Live sport may have gone missing during the pandemic but there was always plenty to read

Leinster coach believes Ireland on right track despite defeat at Twickenham

‘I thought the character, as you would expect from any Irish side, was second to none’

No player that began their career prior to 1982 reached 100 caps

As he prepares for his 100th cap for Ireland the prop admits it took time to buckle down

Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation

It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching career

Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders

As well as Pro 14 glory, the two hookers will be looking to impress Andy Farrell in final

Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career

Ireland coach says his captain has ‘continued to lead through this period as well’

Cardiff win was 61 years in the making and proved the breakthrough for Irish rugby

Pádraig Harrington to join Andy Farrell et al on a Zoom call raising money for Pieta House

Sporting Controversies: The former Irish rugby captain has offered three evolving reasons for his decision

Bruxism is brought on by anxiety and stress and can cause teeth to wear, crack or split

Leinster and Ireland prop is keeping busy getting back to basics in Wexford

Players departing and arriving at end of the season creates conundrums for provinces

Tommy Bowe, Rory Best and others send messages of support to staff at National Maternity Hospital

Ireland and Leinster fullback has no interest in hanging up his boots just yet

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

Former Ireland captain talks to Donald McRae about turning things around

Former Ireland captain fails to produce what the genre of rugby autobiography craves

Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Ireland captain has checkered past with officials but now aims to get balance right

Expect first quarter to be fast and furious as both teams release World Cup frustrations

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Patrick Madden looks at the XV to take on Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations opener

‘I know now in hindsight that was wrong. I shouldn’t have been there,’ he said

Sexton takes captaincy while 12 players who featured at World Cup are absent from panel

Andy Farrell names five uncapped players in 35-man squad for upcoming tournament

Ulster duo both hobbled out of Ulster’s defeat away to Clermont Auvergne

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

James Ryan’s injury a concern as Leinster make easy work of Connacht at the RDS

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Leinster lock ‘honoured’ to be considered for role many believe he is ideally suited for

Head coach expects ‘very attacking-oriented’ opponents in Champions Cup clash

Information overload contributed to Ireland’s World Cup failure