Toulouse rally in extra time to win European Champions Cup
Fourteen-man Toulouse win the European Rugby Champions Cup for a record-extending sixth time thanks to a 31-22 victory over Leinster in North London.
May 25, 17:56
Preview: Ireland vs. Samoa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Samoa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 23:48
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 23:08
Ireland survive Italy scare to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
Ireland beat a spirited Italy 34-20 in Rome to keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive.
Feb 25, 16:10
Preview: Italy vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and Ireland, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 15:58
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy
Andy Farrell's men have suffered successive defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 26, 17:07
Ireland's Johnny Sexton and James Ryan in line to feature against France
The influential pair suffered head knocks during the weekend loss to Wales.
Feb 9, 15:20
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
Billy Burns to start for Ireland against Georgia
Billy Burns' selection is one of nine changes to head coach Andy Farrell's starting XV.
Nov 26, 13:41
Ireland coach Richie Murphy dismisses Eddie Jones "United Nations" remark
Eight of Ireland's 23-man squad hail from overseas.
Nov 20, 17:31
Five talking points ahead of England's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Ireland
Ireland will be determined to shed their "softies" tag.
Nov 20, 11:27
Johnny Sexton claims substitution anger was down to Ireland's performance
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side's galling defeat at the Stade de France.
Oct 31, 23:52
England win Six Nations title as Ireland beaten by France
France crushed Ireland's slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
Oct 31, 22:36
Johnny Sexton injury mars Leinster win at Northampton
The Ireland fly-half went off early in the second half with what appeared to be a knee injury.
Dec 7, 15:48
Joe Schmidt backs Ross Byrne to seize World Cup chance against England
The Leinster fly-half has been named in Ireland's starting XV for the match at Twickenham.
Aug 22, 18:00
