Rugby
Injury worries for Leinster ahead of PRO12 final
The Leinster management must contend with a number of injuries arising from Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup victory, as they prepare for Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final in the RDS against Ulster (4.45pm).
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Ulster sign tighthead prop
Ulster have bolstered their squad with the addition 27-year-old tighthead prop, Bronson Ross, who signed from Coventry Rugby Club on a one-year development contract.1 day, 11 hours, 46 minutes ago
Samoan So'oialo joins Connacht
Samoan international, James So’oialo, younger brother of former All-Blacks Number 8 Rodney So’oialo and former Harlequins scrum half Stephen will join Connacht this summer.2 days, 8 hours, 53 minutes ago
Wilkinson claims European award
Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.2 days, 12 hours, 2 minutes ago
Kiss set for role under Schmidt
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.2 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes ago
Six uncapped players named in squad to tour USA and Canada
Rory Best will captain a senior Ireland squad featuring six uncapped players for the summer tour of the USA and Canada.3 days, 7 hours, 29 minutes ago » latest
Toulon hang on to win Heineken Cup
Clermont Auvergne 15 Toulon 16
Toulon survived a late Clermont surge to win the Heineken Cup victory at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.3 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes ago » sportsflash
Toulon win Heineken Cup
Toulon have won the Heineken Cup, beating Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in the final in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.3 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes ago
O'Gara: Relationship with Sexton 'has come full circle'
Ronan O’Gara has dismissed any concerns about being appointed to coach his former Ireland rival Johnny Sexton at Racing Metro.3 days, 13 hours, 27 minutes ago
IRFU: O'Gara an 'iconic figure'
The Irish Rugby Football Union has paid tribute to Ronan O'Gara as an "iconic figure'' as he announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.3 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes ago
Munster: O'Gara career 'unlikely to be surpassed'
Munster have confirmed Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby saying his career is "a feat unlikely to be surpassed".
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O'Gara 'hugely excited' at becoming coach to Sexton
Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.4 days, 5 hours, 14 minutes ago
Classy Leinster dominate Stade in Challenge Cup final
Leinster 34 Stade Francais 13
Leinster eased the blow of losing their status of European champions tonight - and they did it in some style.4 days, 8 hours, 35 minutes ago
O'Gara to join Racing Metro as coach
Ronan O'Gara will join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro next season as kicking coach.4 days, 10 hours, 24 minutes ago
Leinster fight for right to hold two European titles...for a day
By Ian Cusack
Leinster are eighty minutes away from adding the Challenge Cup to their trophy cabinet, but even with home advantage and the added motivation of ending Joe Schmidt’s tenure with another European triumph, nothing can be taken for granted against an unpredictable Stade Francais outfit. 4 days, 12 hours, 56 minutes ago » latest
North eyes end to Lions' Aussie hoodoo
George North knows from first-hand experience just how tough a proposition Australia could be for the British and Irish Lions next month.4 days, 13 hours, 11 minutes ago
Heaslip named in shortlist for European Player of the Year award
Leinster and Ireland forward Jamie Heaslip has been nominated for the 2013 European Player of the Year award.4 days, 19 hours, 21 minutes ago
Parisse: Leinster favourites for the cup
Sergio Parisse readily accepts that Stade Francais are underdogs for tonight’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Leinster in Dublin.5 days, 8 hours, 21 minutes ago
Rory Best champions games
One of Ulster Rugby’s biggest stars today called for people to support the World Police and Fire Games.5 days, 13 hours, 47 minutes ago
O'Driscoll to miss cup final
He may have signed a new one-year deal this morning, but Brian O’Driscoll has been ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Leinster and Stade Francais in Dublin tomorrow night.5 days, 15 hours, 46 minutes ago
Drico pens new IRFU deal
Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one year deal with the IRFU that will keep playing for club and country until next June.6 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes ago
Heenan signs for Connacht
Incoming Connacht head coach Pat Lam is beginning to stamp his authority on the squad, with the province today confirming the acquisition of 20-year-old New Zealander Jake Heenan.6 days, 13 hours, 20 minutes ago
O’Donnell: Munster's future is bright
Munster back rower Tommy O’Donnell believes the Red Army have plenty to be excited about, with an exciting new generation of players coming through, determined to bring the province success.7 days, 3 hours, 56 minutes ago
Marshall pens new three-year deal with Ulster
Ireland and Ulster centre, Luke Marshall, has signed a new three-year deal with the province that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least the summer of 2016.7 days, 8 hours, 4 minutes ago
O'Driscoll fitness boost for Leinster
Leinster are optimistic about Brian O’Driscoll being fit for Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais in Dublin.7 days, 11 hours, 58 minutes ago
Leinster missing D'Arcy for cup final
A recurrence of his calf injury has ruled Leinster centre Gordon D’Arcy out of Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Français in the RDS (8pm).7 days, 12 hours, 17 minutes ago
Trio commit to Connacht
Connacht trio Frank Murphy, Mata Fifita and Brian Murphy have committed to the province by singing contract extensions.7 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes ago
Gatland expects 'mentally tough' Farrell to bounce back
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland believes England flyhalf Owen Farrell can recover from his recent dip in form, ahead of the summer tour of Australia.7 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes ago
Injury forces Munster star Howlett to retire
Munster have announced that current squad captain Doug Howlett will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season.7 days, 17 hours, 39 minutes ago
Sexton: I'll miss Wilkinson on Lions tour
Leinster fly-half Jonny Sexton would have loved the opportunity to learn from Jonny Wilkinson had the Englishman been selected to tour with the British and Irish Lions this summer. 8 days, 14 hours, 13 minutes ago
Beale could miss Lions series to deal with alcohol-related issues
Australia back Kurtley Beale could miss this summer’s three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions after the Melbourne Rebels announced he will take an indefinite leave of absence from rugby to resolve personal issues.8 days, 15 hours, 19 minutes ago
Injuries mount for Schmidt ahead of Challenge Cup final
With his team picking up a number of fresh injuries in Friday’s victory over Glasgow, Leinster head coach, Joe Schmidt, admitted he will be sweating on the fitness of several players ahead of Friday’s Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais.10 days, 4 hours, 56 minutes ago
Pro 12 final set to be all-Irish affair after Leinster battle past Warriors
Leinster 17 Glasgow Warriors 15
Leinster’s double dreams are still alive after they came through a gripping RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS.11 days, 4 hours, 53 minutes ago
Ulster ease past Scarlets and into Pro12 final
Ulster 28 Scarlets 17
Ulster booked their passage to the RaboDirect PRO12 final with relative ease with victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill even though they only outscored the visitors by three tries to two.11 days, 13 hours, 30 minutes ago
Leinster sweating on O’Brien fitness
Seán O’Brien has been named in Leinster’s team to face Glasgow Warriors in tomorrow night's RaboDirect PRO12 Play Off in the RDS (7.35pm) despite a lingering calf injury.12 days, 12 hours, 23 minutes ago
Jones: Irish leaders can help Warburton
Wales and Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones believes the presence of experienced Irish duo, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell, in the Lions squad will help Sam Warburton deal with the pressure of captaining the Tour.12 days, 12 hours, 24 minutes ago
International quartet return for Ulster
Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson, Tom Court, Declan Fitzpatrick and Dan Tuohy all make their return to Ulster’s starting XV for tomorrow’s RaboDirect PRO12 play-off against Llanelli Scarlets at Ravenhill (7.45pm).14 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes ago
Payne pens new deal at Ulster
Ulster fullback Jared Payne has signed a new three-year deal with the province that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least the summer of 2016.14 days, 13 hours, 30 minutes ago
Hook could line out for Baabaas against Lions
Having being omitted from Warren Gatland’s Lions squad, Perpignan fly-half James Hook could line out against the British and Irish outfit, having been named in the provisional Barbarians squad.14 days, 15 hours, 12 minutes ago
Marshall 'told to take summer off' after three consecutive concussions
Ulster centre Luke Marshall has been ruled out of Ireland's tour of North America next month, after suffering concussion in three consecutive games this season.
