Succession planning when the ruling 10 refuses to budge Exactly two years out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, have Ireland made any real progress with their out-half succession plan? Rugby • 14 Oct
Sexton to return for Leinster in Harlequins friendly Johnny Sexton will play his first game since April when he leads Leinster out in tomorrow evening's pre-season friendly with Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 09 Sep
'In many ways, the players are more in sync with Ross' Leo Cullen has full faith that Ross Byrne can step up to the plate once more in Johnny Sexton's absence. Rugby • 01 May
Fear and confusion in rugby's laws and interpretations Players have to make decisions every time there's a different referee, based on the pattern of their penalty count in the last number of weeks, ... Rugby • 13 Apr
Leinster start Byrne brothers together for first time As a debate rages in some quarters of Irish rugby about which Byrne brother is most deserving of a Test outing against Italy, Leo Cullen ... Rugby • 18 Feb
'Jones jibes like water off a duck's back for Ireland' England head coach Eddie Jones' jibes will be like "water off a duck's back" for Ireland, according to former international Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 20 Nov 20
Byrne was 'set up to fail' but will bounce back Ross Byrne was an unfortunate victim of circumstance when Ireland fell to a 57-15 defeat to England in August 2019, according to Bernard Jackman, who ... Rugby • 19 Nov 20
Farrell making no promises for Twickenham return Andy Farrell admits he cannot guarantee Ireland will snap their dismal recent record against England as he prepares for a testing trip to Twickenham. Rugby • 18 Nov 20
Best back in line for Cardiff clash but no-one safe Joe Schmidt says that the issue of Rory Best's captaincy is not on his agenda but added that "no roles have been finalised for the ... Rugby • 28 Aug 19
Byrne has a big chance against England, says Best Ireland captain Rory Best believes that Ross Byrne has the perfect chance to prove his World Cup credentials, should he conjure a composed and confident ... Rugby • 23 Aug 19
Byrne starts at 10 as big guns return to face England Ross Byrne will get his opportunity to impress at out-half as Joe Schmidt has recalled some frontline players for Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with ... Rugby • 22 Aug 19
Carbery injury sharpens focus on Ireland's back-up 10s Injuries to Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery have brought the battle for the back-up out-half place into sharper focus. Rugby • 21 Aug 19
'Amazing' - Byrne and Addison delighted with first caps New Ireland caps Ross Byrne and Will Addison said it was an "amazing" experience to play a part in the 54-7 win over Italy in ... Rugby • 04 Nov 18
Much for Cullen to ponder ahead of Champions Cup opener Leinster coach Leo Cullen was pleased that those recently on the injured list came through unscathed in the Pro14 victory over Munster on Saturday evening. Rugby • 06 Oct 18
Cullen explains Sexton's semi-final absence Leinster head coach Leo Cullen explained the absence of Johnny Sexton from his side to face Munster in the Pro14 semi-final and revealed that he ... Rugby • 18 May 18
Schmidt was 'quietly confident' about O'Mahony deal Joe Schmidt admitted that he and the IRFU were quietly confident that Peter O'Mahony would sign a new contract. Rugby • 17 Dec 17
Carbery and Byrne sign senior Leinster contracts Joey Carbery and Ross Byrne are among seven members of the Leinster Academy have been awarded senior contracts at the province. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
