Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Rory Best said Ireland had a lot of room for improvement ahead of their second Test against Argentina

Best: Humphreys exit ‘bitterly disappointing’

The departure of David Humphreys to become director of rugby at Gloucester is “bitterly disappointing” for Ulster, says Rory Best.

Rugby • 11 Aug 14

David Humphreys move to Gloucester ends a 22-year association with Ulster

Humphreys leaves Ulster for Gloucester

David Humphreys is to leave Ulster to become Director of Rugby for English Premiership side Gloucester.

Rugby • 07 Jun 14

Sam Davies has made rapid progress over the last year

Junior player of year Davies pens Ospreys deal

International Rugby Board junior world player of the year Sam Davies has signed his first professional contract with Welsh outfit the Ospreys.

Rugby • 06 Jun 14

Ulster sell naming rights to Ravenhill

Ulster's home ground, Ravenhill is to be known as the Kingspan Stadium after the announcement of a 10-year naming rights agreement.

Rugby • 05 Jun 14

The BOD Goodbye

Reflections from Brian O'Driscoll in the immediate aftermath of his final game in professional rugby

Rugby • 31 May 14

Leinster retain Pro12

Reaction from Man of the Match Sean Cronin and Jamie Heaslip after Leinster beat Glasgow to retain the RaboDirect Pro12 title

Rugby • 31 May 14

Leinster players celebrate a consecutive Pro12 triumph

Leinster retain Pro12 title in fine style

Leinster turned in a very professional performance to see past Glasgow on a 34-12 scoreline and so complete back-to-back wins in the RaboDirect Pro12 final at the RDS.

Rugby • 02 Jun 14

Captains Leo Cullen and Alastair Kellock

Preview: Leinster have slight edge on Glasgow

Quite rightly Leinster and Glasgow contest the Pro12 final at the RDS today, writes Tadhg Peavoy.

Rugby • 01 Jun 14

Mike Ross starts, while Jack McGrath is named on the bench

Ross, McCarthy and Kirchner to start for Leinster

Coach Matt O'Connor has made three changes to his Leinster side to face Glasgow in the RaboDirect PRO12 final tomorrow evening.

Rugby • 01 Jun 14

Andre Bell has signed a two-year contract with Connacht

Connacht sign Bell as backs and kicking coach

Connacht have appointed former Wellington Lions head coach Andre Bell as their new backs and kicking coach.

Rugby • 29 May 14

Leinster Prepare For Final

Leinster get ready for their Pro12 final against Glasgow

Rugby • 27 May 14

Rob Kearney

Leinster's Rob Kearney wants to add to their trophy haul against Glasgow in the Pro12 final

Rugby • 27 May 14

Jimmy Gopperth and Ian Madigan have swapped places as starting out-half for Leinster this season

Kearney: Out-half situation ‘difficult’

Rob Kearney has dismissed the notion that Leinster’s lack of a clear first-choice out-half is confusing for the team, but admitted it “makes things a little bit difficult”.

Rugby • 27 May 14

Pat Lam believes this season was about putting structures in place to ensure greater success for Connacht in the years ahead

Lam frustrated but happy with Connacht's progress

Connacht head coach Pat Lam speaks to RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy about his first season in charge of the province and what work needs to be done to ensure progress in 2014/15.

Rugby • 05 Jul 15

Stephen Ferris's current ankle injury may end his career

Ankle injury may end Ferris' career

It is being reported in the Irish Times this morning that Stephen Ferris' career may be over as he is failing to recover from an ankle injury.

Rugby • 21 May 14

Former Munster hooker Jerry Flannery returns to the province as scrum coach

Flannery, Walsh join Foley's backroom team

Munster have confirmed Brian Walsh, Ian Costello and Jerry Flannery as part of new head coach Anthony Foley’s backroom team for next season.

Rugby • 20 May 14

Dave Kearney in action against Ulster before damaging his cruciate

Dave Kearney set for prolonged Leinster absence

Leinster coach Matt O'Connor has confirmed that Dave Kearney will be out of action for the next four or five months as a result of an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Rugby • 20 May 14