British & Irish Lions
May 13, 2013: "While Gatland addressed the press, under the watchful eye of Apollo, the players were greeting each other in a nearby hotel." Tom Hamilton reports from the Lions camp
British & Irish Lions
May 6, 2013: We look at the latest form of the players selected for the Lions as the focus now switches to securing a place in the team for the opening Test against Australia
Irish Rugby
Apr 23, 2013: The shortlist for the Irish Rugby Union Players' Association's Player of the Year has been announced with Leinster's Cian Healy, Ulster's Nick Williams and Munster's Simon Zebo all vying for the top honour
Ireland v France, Six Nations
Mar 6, 2013: Ronan O'Gara could be back in the Test mix this weekend with Ireland currently sweating on the fitness of Paddy Jackson
Ireland v France, Six Nations
Mar 5, 2013: Ireland boss Declan Kidney has opted to make three changes ahead of Saturday's match against France in Dublin
Ireland Rugby
Feb 15, 2013: Suspended Ireland prop Cian Healy will play not part in Leinster's RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Treviso on Saturday night
Ireland Rugby
Feb 15, 2013: Flanker Sean O'Brien insists Ireland must be ready to pounce on any errors by their Six Nations title rivals when they resume their championship against Scotland
Ireland Rugby
Feb 14, 2013: Ireland prop Cian Healy's ban for stamping descended into farce on Thursday as confusion reigned over his availability for provincial duty this weekend
Ireland Rugby
Feb 14, 2013: Ireland prop Cian Healy is set to play in Leinster's RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Benetton Treviso on Saturday despite receiving a three-week ban for stamping
Six Nations
Feb 13, 2013: Ireland prop Cian Healy has been suspended for three weeks after being found guilty of stamping on England's Dan Cole during their Six Nations clash in Dublin on Sunday
Six Nations
Feb 11, 2013: Ireland prop Cian Healy has been cited for an alleged stamp during the Six Nations clash in Dublin on Sunday
Six Nations
Feb 11, 2013: Declan Kidney refused to surrender the Six Nations title race even though Ireland amassed an alarming injury list in Sunday's 12-6 defeat by England
Wales 22-30 Ireland, Six Nations, Millennium Stadium
Feb 2, 2013: Ireland beat reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Wales in a pulsating six-try encounter as they announced their title credentials at the Millennium Stadium
Ireland tour of New Zealand
Jun 10, 2012: Ireland centre Keith Earls has been ruled out of their second Test against New Zealand with a pectoral muscle injury
New Zealand 42-10 Ireland, Auckland
Jun 9, 2012: Ireland coach Declan Kidney is hoping for good news after two more front-line props went down injured during Saturday's 42-10 loss to New Zealand in Auckland
Ask John
May 23, 2012: Check out a Heineken Cup-themed edition of Ask John in the wake of Leinster's record-breaking final victory over Ulster at Twickenham last weekend
Clermont Auvergne 15-19 Leinster, Heineken Cup semi-final
Apr 29, 2012: Leinster fought off the challenge of Clermont Auvergne to set up an all-Irish Heineken Cup final on Sunday, winning 19-15 to keep alive their hopes of back-to-back titles
Six Nations
Feb 27, 2012: Ireland are optimistic that they will have a full squad to pick from ahead of their clash with France on Sunday
Comment
Oct 26, 2011: "Summing up Ireland's Rugby World Cup performance is a simple exercise but drawing conclusions is far more complex." writes Hugh Farrelly
Rugby World Cup 2011
Oct 7, 2011: Ireland prop Cian Healy has revealed that "insulting" criticism of their front row has propelled them onto reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup
