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
Ian Madigan Having joined Ulster in the summer of 2020, Madigan marked his arrival by kicking the final-second penalty to clinch victory in the Pro14 semi-final against … profiles • 23 Aug 22
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 … Rugby • 27 Jan 21
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
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 … Rugby • 06 Sep 20
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 … Rugby • 16 Aug 20
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
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 … Rugby • 29 Aug 19
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
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
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
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 … Rugby • 10 Dec 17
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
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
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
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
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 … Six Nations • 14 Mar 17
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
Recap: Your Monday morning sport updates Get all the latest breaking news and reaction from our live sports blog. Other sport • 06 Mar 17
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 … Rugby • 27 Feb 17
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
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 … 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 … Six Nations • 20 Feb 17
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 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 … Six Nations • 06 Feb 17
