFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
O’Brien intending to make an impact in Australia – and not off the benchAlthough picked to tour Leinster backrow has no intention of being a touristThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
Worst of weeks for Best likely to galvanise UlsterStunned Ulster look to league honoursThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
O’Connor to be named new Leinster coach by the weekendLeicester coach was targeted as ideal replacement for Joe SchmidtWed May 1 2013 - 15:40
It’s a cheery Joe as Leinster coach faces into week of big issuesThere is six days before Ospreys, a Lions selection and the Irish coaching jobMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performanceLeinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualitiesSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Irish Hockey League comes down to final weekendThe last round of pool games will determine who goes through to the knockout phaseFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Leinster cautious ahead of Biarritz clash in Amlin Cup semi-finalThe French club are considered a cup team that are dangerous and hungry for successFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt says news of Ireland job unlikely to emerge before weekendLeinster coach says that decision on Declan Kidney’s successor will be ‘soon’Fri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Connacht keep watch on Irish provincesSuccess for Leinster or Munster will secure an extra Irish Heineken Cup place next yearThu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy looking for European silverwareLeinster may be out of the Heineken Cup but another trophy is within their graspThu Apr 25 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll gives Schmidt strong endorsement ahead of IRFU decision‘I probably learned more in those three years than I did from any other coach in the previous 10’Wed Apr 24 2013 - 01:00
Dave Kearney will miss Biarritz gameThe Leinster wing is rehabilitating under the IRB back-to-play guidelinesTue Apr 23 2013 - 15:05
Bulls expect Leinster request for early release of new-signing KirchnerThe South African fullback hopes to get an early exit from his contract in OctoberTue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
Wood on interview panel for Kidney’s replacementFormer Ireland captain on four-man panel that included a representative from the international sports marketing agency CSMMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:19
Zebo, Healy and Williams up for top awardThe Professional Players’ awards next month will feature several of Ireland’s rugby starsMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:00
Leinster look to a home semi-finalZebre form this season has been poor even playing in their home patch in ItalySat Apr 20 2013 - 06:05
Ulster outlast Connacht in high-scoring encounterHome semi-final now within Mark Anscombe’s side’s graspFri Apr 19 2013 - 22:01
Ulster can make homing in on a semi-final a little easier by beating ConnachtVisitors need a win to hold off the challenge of Glasgow for top two spotFri Apr 19 2013 - 06:05
Ryan sees Italian job as ideal preparation for Leinster’s tougher Biarritz testBoth Zebre and French side have big packs and rely on set-piecesFri Apr 19 2013 - 05:00
Schmidt angry over failure to cite O’ConnellFailure to cite makes dangerous incidents like this acceptable, says Leinster coachWed Apr 17 2013 - 09:24
Cullen says decision not to cite 'disappointing'‘Reckless’ and a ‘disappointing’ outcomeWed Apr 17 2013 - 06:00
Schmidt unhappy with O’Connell decisionLeinster coach felt that the Munster player had a case to answer over Kearney incidentTue Apr 16 2013 - 15:39
Reddan back on the road to recoverySince breaking his leg a month ago the Irish scrumhalf has been plotting his returnFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Connacht battle to beat best placing everEric Elwood’s side have a lot to play for coming into the the last four gamesFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Telling weekend in hockey’s IHLDouble-header of matches will indicate which clubs are peaking at the right timeFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Ulster seeking a home semi-finalWith seven changes to the side the Ravenhill fans still expect to pick up Dragon pointsFri Apr 12 2013 - 02:00
Killarney GC hit hard by the recessionThe famous golf and fishing club have had to make more than half of their staff redundantThu Apr 11 2013 - 07:00
Leinster fans face possible Amlin Challenge Cup final ticket shortageDemand will outstrip limited RDS supply should Leinster book a final dateWed Apr 10 2013 - 01:49
Scrumhalf Pienaar a rare blend of ice and fire-powerThe classy Springbok will be a key man for Ulster in their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens at TwickenhamSat Apr 6 2013 - 02:13
Leinster have made no contingency plans in event of Schmidt stepping into Ireland vacancyCoach is contracted to stay until June 2014 and he’s expected to fulfil that commitmentThu Apr 4 2013 - 07:00
Boy to man an easy conversionIain Henderson has shot from university rugby to being capped in record timeThu Apr 4 2013 - 06:00
Ulster in good mood to face SaracensVictory over Leinster last weekend vital for confidence says coach AnscombeWed Apr 3 2013 - 01:00
No serious injury concerns for AnscombeUlster coach admits that there are some bruised bodies ahead of Saracens gameTue Apr 2 2013 - 15:21
Macken or O’Malley fight it out for O’Driscoll’s positionLeinster coach Joe Schmidt has some big shoes to fillFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Lisnagarvey face daunting task as they take on Dragons in KO16Stephen Butler key man for Belgian side who claimed bronze last yearFri Mar 29 2013 - 06:00
Munster’s poor streak set to continue in ScotlandGlasgow unbeaten in their last five matches at ScotstounThu Mar 28 2013 - 15:00
John Afoa returns to New Zealand for birth of his third childUlster tighthead prop seems to be cutting it fine for Heineken Cup quarter-final tie on April 5thThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Conor Murray dreaming of Lions but knows the competition for scrumhalf shirt is fierceMunster man happy with his Six Nations form and bigger leadership role takenThu Mar 28 2013 - 06:00
Sexton still at least a month from fitnessLeinster resigned to being without their outhalf for Amlin Cup quarter-final against WaspsMon Mar 25 2013 - 06:00
Monkstown capture Irish Senior Cup for first time in almost a centuryMonkstown 5 Pembroke 4Mon Mar 25 2013 - 06:00
Madigan drives Leinster to the summitOuthalf inspires fine comeback from Joe Schmidt’s side to go top of the leagueSat Mar 23 2013 - 21:59
Funding for top Irish athletes cut againBoxers, sailors and Paralympians among top earners as ISC funding is cut by 20 per centFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Ulster win crucial to stop the slideOnce top of the table the Irish province need to win in Murrayfield to stay at the topFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Blackrock defeat Belvedere in Junior Cup final with late try for double delightHugo Burke try seals sixth title in a decadeThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
Sports Council announces grants for next 12 monthsFive boxers retain top grant of €40,000 but a number of athletes see funding cut for the coming yearThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
Kearney embracing Leinster’s futureLeinster may be in transition but there is enough talent to make the future brightThu Mar 21 2013 - 06:00
O’Driscoll citing to be heard in LondonKidney to travel as the Irish talisman faces disciplinary action for foul play against ItalyWed Mar 20 2013 - 06:00
Ulster to capitalise on return of playersAndrew Trimble’s two-year contract and an injury-free team looks promising for UlsterWed Mar 20 2013 - 00:15