Restoration of confidence is Schmidt’s first priority
By Phil Rice
It is hard to believe that prior to Ireland’s humiliating defeat at Twickenham last weekend, Joe Schmidt’s team were one victory away...
Serious test awaits Schmidt’s Ireland at Twickers
By Phil Rice
A reasonably satisfactory initial outing against Italy two weeks ago will be followed up by a much sterner test on Saturday (3pm)...
Ireland’s World Cup build up begins in earnest
By Phil Rice
In the first of four warm-up internationals ahead of the World Cup, Ireland face Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. After...
Impressive Glasgow will test Leinster in Pro14 final
By Phil Rice
Munster’s recent propensity to falter at the semi-final stage of major competitions, returned to haunt them again last weekend, as Leinster turned...
Wounded Leinster must regroup fast with Munster poised
By Phil Rice
Just seven days after a hugely attritional battle with Saracens in the Champions Cup final, Leinster must quickly re-focus on the battle...
Leinster must meet Saracens’ physical challenge head on
By Phil Rice
It is rare that the two best teams in a cup competition both actually make it to the final, but it is...
No Italian move U-turn for Ian Keatley
By Damian Dolan
Ian Keatley will not be part of London Irish’s assault on the Premiership next season, as the former Munster and Ireland fly...
Back at the top: keeping Irish there is Kidney’s next challenge
By Damian Dolan
At the Athletic Ground, Richmond
London Irish are back in English rugby’s top flight. Declan Kidney’s task now is to keep them there...
Cullen brings back Leinster big guns for Toulouse clash
By Phil Rice
It is not often you report that Leinster have failed to win their last two matches but in the build up to...
Century-maker Mulchrone wants day to remember for Irish
By Damian Dolan
Fergus Mulchrone can think of no better way of marking his 100th appearance for London Irish, than sealing the club’s promotion back...