Ian Costello and Munster circle the wagons in advance of high-profile clash After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent periodFri Nov 01 2024 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony to start for Munster’s sell-out game against All Blacks XVDiarmuid Barron captains a side which will feature an injury-delayed debut for winger Diarmuid KilgallenThu Oct 31 2024 - 17:20
Munster interim head coach Ian Costello rules himself out as permanant Rowntree replacementProcess to replace Graham Rowntree to begin “in due course”, with no deadline for the appointmentThu Oct 31 2024 - 17:17
IRFU announce return of ‘A’ Interprovincial ChampionshipConnacht Eagles will host Leinster ‘A’ on Saturday, November 16th at Creggs RFCThu Oct 31 2024 - 12:14
Sad that Graham Rowntree could not script dream ending in Munster theatre Graham Rowntree brought passion to the Munster role, and there is a sadness in his abrupt departure as head coach this weekWed Oct 30 2024 - 06:00
What next for Munster? Mike Prendergast the most likely solutionMunster's current attack coach has already made a significant impact on the provinceTue Oct 29 2024 - 18:05
Connacht captain Cian Prendergast signs new three-year deal 24-year-old backrow will remain at the province until at least 2028Tue Oct 29 2024 - 12:28
Graham Rowntree parts company with Munster ‘by mutual agreement’Difficult start to the season sees coach depart with Ian Costello taking over as Interim Head CoachTue Oct 29 2024 - 10:46
Gerry Thornley’s early season URC review: Leinster pleased, Munster with work to doConnacht will be satisfied by their start as they seek a top-eight finishTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Ireland captaincy comes at the right time for Caelan DorisAkin to Brian O’Driscoll, the number eight can lead by example for Leinster and IrelandTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Weekend of contrasting fortunes as Leinster continue to lead from the front Munster slump to 12th in the table following a third successive URC defeat for the first time in nine yearsMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Lions’ obduracy makes for useful challenge for Leinster’s young outhalf Sam PrendergastLeo Cullen pleased with Prendergast’s development as he helped created decisive try by Caelan DorisMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Winning ways for Clontarf in Cork as they beat champions ConstitutionCity of Armagh secure late 30-26 win over TerenureSun Oct 27 2024 - 17:28
‘Your natural instinct is you want to get the maximum’: Leo Cullen ‘pleased’ with Leinster’s 29 URC pointsLeinster go into November break six points clear at the top of the URC tableSat Oct 26 2024 - 20:47
Leinster make it six wins from six against Lions but miss out on bonus pointLeo Cullen’s side now six points clear at top of URC tableSat Oct 26 2024 - 19:35
Connacht Rugby on the rise: ‘We push uphill, but we love pushing up the hill’Chief executive Willie Ruane is proud of the progress Connacht have made both on and off the pitch in recent years and optimistic about the province’s futureSat Oct 26 2024 - 06:00
AIL Preview: Cork Con and Clontarf aiming to bounce backTemple Hill hosts a repeat of last year’s memorable semi-final between the champions and visitors who both suffered defeats last weekFri Oct 25 2024 - 20:51
Gerry Thornley: Fans voting with their feet as Leinster stay on the front footThe comfort of the Aviva Stadium and strong early-season selections have piqued the interest of supportersFri Oct 25 2024 - 17:51
Pushing forward or held up: The winners and losers in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series squad Gerry Thornley looks at those who made the squad from the November games and those that missed outWed Oct 23 2024 - 20:37
Connacht Rugby plan to have fully professional women’s team within five yearsConnacht’s ambition for women’s team comes as part of new 10-year plan for the provinceWed Oct 23 2024 - 16:00
Caelan Doris confirmed as captain as Ireland’s squad for Autumn Series is named Peter O’Mahony included as Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are in line for first capsWed Oct 23 2024 - 14:22
Gerry Thornley predicts the Ireland squad for the autumn internationalsCaelan Doris the likely captain for the four games against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and AustraliaWed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton approached to join Ireland set-up in mentoring role Former Ireland captain would work with young group of outhalves and could be involved as soon as Autumn Nations SeriesTue Oct 22 2024 - 23:15
RG Snyman recalled to Springboks squad for November tourLeinster lock is one of four Rugby World Cup winners brought back into the squad by Rassie Erasmus for games against Scotland, England and WalesTue Oct 22 2024 - 14:53
Leo Cullen agrees new two-year deal to remain as Leinster head coachFormer captain will extend stay to a dozen seasons and remain until the end of the 2026-27 season at leastTue Oct 22 2024 - 12:42
Twenty-minute red card undermines World Rugby’s campaign to make the game saferAt a time when rugby was starting to win the battle it is in danger of losing the warTue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00
Fit and firing, RG Snyman is already making a huge difference to Leinster’s gameThe South African lock matched Connacht’s eight offloads by himself in Saturday night’s bonus-point win in GalwayMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
Connacht disappointment at Leinster loss tempered by ‘big game’ against Dragons‘After a disappointing result like tonight ... I made sure to remind them that the Dragons are coming ... it’s a massive game’Mon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
Clontarf’s unbeaten AIL run ends with defeat to dominant TerenureVisitors disappointed not to add bonus-point try in the last half-hour, meaning Clontarf stay top by a pointSun Oct 20 2024 - 17:56
Ciarán Frawley’s availability for Ireland’s clash with All Blacks in doubt Leinster outhalf limped out of Saturday’s win over Connacht; young hooker Gus McCarthy could come into frameSun Oct 20 2024 - 12:48
‘I’m representing my family ... that’s important to me’: Joe Joyce relishing life at Connacht Happily settled both on and off the pitch, Joyce has no regrets about his move in 2022 from his hometown team Bristol to the province of his heritageSat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00
AIL preview: Terenure poised to test Clontarf’s unbeaten recordCastle Avenue clash a repeat of the final of both two and three years agoFri Oct 18 2024 - 19:45
Gerry Thornley: Anthony Foley’s spirit lives on eight years after his untimely deathThe larger-than-life number eight was at the core of the Irish rugby renaissanceFri Oct 18 2024 - 15:48
Leinster unlikely to find any calm before the storm in ConnachtPete Wilkins doesn’t believe this is a must-win game for his side, but it is definitely a litmus test of their performance levelsFri Oct 18 2024 - 12:56
Leinster’s James Culhane keen to push on after two seasons of stop-startEmerging Ireland captain fully fit and ready to challenge for a regular Leinster starting place and thereby advance his international ambitionsFri Oct 18 2024 - 06:00
Shayne Bolton’s journey from South Africa can see him flourish with Connacht Young player is likely to be given a third start against Leinster in Saturday’s URC meetingThu Oct 17 2024 - 06:00
Even before the season started Connacht looked like they would be a good watch. And, so far, it has come to pass‘We need to be positive and brave in how we play. It’s our best formula for success,’ says head coach Peter WilkinsWed Oct 16 2024 - 06:00
Munster backline woes ease as Burns, Daly and Scannell make South Africa tripHooker Diarmuid Barron has also travelled but will miss Stormers game because of return to play protocolsTue Oct 15 2024 - 18:19
IRFU ‘still considering’ position on 20-minute red card proposalWorld Rugby proposal has been strongly opposed by a combination of ruling and player bodies in FranceTue Oct 15 2024 - 17:17
Top outhalf debate rolls on despite Leinster vs Munster Croke Park clashLeinster’s versatile Ciarán Frawley stakes claim to number 10 jersey in blue and green while Munster counterpart Jack Crowley favourite to start against All BlacksTue Oct 15 2024 - 06:00
Tyler Bleyendaal already making his mark at LeinsterFormer Munster outhalf joined Leo Cullen’s setup after four seasons with the HurricanesTue Oct 15 2024 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw returns to Leinster training ahead of Connacht gameLeinster travel to Galway on Saturday to play Connacht in round five of the United Rugby ChampionshipMon Oct 14 2024 - 17:24
Leo Cullen praises Leinster’s efforts in win over Munster as focus shifts to ‘tough’ Sportsground trip‘We did the occasion justice’: Coach Graham Rowntree backs Munster’s performance, as two ‘huge’ games loom in South AfricaMon Oct 14 2024 - 06:00
Leinster earn bonus-point win over battered and bruised but characterful MunsterLeo Cullen’s team won 26-12 in front of a record URC crowd at Croke ParkMon Oct 14 2024 - 06:00
‘We wanted to feed the crowd’: Leinster captain Caelan Doris relishes ‘special’ Croke Park win over MunsterDoris praises team’s fast start in game where his exceptional breakdown work and defensive efforts shone throughMon Oct 14 2024 - 06:00
Leo Cullen impressed with Leinster’s risk-reward play against MunsterLeinster beat Munster 26-12 in front of a record URC crowd at Croke ParkSun Oct 13 2024 - 10:37
Munster and Leinster both face injury woes ahead of once-in-a-generation clashLeinster have won four of their last five meetings with MunsterSat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland injury concerns stacking up ahead of November TestsDan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher out for All Blacks’ visitFri Oct 11 2024 - 19:04
Painting RG Snyman into the role of villain is plain daftRarely can the presence of one player have prompted so much intrigue in the rich history of Leinster v Munster battlesFri Oct 11 2024 - 16:42
How Leinster versus Munster became the biggest club game in world rugbyIt took some time for the penny to drop but now the game has become a huge cash cow as it packs out stadiumsFri Oct 11 2024 - 15:03
