‘I want to win trophies’: Munster newcomer Marnus van der Merwe raring to prove his worth
South African hooker praises set-up and environment after switch from Scarlets
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 game
Munster can call on Marnus van der Merwe as South African hooker recovers from calf injury
29-year-old set to be involved in Friday’s preseason clash against Leicester Tigers in Cork
World Rugby is wasting its time if it thinks the US is an untapped goldmine
The US already has its own, hugely popular version of the sport. It’s called American football
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
Seán O’Brien handed 10-week suspension by IRFU after verbally abusing official at Women’s AIL match
Tullow RFC hit with three-match ground closure for an unrelated incident in the same match
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
Exuberant Leinster make winning return to the RDS against Zebre
Leo Cullen offers opportunities aplenty in preseason friendly
Leinster have grounds for optimism but key exits could leave them rowing against the wind
While RDS return is a bonus for the province, chasing down the Champions Cup looks a tall order
Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s aim of playing a Six Nations match in the USA looks a long shot
There are numerous stumbling blocks in the way of moving one of the championship matches stateside
Clayton McMillan faces formidable task with Munster, with young guns key to any revival
Continuing commitment of head coach and emerging stars crucial to their chances
Connacht face demanding tests ahead but Lancaster effect bodes for improvement
Young players were given their opportunities and flourished under Stuart Lancaster’s watch last season
Ulster turn to new recruits and youthful energy in push to end trophy drought
Silverware a realistic goal, but Richie Murphy may have to get by without his Ireland contingent more often than he would like
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
Felipe Contepomi should be next Leinster head coach, says Ian Madigan
Argentina head coach is tied to national team until after World Cup, but Madigan believes he’s worth waiting for