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Robbie Henshaw, left, and Bundee Aki react after the Six Nations defeat to France

Jackman: €6m drop in 6N income would cost IRFU dearly

The €6 million swing between a grand slam and a third-place finish in the Six Nations could have a significant impact on the IRFU, according to RTÉ's Against the Head panel.

Rugby • 10 Mar

Ireland players and supporters celebrate the win over South Africa

Cave: South Africa magic moment mustn't haunt Ireland

RTÉ rugby analyst Darren Cave has warned Ireland that they could become known worldwide as "the team that celebrated winning a group game" if they don't back up Saturday night's famous World Cup win over South Africa.

Rugby • 25 Sep 23

Darren Cave looks ahead to Ireland's autumn opener against South Africa

Cave: Boks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland

Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday.

Rugby • 31 Oct 22

'McGrath deserves another chance with Ireland'

Luke McGrath deserves to come back into the conversation for Ireland after his player-of-the-match performance against Munster, according to Donncha O'Callaghan.

Rugby • 23 Oct 22

Connacht are bottom of the URC without any points from three games

'No evidence Connacht have solved defensive problems'

Eddie O'Sullivan fears that Connacht's failure to fix their defensive issues during the summer could send their season into a tailspin.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Rory Best played his final game for Ulster

McFarland sorry Best didn't get a fitting send-off

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted to being disappointed that his side were unable to offer a fitting farewell to Rory Best and Darren Cave.

Rugby • 18 May 19

The Ireland internationals will say goodbye to Ravenhill

Best returns for Ravenhill farewell against Connacht

Ulster's Rory Best and Darren Cave are set to make their final appearances at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday after being named in the squad to face Connacht in the Pro14 quarter-final.

Rugby • 03 May 19

Darren Cave has said he will he retire at the end of the season

Ulster's Darren Cave to retire at end of the season

Ulster and Ireland centre Darren Cave has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Rugby • 03 Apr 19

Darren Cave pens new Ulster contract

Ulster centre Darren Cave has signed a new contract extension that will see him remain at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019.

Rugby • 12 Apr 18

Kiss gets perfect response after week of soul-searching

The stunning comeback against Munster in the Pro 14 was the perfect response to banish the hurt of the recent defeat to Connacht, according to Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss.

Rugby • 01 Jan 18

Darren Cave has recovered from a calf tear

Cave and Diack back for injury-hit Ulster

Darren Cave is back in the frame for Ulster's Pro12 derby with Munster, but Les Kiss has a list of walking wounded after Saturday's Champions Cup defeat of Exeter Chiefs.

Rugby • 25 Oct 16