Irish boxing squad to learn European opponents todayBilly Walsh has one of the strongest teams to ever leave these shores taking part in MinskFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Irish Sports Council move into new facility at AbbotstownTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar do the honoursThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Mike Ruddock happy to see Under-20s fast-tracked to senior tourAbsence of Olding and Henshaw opens door for others at Junior World ChampionshipWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Seán Cronin called up for Ireland’s tour to USA and CanadaLeinster hooker elevated following Rory Best’s selection for the LionsTue May 28 2013 - 02:00
Seán O’Brien won’t take risks with injury to play in Pro 12 decider against UlsterFlanker wants to play but knows he could jeopardise his Lions prospectsFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll fit and ready to face Ulster in Pro12 finalLessons of defeat to Ospreys last year add to Leinster motivationFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Cian Healy hopes a Leinster win over Ulster will help boost the LionsProp knows the risk of injury is big but is prepared to put his body on the lineThu May 23 2013 - 02:03
Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree not taking Barbarians match lightlyCoach stresses first match of tour is important one for the squadThu May 23 2013 - 01:58
Richard Hibbard happy with the way knee rehab is progressingUlster’s Rory Best will be keeping a close eye on the Welsh hooker’s fitnessThu May 23 2013 - 01:09
Rested Dan Lydiate looks to outflank rivals in Lions battle of the backrowDespite missing international season, Wales number six is a Warren Gatland favouriteWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Girvan Dempsey believes Ronan O’Gra can kick on as coach with Racing MetroUndoubted mental strength will make transition easier for former Ireland outhalfWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Katie Taylor plans to fight professionallyOlympic gold medallist is hoping to fight in the World Boxing Series later this yearWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien out for League final against UlsterThe Leinster and Ireland flanker will also miss the opening games of the Lions’ TourTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Rob Kearney looking for Amlin-Pro12 doubleIreland fullback hopes Leinster can complete what they failed to do last seasonTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Paul Warwick knows his Stade Francais team are in the last-chance saloon against LeinsterInconsistency has dogged the French side all seasonWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy has learned to tread more carefullyCentre does not want to be part of a team that plays great rugby but has nothing to show for itSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll believes Leinster in good hands with Matt O’ConnorCentre also sees major positives in Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coachFri May 10 2013 - 09:00
Scarlets hoping to have North on their side when they take on Ulster in RavenhillLlanelli may welcome back Rhys Priestland but will go to Belfast lacking confidenceThu May 9 2013 - 02:00
Goodman relishing the Leinster challengeThe Kiwi dropped everything to come to Dublin and play with the best side in EuropeThu May 9 2013 - 02:00
Seb Coe: McIlroy’s Olympic decision is his and his aloneThe double Olympic gold medallist believes the Irish golfer should make his own call on what country he represents in Rio 2016Wed May 8 2013 - 02:00
Barnes turns his attention towards World Championship goalBelfast man and fellow Olympic hero Michael Conlan step up a weight but still prove too good for French rivalsSun May 5 2013 - 21:07
Rio, Rugby and Olympic medalsThe IRFU have embarked on an ambitious plan to bring success in women’s sevens rugbySat May 4 2013 - 05:00
Leinster’s Ian Madigan voted on to Pro 12 Dream Team of the SeasonOuthalf is the only Leinster player to get picked after receiving second-highest number of votes behind Glasgow's Tim VisserFri May 3 2013 - 17:43
Ulster seek a Ravenhill Pro 12 semi-finalProvince need just three points to finish top of the table and secure a home drawFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
O’Gara not included for Munster’s last Pro 12 match of the seasonMost of the team that lost in the Heineken Cup will not make the trip to face ZebreFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
Worst of weeks for Best likely to galvanise UlsterStunned Ulster look to league honoursThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien intending to make an impact in Australia – and not off the benchAlthough picked to tour Leinster backrow has no intention of being a touristThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
O’Connor to be named new Leinster coach by the weekendLeicester coach was targeted as ideal replacement for Joe SchmidtWed May 1 2013 - 15:40
It’s a cheery Joe as Leinster coach faces into week of big issuesThere is six days before Ospreys, a Lions selection and the Irish coaching jobMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performanceLeinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualitiesSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Irish Hockey League comes down to final weekendThe last round of pool games will determine who goes through to the knockout phaseFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Leinster cautious ahead of Biarritz clash in Amlin Cup semi-finalThe French club are considered a cup team that are dangerous and hungry for successFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt says news of Ireland job unlikely to emerge before weekendLeinster coach says that decision on Declan Kidney’s successor will be ‘soon’Fri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Connacht keep watch on Irish provincesSuccess for Leinster or Munster will secure an extra Irish Heineken Cup place next yearThu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy looking for European silverwareLeinster may be out of the Heineken Cup but another trophy is within their graspThu Apr 25 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll gives Schmidt strong endorsement ahead of IRFU decision‘I probably learned more in those three years than I did from any other coach in the previous 10’Wed Apr 24 2013 - 01:00
Dave Kearney will miss Biarritz gameThe Leinster wing is rehabilitating under the IRB back-to-play guidelinesTue Apr 23 2013 - 15:05
Bulls expect Leinster request for early release of new-signing KirchnerThe South African fullback hopes to get an early exit from his contract in OctoberTue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00
Wood on interview panel for Kidney’s replacementFormer Ireland captain on four-man panel that included a representative from the international sports marketing agency CSMMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:19
Zebo, Healy and Williams up for top awardThe Professional Players’ awards next month will feature several of Ireland’s rugby starsMon Apr 22 2013 - 19:00
Leinster look to a home semi-finalZebre form this season has been poor even playing in their home patch in ItalySat Apr 20 2013 - 06:05
Ulster outlast Connacht in high-scoring encounterHome semi-final now within Mark Anscombe’s side’s graspFri Apr 19 2013 - 22:01
Ulster can make homing in on a semi-final a little easier by beating ConnachtVisitors need a win to hold off the challenge of Glasgow for top two spotFri Apr 19 2013 - 06:05
Ryan sees Italian job as ideal preparation for Leinster’s tougher Biarritz testBoth Zebre and French side have big packs and rely on set-piecesFri Apr 19 2013 - 05:00
Schmidt angry over failure to cite O’ConnellFailure to cite makes dangerous incidents like this acceptable, says Leinster coachWed Apr 17 2013 - 09:24
Cullen says decision not to cite 'disappointing'‘Reckless’ and a ‘disappointing’ outcomeWed Apr 17 2013 - 06:00
Schmidt unhappy with O’Connell decisionLeinster coach felt that the Munster player had a case to answer over Kearney incidentTue Apr 16 2013 - 15:39
Reddan back on the road to recoverySince breaking his leg a month ago the Irish scrumhalf has been plotting his returnFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Connacht battle to beat best placing everEric Elwood’s side have a lot to play for coming into the the last four gamesFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00
Telling weekend in hockey’s IHLDouble-header of matches will indicate which clubs are peaking at the right timeFri Apr 12 2013 - 07:00