Ireland's most successful head coach has taken charge of his final match on the IRFU payroll and will hand the reins to current defence coach Andy Farrell.

Jim Gavin will have the right to bring goods into Dublin through the city gates, without paying customs duties

Bohan shared the story of Niamh McMorrow, who overcame huge odds to be the champion's mascot.

Brian O’Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Brian O'Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Having trailed 10-7 at half-time, Ireland started the second period with intent with two tries before the hour mark

In another stellar year for Ireland’s most capped rugby player, O’Driscoll’s ODM & Promotions Ltd enjoyed profits of €596,006 in the 12 months to the end of August last.

Brian O'Driscoll has said the manner in which Tadhg Beirne won a penalty for Munster in the Champions Cup quarter-final is "not a good look" for rugby.

Jacob Stockdale has apologised to Ulster fans after he made what Brian O'Driscoll called an 'unforgivable' error.

Conor Murray's form has not been at its usual elevated levels since his return from injury late last year but Ireland assistant coach Richie Murphy believes his teammates need to do more to help the scrum-half return to his best.

Ireland kick off their Six Nations campaign against England in Dublin on February 2.

Brian O'Driscoll has appealed to World Rugby to address the "blight on the game" of slide tackles.

Ireland underlined their World Cup credentials with victory against New Zealand on Saturday.

Accumulated profits at the main firm owned by rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll last year almost topped the €6m mark.

"He could probably count on his hands how many times he has been up at Ulster Rugby in the last five years."

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Brian O'Driscoll has plenty to celebrate tonight as he has revealed he had placed a bet on Ireland to win the Grand Slam.

Our history-makers!!

Jacob Stockdale has made history and set Ireland firmly on course for a third ever Grand Slam.

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland boast a crop of players to stand comparison with the Grand Slam winning team of 2009.

Ringrose is expected to ease Ireland's midfield injury glut by starting Saturday's crucial clash with Scotland.

Cavan maintained their grip on top spot in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League with a deserved three-point win away to Cork, writes Stephen Barry.

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13-year-old Michaela Morley spoke up for donor cards on the Late late last night in her inimitable way, as her proud mum and dad looked on.

Brian O'Driscoll has laced up his boots for the first time since retiring to take part in the England Sevens team’s infamous ‘Death Zone’ training session, writes Simon Collings.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to London this morning to meet the British Prime Minister Theresa May.

The British and Irish Lions face a series decider for the seventh time in their history when they face New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions must head to New Zealand without one of the most destructive forwards in world rugby after England number eight Billy Vunipola withdrew from the squad through injury.

Brian O'Driscoll has backed Wales international Sam Warburton to captain the British and Irish Lions on this summer's tour of New Zealand.

In 2015, Sexton wound up with a black eye during the France game.

Mathieu Bastareaud will miss France's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland due to concussion.

Former Ireland rugby player Brian O’Driscoll and actress Amy Huberman have received the go-ahead to revamp their new €1.8m family home in south Dublin.

Brian O’Driscoll was on the scene in Edinburgh four years ago when Paddy Jackson’s Ireland debut veered off script but the retired centre believes the Ulster man’s progress has been such there is no reason for Ireland to panic in Jonathan Sexton’s absence this Saturday.

Dylan Hartley's suitability to lead the British and Irish Lions has been questioned by Brian O'Driscoll as the England captain waits to discover the damage caused to his career by yet another major disciplinary lapse.

Rory Best believes Ireland have filled the "void" between the northern and southern hemispheres with their historic autumn Test series.

Ireland are leading Australia 17-7 at half-time in their International Test at the Aviva.

A must-listen if there ever was one.

More than 1,000 students are competing to be the BT Young Scientist of the year from today.

Apparently, our Brian likes a bit of music.

Cork 1-15 Dublin 0-16

The potent attacking arsenal available to UCC was rolled out for all to see as they overcame the shock of an early Cork IT goal to rout their Cork rivals in the Sigerson Cup at the Mardyke today.

As 2014 draws to a close, it’s always interesting to take a look back at the year and Twitter is a very handy way to help us remember all the events - big and small - that got everyone talking

Rugby legend gets card with €2 taped on the inside for Billy.