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Toner injury not a cause for World Cup concern

Devin Toner’s World Cup ambitions remain intact with the news that the Leinster second row faces just a 4-6 week recovery period from the knee injury suffered against Munster in last week’s Guinness PRO14 semi-final.

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French referees appointed for Irish provinces' European quarter-finals

French referees will take charge of the Irish provinces' Champions and Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

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Leinster take derby honours against Connacht as Robertson-McCoy sees red

Second-half tries from Garry Ringrose and Sean Cronin did the damage for Leinster in their 20-3 Guinness PRO14 derby win over 14-man Connacht at the Sportsground.

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PETER JACKSON: Ageless Nacewa has Ronaldo and Messi in his sights

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James Hart ready to test the lungs in Bloemfontein

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‘Reality check’ for Leinster ahead of huge Saracens test

We must step up, warns Greig Laidlaw after Scotland win

Scotland 32 France 26: A relieved Greig Laidlaw has demanded improvements from Scotland despite seeing them come from behind to see off France in the NatWest 6 Nations.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

Peter Jackson's New Year wish list: Time for change and a return to the good old days

"Subs have been running roughshod all over the place, like a herd of buffalo".

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Ireland U20 late show sinks Munster

Munster Development XV 10 Ireland U20 26: Two tries in the dying minutes by right winger Peter Sullivan gave Ireland U20 a flattering 26-10 victory over a Munster Development XV in a hard-fought but scrappy encounter at Thomond Park yesterday.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2017

Leinster’s hot streak goes on as Ulster feel pain

It was not as if Leinster put Ulster to the sword in a lively, if disjointed Guinness PRO14 derby at the weekend, they simply sliced and diced them!

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Stade Francais battle back and finally get their reward

Gloucester 17 Stade Francais 25: Gloucester let an early 10-point lead slip to go down to Stade Francais at BT Murrayfield as they failed to impose themselves in the European Challenge Cup final.

Sat, 13 May, 2017

Sean Cronin suits up for business end of Leinster's season

Ospreys 18 Leinster 20: Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is desperate to play a leading role in the chase for silverware after starring in their crucial victory at the Ospreys.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Leinster playing numbers game with Joey Carbery

Just one week after proving to all of Europe how dangerous he is in the No 15 shirt, Joey Carbery is back to orchestrate another Leinster victory, only this time he will be wearing number 10.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Neil Jenkins: Leigh Halfpenny won’t let Ireland off scot-free

Neil Jenkins has assured Joe Schmidt and his Irish team there will be no more dithering from Leigh Halfpenny if he gets the chance to shoot for goal against them next week in the Six Nations battle at the Principality Stadium.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

Wexford v Dublin - Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Group 1 Round 3

Seamus McEnaney defends physical approach

Wexford 1-9 Dublin 1-12: Seamus McEnaney made no apologies for his experimental team’s aggressiveness going down to a similarly unfamiliar Dublin side in this final O’Byrne Cup game in Enniscorthy.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Like it or not, the new tackle laws are here to stay

It was only a matter of time and we didn’t have to wait long. The first contentious decision surrounding the implementation of the new tackle directive cost Ulster dearly at Parc y Scarlets last Friday night, with the awarding of a penalty try coupled with the sin-binning of Sean Reidy.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Ospreys v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 13

Jack Carty’s injury adds to Connacht’s Welsh woes

Ospreys 29 Connacht 7: Connacht’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions Cup quarter-finals were hit when out-half Jack Carty added to their growing injury list in a 29-7 defeat to the Ospreys.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Scotland v Australia - Autumn International - BT Murrayfield Stadium

Zander Fagerson says future bright for Scotland

Rookie prop Zander Fagerson believes the future is bright for Scotland after their fresh-faced props stood up to the test against Australia.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Zane Kirchner: Leaving Ulster will break Ruan Pienaar’s heart

Leinster’s South African star Zane Kirchner says Ruan Pienaar has been left “heartbroken” by the IRFU decision to block Ulster’s plans to re-sign the star.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

John Lacey to take charge of Challenge Cup final

Tipperary’s John Lacey will referee next month’s European Challenge Cup final between Harlequins and Montpellier.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Joe Marler may face another ban as Harlequins reach final

Harlequins 30 Grenoble 6: Joe Marler could face another suspension after appearing to kick hooker Arnaud Heguy in the head as Harlequins saw off Grenoble 30-6 to reach the European Challenge Cup final.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Les Kiss: Time to show real Ulster

Les Kiss, Ulster’s Director of Rugby, was asked yesterday if his targets for his side had changed, given the slide from table-toppers to fifth in the Guinness Pro12.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Ulster the victims as Glasgow Warriors extend winning run

Glasgow Warriors 27 Ulster 17: Title holders Glasgow Warriors extended their winning run in the Guinness PRO12 to five matches with a hard-fought 27-17 victory over Ulster at Scotstoun.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Cardiff’s late charge proves too much for Ulster

Cardiff Blues 23 Ulster 13: Cardiff scored two late tries to beat Ulster 23-13 at the Arms Park in the Guinness Pro12.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

British army GAA team renamed as ‘Naomh Pádraig’

The British Army GAA team that survived a proposal to eject them from the London JFC will play under the name Naomh Pádraig and not The Irish Guards banner that was their original billing.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Eddie Jones: Now let’s give Italy a hiding

Scotland 9 England 15: Eddie Jones has urged England to build momentum behind their RBS 6 Nations quest by giving Italy a “good hiding” in Rome.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

British army side will remain in London GAA competition

GAA bosses have quashed the controversial proposal to throw a British army team from the London Junior Football Championship.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Club set to object to British army GAA team

A London GAA club has made a proposal to overturn the decision allowing a British army GAA team enter the London championship.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

Leicester Tigers quick to roar in European Champions Cup

Leicester Tigers 33 Stade Francais 20: Leicester Tigers got their European Rugby Champions Cup campaign off to a flying start with a four-try demolition of French champions Stade Francais.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Nigel Owens ‘humbled’ to officiate RWC final

Welshman Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham, with Ireland’s John Lacey taking charge of the bronze medal match between South Africa and Argentina.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Brian Hickey hits out at treatment of Munster Senior Challenge Cup

Cork Constitution coach Brian Hickey has criticised the decision to postpone four Munster Senior Challenge Cup first round games.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

#RWC15 Diary: Owens on the way up as Ireland drop to sixth

All the latest shaking and moving from #RWC15

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

#RWC2015 Diary: O’Connell was always good craic, declares Henshaw

Ireland will miss Paul O’Connell’s off-the-cuff stand-up comedy just as much as his originality in pre-match war cries, according to Robbie Henshaw.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

Gatland’s Welsh rise above gutsy Fiji

WALES 23 FIJI 13: Warren Gatland insists he will remain a neutral spectator this weekend — even if Australia hold Wales’ immediate World Cup destiny in their hands against England at Twickenham.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Tyler Morgan wary of unlucky 13 curse

Pool D: Wales v Fiji

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start

Scotland 45 Japan 10: The neutrals may have left Kingsholm disappointed not to have witnessed another monumental Rugby World Cup upset, but Scotland will not care one jot after this bonus-point success kicked their Pool B campaign off in the perfect fashion.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Brian Molloy stars as Galway set up final date with Cork

Galway 1-20 Wexford 0-11: Holders Cork will face familiar opposition in next month’s All-Ireland intermediate hurling final after Galway cruised to a maiden Leinster title success last night.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2015

Nigel Owens in charge for key Irish RWC clash

Welshman Nigel Owens, regarded by many pundits as the world’s leading rugby union referee, has been appointed to oversee Ireland’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with France.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2015

Ulster bring curtain down on Leinster ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

D’Arcy concentrates on Leinster glory as he keeps World Cup dream alive

Gordon D’Arcy hasn’t given up on making Ireland’s World Cup squad later this year.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015

Woe for Ulster as Newport Gwent Dragons end run

Newport Gwent Dragons 26, Ulster 22: Ulster suffered a blow in their charge for the Guinness Pro12 play-offs after strugglers Newport Gwent Dragons claimed a 26-22 victory at Rodney Parade yesterday.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Toulouse gift Leinster top spot in Pool 4

Champions Cup round up: Guy Noves’ Toulouse handed Leinster a home Champions Cup quarter-final after blowing the chance to top Pool 4 by squandering a 20-9 lead yesterday.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Ulster scrape home

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Warburton not surprised by win

Sam Warburton says he does not feel any sense of surprise after Wales finally ended their southern hemisphere hoodoo.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Halfpenny kicks Wales to win over Springboks

Wales finally cracked the code of success against major southern hemisphere opposition as full-back Leigh Halfpenny’s relentless goalkicking saw off Millennium Stadium visitors South Africa.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

It’s time hookers and props turned stool pigeon

I know nothing. I really don’t. 130 tests later, if you haven’t it all figured you’re dumb, writes Ronan O'Gara. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Wing selection process leaves Strettle angry

Saracens 30 Clermont Auvergne 23

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Munster’s Cup ref younger than O’Connell

It’s not just team-mates and opponents getting younger for Munster veteran Paul O’Connell.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Perfect Connacht stun Leinster in Sportsground derby

Connacht 10 Leinster 9

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014

Glasgow loss ramps up pressure on Ulster

Glasgow 27 Ulster 9

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

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