Six Nations
Monday 29 April, 2013 17:41:55
Schmidt: Ireland job 'an intimidating challenge'
Joe Schmidt has described the challenge of leading the Ireland rugby team as "intimidating" after agreeing a three-year contract.Tuesday 19 March, 2013 16:24:46
O'Driscoll set to face hearing tomorrow
Brian O'Driscoll's citing hearing for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro will be heard in London tomorrow morning, RBS 6 Nations organisers have confirmed.
Sunday 17 March, 2013 13:59:02
O’Mahony 'surprised as anyone' by wing role against Italy
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony was as surprised as anyone when he was asked to play over half of yesterday’s 22-15 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Italy on the wing. Saturday 16 March, 2013 14:33:33
O’Driscoll lines out against Italians
Brian O’Driscoll has emerged for potentially his final RBS 6 Nations match as Ireland meet Italy at the Stadio Flaminio with his future beyond the summer undecided.Saturday 09 March, 2013 20:57:34
Reddan the latest casualty for Ireland
Ireland’s substitute scrum-half Eoin Reddan has been ruled out for three months after suffering a broken leg in today’s 13-13 RBS 6 Nations draw with France. Saturday 09 March, 2013 19:54:47
Keeshan leads Dolphin to another home victory
Dolphin 23 Young Munster 10
Dolphin made it back-to-back home wins in the Ulster Bank League as they got the better of Young Munster at Musgrave Park.Saturday 09 March, 2013 19:53:59
VIDEO: Ireland denied victory by referee's decision?
Deflated Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip has refused to criticise the decision not to award Ireland a potential match-winning penalty late on today.
Saturday 09 March, 2013 19:03:21
Heartbreak for Irish as France snatch draw
Ireland 13 France 13
Ireland were denied a rare victory over France when Frederic Michalak converted a late try by Louis Picamoles in an error-ridden but compelling RBS 6 Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Saturday 09 March, 2013 18:59:43
Ireland denied victory by late France try
Ireland 13 France 13
Ireland were denied a rare victory over France when Frederic Michalak converted a late try by Louis Picamoles in an error-ridden but compelling RBS 6 Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Saturday 09 March, 2013 17:10:50
6 Nations Live - Ireland V France
All the action from Ireland's Six Nations clash against France in Dublin today. Monday 25 February, 2013 18:26:25
Two new injury concerns for Ireland
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has two main injury concerns after Sunday's disappointing loss to Scotland.Friday 15 February, 2013 15:24:49
D'Arcy ruled out for 6 Nations campaign
Ireland Centre Gordon D'Arcy has been ruled out of the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations Championship with a foot injury.Friday 15 February, 2013 14:23:16
Healy suspended for Scotland and France matches
Ireland prop Cian Healy will miss Ireland's 6 Nations matches against Scotland on February 24 and France on March 9 after his suspension was deferred by one week.Thursday 14 February, 2013 07:03:58
Healy banned for two games
Declan Kidney’s problems have mounted with the news Cian Healy will miss Ireland’s next two RBS 6 Nations games.Monday 11 February, 2013 16:15:06
Sexton unlikely to start against Scots
A scan has confirmed that Jonathan Sexton strained his hamstring against England yesterday, rating him as doubtful for the 6 Nations game against Scotland in just under two weeks.Monday 11 February, 2013 15:40:50
Healy cited for alleged stamp on Cole
Ireland prop Cian Healy has been cited for an apparent stamp on Dan Cole during yesterday’s 12-6 RBS 6 Nations defeat by England at the Aviva Stadium. Saturday 09 February, 2013 09:38:17
Heaslip: We didn't do the jersey proud against England
Jamie Heaslip admits Ireland's loss to England at Twickenham last year left a deep scar.Friday 08 February, 2013 18:29:09
Kidney: Celtic Tiger produced 'fairly cool' players
Ireland coach Declan Kidney suspects the nerveless temperaments of precocious wings Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy are the product of the country's 'Celtic Tiger' economic boom.Wednesday 06 February, 2013 17:23:12
O’Driscoll not thinking about retirement
Brian O’Driscoll may have suggested last week the 2013 RBS 6 Nations is likely to be his last, but the Ireland centre insisted today his physical condition will make the ultimate decision.Sunday 03 February, 2013 17:05:33
Rome rejoices as Italy humble France
Italy 23 France 18
Italy blew this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship wide open by recording a stunning victory over title favourites France at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.Sunday 03 February, 2013 16:51:43
Italy stun French in 6 Nations
Italy have beaten France 23-18 in the RBS 6 Nations in Rome.
»newsflashSaturday 02 February, 2013 17:58:13
England dispatch Scotland in style
England 38 Scotland 18
Billy Twelvetrees marked an impressive international debut with one of England’s four tries as Stuart Lancaster’s men cut down Scotland this afternoon. Friday 01 February, 2013 18:12:02
Kidney: European form counts for nothing in 6 Nations
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has dismissed recent Heineken Cup form as having any relevance on tomorrow's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.Thursday 31 January, 2013 08:19:24
Ryan looks to establish himself in O'Connell absence
Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan is eager to forge his own identity as he continues to fill the void left by Paul O'Connell's injury-enforced absence.Wednesday 23 January, 2013 13:17:58
Wolfhounds 'can raise hands for senior selection'
Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss has provided the Ireland Wolfhounds squad with added incentive ahead of Friday’s meeting with England Saxons by revealing that those who perform well will be in the mix for a starting place against Wales in the opening Six Nations game.