O'Brien 'positive' about rehab but has no return date Sean O'Brien won't put a date on his comeback as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury but hopes to return to full training in the next two weeks. Rugby • 28 Aug 18
O'Brien 'positive' about rehab but has no return date Sean O'Brien won't put a date on his comeback as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury but hopes to return to full training in the next two weeks. Rugby • 28 Aug 18
Leinster aim to repeat 2009 trick on back of Grand Slam The last time Ireland won a Grand Slam, Leinster went on to claim their first Heineken Cup title a few months later. Can either of the provinces power on to Champions Cup glory in 2018? Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Leinster aim to repeat 2009 trick on back of Grand Slam The last time Ireland won a Grand Slam, Leinster went on to claim their first Heineken Cup title a few months later. Can either of the provinces power on to Champions Cup glory in 2018? Rugby • 30 Mar 18
'It's back to work' - O'Mahony ready to rumble Peter O'Mahony is wary of the threat Toulon pose this Saturday, but the Munster man is relishing the chance to book a place in the Champions Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 29 Mar 18
'It's back to work' - O'Mahony ready to rumble Peter O'Mahony is wary of the threat Toulon pose this Saturday, but the Munster man is relishing the chance to book a place in the Champions Cup semi-finals. Rugby • 29 Mar 18
'Do or die... it's the most fun type of rugby to play' Cian Healy is coming off the back of a Grand Slam-winning spring. But now he wants more - and he's hungry for the battle. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
'Do or die... it's the most fun type of rugby to play' Cian Healy is coming off the back of a Grand Slam-winning spring. But now he wants more - and he's hungry for the battle. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Tadgh Furlong's 'fanatical' rugby-watching grannies Ireland's Grand Slam hero Tadhg Furlong made an appearance on RTÉ One's Late Late Show on Friday night but had an unusual excuse for not displaying his Championship medal. Rugby • 24 Mar 18
Tadgh Furlong's 'fanatical' rugby-watching grannies Ireland's Grand Slam hero Tadhg Furlong made an appearance on RTÉ One's Late Late Show on Friday night but had an unusual excuse for not displaying his Championship medal. Rugby • 24 Mar 18
Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship After scoring seven tries for Ireland en route to their Grand Slam success, Jacob Stockdale has been named as the Player of the Championship. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship After scoring seven tries for Ireland en route to their Grand Slam success, Jacob Stockdale has been named as the Player of the Championship. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Best, Kearney & Henderson extend IRFU contracts Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Iain Henderson have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU that will tie them down until after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 20 Mar 18
Best, Kearney & Henderson extend IRFU contracts Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Iain Henderson have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU that will tie them down until after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 20 Mar 18
Young, greedy and primed to take on the world Not for the first time, Ireland have raised expectations of an elusive World Cup breakthrough by delivering Six Nations success just as the tournament comes into view. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Young, greedy and primed to take on the world Not for the first time, Ireland have raised expectations of an elusive World Cup breakthrough by delivering Six Nations success just as the tournament comes into view. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
How does 2018 Grand Slam compare to delirium of 2009? How does it compare to 2009 from a fan's perspective? As experiences, the pair could hardly have been more different. Rugby • 19 Mar 18
How does 2018 Grand Slam compare to delirium of 2009? How does it compare to 2009 from a fan's perspective? As experiences, the pair could hardly have been more different. Rugby • 19 Mar 18
Ireland should savour this - the world is at their feet Fiona Steed reflects on an emotional and glorious day at Twickenham, and asks where Ireland - and England can go next. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Ireland should savour this - the world is at their feet Fiona Steed reflects on an emotional and glorious day at Twickenham, and asks where Ireland - and England can go next. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
O'Mahony gives winner's medal to delighted young fan Peter O'Mahony has given away his NatWest 6 Nations winner's medal to young Ireland fan Jennifer Malone. Rugby • 18 Mar 18
O'Mahony gives winner's medal to delighted young fan Peter O'Mahony has given away his NatWest 6 Nations winner's medal to young Ireland fan Jennifer Malone. Rugby • 18 Mar 18
Larmour: I was just hoping to play for Leinster A After just a handful of provincial and international appearances, Larmour has already won a Grand Slam with Ireland. Rugby • 18 Mar 18
Larmour: I was just hoping to play for Leinster A After just a handful of provincial and international appearances, Larmour has already won a Grand Slam with Ireland. Rugby • 18 Mar 18
Magic moment in Paris brought about the ultimate reward Destiny may often be over used when reflecting on sporting achievement, but that rainy night in Paris when Ireland finally killed off the French was the moment when the Grand Slam dream was forged, writes Micil Glennon. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Magic moment in Paris brought about the ultimate reward Destiny may often be over used when reflecting on sporting achievement, but that rainy night in Paris when Ireland finally killed off the French was the moment when the Grand Slam dream was forged, writes Micil Glennon. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Poll: Select your ultimate Irish Grand Slam team In Twickenham Joe Schmidt's team emulated the 2009 vintage by winning the Grand Slam - but who would make your best XV if you had the pick of both teams? Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Poll: Select your ultimate Irish Grand Slam team In Twickenham Joe Schmidt's team emulated the 2009 vintage by winning the Grand Slam - but who would make your best XV if you had the pick of both teams? Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Schmidt says 'class and courage' was the Grand Slam key Ireland head coach compliments the young players that stepped into the breach for Ireland at Twickenham. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Schmidt says 'class and courage' was the Grand Slam key Ireland head coach compliments the young players that stepped into the breach for Ireland at Twickenham. Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Mix of youth and experience key to Grand Slam - Stander A combination of youthful exuberance and calm old heads were central to Ireland's third ever Grand Slam, according to the try-scoring Number 8. Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Mix of youth and experience key to Grand Slam - Stander A combination of youthful exuberance and calm old heads were central to Ireland's third ever Grand Slam, according to the try-scoring Number 8. Rugby • 17 Mar 18
Grand Slam as Ireland dominate England in Twickenham Joe Schmidt's team make history, winning Ireland's third Grand Slam in history, and their third title in five years, courtesy of a 15-24 win over England at a snowy Twickenham Rugby • 23 Mar 18
Grand Slam as Ireland dominate England in Twickenham Joe Schmidt's team make history, winning Ireland's third Grand Slam in history, and their third title in five years, courtesy of a 15-24 win over England at a snowy Twickenham Rugby • 23 Mar 18
'I was facing ROG as he hit it' - Ryan inspired by '09 James Ryan watched Ireland win the Grand Slam in 2009 as an awestruck 12-year-old. Now, he wants his own glory. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
'I was facing ROG as he hit it' - Ryan inspired by '09 James Ryan watched Ireland win the Grand Slam in 2009 as an awestruck 12-year-old. Now, he wants his own glory. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
What price a Grand Slam? About €15,000 per man Having already earned up to €60,000 for winning a third Championship in five years, Joe Schmidt's players can earn a €15,000 bonus if they complete the sweep in Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
What price a Grand Slam? About €15,000 per man Having already earned up to €60,000 for winning a third Championship in five years, Joe Schmidt's players can earn a €15,000 bonus if they complete the sweep in Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
Hayes: Ireland will perform, it's all about England John Hayes is confident that Ireland will perform on Saturday but warns that England will play with something to prove. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
Hayes: Ireland will perform, it's all about England John Hayes is confident that Ireland will perform on Saturday but warns that England will play with something to prove. Rugby • 15 Mar 18
England deny conflict of interest over official's help One of the assistant referees for Ireland's Grand Slam clash at Twickenham was invited to train with the England team on Tuesday, according to a report in The Times. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
England deny conflict of interest over official's help One of the assistant referees for Ireland's Grand Slam clash at Twickenham was invited to train with the England team on Tuesday, according to a report in The Times. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
No substitute for Schmidt's 80-minute winning machine As Ireland prepare for a Grand Slam clash with England, coach Joe Schmidt has seen an improvement in how the replacements fit into the game, writes Michael Glennon. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
No substitute for Schmidt's 80-minute winning machine As Ireland prepare for a Grand Slam clash with England, coach Joe Schmidt has seen an improvement in how the replacements fit into the game, writes Michael Glennon. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
Simmonds wants Slam-buster revenge against Ireland England back rower Sam Simmonds believes a chance to avenge last year's Six Nations defeat at Ireland is the perfect incentive for the outgoing champions to end their poor campaign on a positive note. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
Simmonds wants Slam-buster revenge against Ireland England back rower Sam Simmonds believes a chance to avenge last year's Six Nations defeat at Ireland is the perfect incentive for the outgoing champions to end their poor campaign on a positive note. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
Hartley and Daly still in England contention Dylan Hartley and Elliot Daly remain in contention for England's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
Hartley and Daly still in England contention Dylan Hartley and Elliot Daly remain in contention for England's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Mar 18
'These are the weeks you dream of' Conor Murray is dreaming of a St Patrick's day Slam and savouring every second of the build-up. Rugby • 12 Mar 18
'These are the weeks you dream of' Conor Murray is dreaming of a St Patrick's day Slam and savouring every second of the build-up. Rugby • 12 Mar 18
