Costello backing Coombes and 'A' contingent to impress Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A' contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week. United Rugby Championship • 17 Feb
Costello backing Coombes and 'A' contingent to impress Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A' contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week. United Rugby Championship • 17 Feb
Walters has no concerns around 'big man' Prendergast Ireland's strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters has rubbished suggestions that Sam Prendergast needs to bulk up for Test rugby. Rugby • 17 Feb
Walters has no concerns around 'big man' Prendergast Ireland's strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters has rubbished suggestions that Sam Prendergast needs to bulk up for Test rugby. Rugby • 17 Feb
Beirne still has 'a few more miles in the tank' Having agreed a new two-year contract with the IRFU and Munster this week, Tadhg Beirne will be 35-years-old when the next Rugby World Cup rolls around. Rugby • 16 Feb
Beirne still has 'a few more miles in the tank' Having agreed a new two-year contract with the IRFU and Munster this week, Tadhg Beirne will be 35-years-old when the next Rugby World Cup rolls around. Rugby • 16 Feb
Furlong still a doubt for Ireland return away to Wales Tadhg Furlong remains a significant doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff next week, although Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy both look set to be involved in round three. Rugby • 14 Feb
Furlong still a doubt for Ireland return away to Wales Tadhg Furlong remains a significant doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff next week, although Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy both look set to be involved in round three. Rugby • 14 Feb
Jackman would be 'shocked' if Wales land Easterby While many in Wales have called for their union to headhunt Simon Easterby to become their next head coach, Bernard Jackman says he would be "absolutely shocked" to see the Ireland interim boss leave the IRFU. Rugby • 12 Feb
Jackman would be 'shocked' if Wales land Easterby While many in Wales have called for their union to headhunt Simon Easterby to become their next head coach, Bernard Jackman says he would be "absolutely shocked" to see the Ireland interim boss leave the IRFU. Rugby • 12 Feb
Irish half-time blip shows importance of fine margins The fine margins that can swing international rugby were well summed up by the final moments of Ireland's first half against Scotland on Sunday. Rugby • 11 Feb
Irish half-time blip shows importance of fine margins The fine margins that can swing international rugby were well summed up by the final moments of Ireland's first half against Scotland on Sunday. Rugby • 11 Feb
'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it. Rugby • 10 Feb
'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it. Rugby • 10 Feb
'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it. Rugby • 10 Feb
'Thanks Murrayfield' - O'Mahony revels in Scottish boos Whenever Peter O'Mahony does decide to retire, games between Ireland and Scotland will be a lot poorer for it. Rugby • 10 Feb
Fast start set the tone for Ireland's win in Edinburgh In the first two games of their Guinness Six Nations title defence, Ireland have shown an ability to win in different ways. Rugby • 10 Feb
Fast start set the tone for Ireland's win in Edinburgh In the first two games of their Guinness Six Nations title defence, Ireland have shown an ability to win in different ways. Rugby • 10 Feb
Easterby pleased by 'clinical' Irish performance Simon Easterby hailed his side's composure as they maintained their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Feb
Easterby pleased by 'clinical' Irish performance Simon Easterby hailed his side's composure as they maintained their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Feb
Prendergast thrives in 'savage' Murrayfield atmosphere Sam Prendergast admitted he was almost overwhelmed by the atmosphere inside Murrayfield before his star turn in Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Sunday afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Prendergast thrives in 'savage' Murrayfield atmosphere Sam Prendergast admitted he was almost overwhelmed by the atmosphere inside Murrayfield before his star turn in Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Sunday afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Ireland cruise to dominant win away to Scotland The three-in-a-row bid rolls on for Ireland, as does their dominance over Scotland, thanks to 32-18 in Edinburgh this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Ireland cruise to dominant win away to Scotland The three-in-a-row bid rolls on for Ireland, as does their dominance over Scotland, thanks to 32-18 in Edinburgh this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Doris: Scots' breakdown 'nuisance' Darge must be tamed Caelan Doris believes his side will have their hands full in containing Scotland's co-captain Rory Darge around the breakdown, when the sides meet in the Guinness Six Nations this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Doris: Scots' breakdown 'nuisance' Darge must be tamed Caelan Doris believes his side will have their hands full in containing Scotland's co-captain Rory Darge around the breakdown, when the sides meet in the Guinness Six Nations this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb
Darge salutes 'world class' Ireland's staying power Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says Ireland's staying power in games makes them a "world class" obstacle to overcome. Rugby • 08 Feb
Darge salutes 'world class' Ireland's staying power Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says Ireland's staying power in games makes them a "world class" obstacle to overcome. Rugby • 08 Feb
Nash set to start for Ireland following Hansen injury Ireland's preparations for tomorrow's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland have been disrupted, with Mack Hansen forced to withdraw from the round two game at Murrayfield due to injury. Rugby • 08 Feb
Nash set to start for Ireland following Hansen injury Ireland's preparations for tomorrow's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland have been disrupted, with Mack Hansen forced to withdraw from the round two game at Murrayfield due to injury. Rugby • 08 Feb
Preview: Ireland aim to maintain winning streak v Scots As has become the regular narrative in this fixture, a well-fancied Irish side head to Murrayfield this afternoon to take on a Scottish team that are looking to back up some previous good work. Rugby • 09 Feb
Preview: Ireland aim to maintain winning streak v Scots As has become the regular narrative in this fixture, a well-fancied Irish side head to Murrayfield this afternoon to take on a Scottish team that are looking to back up some previous good work. Rugby • 09 Feb
Ireland turn to 'lineout expert' O'Mahony in Edinburgh While we were all busy talking the Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley rivalry, or gushing at the incredible return of Dan Sheehan, there wasn't a word all week for Peter O'Mahony. Rugby • 08 Feb
Ireland turn to 'lineout expert' O'Mahony in Edinburgh While we were all busy talking the Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley rivalry, or gushing at the incredible return of Dan Sheehan, there wasn't a word all week for Peter O'Mahony. Rugby • 08 Feb
Easterby: Scots will make us pay for another slow start Simon Easterby believes Ireland can't afford to start as slow as they did against England, when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield this Sunday. Rugby • 08 Feb
Easterby: Scots will make us pay for another slow start Simon Easterby believes Ireland can't afford to start as slow as they did against England, when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield this Sunday. Rugby • 08 Feb
Lenihan: Ireland upper hand up front will be the key RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan shares his thoughts on Ireland's trip to face Scotland in the Six Nations. Rugby • 07 Feb
Lenihan: Ireland upper hand up front will be the key RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan shares his thoughts on Ireland's trip to face Scotland in the Six Nations. Rugby • 07 Feb
Easterby backing Prendergast to deliver on the road Simon Easterby is backing Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge in his first away trip as Ireland's out-half. The 21-year-old has got the nod over Jack Crowley to start Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield. Rugby • 07 Feb
Easterby backing Prendergast to deliver on the road Simon Easterby is backing Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge in his first away trip as Ireland's out-half. The 21-year-old has got the nod over Jack Crowley to start Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield. Rugby • 07 Feb
O'Mahony and Henshaw selected for Scotland encounter Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw return to the Ireland side for their Guinness Six Nations encounter against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Rugby • 07 Feb
O'Mahony and Henshaw selected for Scotland encounter Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw return to the Ireland side for their Guinness Six Nations encounter against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Rugby • 07 Feb
Usanov out as Ireland U20s change three for Scotland Ireland's U20s will be without Leinster loosehead Alex Usanov as they look to get their Six Nations Championship back on track against Scotland on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Rugby • 06 Feb
Usanov out as Ireland U20s change three for Scotland Ireland's U20s will be without Leinster loosehead Alex Usanov as they look to get their Six Nations Championship back on track against Scotland on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Rugby • 06 Feb
Defence the focus for Aki ahead of trip to Scotland Bundee Aki has warned that Ireland can't afford to switch off against Scotland like they did in the final stages of Saturday's 27-22 win against England. Rugby • 07 Feb
Defence the focus for Aki ahead of trip to Scotland Bundee Aki has warned that Ireland can't afford to switch off against Scotland like they did in the final stages of Saturday's 27-22 win against England. Rugby • 07 Feb
Bench impact gives Easterby big decisions to make Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has some big calls to make between now and when he names his matchday squad on Friday morning. Rugby • 05 Feb
Bench impact gives Easterby big decisions to make Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has some big calls to make between now and when he names his matchday squad on Friday morning. Rugby • 05 Feb
Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland. Rugby • 04 Feb
Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland. Rugby • 04 Feb
