Philippe Saint-André: ‘Ireland are not as good as two years ago. You can see it in the Champions Cup’Former French rugby star says his country are favourites for the Six NationsMon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Revitalised England squad pose major Six Nations title threatSteve Borthwick’s side have a good scrum, a decent lineout, threats at the breakdown, power in the centre and pace on the edgesSun Feb 01 2026 - 11:00
Steve Tandy faces crucial Six Nations choices amid Wales rugby tailspinFrontline players cross the Severn bridge to less-volatile futures as supporters angered at WRU board-level anticsSat Jan 31 2026 - 11:00
What can we expect from Ireland and their tricky Six Nations fixtures? Injuries represent opportunities for Andy Farrell to blood new talent during Six NationsFri Jan 30 2026 - 11:00
The buck stops with Caelan Doris as he says Ireland must improve discipline in Six NationsCaptain praises uncapped young forward Edwin Edogbo as team tunes up in PortugalThu Jan 29 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s Hugo Keenan could miss Six Nations after fracturing thumb in trainingBlow to Andy Farrell after the Lions fullback had been recovering from a hip injuryWed Jan 28 2026 - 14:43
France prop Uini Atonio forced to retire from rugby after suffering heart attackAtonio (35) was admitted to hospital in La Rochelle on Tuesday and is a stable condition, his club saysWed Jan 28 2026 - 10:26
Andy Farrell on his Six Nations ambitions: ‘We’re hunting again. We were being hunted for a while’The Ireland coach and captain Caelan Doris are unfazed by the squad’s injury profile and painful lessons from November TestsTue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
‘Just an accident’: Antoine Dupont bears no ill will towards Ireland pair over knee injuryFrance captain tore his ACL when the sides met in last year’s Six NationsMon Jan 26 2026 - 17:00
The winners and losers after Andy Farrell selects Ireland Six Nations squadYoung trio rewarded for form while at the other end of the spectrum, age and injuries conspired against Iain Henderson and Caolin BladeThu Jan 22 2026 - 06:00
Ward and Murphy brothers named in Ireland XV squad to face England A in LimerickJoshua Kenny’s remarkable rise continues with call-up for game at Thomond Park Wed Jan 21 2026 - 19:22
‘He is good for feedback’: Ireland under-20 outhalf Tom Wood is a chip off the old blockGarryowen man will be a key player in Andrew Browne’s squad in upcoming Six NationsTue Jan 20 2026 - 19:21
Sami Bishti named Ireland Under-20 captain for Six Nations as squad announcedFour players return from last year as head coach Andrew Browne prepares for tough start away to FranceTue Jan 20 2026 - 13:00
Fine margins mount to end Munster’s Champions Cup campaign against CastresFive tries not enough to see Clayton McMillan’s side triumph at Thomond ParkSat Jan 17 2026 - 22:03
Craig Casey was outstanding despite Munster’s sour defeat to CastresIrish province were left ruing turnovers, inaccuracy and poor place-kicking in Champions Cup defeatSat Jan 17 2026 - 20:15
Munster have nothing to gain from the past in crucial clash with old foes CastresCraig Casey’s recovery a boost for Clayton McMillan’s team as they aim to put Toulon heartache behind themSat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Christian Ambadiang has made a career of scaling obstacles. Thomond Park holds no fearsCastres wing primed for action against Munster in Champions Cup group matchFri Jan 16 2026 - 19:42
Munster prop Jeremy Loughman looking to play bigger role in upcoming Ireland dramasThis weekend sees a sharper focus for one and three jerseys as Andy Farrell mulls sides for Six Nations and Ireland XVThu Jan 15 2026 - 06:00
Munster not taking the easy way out after Toulon defeatProvince looking inward despite controversial late penalty last time outWed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Jean Kleyn to leave Munster in favour of GloucesterScrumhalf’s availability to be decided later in the week following should injury sustained against ToulonTue Jan 13 2026 - 15:16
Josh van der Flier has his homework done for latest La Rochelle examRonan O’Gara’s French side have become familiar adversaries for LeinsterFri Jan 09 2026 - 06:00
Joshua Kenny added to Leinster’s Champions Cup rosterSean Edogbo, younger brother of Edwin, is added to the Munster rosterThu Jan 08 2026 - 13:59
Davit Niniashvili: La Rochelle’s ebullient Georgian fullback is a big threat for LeinsterNiniashvili wants to change the perception that Georgian rugby is more than just forward playWed Jan 07 2026 - 17:36
Leinster drawing on Rabah Slimani’s experience for challenge of La Rochelle packForwards coach Robin McBryde expecting ‘big set-piece game’ in Champions Cup clashTue Jan 06 2026 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw to return for Leinster’s Champions Cup clash with La RochelleGarry Ringrose and RG Snyman have returned to training before Saturday’s gameMon Jan 05 2026 - 14:15
Leinster fizzing with interpro momentum ahead of familiar La Rochelle challengeWins over provincial rivals ideal preparation for upcoming Champions Cup fixturesMon Jan 05 2026 - 06:00
Leinster storm back to defeat Connacht at Aviva Stadium as young stars shineFive unanswered tries in the second half highlight Leinster’s clinical finish after a turbulent first 40 minutesSun Jan 04 2026 - 12:36
Leinster punish deflated Connacht with eight-try Aviva demolitionHosts break free after the break to plunder 33-points without replySat Jan 03 2026 - 20:31
Impressive Ulster dominate off-colour Munster in BelfastAn avalanche of points in second half gave the northern province the scores their performance deservedFri Jan 02 2026 - 21:50
Leinster hoping for greater attacking fluency for visit of ConnachtDan Sheehan captains side for URC clash as Sam Prendergast returns to the 10 jerseyFri Jan 02 2026 - 16:49
Munster hope to avoid getting bogged down against OspreysClayton McMillan’s men have ongoing scrum and lineout issuesSat Dec 20 2025 - 06:00
Leinster’s bench makes the difference in entertaining win over UlsterUlster led for large parts of the game before Leinster’s strong finishFri Dec 19 2025 - 21:44
Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to CardiffRichie Murphy rotating his resources after 61-7 first round win over RacingSat Dec 13 2025 - 06:00
Connacht’s backs could wreak havoc against Black Lion in Challenge CupStuart Lancaster ready for unique challenge of hosting Georgian sideSat Dec 13 2025 - 06:00
Leinster 23 Leicester 15: Second-half revival rescues hard earned victory for Leinster – as it happenedLeicester led at the interval but second-half tries from Gibson-Park and Sheehan gave the visitors the winFri Dec 12 2025 - 22:27
Leinster take on perennial foes Leicester as Harry Byrne gets his chance at outhalfLeo Cullen seeking impact from ‘incredible athlete’ Rieko Ioane in Champions Cup encounterFri Dec 12 2025 - 06:00
Depleted Gloucester forced to make use of squad depth for Munster matchWill Joseph and Max Llewellyn are the latest players to end up on the treatment tableThu Dec 11 2025 - 20:52
Harry Byrne to start for Leinster against Leicester as Leo Cullen rings changesAll Black Rieko Ioane will make his first start for the province in Champions Cup gameThu Dec 11 2025 - 12:41
‘That wasn’t good enough last week’: Jack Conan knows Leinster must improve fastLeo Cullen’s men face a tricky Champions Cup assignment against Leicester Tigers at Welford RoadThu Dec 11 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s next big thing? The trio of backs knocking on the doorHugh Gavin, Jude Postlethwaite and Dan Kelly will provide some healthy competition to Ireland’s established centresWed Dec 10 2025 - 16:00
Tadhg Beirne shoulders blame for lineout malfunction in Munster’s defeat by BathClayton McMillan looks for positives before Saturday’s showdown with GloucesterSun Dec 07 2025 - 16:15
Munster beaten by clinical Bath in Champions Cup openerPre-match disruption affects Irish province’s performance in torrential rain at The RecSat Dec 06 2025 - 22:35
Buoyed by All Black arrival, Leinster must view Harlequins clash as chance to hit stride Rieko Ioane expected to make debut from the bench against depleted English teamFri Dec 05 2025 - 17:05
Rugby World Cup draw: Ireland get Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal – As it happenedHosts Australia are drawn with three time champions, New ZealandWed Dec 03 2025 - 13:58
2027 Rugby World Cup: Team by team analysis of Ireland’s Pool D opponents Ireland will be meeting Scotland for the third straight time in the pool stages while they will face Uruguay and Portugal for the first timeWed Dec 03 2025 - 13:36
Leinster and Munster’s attention turns to Champions Cup and English opponents Connacht and Ulster prepare for opening fixtures in Challenge CupMon Dec 01 2025 - 06:00
Munster get a taste of their own medicine as Stormers end their unbeaten run South African side stage brilliant second-half turnaround thanks to utter dominance at scrum time Sun Nov 30 2025 - 12:57
Ulster’s fine run of form should be enough to see off BenettonWe don’t want to jinx Richie Murphy’s squad, but Ulster have been a treat to watch this seasonFri Nov 28 2025 - 13:09
Josh Ericson in line for Leinster debut in URC return against DragonsRG Snyman is among replacements, as Leinster rest their leading Irish players for trip to WalesThu Nov 27 2025 - 18:28
John O’Sullivan: World Rugby may as well put the sport in the bin after Saturday’s farceMatthew Carley showed seven yellow cards on Saturday, with one upgraded and one rescinded, but there probably should have been moreSun Nov 23 2025 - 16:10
