‘We expect to win’: Sean Jansen makes no bones about Connacht’s target in Italian testIreland international says this is an important season for the province, where expectations have been transformedThu Oct 01 2026 - 06:00
Leinster captain Caelan Doris ruled out for rest of the year due to injuryAfter sustaining a foot injury in June, it was decided the number eight would also undergo knee surgeryWed Sept 30 2026 - 17:00
‘We’re a different side now’: Connacht’s Cathal Forde eyeing bounce-back win in TrevisoCentre aiming to lead the charge in Italy as province bid to put Stormers loss behind themWed Sept 30 2026 - 06:00
Connacht’s forward power to be strengthened with return of Irish internationalsAll five forwards from Andy Farrell’s summer squad are in contention to play in TrevisoTue Sept 29 2026 - 06:00
What is behind a sobering whitewash URC weekend for the Irish provinces?Absence of international quality a clear contributor to sobering opening-round resultsTue Sept 29 2026 - 06:00
Munster have ‘a lot to be optimistic about’, Clayton McMillan saysAlthough the home defeat by Glasgow was disappointing, Munster’s coach saw positives in the performance and is looking forward to the returns of injured playersMon Sept 28 2026 - 06:00
No surprise that Béibhinn Parsons is now Irish women’s rugby’s most prolific try scorer Connacht player’s brace of tries against Japan on home soil took her tally in Test rugby to 24 Sun Sept 27 2026 - 18:25
Ireland dig deep to see off stern Japan test in GalwayA nervy Irish side did just enough against Japan, even if they were the better all-round sideSun Sept 27 2026 - 16:07
Old Belvedere make impressive start to AIL season with big win at Young MunsterChampions St Mary’s claim dramatic victory at Lansdowne Sun Sept 27 2026 - 14:41
Clayton McMillan encouraged by Munster display despite defeatHead coach said team showed character given an extensive injury listSat Sept 26 2026 - 21:03
Performance of Munster’s young scrumhalf Ben O’Donovan a positive from Glasgow defeatGlasgow’s superior quality off the bench counts as home side suffer disappointing defeatSat Sept 26 2026 - 20:14
Munster with the greater need for positive start in URC opener against GlasgowWarriors come to Limerick with experience and recent form on their sideSat Sept 26 2026 - 06:00
Fiercely competitive AIL season in store as top flight takes on distinctly Dublin flavourChampions St Mary’s open with tricky test against Lansdowne, who have already served notice of their intentionsSat Sept 26 2026 - 06:00
‘You get a good spell and never look back’: Munster’s Diarmuid Kilgallen on overcoming injuryWinger has been dogged by hamstring, but is named on right for opening URC game against GlasgowFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
URC has been enriched by South African infusion, but Leinster remain the team to beatThird successive title would be the perfect sendoff for Leo CullenFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
Recuperating Caelan Doris remains Leinster captain, but a doubt for Ireland’s November gamesMax Deegan to lead callow side featuring three academy players for Blues’ URC opener at LionsFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
Lansdowne lead recruitment drive for AIL Division 1A campaignHectic off-season could lead to an even more competitive campaign than last yearThu Sept 24 2026 - 17:19
‘I’ve never played there in 18 years’: Kieran Brookes relishing Thomond Park debut Irish-qualified prop targeting silverware with Munster as they begin URC campaignThu Sept 24 2026 - 06:00
‘It freshens you up’: Munster’s Jimmy Duffy on how travels shaped his rugby philosophy Forwards coach bringing experience from Tonga and down under to Thomond Park Wed Sept 23 2026 - 06:00
Munster forwards coach confident province has depth to endure injury-prompted outhalf shortageTom Wood joins Jack Crowley on the sidelines after being ruled out until new yearWed Sept 23 2026 - 01:00
Old Wesley mark return to the big time with celebration of famous victory over BarbariansAfter several near-misses, the team secured promotion in convincing style last season and face Clontarf in first matchTue Sept 22 2026 - 06:00
Deafening sound of September silence tells us where rugby has messed upIt will nearly be October when the season finally starts. Can’t we just go back to the old way?Tue Sept 22 2026 - 06:00
After emulating his brother at Munster, Seán Edogbo dreams of doing the same with IrelandBig season ahead for younger sibling after earning a senior contract with the provinceSat Sept 19 2026 - 06:00
Leinster name strong squad for season opening two-match tour to South Africa Leo Cullen has named 15 players who took part in Ireland’s opening Nations Championship games in Australia and New ZealandFri Sept 18 2026 - 16:07
Alex Nankivell: ‘I had a real deep dive into why I behaved like I did on the pitch’Calmer is better for ‘Cranks’ Nankivel as he enters his fourth season with Munster. Could an Ireland jersey be on the cards?Fri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00
‘I want to win trophies’: Munster newcomer Marnus van der Merwe raring to prove his worthSouth African hooker praises set-up and environment after switch from ScarletsThu Sept 17 2026 - 06:00
Munster’s Clayton McMillan: ‘There were a few things that I would have had a strong opinion on’Head coach is focusing on change, saying team must be more multidimensional to meet challenges of gameWed Sept 16 2026 - 09:23
Munster can call on Marnus van der Merwe as South African hooker recovers from calf injury29-year-old set to be involved in Friday’s preseason clash against Leicester Tigers in Cork Tue Sept 15 2026 - 14:13
World Rugby is wasting its time if it thinks the US is an untapped goldmineThe US already has its own, hugely popular version of the sport. It’s called American footballTue Sept 15 2026 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara signs four-year extension to La Rochelle deal that closes door on Leinster job The former Munster and Ireland outhalf will remain at the French club until the end of the 2030-31 season Mon Sept 14 2026 - 19:41
Seán O’Brien handed 10-week suspension by IRFU after verbally abusing official at Women’s AIL matchTullow RFC hit with three-match ground closure for an unrelated incident in the same matchMon Sept 14 2026 - 15:58
Leo Cullen: ‘We won’t be taking bullshit off anybody this year. Nobody. None of our players, nobody’Leinster coach’s mood in keeping with 56-12 win over Zebre in final preseason friendly Mon Sept 14 2026 - 06:00
Exuberant Leinster make winning return to the RDS against ZebreLeo Cullen offers opportunities aplenty in preseason friendlySat Sept 12 2026 - 17:12
Leinster have grounds for optimism but key exits could leave them rowing against the windWhile RDS return is a bonus for the province, chasing down the Champions Cup looks a tall orderSat Sept 12 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s aim of playing a Six Nations match in the USA looks a long shotThere are numerous stumbling blocks in the way of moving one of the championship matches stateside Fri Sept 11 2026 - 13:59
Clayton McMillan faces formidable task with Munster, with young guns key to any revivalContinuing commitment of head coach and emerging stars crucial to their chancesFri Sept 11 2026 - 06:00
Connacht face demanding tests ahead but Lancaster effect bodes for improvementYoung players were given their opportunities and flourished under Stuart Lancaster’s watch last seasonThu Sept 10 2026 - 06:00
Ulster turn to new recruits and youthful energy in push to end trophy droughtSilverware a realistic goal, but Richie Murphy may have to get by without his Ireland contingent more often than he would likeWed Sept 09 2026 - 06:00
Felipe Contepomi should be next Leinster head coach, says Ian MadiganArgentina head coach is tied to national team until after World Cup, but Madigan believes he’s worth waiting forTue Sept 08 2026 - 06:00
Premier Sport confident of securing new deal to exclusively show Champions Cup‘Vast majority accept they aren’t going to get everything for free’: Ryle Nugent on changing attitudes to TV sports coverage Tue Sept 08 2026 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle face formidable task in Top 14 opener as best league in world returnsRonan O’Gara’s La Rochelle face a formidable task in their opening match of the new French season Fri Sept 04 2026 - 15:06
Ronan O’Gara set to extend La Rochelle stay as he opens discussions on new contractO’Gara is entering a seventh season with the French club he has led to two Champions Cup titlesFri Sept 04 2026 - 14:12
Mack Hansen return boosts Connacht as full squad trains together for first timeIreland winger is back in the fold before Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Ealing TrailfindersTue Sept 01 2026 - 20:46
Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. A lie about IrelandNations Championship results so far belie third place in World Rugby’s rankingsTue Jul 21 2026 - 06:00
Jack Conan says Ireland were ‘a little bit soft’ against the All BlacksIreland forward was of the view that this tour will prove beneficial in the long runMon Jul 20 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell focused on maximising teamwork in effort to bridge gap with world’s bestIreland head coach aims to iron out errors ahead of Rugby World Cup next yearMon Jul 20 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New ZealandOfficials at Eden Park ruled Luke Jacobsen should only receive a yellow card for launching himself at Josh van der Flier and sticking elbow outSat Jul 18 2026 - 13:34
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortressSix-try New Zealand extend Auckland unbeaten streak to 53 gamesSat Jul 18 2026 - 11:55
Doug Howlett: ‘Munster are going to find it difficult to attract international players’Former All Black reflects on his happy years playing and working for Munster, but fears the province’s recent struggles will make it harder to get top talentSat Jul 18 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It mightn’t look like it, but New Zealand rugby is under threatA changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sportsFri Jul 17 2026 - 13:00
