Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
France insist that Sexton will not be singled out France will not repeat the mistake of targeting Johnny Sexton in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin, according to forwards coach Yannick Bru. Rugby • 24 Feb 17
France insist that Sexton will not be singled out France will not repeat the mistake of targeting Johnny Sexton in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin, according to forwards coach Yannick Bru. Rugby • 24 Feb 17
Stander and Gilroy top Six Nations stats charts Ireland's hat-trick heroes CJ Stander and Craig Gilroy not surprisingly lead the way in the attacking stats after round two of the RBS Six Nations. Rugby • 13 Feb 17
Stander and Gilroy top Six Nations stats charts Ireland's hat-trick heroes CJ Stander and Craig Gilroy not surprisingly lead the way in the attacking stats after round two of the RBS Six Nations. Rugby • 13 Feb 17
Hat-trick hero Stander praises Irish attitude CJ Stander said a dramatic improvement in Irish attitude saw Ireland bounce back from the defeat to Scotland claim a comprehensive bonus-point win away to Italy in Rome. Rugby • 11 Feb 17
Hat-trick hero Stander praises Irish attitude CJ Stander said a dramatic improvement in Irish attitude saw Ireland bounce back from the defeat to Scotland claim a comprehensive bonus-point win away to Italy in Rome. Rugby • 11 Feb 17
Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try 63-10 thrashing of Italy in Rome. Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try 63-10 thrashing of Italy in Rome. Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Ireland must protect Murray, says Stander CJ Stander says that Munster let Conor Murray down when he took a battering against Glasgow earlier this year. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
Ireland must protect Murray, says Stander CJ Stander says that Munster let Conor Murray down when he took a battering against Glasgow earlier this year. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
CJ Stander expects big physical test from Scotland Ireland's CJ Stander is expecting a bruising encounter when Ireland open their Six Nations campaign away to Scotland this weekend. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
CJ Stander expects big physical test from Scotland Ireland's CJ Stander is expecting a bruising encounter when Ireland open their Six Nations campaign away to Scotland this weekend. Six Nations • 31 Jan 17
Ireland contenders hit form ahead of 6 Nations The Irish provinces lead the way in a number of areas after the pool stages of the Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Ireland contenders hit form ahead of 6 Nations The Irish provinces lead the way in a number of areas after the pool stages of the Champions Cup. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Stander issues warning ahead of Glasgow clash Munster must "lay down a marker" from the start against Glasgow if they want to do the double over the Warriors in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
Stander issues warning ahead of Glasgow clash Munster must "lay down a marker" from the start against Glasgow if they want to do the double over the Warriors in the Champions Cup. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
Munster rugby in a great place, says Tony Ward Tony Ward believes the current Munster squad is laden with leaders and says the players channelled the emotion of the re-arranged Racing 92 match in the best possible way. Rugby • 08 Jan 17
Munster rugby in a great place, says Tony Ward Tony Ward believes the current Munster squad is laden with leaders and says the players channelled the emotion of the re-arranged Racing 92 match in the best possible way. Rugby • 08 Jan 17
CJ Stander glad Munster could 'honour the big man' CJ Stander paid tribute to the hard work of the late Anthony Foley and his fellow Munster coaches after their 32-7 Champions Cup bonus-point victory over Racing 92. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
CJ Stander glad Munster could 'honour the big man' CJ Stander paid tribute to the hard work of the late Anthony Foley and his fellow Munster coaches after their 32-7 Champions Cup bonus-point victory over Racing 92. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Munster out-muscle Racing for bonus-point win Munster put themselves in pole position in their Champions Cup pool with a bonus point 7-32 win over Racing 92 in the rearranged fixture in Paris. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Munster out-muscle Racing for bonus-point win Munster put themselves in pole position in their Champions Cup pool with a bonus point 7-32 win over Racing 92 in the rearranged fixture in Paris. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Erasmus taking nothing for granted against Racing Munster will make an emotional return to Paris on Saturday when they face Racing 92 in a rearranged European Champions Cup clash. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Erasmus taking nothing for granted against Racing Munster will make an emotional return to Paris on Saturday when they face Racing 92 in a rearranged European Champions Cup clash. Rugby • 07 Jan 17
Stander honoured by rugby writers with top award Ireland and Munster back row forward CJ Stander has been named as the Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year. Rugby • 29 Nov 16
Stander honoured by rugby writers with top award Ireland and Munster back row forward CJ Stander has been named as the Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year. Rugby • 29 Nov 16
Stander: Axel's death has reunited Munster Rugby Writers Player of the Year CJ Stander believes the untimely death of Anthony Foley has galvanised the squad and improved team spirit. Rugby • 02 Dec 16
Stander: Axel's death has reunited Munster Rugby Writers Player of the Year CJ Stander believes the untimely death of Anthony Foley has galvanised the squad and improved team spirit. Rugby • 02 Dec 16
Payne predicts 'awesome' Ringrose to shine Garry Ringrose has been tipped to belie his inexperience and solve Ireland's midfield conundrum against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Payne predicts 'awesome' Ringrose to shine Garry Ringrose has been tipped to belie his inexperience and solve Ireland's midfield conundrum against Australia on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Ireland to keep door open for injured trio Ireland will give CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday's Test clash with Australia. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
Ireland to keep door open for injured trio Ireland will give CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday's Test clash with Australia. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
Schmidt admits to Ireland frustration Joe Schmidt refused to be drawn into any critique of the referee's performance in the aftermath of Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Schmidt admits to Ireland frustration Joe Schmidt refused to be drawn into any critique of the referee's performance in the aftermath of Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Ward: O’Brien decision key against All Blacks Tony Ward believes Joe Schmidt’s selection at openside flanker for the visit of the All Blacks on Saturday will be one of the key decisions when he names his starting team later this week. Rugby • 14 Nov 16
Ward: O’Brien decision key against All Blacks Tony Ward believes Joe Schmidt’s selection at openside flanker for the visit of the All Blacks on Saturday will be one of the key decisions when he names his starting team later this week. Rugby • 14 Nov 16
‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
'It's been a long time coming' - Rory Best Ireland captain Rory Best insisted his side’s victory over New Zealand in Chicago had been a "long time coming" after they ran out 40-29 winner. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
'It's been a long time coming' - Rory Best Ireland captain Rory Best insisted his side’s victory over New Zealand in Chicago had been a "long time coming" after they ran out 40-29 winner. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
Kearney recalled to tackle All Blacks Joe Schmidt has recalled Rob Kearney to the Ireland team to face New Zealand on Saturday with Leinster team-mates Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery poised to make their Test debuts in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 16
Kearney recalled to tackle All Blacks Joe Schmidt has recalled Rob Kearney to the Ireland team to face New Zealand on Saturday with Leinster team-mates Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery poised to make their Test debuts in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 16
