Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Jamie Heaslip: 'This is going to be an absolutely huge challenge'

Heaslip braced for 'daunting' Johannesburg mission

Jamie Heaslip has warned Ireland they are facing into a "daunting" Ellis Park mission this Saturday as a fired-up South Africa hunt revenge.

Rugby • 15 Jun 16

VIDEO: Heaslip pleased to give Ireland fans win

Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip was not surprised by Scotland's fighting spirit in their Six Nations finale, but was delighted the hosts rounded off their injury-hit title defence with a victory.

Six Nations • 19 Mar 16

Jamie Heaslip in action against Argentina at the Rugby World Cup

Heaslip: No Southern Hemisphere dominance in rugby

Jamie Heaslip has rejected the theory that the Northern Hemisphere is lagging behind its southern counterparts and believes Ireland would beat Argentina if they played them again today.

Rugby • 05 Nov 15

Jamie Heaslip feels Ireland's poor start left them with too much catching up to do

Heaslip: Ireland left with too much to do

Acting captain Jamie Heaslip admitted Ireland gave themselves too much to do as a dismal start saw them eliminated from the World Cup by Argentina.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Oct 15

Jamie Heaslip takes a big hit against Romania and RWC 2015

Heaslip praises record breaking Wembley crowd

Skipper Jamie Heaslip has praised the huge Irish support in London to watch Ireland secure a bonus-point win over Romania.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 15

Pro12 teams: Ryan set for first start since return

Donnacha Ryan set to make his first start for Munster since returning from long-term injury in the province's Guinness Pro 12 clash with Treviso at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 24 Apr 15

Jamie Heaslip recovered from injury to play a part in Leinster's march to the Champions Cup semi-finals

Heaslip on European Player of the Year shortlist

Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip has been named on the EPCR European Player of the Year shortlist.

Rugby • 22 Apr 15

A disappointed Jamie Heaslip leaves the pitch after defeat in Marseille

Heaslip rues failure to capitalise on yellow card

Captain Jamie Heaslip admits Leinster paid the ultimate price for not capitalising on Toulon’s yellow card in Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final defeat to the reigning European champions in Marseille.

Rugby • 20 Apr 15

Bryan Habana sprints home to score the opening try of the Toulon-Leinster semi-final

O'Connor: Habana intercept changed the game

Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor pinpointed Bryan Habana's intercept try as the moment the tide turned in Toulon's favour in their Champions Cup semi-final clash in Marseille.

Rugby • 20 Apr 15

Matt O'Connor and captain Jamie Heaslip at the Leinster press conference in Dublin

VIDEO: O'Connor has full hand to pick from

Kane Douglas is the only major absentee for Leinster ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Bath at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 02 Apr 15

Heaslip: We see where we can hurt Scotland

Jamie Heaslip entered the mixed zone at Carton House visibly tired after Ireland’s Grand Slam dream was crushed last Saturday in Cardiff, writes Tadhg Peavoy.

Rugby • 25 Mar 15

Jamie Heaslip has allayed any fears that his his injury is still ongoing

Jamie Heaslip fully fit and firing for Wales tie

Jamie Heaslip shelved any fear that three cracked vertebrae would end his RBS 6 Nations campaign to complete his remarkable recovery to face Wales.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 15

Jamie Heaslip will start at No 8 for Ireland; Johnny Sexton (background) is named at No 10

Jamie Heaslip returns for Ireland's trip to Wales

Jamie Heaslip returns from injury to start in the back row for Ireland in their Six Nations clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday

Six Nations • 12 Mar 15

Jamie Heaslip on track for Wales return

Jamie Heaslip is on track to return for Ireland’s next Six Nations match against Wales after taking a full part in training in Belfast this morning.

Six Nations • 05 Mar 15

$Three of Jamie Heaslip's vertebrae were fractured in the initial incident$

Papé appeal over Heaslip knee ban dismissed

France’s Pascal Papé has lost his appeal against the 10-week ban he received for kneeing Jamie Heaslip during Ireland’s 19-11 RBS 6 Nations win.

Six Nations • 03 Mar 15

$Jamie Heaslip had three vetebrae fractured in the incident$

Pascal Papé appeals ban over Heaslip knee

France lock Pascal Papé has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate".

Six Nations • 27 Feb 15

Sean O'Brien (R) says Ireland can cope with Jamie Heaslip's (L) absence

O'Brien: We can cope without Jamie against England

Sean O’Brien is confident Ireland can cope without injured No.8 Jamie Heaslip against England in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 26 Feb 15

Ireland team manager has confirmed that the earliest Jamie Heaslip will return to action is against Wales in round four of the Six Nations

Jamie Heaslip confirmed absentee for England game

Ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England, team manager Mick Kearney has reported that Jamie Heaslip is rehabilitating well from fractured vertebrae but will miss Sunday's game.

Six Nations • 24 Feb 15

Pascal Pape was initially sin binned for the reckless challenge on Jamie Heaslip

Pape banned for ten weeks for knee on Heaslip

France lock Pascal Pape has received a ten-week ban for kneeing Ireland No 8 Jamie Heaslip in the back during their Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Six Nations • 19 Feb 15

Pascal Pape is shown a yellow card by referee Wayne Barnes

Pascal Pape hearing adjourned until Thursday

France must sweat still further on Pascal Pape's RBS 6 Nations campaign after his disciplinary case over kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back was adjourned until Thursday morning.

Six Nations • 18 Feb 15

Jamie Heaslip could be in line for a return for the final game against Scotland

Jamie Heaslip out for four weeks with back injury

Ireland number 8 Jamie Heaslip expects to be available for selection in four weeks after suffering a back injury against France, the IRFU has announced.

Six Nations • 17 Feb 15

Jamie Heaslip was forced off after the incident in Saturday's game

Pascal Pape cited for knee on Jamie Heaslip

France lock Pascal Pape has been cited for kneeing Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip in the back during Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

Six Nations • 16 Feb 15

Ireland's Jamie Heaslip receives treatment following the incident with Pascal Papé of France

Saint-Andre: Pape knee on Heaslip not deliberate

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has defended Pascal Pape after the lock was given a yellow card for kneeing Jamie Heaslip in the back during Ireland's victory in Dublin. Heaslip is an injury doubt following the incident.

Six Nations • 15 Feb 15

Ireland were forced to defend for long periods against France, but only conceded one try

Schmidt: Ireland 'need a breather' after tough win

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has praised his team’s defence and staying power following their nail-biting 18-11 win over France in round two of the RBS 6 Nations.

Six Nations • 15 Feb 15

Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland starting XV for Saturday's clash

Sexton, O’Brien and Heaslip all return for Ireland

Johnny Sexton, Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip have all been recalled to the Ireland team for their Six Nations clash against France this Saturday.

Six Nations • 12 Feb 15