Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squadBetween injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough taskWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Ulster game will be a defining one for Connacht’s seasonAndy Friend knows his squad face battle to close points gap with three rival provincesWed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00
Andy Friend still waiting on an explanation from URC and refereesConnacht head coach: ‘It’s not witch-hunting, it’s just trying to get clarity on what are the standards’Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:11
Gerry Thornley: History tells us Connacht are justified in feeling hard done byFrom refereeing decisions to blatant gerrymandering the province has sufferedTue Oct 19 2021 - 06:00
Munster bracing for South Africa jaunt just before Champions CupProvince to play Bulls and Lions, then comes trip to Wasps and Castres at homeTue Oct 19 2021 - 05:00
Andy Friend puzzled by officiating after narrow interpro defeatControversy surrounds Chris Cloete try as apparent offside missed in the build-upMon Oct 18 2021 - 06:00
Johann van Graan non-committal on prospect of Murray returnAndy Friend says missed offside for Chris Cloete’s try on Saturday was inexcusableMon Oct 18 2021 - 05:01
Andy Friend frustrated by referee’s decisions in loss to MunsterConnacht head coach questioned a number of the key incidents in Thomond clashSun Oct 17 2021 - 00:02
Munster grind it out to shatter Connacht hearts at the deathVisitors left to rue what could have been as home side nick it on poignant nightSat Oct 16 2021 - 22:02
Munster v Connacht: Anthony Foley to be rememberedMemories will be invoked tonight, and not just inside the Limerick citadel . . .Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
Leinster’s strongest looking selection of the campaign to host ScarletsThey’ve 13 Irish internationals in starting XV, and another six test players on the benchSat Oct 16 2021 - 01:00
Robbie Henshaw a real doubt for Ireland’s November series‘He has an issue with his foot and it’s just been a little slower than we’d have thought’Sat Oct 16 2021 - 01:00
Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan in Leinster team to face ScarletsJohnny Sexton will captain the side for the clash at the RDSFri Oct 15 2021 - 12:35
Munster and Connacht recall big guns for URC clashTadhg Beirne and Bundee Aki will both make first appearances of the campaignFri Oct 15 2021 - 12:18
Jean Kleyn: ‘I’d love to play internationals again, it’s an incredible honour’Munster’s South Africa-born lock admits he has rediscovered his enjoyment for rugbyFri Oct 15 2021 - 06:00
Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan in line to return to Leinster pack for Scarlets clashRobbie Henshaw likely to be kept back to the following week’s game away to GlasgowThu Oct 14 2021 - 18:54
Mick Kearney finding the love for rugby again with UlsterSecondrow was close to going into the family building business before Dan McFarland calledThu Oct 14 2021 - 07:00
Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test seriesEnding of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for playersThu Oct 14 2021 - 06:00
Munster colleagues back RG Snyman to return from latest injury nightmareJean Kleyn: ‘He’s probably one of the most mentally tough guys I have met’Wed Oct 13 2021 - 14:53
Munster prepare to remember Anthony Foley five years on from his untimely deathFormer number eight’s family, friends and former team-mates will be at Thomond ParkWed Oct 13 2021 - 06:00
Nathan Doak displays maturity by grasping his Ulster opportunity with both handsYoung scrumhalf steps up to the mark with mature displays in Cooney’s absenceTue Oct 12 2021 - 11:33
Gerry Thornley: Age just a number as Johnny Sexton hits the ground runningMissing Lions tour may be a blessing for outhalf – and for Leinster and Irish rugbyTue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00
Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clashJared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competitionMon Oct 11 2021 - 17:41
Blow for Munster as RG Snyman suffers re-rupture of ACL‘After working so hard to get back into great shape everyone feels for him right now’Mon Oct 11 2021 - 13:40
Adam Byrne relishes dream comeback among family and friends at the RDS‘I couldn’t even feel my legs there was that much adrenaline going through me’Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:00
RG Snyman injury casts shadow over Munster’s bright start to campaignJohann van Graan concerned over knee injury to South African secondrowMon Oct 11 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen and Johnny Sexton reflect on win over Zebre‘We’re happy to come away with a little bit of a better performance than last week’Sat Oct 09 2021 - 17:59
Leinster’s routine win over Zebre doesn’t come without a costHarry Byrne forced off in bonus point win in front of sizeable crowd in Ballsbridge.Sat Oct 09 2021 - 15:24
Connacht have the game to keep rising Dragons down for nowAndy Friend’s side looking to win a third home game in a row since 2019Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Leo Cullen backs new-look Leinster side to take opportunities against ZebreSide contains 13 changes from win over Dragons as Adam Byrne makes welcome returnSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Inexperienced Munster facing formidable assignment in trip to ScarletsJohann Van Graan makes 11 changes for the trip to Llanelli to face ScarletsSat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Ben O’Donnell returns to Connacht XV to host the DragonsMatthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s teamFri Oct 08 2021 - 13:10
Adam Byrne returns as Leinster name team to take on ZebreNew signing Michael Ala’alatoa who will experience the RDS Arena for the first timeFri Oct 08 2021 - 13:00
Munster make 11 changes as youngsters get their chance against ScarletsJack O’Donoghue switches from openside to blindside and captains the young sideFri Oct 08 2021 - 12:55
Michael Ala’alatoa relishing his new challenge with LeinsterArrival of classy tight-head looks another shrewd bit of business by the provinceFri Oct 08 2021 - 06:00
Stormers’ Adre Smith receives eight-week suspension over Thomond Park incidentWorld Rugby announce date at end of the month for Rassie Erasmus hearingThu Oct 07 2021 - 21:05
Champions Cup fixtures 2021/22: Leinster begin at home to BathMunster and Ulster both face trips in opening matches while Connacht play at homeThu Oct 07 2021 - 11:23
Robin McBryde backs Denis Leamy to bring passion and knowledge to Leinster roleFormer Munster player to take over as senior squad’s contact skills coachWed Oct 06 2021 - 06:00
Stormers’ Adre Smith cited for alleged biting incident on Munster’s Niall ScannellSouth African could face 12-week ban if found guilty at Thursday’s disciplinary hearingTue Oct 05 2021 - 21:55
Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against ZebreTommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian sideTue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36
Denis Leamy appointed to Leinster coaching staffFormer Munster and Ireland backrow replaces Hugh Hogan as contact skills coachTue Oct 05 2021 - 11:33
Gerry Thornley: Weary South African franchises endure baptism of fireDespite the early setbacks their involvement should benefit the URCTue Oct 05 2021 - 06:00
IRFU inform fans that attendances may be limited for November TestsCurrent limits are for 75 per cent but restrictions are due to be lifted this monthTue Oct 05 2021 - 06:00
Van Graan praises Munster resilience against StormersJack O’Donoghue and Gavin Coombes particularly impressed in comeback winMon Oct 04 2021 - 05:30
RG Snyman shows his x-factor as Munster get past StormersJohann van Graan’s side started slow but then found their groove at Thomond ParkMon Oct 04 2021 - 05:00
Munster and Stormers await decision on alleged bite on Niall ScannellPeter O’Mahony reported incident to the referee but video footage was inconclusiveMon Oct 04 2021 - 01:00
Munster’s Niall Scannell to be assessed after alleged biting incident in Stormers winApparent incident happened during third quarter of province’s win at Thomond ParkSat Oct 02 2021 - 22:36
Munster huff and puff before blowing the Stormers awayHosts turn to their pack as RG Snyman grabs one of five tries in bonus point win in LimerickSat Oct 02 2021 - 21:54
Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive startDeegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target DragonsSat Oct 02 2021 - 11:38
Tadhg Furlong keen to take Lions experience into new campaignLeinster prop happy to spend career in blue and green as he enters contract yearSat Oct 02 2021 - 08:00
