Manu Tuilagi cited for alleged dangerous tackle in defeat by Munster
Manu Tuilagi is cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Munster flanker Chris Cloete during Leicester Tigers' European Champions Cup defeat on Sunday.
Dec 19, 21:29
Johnny Sexton returns for Ireland against France
Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland starting lineup after a calf injury in one of three changes to the side ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 23, 14:16
Cian Healy "confident" of picking up first Six Nations win of season
Ireland prop Cian Healy insists that his side are "very confident" of picking up their first win of this year's Six Nations tournament when they host Italy.
Mar 9, 15:42
Uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey, Josh van der Flier to make Ireland debuts
Ireland select uncapped duo Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier for Saturday's Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
Feb 25, 13:46
Rory Best takes over Ireland captaincy
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt picks Rory Best to captain the team for their Six Nations opener against Wales next month.
Jan 20, 14:54
Ireland prop Cian Healy a doubt for Six Nations opener after knee surgery
Ireland prop Cian Healy emerges as a doubt for the Six Nations opener against Wales having undergone a minor operation on his knee.
Jan 6, 15:37
Toulon ease to win over Leinster
Toulon ease to a 24-9 win to condemn Leinster to a third successive loss in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Dec 13, 17:10
Ireland beat France to top Pool D
Ireland finish top in Pool D after beating France 24-9 at the Millennium Stadium at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 18:38
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 9, 14:58
Cian Healy delighted to make Ireland return
Cian Healy reveals that his neck is "feeling all good" after coming through the final 20 minutes of Ireland's win over Canada at the Millennium Stadium.
Sep 19, 19:12
Ireland handed Rugby World Cup boost as Cian Healy declared fit
Ireland team co-ordinator Mick Kearney reveals that loosehead prop Cian Healy is "available for selection" following his injury layoff.
Sep 14, 17:43
Rugby World Cup - Injury doubts
Sports Mole looks at some of the players facing fitness battles ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 9, 10:59
Andrew Trimble omitted from Ireland Rugby World Cup squad
Andrew Trimble misses out on a place in Ireland's squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 1, 11:29
Toulon secure place in European Champions Cup final with win over Leinster
Toulon reach the final of the European Champions Cup courtesy of a 25-20 victory over Leinster in their semi-final clash in Marseille.
Apr 19, 17:50
Ireland make two changes for crunch Six Nations clash against Scotland
Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Healy return to the Ireland starting lineup for this weekend's Six Nations finale against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Mar 19, 14:59
Preview: Ireland vs. England
Sports Mole previews the Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium.
Feb 27, 20:04
Video: Rugby stars Owen Farrell, Sam Warburton feature in Dove Men+Care campaign
Owen Farrell and Sam Warburton join their fellow home nation rugby stars in Dove Men+Care's new #scrumtogether campaign.
Nov 6, 10:59
Rory Best ruled out of Ireland's South Africa clash
Ireland's Rugby Foootball Union confirm that hooker Rory Best will play no part in Saturday's visit of South Africa to Dublin.
Nov 6, 01:09
Ireland cruise to victory over Italy
Ireland beat Italy 41-7 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to extend their lead at the top of the Six Nations table.
Mar 8, 16:24
Live Commentary: Ireland 46-7 Italy - as it happened
Live coverage of the Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Mar 8, 14:00
Leinster crush Ospreys
Leinster score five tries in a 36-3 win over Ospreys, sealing a place in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup.
Jan 17, 22:08
Heartbreak for Ireland against New Zealand
Ireland are beaten by New Zealand in Dublin with a late try and conversion in an astonishing match this afternoon.
Nov 24, 15:59
Alex Corbisiero "proud" to earn British and Irish Lions Test start
Alex Corbisiero says that he is pleased that he took his chances to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions side to face Australia.
Jun 20, 06:22
Alex Corbisiero gets British and Irish Lions nod
Alex Corbisiero wins a place in the starting lineup for the British and Irish Lions' first Test against Australia on Saturday.
Jun 20, 04:39
Warren Gatland calls for larger British and Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland says that the British and Irish Lions should take a larger squad on tour due to the increased physicality in the game.
Jun 14, 05:35
Mako Vunipola: 'I'm not guaranteed Lions start'
Mako Vunipola says that injuries to Gethin Jenkins and Cian Healy do not make him certain of a start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia.
Jun 13, 06:15
Tommy Bowe out of British and Irish Lions tour with finger injury
Tommy Bowe is forced out of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia with a finger injury.
Jun 8, 13:29
Alex Corbisiero admits British and Irish Lions delight
Alex Corbisiero admits his delight after being drafted into the British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 8, 12:21
Gethin Jenkins ruled out of Lions tour
British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins is ruled out of the tour of Australia with a calf injury.
Jun 8, 07:10
Scotland's Ryan Grant surprised by British and Irish Lions call-up
Scotland prop Ryan Grant expresses his shock in being called up to the British and Irish Lions tour.
Jun 7, 11:59
Cian Healy to return home from British and Irish Lions tour
Cian Healy will return home from the British and Irish Lions' tour in Australia due to an ankle injury, while Scotland prop Ryan Grant is called up.
Jun 7, 11:20
Colin Healy cleared of biting charge
British and Irish Lions prop Cian Healy is cleared of biting charge following a disciplinary hearing.
Jun 7, 06:06
Tommy Bowe admits Cian Healy worry
Tommy Bowe says that Cian Healy would be a "massive loss" for the British and Irish Lions should his tour end early.
Jun 6, 08:03
Alex Corbisiero called up as cover for Cian Healy
Alex Corbisiero is called up to the British and Irish Lions squad as cover for the injured Cian Healy.
Jun 5, 19:12
Cian Healy cited for alleged bite
British and Irish Lions prop Cian Healy is cited for allegedly biting Western Force scrum-half Brett Sheehan.
Jun 5, 17:51
Cian Healy cleared of broken ankle
British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland confirms that prop Cian Healy has not broken his ankle.
Jun 5, 14:13
British and Irish Lions ease past Western Force
The British and Irish Lions win their first tour match in Australia with a 69-17 victory over Western Force in Perth.
Jun 5, 12:54
Cian Healy taken to hospital with ankle injury
British and Irish Lions forward Cian Healy is taken to hospital with a possible sprained ankle.
Jun 5, 12:17
Gethin Jenkins a doubt for British and Irish Lions opener
Gethin Jenkins is likely to miss the British and Irish Lions tour opener with the Barbarians due to a calf problem.
May 28, 07:07
Leinster clinch European Challenge Cup
Leinster are crowned European Challenge Cup winners for the first time with a 34-13 victory over Stade Francais in Dublin.
May 17, 21:57
