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
RG Snyman to make home Leinster debut against former side Munster at Croke ParkRónan Kelleher a doubt for Ireland’s Autumn Nations series after undergoing procedure on injured ankleFri Oct 11 2024 - 12:12
Ciarán Fitzgerald: ‘The IRFU has produced a model the world of rugby envies’As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s teamFri Oct 11 2024 - 06:00
Leinster vs Munster: Tom Farrell says move was a ‘no-brainer’Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC gameThu Oct 10 2024 - 16:32
Ciarán Frawley set to get nod at outhalf for Leinster’s derby clash with Munster Leinster’s choice of number 10 for this game was always likely to be one of the most significant selections early in the seasonTue Oct 08 2024 - 23:15
‘Tingles in my spine’ - Munster boss Rowntree blown away by Croke Park ticket sales for LeinsterRowntree must deal with a growing injury list ahead of Saturday’s game at Croke Park for which 75,000 tickets have been already been soldTue Oct 08 2024 - 18:11
Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby making tangible strides despite many obstacles at home and abroadWith friends like World Rugby and the EPCR, Italian rugby needs few enemies – but imagine what a World Cup in Italy would do for the sport in that country?Tue Oct 08 2024 - 06:00
Leinster wait on Kelleher injury news in advance of Munster clashWith Dan Sheehan sidelined, Kelleher is vital for Saturday’s renewal at which more than 70,000 supporters expectedMon Oct 07 2024 - 06:00
Terenure beat Lansdowne 28-22 in repeat of last season’s Division 1A semi-finalCork Con end Young Munster’s unbeaten start with 25-5 winSun Oct 06 2024 - 16:13
Leinster’s opening half-hour puts away Benetton as they maintain 100% startLeo Cullen’s side have already opened up a four-point buffer at the top of the URC tableSun Oct 06 2024 - 13:24
Benetton the fashionable standard bearers of Italy’s rugby renaissance Bulk suppliers to the Azzurri, the Treviso side are now making a mark in the URC and Champions CupSat Oct 05 2024 - 06:00
Strong Leinster side should have too much for BenettonRG Snyman and Tadhg Furlong among those to return for URC visit to TrevisoFri Oct 04 2024 - 16:01
Gerry Thornley: Corinthians find their path by putting faith in youthAt a time when under-20 sides in Irish clubs are in alarming decline, the Galway club is bucking the trend in extraordinary styleTue Oct 01 2024 - 06:00
Connacht savour heroic comeback as Munster taste historic defeatUlster take bonus point and lessons from tough loss to Lions in South AfricaMon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
Half-time reset pays off as Connacht recover from vicious Sharks attackThe home side trailed 27-7 at half-time before turning the game on its head in the second half in GalwayMon Sept 30 2024 - 01:00
All-Ireland League: Clontarf and Young Munster keep up strong starts Keith Wood’s three sons Gordon, Tom and Alex play on the same Garryowen team for the first timeSun Sept 29 2024 - 15:19
