Stander: 'It's a tough place to go as an Irish team' CJ Stander says that his side appreciate Ireland's poor Six Nations record in Paris, but believes that Joe Schmidt's charges are capable of overcoming all that history. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Stander: 'It's a tough place to go as an Irish team' CJ Stander says that his side appreciate Ireland's poor Six Nations record in Paris, but believes that Joe Schmidt's charges are capable of overcoming all that history. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
'He's done it all' - Murray & O'Mahony bow to Bowe The Munster pair chime in with their tributes to the retiring Ireland winger. Rugby • 16 Jan 18
'He's done it all' - Murray & O'Mahony bow to Bowe The Munster pair chime in with their tributes to the retiring Ireland winger. Rugby • 16 Jan 18
Tuilagi 'reckless', but has his citing dismissed Leicester's Manu Tuilagi has had his citing for an alleged dangerous tackle against Munster's Chris Cloete dismissed by at an independent disciplinary hearing in London. Rugby • 20 Dec 17
Tuilagi 'reckless', but has his citing dismissed Leicester's Manu Tuilagi has had his citing for an alleged dangerous tackle against Munster's Chris Cloete dismissed by at an independent disciplinary hearing in London. Rugby • 20 Dec 17
'Game has gone soft' - O'Driscoll on Tuilagi citing Manu Tuilagi's citing for a dangerous tackle on Champions Cup duty has compelled his British and Irish Lions team-mate Brian O'Driscoll to complain that the "game has gone soft". Rugby • 20 Dec 17
'Game has gone soft' - O'Driscoll on Tuilagi citing Manu Tuilagi's citing for a dangerous tackle on Champions Cup duty has compelled his British and Irish Lions team-mate Brian O'Driscoll to complain that the "game has gone soft". Rugby • 20 Dec 17
The 2000s/10s: A Grand Slam, World Cup and Olympic Gold We're reaching the end of the selection process for The Greatest moments in Irish sport as we focus on the 2000s and 2010s. Ireland made great strides in rugby, cricket and soccer while there was individual glory in boxing and golf. Other sport • 28 Nov 17
The 2000s/10s: A Grand Slam, World Cup and Olympic Gold We're reaching the end of the selection process for The Greatest moments in Irish sport as we focus on the 2000s and 2010s. Ireland made great strides in rugby, cricket and soccer while there was individual glory in boxing and golf. Other sport • 28 Nov 17
O'Driscoll: Ireland's failure could be 'guinea pig' Brian O'Driscoll feels the 2023 World Cup bid process may become a guinea pig for an improved method of choosing which countries host the tournaments in the future after a surprise win for the French today. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
O'Driscoll: Ireland's failure could be 'guinea pig' Brian O'Driscoll feels the 2023 World Cup bid process may become a guinea pig for an improved method of choosing which countries host the tournaments in the future after a surprise win for the French today. Rugby • 15 Nov 17
O'Driscoll: Irish bid team peaked today Brian O'Driscoll, ambassador for Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, feels the group hit a peak today as they make a presentation to World Rugby. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
O'Driscoll: Irish bid team peaked today Brian O'Driscoll, ambassador for Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, feels the group hit a peak today as they make a presentation to World Rugby. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
Timeline to Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid Ireland promised to deliver a "tournament like no other" as they presented their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the World Rugby Council in London. Here we trace the history of Ireland's campaign. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
Timeline to Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid Ireland promised to deliver a "tournament like no other" as they presented their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the World Rugby Council in London. Here we trace the history of Ireland's campaign. Rugby • 25 Sep 17
'We would put on a phenomenal show' - Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll declared Ireland has everything required to "put on a phenomenal show" as he delivered the country's formal bid to host the 2023 World Cup to World Rugby's HQ in Dublin. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
'We would put on a phenomenal show' - Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll declared Ireland has everything required to "put on a phenomenal show" as he delivered the country's formal bid to host the 2023 World Cup to World Rugby's HQ in Dublin. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Ireland formally submit 2023 World Cup bid Brian O'Driscoll and Joe Schmidt led an open-top bus, musicians and flag-bearers from the Aviva Stadium to World Rugby's HQ on Pemrboke Street as Ireland submitted its formal bid to host the 2023 World Cup. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Ireland formally submit 2023 World Cup bid Brian O'Driscoll and Joe Schmidt led an open-top bus, musicians and flag-bearers from the Aviva Stadium to World Rugby's HQ on Pemrboke Street as Ireland submitted its formal bid to host the 2023 World Cup. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Ireland's World Cup bid set to reach its climax Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup finally reaches its climax on Thursday, with Brian O'Driscoll leading over 100 children towards World Rugby's HQ to deliver the country's submission. Rugby • 30 May 17
Ireland's World Cup bid set to reach its climax Ireland's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup finally reaches its climax on Thursday, with Brian O'Driscoll leading over 100 children towards World Rugby's HQ to deliver the country's submission. Rugby • 30 May 17
Payne 'shocked, surprised and hugely proud' Jared Payne said he was "shocked, surprised and hugely proud" after the versatile Ulster back was included in Warren Gatland's Lions squad. Rugby • 19 Apr 17
Payne 'shocked, surprised and hugely proud' Jared Payne said he was "shocked, surprised and hugely proud" after the versatile Ulster back was included in Warren Gatland's Lions squad. Rugby • 19 Apr 17
O'Driscoll tips Warburton for Lions captaincy Brian O'Driscoll has backed Wales international Sam Warburton to captain the Lions on this summer's tour of New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Apr 17
O'Driscoll tips Warburton for Lions captaincy Brian O'Driscoll has backed Wales international Sam Warburton to captain the Lions on this summer's tour of New Zealand. Rugby • 04 Apr 17
Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from the last visit to Cardiff. Rugby • 07 Mar 17
Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from the last visit to Cardiff. Rugby • 07 Mar 17
Ireland v France: a rivalry with narrow margins A look back at the moments that mattered from Ireland's last five Six Nations Championship clashes with France. Rugby • 25 Feb 17
Ireland v France: a rivalry with narrow margins A look back at the moments that mattered from Ireland's last five Six Nations Championship clashes with France. Rugby • 25 Feb 17
Sexton must start if fit, says O'Driscoll Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton must start against France if fit, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Six Nations • 20 Feb 17
Sexton must start if fit, says O'Driscoll Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton must start against France if fit, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Six Nations • 20 Feb 17
O'Driscoll talks up Farrell for Lions captaincy Brian O'Driscoll believes Alun Wyn Jones is leading the race to captain the Lions for their tour to New Zealand this summer, but said a maturing Owen Farrell also has to "come into the conversation". Rugby • 20 Feb 17
O'Driscoll talks up Farrell for Lions captaincy Brian O'Driscoll believes Alun Wyn Jones is leading the race to captain the Lions for their tour to New Zealand this summer, but said a maturing Owen Farrell also has to "come into the conversation". Rugby • 20 Feb 17
O'Driscoll 'excited' about Ringrose potential Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits to being "excited" by Garry Ringrose's potential but doesn't like comparisons between the two centres. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
O'Driscoll 'excited' about Ringrose potential Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits to being "excited" by Garry Ringrose's potential but doesn't like comparisons between the two centres. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
O'Driscoll insists Lions tour must not be cut Brian O'Driscoll insists the current length of British and Irish Lions tours must be preserved if they are to remain viable. Rugby • 15 Feb 17
O'Driscoll insists Lions tour must not be cut Brian O'Driscoll insists the current length of British and Irish Lions tours must be preserved if they are to remain viable. Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Stop comparing Ringrose and O'Driscoll, says Best Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential. Six Nations • 08 Feb 17
Stop comparing Ringrose and O'Driscoll, says Best Rory Best has called for an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young gun centre realise his rich Test potential. Six Nations • 08 Feb 17
Schmidt will eye Six Nations glory - O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll believes that Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be quietly confident of securing this year's Six Nations, despite stating that 'indomitable' England were favourites to secure this year's championship. Six Nations • 01 Feb 17
Schmidt will eye Six Nations glory - O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll believes that Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be quietly confident of securing this year's Six Nations, despite stating that 'indomitable' England were favourites to secure this year's championship. Six Nations • 01 Feb 17
O'Driscoll identifies Six Nations dark horses Niall Scannell, Jack Conan and Stuart McCloskey may be the dark horses who come into Joe Schmidt's Six Nations plans, according to former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
O'Driscoll identifies Six Nations dark horses Niall Scannell, Jack Conan and Stuart McCloskey may be the dark horses who come into Joe Schmidt's Six Nations plans, according to former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
O'Driscoll: Big decision for Jones on Hartley Brian O'Driscoll says it will be interesting to see how England head coach Eddie Jones reacts to Dylan Hartley's latest disciplinary issue with the Six Nations looming on the horizon. Rugby • 12 Dec 16
O'Driscoll: Big decision for Jones on Hartley Brian O'Driscoll says it will be interesting to see how England head coach Eddie Jones reacts to Dylan Hartley's latest disciplinary issue with the Six Nations looming on the horizon. Rugby • 12 Dec 16
Hall of Famer O'Driscoll honoured by World Rugby Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll was among 12 inductees into World Rugby's Hall of Fame today. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
Hall of Famer O'Driscoll honoured by World Rugby Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll was among 12 inductees into World Rugby's Hall of Fame today. Rugby • 17 Nov 16
O'Driscoll warns All Blacks on revenge mission New Zealand are determined to "put things right" as they arrive in Dublin with revenge on their minds, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 18 Nov 16
O'Driscoll warns All Blacks on revenge mission New Zealand are determined to "put things right" as they arrive in Dublin with revenge on their minds, according to Brian O'Driscoll. Rugby • 18 Nov 16
