Graham Rowntree’s sense of loyalty a perfect fit for Munster‘It’s my dream job, this, and I’m looking forward to getting into it next season’Wed Apr 13 2022 - 01:00
Graham Rowntree named as next Munster head coachRowntree will take over this summer after agreeing two-year dealTue Apr 12 2022 - 12:17
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup home-and-away legs are much fairerAbiding memory from the weekend was the extraordinary atmosphere at Le StadiumTue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00
Graham Rowntree to be named next Munster head coachCurrent forwards coach to replace Johann van Graan at the end of the current seasonMon Apr 11 2022 - 14:12
‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second legLeo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan KelleherMon Apr 11 2022 - 05:30
Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16Munster, Leinster and Ulster all playing at home with quarter-final places on the lineMon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haulUlster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for NtamackMon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
Ulster leave Toulouse with six point win and mixed feelingsToulouse were obliged to play for virtually 70 minutes with 14 men in utterly wild contestSat Apr 09 2022 - 18:28
James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place alreadyToulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finalsSat Apr 09 2022 - 07:00
Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand onIt’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first legFri Apr 08 2022 - 22:36
Toulouse vs Ulster: Time to find out what this Ulster team is made ofFrench big guns to starting lineup and bench alike as Toulouse name strong matchday 23Fri Apr 08 2022 - 13:20
‘The pressure is all on Leinster’ - Mack Hansen staying cool ahead of showdownLeinster travel west to Galway as firm favourites for Champions Cup double headerFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasionFully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdownFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European gamesHead coach disciplined over incidents from recent Racing 92 game in Top 14Thu Apr 07 2022 - 19:50
Champions Cup explained: Provinces’ path to the final in MarseilleAll four provinces on same half of draw and could meet in the later rounds of EuropeThu Apr 07 2022 - 12:41
Stephen Larkham: Munster 'hurting’ after Leinster defeat‘We’ve had a really good review, a real honest look at ourselves,’ says Munster senior coachThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
O’Mahony admits uncertainty around coaching ticket is not idealMunster prepare for big test in Europe as they head to ExeterWed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00
Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first legAndy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’Tue Apr 05 2022 - 15:54
Gerry Thornley: Leavy’s star shone so bright but all too brieflyThe Leinster and Ireland flanker was athletic, fearless and fearsome in equal measureTue Apr 05 2022 - 10:10
Gerry Thornley: Are the Munster faithful beginning to lose the faith?The less-than-full house for Leinster’s visit could well be a portent of things to comeTue Apr 05 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster expects Leinster to face a tougher Connacht challenge in Europe‘I think it will be a different team that we’ll face for a whole variety of reasons’Tue Apr 05 2022 - 06:00
Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to ExeterHaley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy ParkMon Apr 04 2022 - 18:12
Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant ConnachtHeineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with ExeterMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challengeJohann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showingMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Devin Toner’s Leinster farewell tour hits a high note at Thomond ParkSecondrow delighted that province’s stock of locks is brimming as he prepares to bow outMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond ParkLeo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivalsSat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19
Niall Scannell believes ‘best memories’ at Munster are on the horizonHooker confident province can end their decade-long trophy droughtSat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
Munster ready for Thomond Park show as rivalry with Leinster resumesJohann van Graan resting several players, while Leo Cullen will be without Johnny SextonSat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
Ulster up against it as they clash with in-form BullsHead coach Dan McFarland expecting ‘really stiff competition’ from South African sideSat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00
Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham return to Connacht teamUlster make 11 changes for Saturday’s game against the Bulls with Toulouse in mindFri Apr 01 2022 - 13:21
Johnny Sexton rested as Munster and Leinster both name strong XVsKeith Earls is named on the Munster bench for his first appearance since JanuaryFri Apr 01 2022 - 13:11
Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clashA win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming upFri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00
Damian de Allende keen to end Munster stay with some silverware to show for it‘The amount of rugby knowledge I have gained has been pretty awesome’Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdownCarbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithfulWed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Damian de Allende confirms he is leaving Munster at end of seasonSpringbok centre says: ‘I’m not staying in Europe, so I’m definitely not going to Bath’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 14:13
Leinster scrum coach McBryde says forwards have moved on from Twickenham‘We all move on as a group and learn from those experiences’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Time to ban the booze during games at the AvivaMatch-day experience at internationals a big problem the IRFU needs to addressTue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst timeAndy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC gamesMon Mar 28 2022 - 05:00
Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half triesSix unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the tableSat Mar 26 2022 - 22:31
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against LeinsterAndy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 08:30
‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht storyFlanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yetSat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00
Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form StormersDan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00
Munster make eight changes as Benetton come callingBenetton may get a shot in the arm from Italy’s dramatic first Six Nations win since 2015Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:20
Ireland call on fresh faces for Women’s Six Nations opener against WalesAoibheann Reilly will start while two other uncapped players are on the benchThu Mar 24 2022 - 13:12
Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes back in Munster team for Benetton clashEight changes made in total for meeting at Musgrave ParkThu Mar 24 2022 - 12:57
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro ItojeTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations hits high notes on pitch but Aviva atmosphere lacks againUsing the PA system at times to awaken the ground was a little embarrassingTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
Conor Murray adapting well to his new role as impact replacementIrish scrumhalf says: ‘When you’re used to starting for a good while that’s still the aim’Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:01
Kieran Treadwell rewarded for keeping the faith during international hiatusUlster lock savours two significant spells on the pitch during Ireland’s Triple Crown runMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Grand Slam spoils for France but Ireland happy in knowledge they are not far behindTwo sides on an upward curve as stark gulf between top two and the rest has emergedMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
