Downey stunned by IRFU decision to let Ryan go Former Munster and Ireland centre James Downey has been left perplexed by the decision of the IRFU to not offer a new centralised contract to Donnacha Ryan. Rugby • 31 Mar 17
Downey stunned by IRFU decision to let Ryan go Former Munster and Ireland centre James Downey has been left perplexed by the decision of the IRFU to not offer a new centralised contract to Donnacha Ryan. Rugby • 31 Mar 17
Heaslip and Kearney injury doubts for Lions selection Ireland pair Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney are in a race to prove their fitness for possible British and Irish Lions selection after undergoing minor surgery that will result in significant lay-offs. Rugby • 24 Mar 17
Heaslip and Kearney injury doubts for Lions selection Ireland pair Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney are in a race to prove their fitness for possible British and Irish Lions selection after undergoing minor surgery that will result in significant lay-offs. Rugby • 24 Mar 17
Starting O'Mahony worked out, says Byrne Shane Byrne reckons that if Ireland pulled a fast one by adding Peter O'Mahony to the starting line-up just ahead of kick off against England, then it "worked a treat". Six Nations • 21 Mar 17
Starting O'Mahony worked out, says Byrne Shane Byrne reckons that if Ireland pulled a fast one by adding Peter O'Mahony to the starting line-up just ahead of kick off against England, then it "worked a treat". Six Nations • 21 Mar 17
Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
France 'are as dangerous as ever' warns Heaslip Ireland's recent record against France makes for good reading but even in victory, games against Les Bleus have never been easy, says Jamie Heaslip. Six Nations • 20 Feb 17
France 'are as dangerous as ever' warns Heaslip Ireland's recent record against France makes for good reading but even in victory, games against Les Bleus have never been easy, says Jamie Heaslip. Six Nations • 20 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
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
Cullen: Professional Heaslip has balance right Leinster coach Leo Cullen says Jamie Heaslip is the perfect example for young professionals starting their rugby careers. Rugby • 16 Feb 17
Cullen: Professional Heaslip has balance right Leinster coach Leo Cullen says Jamie Heaslip is the perfect example for young professionals starting their rugby careers. Rugby • 16 Feb 17
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Heaslip commits to Leinster with new IRFU contract Jamie Heaslip has signed an IRFU contract which will see him remain at Leinster until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Heaslip commits to Leinster with new IRFU contract Jamie Heaslip has signed an IRFU contract which will see him remain at Leinster until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Watch back Ireland's nine tries against Italy Watch how Ireland found their way past the Italian defence with nine tries in the Stadio Olimpico (ROI only). Rugby • 12 Feb 17
Watch back Ireland's nine tries against Italy Watch how Ireland found their way past the Italian defence with nine tries in the Stadio Olimpico (ROI only). Rugby • 12 Feb 17
Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try 63-10 thrashing of Italy in Rome. Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try 63-10 thrashing of Italy in Rome. Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Where it went wrong for Ireland at Murrayfield Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has six days to try and put right the disappointments of Murrayfield. Here are four areas that cost Ireland dearly in the defeat to Scotland Rugby • 05 Feb 17
Lancaster: Sexton fit and 'raring to go' Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster insists that Johnny Sexton has shown no ill-effects from the high tackle suffered against Montpellier, and believes the Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols are sufficiently robust. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
Lancaster: Sexton fit and 'raring to go' Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster insists that Johnny Sexton has shown no ill-effects from the high tackle suffered against Montpellier, and believes the Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols are sufficiently robust. Rugby • 17 Jan 17
O'Brien out as Leinster name team for Montpellier Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named an experienced side to face Montpellier in the Champions Cup, but injury rules Seán O'Brien out of the match-day 23. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
O'Brien out as Leinster name team for Montpellier Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named an experienced side to face Montpellier in the Champions Cup, but injury rules Seán O'Brien out of the match-day 23. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
Cullen 'hopeful' Heaslip will remain at Leinster Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he is more hopeful than confident that long-serving Jamie Heaslip will sign a contract extension with the province. Rugby • 09 Dec 16
Cullen 'hopeful' Heaslip will remain at Leinster Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he is more hopeful than confident that long-serving Jamie Heaslip will sign a contract extension with the province. Rugby • 09 Dec 16
All Blacks dominate awards as Heaslip try honoured Jamie Heaslip's brilliant Six Nations try against Italy has been voted try of the year at the World Rugby awards on a night when New Zealand predictably swept the board. Rugby • 13 Nov 16
All Blacks dominate awards as Heaslip try honoured Jamie Heaslip's brilliant Six Nations try against Italy has been voted try of the year at the World Rugby awards on a night when New Zealand predictably swept the board. Rugby • 13 Nov 16
Heaslip up for top World Rugby award Ireland's Jamie Heaslip is among six nominees for the World Rugby player of the year award. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Heaslip up for top World Rugby award Ireland's Jamie Heaslip is among six nominees for the World Rugby player of the year award. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Kearney recalled to tackle All Blacks Joe Schmidt has recalled Rob Kearney to the Ireland team to face New Zealand on Saturday with Leinster team-mates Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery poised to make their Test debuts in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 16
Kearney recalled to tackle All Blacks Joe Schmidt has recalled Rob Kearney to the Ireland team to face New Zealand on Saturday with Leinster team-mates Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery poised to make their Test debuts in Chicago. Rugby • 04 Nov 16
Ireland score v Italy up for Try of the Year Ireland’s team try against Italy during last season’s Six Nations is on the shortlist for World Rugby’s Try of the Year. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Ireland score v Italy up for Try of the Year Ireland’s team try against Italy during last season’s Six Nations is on the shortlist for World Rugby’s Try of the Year. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for the New Zealand game less complicated. Rugby • 31 Oct 16
Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for the New Zealand game less complicated. Rugby • 31 Oct 16
Stopping Connacht 'easier said than done', Heaslip Countering Connacht’s style of play is “easier said than done”, according to Leinster’s Jamie Heaslip. Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Stopping Connacht 'easier said than done', Heaslip Countering Connacht’s style of play is “easier said than done”, according to Leinster’s Jamie Heaslip. Rugby • 29 Oct 16
Fly-on-the-wall doc chronicles historic SA tour A new fly-on-the-wall documentary will lift the lid will on Ireland's historic summer tour to South Africa, and offer a unique glimpse into the build-up and reaction to the extraordinary 14-man defeat of the Springboks at Newlands. Rugby • 02 Nov 16
Fly-on-the-wall doc chronicles historic SA tour A new fly-on-the-wall documentary will lift the lid will on Ireland's historic summer tour to South Africa, and offer a unique glimpse into the build-up and reaction to the extraordinary 14-man defeat of the Springboks at Newlands. Rugby • 02 Nov 16
Heaslip eager to tick New Zealand off 'to do' list The plaudits that came Ireland's way for getting within seconds of beating New Zealand three years ago mean nothing to Jamie Heaslip. Rugby • 26 Oct 16
Heaslip eager to tick New Zealand off 'to do' list The plaudits that came Ireland's way for getting within seconds of beating New Zealand three years ago mean nothing to Jamie Heaslip. Rugby • 26 Oct 16
