There’ll be no mixed emotions for CJ Stander when Munster face the Stormers The number eight joined Munster a season after winning their last trophy in 2011Tue May 23 2023 - 05:00
Munster welcome back key quartet for URC decider as they prepare to fly to Cape TownMalakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman available for final against StormersMon May 22 2023 - 13:01
Five things we learned from the Champions Cup final: Leinster fans need to up their gameO’Gara points to the psychological damage inflicted on Cullen’s men by another excruciating defeatSun May 21 2023 - 20:17
EPCR likely to investigate allegations of tunnel row involving Ronan O’Gara and Johnny SextonThe direction it then takes will most likely hinge on Jaco Peyper’s version of eventsSun May 21 2023 - 13:58
‘Some day, we will get over the line’: Leo Cullen not losing faith after Champions Cup final lossGrégory Alldritt complains of disrespect from Leinster captain James Ryan before the gameSat May 20 2023 - 22:19
Leinster left to rue one that got away as La Rochelle break their hearts againChampions Cup final: Heartbreak for the Irish province as they lose despite 17-point leadSat May 20 2023 - 19:42
Leinster can bury bitter memory and collect fifth title but there’s no easy way past La Rochelle Ronan O’Gara’s defending champions look like the team best equipped to hurt LeinsterSat May 20 2023 - 06:00
‘He’s learnt a huge amount from Johnny’: Leinster’s Ross Byrne primed to star on the biggest stageNo one can question the durability and consistency of Leinster’s outhalfSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Leinster gear up ahead of Champions Cup final, “everyone is nervous because they want to do their best”O’Gara welcomes thought of his team entering the lion’s den: ‘I’m extremely excited about it’Fri May 19 2023 - 19:00
Gerry Thornley: Irish coaching talent is now more prized than ever before – well, abroad anywayMore opportunities need to be found for Irish coaches to bring the skills sharpened overseas to benefit the game hereFri May 19 2023 - 18:21
Robbie Henshaw and James Lowe come into Leinster team for Champions Cup finalLeo Cullen says no issue with Tadhg Furlong despite tighthead sitting out captain’s runFri May 19 2023 - 14:59
James Coughlan on La Rochelle: ‘I think they’re actually even better than last year to be honest with you’Former Munster backrower makes Ronan O’Gara’s side slight favourites for the Champions CupFri May 19 2023 - 06:00
Leinster’s Josh van der Flier looking to secure some Champions Cup final memories of his own World player of the year is still waiting to win a Champions Cup decider on the pitchFri May 19 2023 - 06:00
Terenure’s kicking king Caolan Dooley wins AIL Division 1A player of the seasonMichelle Claffey of Blackrock College wins women’s AIL player of the season as awards are handed outFri May 19 2023 - 00:01
Andrew Porter: ‘To be able to do this is once-in-a-lifetime stuff’The Leinster forward says there ‘couldn’t be a more fitting end to the season’ than playing the Champions Cup final in Dublin against La RochelleThu May 18 2023 - 06:00
Caelan Doris named Irish Players’ Player of the Year for 2023 The women’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year award has gone to Neve JonesWed May 17 2023 - 21:00
Stuart Lancaster sees Leinster in his future plans as he prepares to bow out for nowDeparting senior coach maintains Champions Cup final will not define his time at LeinsterTue May 16 2023 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Maybe it’s good that defeat by Munster puts pressure on Leinster to beat La RochelleThere’s no escaping the fact that ending the season empty-handed would feel like an underachievement for Leo Cullen’s menTue May 16 2023 - 05:00
Leinster boosted by return of James Lowe for Champions Cup finalCian Healy, Rónan Kelleher and Robbie Henshaw all came through URC semi-final but Will Connors ruled outMon May 15 2023 - 15:51
Mark Sexton joins Connacht coaching ticket for next seasonSexton to take up role of assistant attack coach in Pete Wilkins’s new set-upMon May 15 2023 - 15:44
Munster’s match-winning drive a microcosm of their progress as epic encounter gets fitting endJack Crowley’s drop goal seals URC final spot after thrilling semi-final clash with LeinsterMon May 15 2023 - 06:00
‘Old man Earlsy’ relishes Munster’s notable victory over provincial rivals LeinsterExhausted veteran keeping future plans close to his chest but remains motivated to deliver silverware for MunsterMon May 15 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Olympic qualification caps exhilarating weekend of rugby action Munster head to South Africa for URC final while Leo Cullen believes defeat will focus Leinster against La RochelleMon May 15 2023 - 05:00
Graham Rowntree: Munster will ‘go down to Cape Town with belief’ for URC decider with StormersHead coach says his side were far from perfect but that the team has become ‘battle-hardened’ after hectic scheduleSat May 13 2023 - 21:41
Jack Crowley’s late drop goal earns Munster the glory as Leinster’s double dream diesGraham Rowntree’s side will head to Cape Town in a fortnight for a final showdown with the StormersSat May 13 2023 - 20:18
Munster’s John Hodnett looking to turn the screw on Leinster and extend his best season to dateCarpentry-loving flanker delighted to be fully fit after losing nearly a year to an Achilles tearSat May 13 2023 - 06:00
Red army expects Munster to deliver, but dominant Leinster are solid favourites Leinster v Munster: Munster have lost 10 of last 11 games against rivals and 12 of 13 at the Aviva — so history weighs heavily against the underdogSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Leinster v Munster is the biggest domestic rivalry in world rugbyA strong domestic rivalry is usually healthy for any team sport, and Irish rugby is lucky to have itFri May 12 2023 - 16:20
Peter O’Mahony cleared to lead Munster in URC semi-final clash against LeinsterLeinster v Munster will see Robbie Henshaw restored to backline as Andy Friend names an unchanged team for Connacht’s tie with Stormers in Cape TownFri May 12 2023 - 13:54
Caolin Blade keen to keep season running as he prepares for biggest game of Connacht career Scrumhalf looking forward to Stormers clash after making a first start in a knock-out game in win over UlsterFri May 12 2023 - 06:00
Stephen Archer aiming to give Leinster a tough test Experienced prop has no designs on a coaching career one dayThu May 11 2023 - 06:00
Ireland’s new women’s coach will face ‘challenging role’, admits IRFU Search begins for replacement for Greg McWilliams as Sevens players will become available for new WXV in the autumnThu May 11 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World CupNeville one of four Irish officials to travel to France with Andrew Brace named on referee panelWed May 10 2023 - 19:58
IRFU deny that sexism is a problem within their organisationUnion clarify departed Irish women’s head coach Greg McWilliams was not sacked, it was a mutual decisionWed May 10 2023 - 15:20
Munster must deal with weight of history against Leinster, especially at fortress AvivaBack-three options thin on the ground for southern province, but forwards coach Andi Kyriacou bullish on replacementsWed May 10 2023 - 05:00
Munster refuse to rule Peter O’Mahony out of URC semi-final against LeinsterAndi Kyriacou said they will give their captain as much time as possible to recover from arm injuryTue May 09 2023 - 17:35
Caelan Doris back to his best in Leinster’s impressive victory over Sharks Hurt and pain driving province in dual hunt for trophiesTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
Terenure riding the crest of a wave but eager to build on AIL successThriving south Dublin club’s rivalry with former champions Clontarf is born out of respect and is mutually beneficialTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
Mack Hansen proud of his war wound and improved breakdown skillsWinger’s refreshingly irreverent sky-is-the-limit mindset typifies Connacht’s approachMon May 08 2023 - 21:16
Injured Munster quartet to miss URC semi-final against LeinsterMalakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman all ruled outMon May 08 2023 - 16:04
Andy Friend thrilled with Connacht’s win in Belfast but feels Dan McFarland’s pain‘That’s our third win in the five years I’ve been here, but it’s probably the most pleasing one’Mon May 08 2023 - 06:00
Sharks the latest to suffer as old wounds spur Leinster onDespite defeat and travel fatigue, Sharks coach believes URS is good for South African rugbyMon May 08 2023 - 05:00
AIL final: Terenure prove they can be heroes with a historic title win over ClontarfURC: Leinster increase Aviva capacity to 27,000 in anticipation of an epic semi-final showdown with MunsterMon May 08 2023 - 01:00
Leo Cullen admits concern over Healy knock but confident over Furlong and Ryan injuriesLeinster head coach admits to ‘tricky week’ in run-in to URC quarter-final against SharksSat May 06 2023 - 20:53
Leinster find little bite in Sharks’ challenge as they continue on hunt for the doubleLeo Cullen’s side march on to URC semi-finals and within three wins of finishing season with two trophiesSat May 06 2023 - 19:29
Andy Friend thrilled to add some extra time to Connacht stay after win over UlsterOutgoing head coach praises his side’s defensive effort after titanic struggle in BelfastSat May 06 2023 - 15:13
Clontarf and Terenue face off again in AIL final that could go either wayAll the evidence points to another fluctuating decider between the two best club sides in the countrySat May 06 2023 - 06:00
‘Joey Carbery is obviously a classy player . . . He’s going to bounce back next season’Former Munster outhalf Ian Keatley also believes Rowntree’s slow start at the helm is understandable, and warns of tough Glasgow clashSat May 06 2023 - 06:00
Fearless Connacht beat Ulster to reach URC semi-finalsSemi-final away to either the Stormers or the Bulls next weekend awaitsFri May 05 2023 - 21:55
Gerry Thornley: Extension of URC has already achieved its aimFor Leinster any URC title will be harder earned than the previous Pro14 five-in-rowFri May 05 2023 - 16:44
