Leinster v Northampton: Don’t ‘rip people off’ with semi-final tickets, Cullen says ‘Hopefully EPCR price the tickets appropriately for an 82,000 venue because you want a big crowd, don’t you’Mon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
Leinster end La Rochelle’s three-in-a-row hopes in stunning fashionLeo Cullen’s side book semi-final date at Croke Park against Northampton after victory over defending championsSun Apr 14 2024 - 13:07
‘We didn’t hit our stride’: Ronan O’Gara disappointed by La Rochelle performanceLeo Cullen desperately hoping a huge home crowd will be drawn to Croke Park in three weeks’ timeSat Apr 13 2024 - 22:14
If Leinster are to win ‘they will have to go through us’, say La RochelleHome advantage and Jacques Nienaber factor may swing Champions Cup tie home side’s way in a likely titanic tussleSat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
La Rochelle never panic but their up-and-down form gives Leinster reason to believe Jacques Nienaber could help concoct a plan for Leinster to finally oust Ronan O’Gara’s team from the Champions Cup when the sides renew their rivalry on SaturdaySat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara: ‘Our mentality is good, but we have to be better at our rugby’La Rochelle head coach hopes trip to Cork will galvanise his team into finding their best performanceSat Apr 13 2024 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup quarter-finals tend to produce best rugby and dramaLeinster-La Rochelle looking like most competitive game, with home teams heavy favouritesFri Apr 12 2024 - 16:08
Leinster opt for Will Connors over Josh van der Flier ahead of quarter-final date with La Rochelle Leo Cullen makes two changes to the starting XV which beat Leicester Tigers in last weekend’s round of 16 victoryFri Apr 12 2024 - 15:17
Robbie Henshaw: ‘It is an obsession. We are not shy about saying what we want to achieve’ The Leinster player explains how his team hope to beat their bête noire, La Rochelle, on Saturday and close in on the Champions Cup success they craveFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
Scrumhalf Matthew Devine signs first professional contract with ConnachtDevine will become a senior squad player after completing his second season win Connacht’s academy in the summerThu Apr 11 2024 - 15:10
Van der Flier has endured his share of grief at the hands of La RochelleLeinster openside lost only two games last season, but loss to La Rochelle hit hardWed Apr 10 2024 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber aims to bring South African knockout secrets to Leinster’s formulaRugby World Cup-winning coach is planning for accuracy in execution against La RochelleTue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle’s ability to rise to big occasion there for all to seeFacing Leinster at the Aviva will hold no fears for O’Gara’s La Rochelle after the champions recorded their 10th successive knock-out Champions Cup win by defeating Stormers in Cape TownTue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00
Munster’s European exit could well be the end of an era with a number of players facing uncertain futures Ulster and Connacht gain impressive wins to advance in Challenge CupMon Apr 08 2024 - 06:00
Leinster to face La Rochelle in Champions Cup quarter-final next Saturday at the AvivaTickets have gone on sale for rematch of last year’s final, with game to be screened live on RTÉSun Apr 07 2024 - 17:45
No sick note excuses as Munster take European exit ‘on the chin’ Graham Rowntree and captain Tadhg Beirne don’t blame defeat to Northampton on bug in the campSun Apr 07 2024 - 16:11
Munster run out of gas as Northampton keep foot down to make quarter-finalsIrish side’s challenge falls away following stirring first half at Franklin’s GardensSun Apr 07 2024 - 15:17
All-Ireland League round-up: Terenure and Cork Con seal home semi-finalsLansdowne and Clontarf also make the Division 1A playoffs; full list of promotion/relegation playoff semi-finalsSun Apr 07 2024 - 12:33
Northampton favourites to progress but Munster capable of derailing opponentsSimon Zebo and RG Snyman return for Irish province while experienced Tom Ahern and Conor Murray fill out the benchSun Apr 07 2024 - 11:09
Conor Murray: ‘No hiding from the abuse’ after Six Nations defeat to EnglandMunster scrumhalf was criticised for kicking to touch in the end game of the defeat, a decision which he said he would come to againSat Apr 06 2024 - 06:00
All-Ireland League: Terenure look to make it 12 in a row to secure third home semi-final in succession Little to separate the top squads in Division 1A, and while first place has been secured in other four divisions, playoffs are unresolvedFri Apr 05 2024 - 21:39
Gerry Thornley: Results can often defy logic in the Champions CupUp-and-down form guides make forecasting this weekend’s eight ties fiendishly difficultFri Apr 05 2024 - 19:35
Gavin Coombes energised by the tough task facing Munster Ever-present Gavin Coombes believes Munster will draw on their rich heritage in Europe’s premier competition when they visit Premiership leaders NorthamptonFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Denis Leamy confident Munster will relish Northampton assignment RG Snyman’s availability a timely boost for Munster as they brace themselves for Champions Cup visit to Premiership leaders NorthamptonThu Apr 04 2024 - 06:00
RG Snyman set to be fit for Munster’s game against NorthamptonDenis Leamy not so optimistic about Calvin Nash's availability for Champions Cup last 16 matchWed Apr 03 2024 - 17:40
South African prop Steven Kitshoff set to leave Ulster at the end of the seasonThe 32-year-old double World Cup winner was initially signed on a three-year deal but will leave after oneTue Apr 02 2024 - 13:17
Irish provinces face tricky paths to glory as European competitions returnSecuring home advantage could pay off for Leinster, while Munster, Ulster and Connacht all face daunting away assignmentsTue Apr 02 2024 - 06:00
AIL Round-up: Terenure defeat Clontarf to close in on home semi-final spotNenagh Ormond, Instonians and Clogher Valley seal divisional titles on a hectic day of club action in the All Ireland LeagueSun Mar 31 2024 - 18:27
‘It’s a privilege to play for both’: Versatile Béibhinn Parsons targets success with Ireland and SevensBallinasloe native will remain in 15s squad for Six Nations campaign before returning to Sevens team to focus on Olympic bidSun Mar 31 2024 - 06:00
All to play for as AIL heads towards an exciting climaxTerenure host Clontarf in mouthwatering clash at the top of AIL Division 1AFri Mar 29 2024 - 20:06
Ireland’s tackling Titan Neve Jones continues cutting down trees in the Six Nations The 5′ 2″ Ulster hooker was outstanding in the opening game against France with 24 tacklesFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Rónan Kelleher: ‘There’s a lot of unfinished business here at Leinster’Far from jaded after his exertions with Ireland, the Leinster hooker is looking forward to getting back in action - and on the trophy trail - with his provinceThu Mar 28 2024 - 06:00
Six Nations: Ireland coach praises defence’s ‘great work’ ahead of Italy testDanaher pleased with ‘buy-in’ from group, which will be boosted by return of offloading queen Sam MonaghanThu Mar 28 2024 - 06:00
AIL: Clontarf and Terenure battle for the title once againLeaders Clontarf head to Lakelands Park two points ahead of their rivalsWed Mar 27 2024 - 20:29
Ireland to be boosted by return of Sam Monaghan for Italy clashInfluential secondrow missed Six Nations opener against France due to head injuryWed Mar 27 2024 - 15:38
Ulster name Hugh McCaughey as interim chief executiveFormer healthcare boss McCaughey has a long involvement with Ulster rugby in coaching and managing positionsWed Mar 27 2024 - 12:40
Jordan Larmour looking forward to busy period with a renewed spring in his stepRole in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph gives Jordan Larmour a timely boost in advance of some big games for LeinsterWed Mar 27 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ulster’s financial position means there are no quick fixes for province’s woesUlster must base their future on young home-grown playersTue Mar 26 2024 - 20:26
Leinster heavyweights likely to feature in top-of-the-table URC clash against Bulls Forwards coach McBryde says cohesion must be built quickly as province enter ‘business end of season’Tue Mar 26 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Proposed changes confronting World Rugby could have transformative impactConstant revisions of and amendments to the game’s laws are product of coaches finding ways to bend them to their advantageTue Mar 26 2024 - 06:00
Ciarán Frawley an injury doubt for Leinster’s top-of-the table clash with the Bulls Ulster outhalf Billy Burns awaiting the results of a scan after picking up a shoulder injury in province’s defeat to the SharksMon Mar 25 2024 - 14:54
Ireland take plenty of positives from another tough French examination New defence coach Declan Danaher has already had an impact but more work needed to sharpen attackMon Mar 25 2024 - 06:00
AIL round-up: UCD’s win over leaders Clontarf shakes up endgame in Division 1AYoung Munster beat Trinity to leave them six points adrift at the bottom of the tableSun Mar 24 2024 - 12:56
Ireland coach Scott Bemand: ‘We draw a line in the sand, and we can’t go backwards from that’New head coach takes plenty of positives from opening defeat against FranceSat Mar 23 2024 - 17:45
Ireland show positive signs of rebuild despite defeat in Six Nations opener in FranceA ferocious defensive effort saw Ireland make 175 tackles in Le MansSat Mar 23 2024 - 17:26
Ireland v France: Daunting task ahead for Ireland’s women as team rebuilding continuesIreland have been beaten by Les Bleus six times in succession, and coach Scott Bemand will go for a functional, kicking-based game to keep Ireland in the runningSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
AIL previews: Ballynahinch face important clash against LansdowneFor Lansdowne, a win would effectively secure a place in the semi-finalsFri Mar 22 2024 - 20:21
Gerry Thornley: Man management is key for Leinster after long season for Irish playersWe should never forget or underplay how much a World Cup campaign takes out of playersFri Mar 22 2024 - 18:32
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations 2024 Team of the TournamentIrish players dominate the best team after winning the championshipTue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations review - No turning back for England as Wales emerge as the problem child France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performancesTue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
