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Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont (r) are among the Toulouse danger men

Madigan: Leinster better placed than Toulouse

Ian Madigan believes that Leinster can beat Toulouse and claim a fifth Champions Cup title and says the key is denying space to the French half-backs.

Rugby • 23 May 24

Former Ireland out-half Madigan announces retirement

Former Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34.

Rugby • 20 Sep 23

Leone Nakarawa will arrive at Ulster ahead of next season

Ulster sign Leone Nakarawa, tie down Herring & Madigan

Ulster have signed former European Player of the Year Leone Nakarawa for next season and tied down Ireland internationals Rob Herring and Ian Madigan for at least the next two years.

Rugby • 27 Jan 21

Ulster players celebrate John Andrew's try to make the score 41-14

Andrew hat-trick helps Ulster to emphatic Edinburgh win

John Andrew scored a hat-trick as Ulster brushed off a spirited Edinburgh fightback to claim an ultimately emphatic seven-try victory at BT Murrayfield.

Rugby • 30 Nov 20

Madigan converts late on to win the match

Jackman: Madigan magic 'huge moment' for Ulster

Bernard Jackman believes Ian Madigan's dramatic winning penalty is a pivotal moment for Ulster as they ended a seven-year wait to reach the Guinness Pro14 final against Leinster.

Rugby • 06 Sep 20

'Playing for Ireland as one of my main goals has really focused me'

Ian Madigan: Andy Farrell shout-out a 'serious boost'

Ian Madigan tells RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran of his appreciation for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell referencing him directly and hopes he can play well enough for Ulster to make a dream international return.

Rugby • 16 Aug 20

Madigan has been with Bristol for the last three years

Ulster confirm Ian Madigan signing

Ulster have announced the signing of former Leinster out-half Ian Madigan who will link up with the province this summer.

Rugby • 14 Mar 20

The Ireland squad have enough talent to turn things around, according to Murray

Solution lies within Ireland squad, says Murray

Conor Murray believes that the solution to Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up stutter lies within the squad and there is no need to call in external help.

Rugby • 29 Aug 19

Pau's French full-back Charly Malie (C) gathers during the Top 14 clash with Stade Francais

Irish abroad: O'Connell's Stade impress on the road

A look at how some of Ireland's exiles fared over the weekend.

Rugby • 23 Sep 18

Donnacha Ryan scored an early try for Racing 92

Irish abroad: Ryan and Zebo help Racing to big win

Former Ireland players Donnacha Ryan and Simon Zebo scored tries as Racing 92 claimed a facile win at home to Agen in the Top 14.

Rugby • 09 Sep 18

Ian Madigan who won the last of his 30 Irish caps two years ago in South Africa

Lam: Competitive Madigan will thrive in top-flight

Former Connacht coach Pat Lam has tipped Ian Madigan to be a huge success with Bristol Bears in the Premiership this season.

Rugby • 05 Sep 18

Donnacha Ryan played no part in the loss to Castres

Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing turned over by Castres

Donnacha Ryan was left on the bench for Racing 92 having made his return last week, and his wait for a victory with the French outfit goes on.

Rugby • 10 Dec 17

Donnacha Ryan recovered from a neck problem

Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing bow ends in defeat

Donnacha Ryan finally made his bow for Racing 92, but it ended in a 27-17 Top 14 defeat to Stade Francais.

Rugby • 03 Dec 17

Conor Murray's pal Simon Zebo is not in the Ireland frame

Murray: Offers from foreign clubs 'head-turning'

Conor Murray admits that he could follow Munster team-mate Simon Zebo in moving abroad when his contract with Ireland expires after the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby • 26 Oct 17

Ian Madigan (R) entered the action with 15 minutes to go

Irish abroad: Madigan on bench as Bristol run riot

A recap on how the Irish players fared in France and England over the weekend.

Rugby • 18 Sep 17

George North of Northampton is tackled by Dominic Ryan

The Irish abroad: Leicester face questions over Ryan

How the Irish fared plying their trade across the water over the weekend.

Rugby • 11 Sep 17

'The Stade Francais-Racing 92 merger could be a major stroke of luck for Bernard Jackman'

Forget about Cardiff, I've no doubt we can beat England

Cardiff was tough to take. It's always disappointing when you lose but even more so when you look at the scoreboard, see you lost by 13 points and know in your heart and soul that the score doesn't reflect what just happened.

Six Nations • 14 Mar 17

Ian Madigan has found opportunities at Bordeaux limited

Ian Madigan to join Pat Lam at Bristol

Ireland international Ian Madigan will join Bristol next season after Bordeaux agreed to release the out-half early from his contract.

Rugby • 06 Mar 17

The Ireland team, who face Wales on Friday, trained at Carton House this morning

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Other sport • 06 Mar 17

Fitness cannot be underestimated as a factor, even at this level.

Madigan on Monday: Ireland's fitness was decisive

Ian Madigan reflects on Ireland's Six Nations victory over France, where he believes that fitness and conditioning turned things in the favour of Joe Schmidt's side.

Rugby • 27 Feb 17

Joey Carbery and Joe Schmidt celebrate the win over New Zealand last November

Joe Schmidt denies provincial selection input

Joe Schmidt has brushed off suggestions that he has an influence on provincial selections of international players.

Six Nations • 23 Feb 17

Ian Madigan signed a two-year deal with Bordeaux last summer

Madigan: Leinster return top of my priority list

Ian Madigan has admitted he is open to play for any of the four Irish provinces, and while a return to his native Leinster would be his preference should he decide to leave Bordeaux Begles, he admitted a move to Connacht would excite him.

Rugby • 23 Feb 17

Dean: Madigan 'better off coming home'

Ian Madigan would be 'better off coming home', according to Ireland team manager Paul Dean as stories emerged linking the out-half to a switch from the Top 14 to England.

Six Nations • 20 Feb 17

Ian Madigan has had a mixed spell with Bordeaux-Begles

Ian Madigan looking for Top 14 exit

Ireland out-half Ian Madigan wants out of his contract at Bordeaux, according to reports in France.

Rugby • 20 Feb 17

Madigan believes the Six Nations title still isn't beyond Ireland despite Scotland defeat

Madigan on Monday: Now is not the time for panic

Winning any game away from home in the Six Nations is tough, but when you give the opposition the start Ireland gave Scotland it makes it nigh impossible.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 17