Monday 26 October 2020
Connacht are missing five second-row forwards for this evening’s clash against Edinburgh.
The emergence of James Hume and Stewart Moore has added depth and class to Ulster’s midfield.
Andrew Porter is hoping Ireland can pull off a shock in Paris next week and give the nation a lift.
At 28, Jamison Gibson-Park feared international rugby had passed him by. Today’s debut for Ireland caps off an incredible personal journey.
Ireland can still win this year’s Six Nations title but it is advantage England as we head into next week’s final round of fixtures.
Andy Farrell’s side run in seven tries to hammer Italy at the Aviva.
Former Ireland rugby internationals Andrew Trimble, Niamh Briggs and Ian Keatley were in top form on Thursday night.
Adam Griggs’ side are on a revenge mission after losing 29-27 to Italy last year.
Rob Kearney has won two Grand Slams, four Six Nations titles and four Champions Cups but he tells Garry Doyle that luck was a key factor in his success.
Rapid testing to take place for all inter-county squads.
Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor never played Australian Rules football until their late teens but tomorrow they will become just the fourth and fifth Irishmen to play in the Grand Final.
Griggs has already had talks with Galvin who was a star on the Sevens circuit.
Porter struggled for Leinster against Saracens in last month’s Champions Cup quarter-final but Munster and Ireland legend Hayes believes the tight-head will thrive in the Six Nations.
In this week’s column, the Corkman speaks about a former team-mate and gives his predictions for Villa-Leeds.
Italians change both half-backs as they bid for first win on Irish soil this century.
The youngster became the club’s youngest ever senior debutant on a day when Longford Town’s promotion hopes suffered a blow.
At one stage they were not even the best team in Devon but today Exeter Chiefs can become the No1 side in Europe.
Stuart McCloskey opens up about his frustration at missing out on opportunities with Ireland during the Schmidt years.
Ireland coach says the health and safety of the country has to take priority over the completion of a rugby tournament.
The panel will chat with our own Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of Ireland’s penultimate match, which is rescheduled for next weekend.
If Ireland were hit with an injury or Covid crisis this autumn would they be able to cope? The answer is a resounding yes.
A member of their senior management team has been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Ulster captain Iain Henderson was red carded this evening and faces a potential ban while Jordan Larmour went off injured against Treviso with a shoulder problem.
Leading GAA official says Croke Park will look at ‘particular circumstances for each game’ and make their decisions on a case by case basis.
Connacht are aiming for a second successive win in this season’s Pro14.
The panel will chat with our own Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of Ireland’s penultimate match, which is rescheduled for next weekend.
Sport may be secondary to life’s greater challenges right now but that does not stop us yearning for the day when stadium doors re-open and communities are allowed come together again.
Ten years on since their first Pro12 trip to Treviso, Garry Doyle revisits the harrowing defeat that left questions hanging over Leinster’s newly appointed Kiwi coach.
Ian Madigan handed the controls for the game in Wales after Dan McFarland opts to give the former Leinster out-half a start.
James Ryan is part of an impressive Leinster pack as the defending champions seek to make it two wins out of two.
Peter O’Mahony was red carded but Munster came from 24-10 down to score two tries in the final 15 minutes. Ben Healy’s monstrous kick from half-way won it at the death.
Michael Swift reflects on his 15-year career with Connacht and predicts a big season for Andy Friend’s side.
Leinster open their PRO14 campaign against Dragons at the RDS tonight.
The arrival of a new PRO14 season could hardly be more low key but despite its many faults, Ireland’s four provinces are dependent on it.
Leinster are still recovering psychologically from their European defeat – but Dan Leavy and Tadhg Furlong’s recovery from injury is gathering pace.
The England centre has been ruled out for six months after injuring his left Achilles tendon during Sale’s Premiership game against Northampton on Tuesday.
The Scotland international has not featured in seven months.
Tomorrow’s game at Anfield is the match of the weekend in the Premier League – but why does it mean as much to an Irish audience as an English one?
Dundalk’s win over Moldova’s Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday has left them 90 minutes away from a place in the Europa League group stages and the €3m prize that goes with that. But Shane Keegan, a key member of their management team, says it is about the glory not just the money.
The two Ireland internationals are part of a formidable looking Racing side as the French club aim to reach their third final in five seasons.
Rob Kearney is on his way out of Leinster and Irish rugby but he leaves with a glittering CV and the knowledge he got the most out of his talent.
The Irish champions play Moldovan side Sheriff tonight in a Europa League qualifying round.
Full-back is most decorated medalist in Irish rugby history – winning four Six Nations titles including two grand slams, four Heineken Cups and six Pro14 titles.
Bennett is set to become the first Irishman in 31 years to win the prestigious green jersey when the Tour de France finishes up in Paris today.
