Murray honoured by peers at awards ceremony Munster and Ireland's Conor Murray was voted the Players' Player of the Year for 2017 at the 15th annual awards ceremony. Rugby • 11 May 17
Murray honoured by peers at awards ceremony Munster and Ireland's Conor Murray was voted the Players' Player of the Year for 2017 at the 15th annual awards ceremony. Rugby • 11 May 17
'Higher the physicality the better' for Henshaw Robbie Henshaw may be a marked man when the Lions face New Zealand this summer but the Ireland centre has warned hard hits will only make him play better. Rugby • 09 May 17
'Higher the physicality the better' for Henshaw Robbie Henshaw may be a marked man when the Lions face New Zealand this summer but the Ireland centre has warned hard hits will only make him play better. Rugby • 09 May 17
Four nominees for Irish Players' Player of the Year Tadhg Furlong, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw and CJ Stander are the four nominees from Rugby Players Ireland for the 2017 Zurich Players' Player of the Year Award. Rugby • 03 May 17
Four nominees for Irish Players' Player of the Year Tadhg Furlong, Conor Murray, Robbie Henshaw and CJ Stander are the four nominees from Rugby Players Ireland for the 2017 Zurich Players' Player of the Year Award. Rugby • 03 May 17
Rory Best eyes second place in turbulent Six Nations Ireland captain Rory Best is adamant that his team is not motivated by denying England a grand slam and a world record tomorrow, but focused instead on finishing the tournament in second place. Rugby • 17 Mar 17
Rory Best eyes second place in turbulent Six Nations Ireland captain Rory Best is adamant that his team is not motivated by denying England a grand slam and a world record tomorrow, but focused instead on finishing the tournament in second place. Rugby • 17 Mar 17
Ringrose & Henshaw rhythm too good to disrupt - Schmidt Joe Schmidt wants Garry Ringrose to "continue to grow" and said the Leinster man's centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw has simply been too promising to disrupt. Rugby • 09 Mar 17
Ringrose & Henshaw rhythm too good to disrupt - Schmidt Joe Schmidt wants Garry Ringrose to "continue to grow" and said the Leinster man's centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw has simply been too promising to disrupt. Rugby • 09 Mar 17
Ireland unchanged for Wales as Rob Kearney passed fit Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named an unchanged team for Friday night's Six Nations clash with Wales, with Tommy Bowe replacing the injured Andrew Trimble on the replacements bench. Rugby • 08 Mar 17
Ireland unchanged for Wales as Rob Kearney passed fit Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named an unchanged team for Friday night's Six Nations clash with Wales, with Tommy Bowe replacing the injured Andrew Trimble on the replacements bench. Rugby • 08 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 side. Rugby • 27 Feb 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 side. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Report: Rob Kearney's Six Nations could be over Rob Kearney's arm injury could rule him out of the rest of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign, with the Leinster full-back facing surgery on a damaged bicep. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Report: Rob Kearney's Six Nations could be over Rob Kearney's arm injury could rule him out of the rest of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign, with the Leinster full-back facing surgery on a damaged bicep. Rugby • 14 Feb 17
Schmidt pleased with Ireland character after win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was pleased with the character shown by his players after the disappointment of defeat in Scotland last week. Six Nations • 12 Feb 17
Schmidt pleased with Ireland character after win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt was pleased with the character shown by his players after the disappointment of defeat in Scotland last week. Six Nations • 12 Feb 17
Ireland feeling the pinch after Scottish defeat There is no shortage of confidence within the Ireland camp that the side can win the Six Nations, but centre Robbie Henshaw has admitted the Scotland defeat ramps up the pressure. Six Nations • 06 Feb 17
Ireland feeling the pinch after Scottish defeat There is no shortage of confidence within the Ireland camp that the side can win the Six Nations, but centre Robbie Henshaw has admitted the Scotland defeat ramps up the pressure. Six Nations • 06 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
Sexton injured as Leinster settle for away draw Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton limped off with a calf injury midway through the first half as Leinster strengthened their hold on home advantage in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a 24-24 draw with Castres. Rugby • 21 Jan 17
Sexton injured as Leinster settle for away draw Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton limped off with a calf injury midway through the first half as Leinster strengthened their hold on home advantage in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a 24-24 draw with Castres. Rugby • 21 Jan 17
Henshaw braced for 'massive' Montpellier challenge Robbie Henshaw has warned his Leinster team mates must be "100% switched on" when they face Montpellier in the Champions Cup at the RDS on Friday. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
Henshaw braced for 'massive' Montpellier challenge Robbie Henshaw has warned his Leinster team mates must be "100% switched on" when they face Montpellier in the Champions Cup at the RDS on Friday. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
Henshaw and Ringrose ready to take centre stage Robbie Henshaw says that Ireland's looming Six Nations campaign will help to sharpen his and centre partner Garry Ringrose's focus for Leinster's final two Champions Cup pool games. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
Henshaw and Ringrose ready to take centre stage Robbie Henshaw says that Ireland's looming Six Nations campaign will help to sharpen his and centre partner Garry Ringrose's focus for Leinster's final two Champions Cup pool games. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies. Rugby • 26 Nov 16
O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies. Rugby • 26 Nov 16
Ireland must regroup for Australia clash, Kearney Ireland training was cancelled this morning as Joe Schmidt's men recovered from a bruising encounter with New Zealand. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
Ireland must regroup for Australia clash, Kearney Ireland training was cancelled this morning as Joe Schmidt's men recovered from a bruising encounter with New Zealand. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
Schmidt admits to Ireland frustration Joe Schmidt refused to be drawn into any critique of the referee's performance in the aftermath of Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Schmidt admits to Ireland frustration Joe Schmidt refused to be drawn into any critique of the referee's performance in the aftermath of Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. Rugby • 20 Nov 16
Payne tips improving Henshaw to become 'superstar' Jared Payne says that his international midfield partner Robbie Henshaw has grown in confidence in an Ireland jersey and tipped the Leinster player to become a Test "superstar" Rugby • 15 Nov 16
Payne tips improving Henshaw to become 'superstar' Jared Payne says that his international midfield partner Robbie Henshaw has grown in confidence in an Ireland jersey and tipped the Leinster player to become a Test "superstar" Rugby • 15 Nov 16
Schmidt plays down Henshaw-Ringrose expectations Joe Schmidt has insisted Garry Ringrose's Test debut will not automatically usher in a brand-new Ireland centre pairing dynasty with Robbie Henshaw. Rugby • 10 Nov 16
Schmidt plays down Henshaw-Ringrose expectations Joe Schmidt has insisted Garry Ringrose's Test debut will not automatically usher in a brand-new Ireland centre pairing dynasty with Robbie Henshaw. Rugby • 10 Nov 16
‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
‘Gutted’ Read says All Blacks were second best New Zealand captain Kieran Read said his team had no complaints following their defeat to Ireland at Soldier Field and hailed a ‘fantastic’ performance from Joe Schmidt’s side. Rugby • 05 Nov 16
Five-try Ireland defeat All Blacks in Chicago Ireland's class of 2016 stamped their names into the history books as Joe Schmidt's side dispatched New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago for their first win over the All Blacks in 111 years of trying. Rugby • 06 Nov 16
Five-try Ireland defeat All Blacks in Chicago Ireland's class of 2016 stamped their names into the history books as Joe Schmidt's side dispatched New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago for their first win over the All Blacks in 111 years of trying. Rugby • 06 Nov 16
Recap: Leinster v Munster Two tries from Isa Nacewa and a man-of-the-match performance from Johnny Sexton ensured Leinster take the early season bragging rights over Munster with an 11-point victory at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Recap: Leinster v Munster Two tries from Isa Nacewa and a man-of-the-match performance from Johnny Sexton ensured Leinster take the early season bragging rights over Munster with an 11-point victory at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Henshaw set for Leinster debut against Munster Robbie Henshaw will make his debut for Leinster in today's derby clash at the Aviva Stadium, while Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has been named to start. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Henshaw set for Leinster debut against Munster Robbie Henshaw will make his debut for Leinster in today's derby clash at the Aviva Stadium, while Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has been named to start. Rugby • 08 Oct 16
Henshaw: Leinster move down to Ireland ambitions Robbie Henshaw has spoken about the reasons behind his decision to join Leinster - as well as his frustration in being forced to begin his career with the Blues on the sidelines. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Henshaw: Leinster move down to Ireland ambitions Robbie Henshaw has spoken about the reasons behind his decision to join Leinster - as well as his frustration in being forced to begin his career with the Blues on the sidelines. Rugby • 20 Aug 16
Henshaw injury unclear as Schmidt plots series win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his team have already made their mark on South Africa as they gear up for another tilt at the Springboks this weekend. Rugby • 20 Jun 16
Henshaw injury unclear as Schmidt plots series win Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says his team have already made their mark on South Africa as they gear up for another tilt at the Springboks this weekend. Rugby • 20 Jun 16
