61 h. ago 'Concerning' Irish research finds one in three school rugby players would play on with concussion

The study also found a lack of a lack of knowledge about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a progressive brain disease linked to repeated concussion.

Sport

68 h. ago Daniel McDonnell: Shelbourne look for cool heads to break new ground in a game that can change players’ lives

Daniel McDonnell: Shelbourne look for cool heads to break new ground in a game that can change players’ lives  The Irish Independent

Sport

5 d. ago Matt Williams: Never mind the naysayers, the Lions tour of Australia was a big success

There’s a false narrative going around, but the numbers don’t lie

Politics

6 d. ago Rugby’s next generation: Meet the rising stars of Leinster, Ulster, Connacht and Munster

Richie Murphy’s exploits with the Irish Under-20s has helped attract some top young players to Ulster

Politics

8 d. ago Gerry Thornley: Australia silenced all who doubted their place in the Lions’ touring schedule

Wallabies may feel hard done by with the Lions' series win, but it may add fuel to the fire for things to come

Politics

9 d. ago Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa

Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo

Politics

9 d. ago Owen Doyle: Dan Sheehan should have got a red card and a longer ban for dangerous strike

The third Test between the Lions and Australia was a rugby travesty

Events

1 week ago Lions’ Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is punished for his hit on Australia’s Tom Lynagh

Lions’ Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is punished for his hit on Australia’s Tom Lynagh  Belfast Telegraph

Events

1 week ago All Blacks great rips into Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions who were 'very, very lucky' against Australia

All Blacks great rips into Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions who were 'very, very lucky' against Australia  Planet Rugby

Politics

1 week ago Bundee Aki reveals wife gave birth in a car hours before he played for Lions in first Test against Australia

Aki’s wife Kayla gave birth to their fifth child Áine shortly before the Ireland centre featured in the opening Test win in Brisbane

Politics

1 week ago Ireland star named British and Irish Lions Player of the Series after Finn Russell confusion

Ireland star named British and Irish Lions Player of the Series after Finn Russell confusion  Planet Rugby

Politics

1 week ago As it happened: British & Irish Lions suffer defeat in third Test

Catch up on all the action as Andy Farrell’s tried to complete series sweep today in Sydney.

Politics

3 w. ago Four Ireland players in British and Irish Lions squad for final mid

Four Ireland players in British and Irish Lions squad for final mid-week fixture  Limerick Leader

Sport

3 w. ago Jake Morris named Sunday Game hurler of the year, seven Tipp players on team of the year

Jake Morris named Sunday Game hurler of the year, seven Tipp players on team of the year  Irish Examiner

Sport

3 w. ago Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne

Irish player has a foot-sole inflammation, and Scotland lock Gregor Brown is called up as additional cover

Politics

3 w. ago ‘We can’t compete with what the overseas clubs can offer’ – Shels determined to fight good fight in developing young players

‘We can’t compete with what the overseas clubs can offer’ – Shels determined to fight good fight in developing young players  The Irish Independent

Sport

3 w. ago Andy Farrell pleased with the Lions after win but warns Australia will respond

The Lions won is Brisbane.

Events

3 w. ago Lions v Australia live updates: Lions take the victory in first test

Dan Sheehan scored a second half try that put the game beyond Australia

Politics

3 w. ago Lions v Australia live updates: First Test in Brisbane about to kick off

Follow all the action as Andy Farrell names eight Irish in starting lineup

Politics

3 w. ago Joe Schmidt plots unlikely Lions scalp amid feeling of ‘now or never’ for Australian rugby

Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect

Politics