John Hodnett’s four tries for Munster were matched with a brilliant display on the wingClayton McMillan hails openside flanker for doing a ‘good job’ against UlsterMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Champions Cup semi-final: Leinster may face Toulon without Tadhg FurlongMunster and Ulster feel the impact of injuries at Thomond Park, with some possibly season-endingMon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Munster finally put plucky Ulster away in second half as injuries mount for both teamsJohn Hodnett ran in four tries and Alex Kendellen scored a hat-trick at Thomond ParkSun Apr 26 2026 - 11:57
Ulster’s young side show potential despite Munster defeatInjuries forced rotational side, but Richie Murphy says some big hitters may be fit for next Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-finalSat Apr 25 2026 - 21:18
Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to LimerickRichie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekendFri Apr 24 2026 - 18:39
Six Nations: Ireland go to France filled with performance-backed belief ‘We’re ready for this,’ says head coach Scott Bemand ahead of third-round clashFri Apr 24 2026 - 16:47
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton matchMichael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face MunsterFri Apr 24 2026 - 12:32
Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focusHead coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with UlsterFri Apr 24 2026 - 06:00
Dorothy Wall returns to the team as Ireland travel to France with quiet optimismScott Bemand’s team proved they could mix it with Les Bleus in narrow World Cup quarter-final defeatThu Apr 23 2026 - 11:44
Munster must drown out outside noise for must-win game against BenettonIn-form Jack Crowley can make the difference in ItalyFri Apr 17 2026 - 18:10
Connacht’s scrum must stand up to Stormers if they are to have any chance in South AfricaThe Stormers will no doubt be keen to honour the memory of the late Chippie SolomonFri Apr 17 2026 - 16:01
Leo Cullen must have heard the tut-tutting about his team to face UlsterLeinster v Ulster: More than URC points on the line as clash of provinces brings several subplots to the foreThu Apr 16 2026 - 17:53
Six Nations: Robyn O’Connor (20) set for Ireland debut against ItalyScott Bemand makes three changes to the side beaten by England but he insists replacements will have a big part to playThu Apr 16 2026 - 13:55
Munster players facing up to harsh realities after European disappointment, says Jack Crowley‘Our basics haven’t been good enough and that’s what’s cost us’Wed Apr 15 2026 - 17:15
Munster confirm Roger Randle as new attack coachFormer Chiefs assistant coach to replace Mike Prendergast on a two-year contractWed Apr 15 2026 - 15:31
Masters 2026 day two: Rory McIlroy storms into six-shot lead – as it happenedDefending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contentionSat Apr 11 2026 - 00:50
Masters 2026 Day One: Rory McIlroy tied for the lead at Augusta National – as it happenedShane Lowry holes 99-yard approach on 13th for eagle as he makes good startFri Apr 10 2026 - 00:27
Harry Byrne ends debate over Leinster’s 10 jersey with mic-drop display against EdinburghOuthalf made up for team-mates’ shortcomings with a stunning array of passes, tackles and place-kicksSun Apr 05 2026 - 21:47
Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happenedLeo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next SaturdaySun Apr 05 2026 - 20:05
Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks return for Challenge Cup clash against ConnachtSecondrower is set to feature in Galway having served a lengthy suspension for eye-gougingFri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00
Bruising Bulls clash leaves Munster with just one survivor in the pack for Exeter tripCaptain Tadhg Beirne returns while New Zealand under-20 cap Ben O’Donovan should feature off the benchFri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00
‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekendMotivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasonsThu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00
Leinster mix the good with the ugly in bonus-point win over Scarlets Man-of-the-match Tommy O’Brien and Joshua Kenny go over for two tries apiece at the Aviva Fri Mar 27 2026 - 22:01
Munster must focus on solutions not problems ahead of clash with BullsPlaying in South Africa places a huge demand on being able to handle the ferocious physical element of the gameFri Mar 27 2026 - 16:58
Leinster suffer blow as RG Snyman ruled out for the remainder of the season with knee injuryLeo Cullen welcomes back Andrew Porter and a number of other Ireland players for Friday’s game against the Scarlets Thu Mar 26 2026 - 17:06
Bryn Ward signs senior deal with Ulster after breakthrough season Backrow forward travelled to Portugal with the national squad in preparation for the Six NationsThu Mar 26 2026 - 15:09
Will Leinster benefit from the IRFU managing player minutes?Irish players have played fewer games so far than their French and English counterpartsThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Connacht second-half storming earns bonus-point win at UlsterReplacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streakFri Mar 20 2026 - 21:59
Sharks v Munster: South African side braces for Irish set-piece testAfter last season’s dramatic quarter-final, Munster travel to Durban seeking redemptionFri Mar 20 2026 - 18:38
Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with ConnachtJacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspensionThu Mar 19 2026 - 19:45
Munster aided by international and injury returnees for away trip to the SharksClayton McMillan’s side first travel to Durban as part of their two-match stint in South AfricaThu Mar 19 2026 - 17:21
Rob Baloucoune out for three months due to elbow operationUlster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summerThu Mar 19 2026 - 13:23
Harri Morris tackle on Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu should have been straight red cardThe incident in question took place in the 64th minute of Ulster’s victory at the Hive last weekendWed Mar 18 2026 - 21:52
Ulster plagued by injury concerns ahead of URC clash against ConnachtRichie Murphy’s side host Stuart Lancaster’s charges on Friday night in BelfastWed Mar 18 2026 - 19:19
Scott Bemand continues building Ireland’s depth as nine uncapped players named in Six Nations squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs contract extension that runs up to 2029 Women’s Rugby World CupWed Mar 18 2026 - 18:12
Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six NationsIreland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad managementSun Mar 15 2026 - 13:58
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in DublinSaturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to IrelandSun Mar 15 2026 - 12:29
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournamentThe direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugbySat Mar 14 2026 - 20:13
Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against ScotlandSet piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva StadiumSat Mar 14 2026 - 17:09
Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finaleConnacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against WalesFri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against ScotlandIntuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against ScotlandIrish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on SaturdayThu Mar 12 2026 - 06:00
Lineout good, scrum bad: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekendJack Conan a shining light yet again; Scotland give France a taste of their own medicine; Ireland Under-20s impressSun Mar 08 2026 - 14:03
‘Wobbly Crowley’ and fan fury at referee: How the Welsh media reacted to Ireland v Wales ‘Spirit and fight’ of Steve Tandy’s side praised after 27-17 defeat in DublinSat Mar 07 2026 - 11:11
Ireland’s fragility in the scrum was evident again against WalesWhen Ireland got into their rhythm, they were irresistible at times, but the problem was it was too fitfulFri Mar 06 2026 - 22:27
Under-20s preview: In-form Ireland can’t fall into trap of taking Wales lightlyAndrew Browne’s team out to build on stunning win against England but Wales have no shortage of qualityFri Mar 06 2026 - 15:13
Ireland v Wales is a milestone match for Irish scrumhalvesJamison Gibson-Park earns his 50th cap against Wales while Nathan Doak makes his international debutFri Mar 06 2026 - 06:00
Ireland Under-20s make two changes to side to face WalesDylan McNeice has recovered from a knee issue that saw him miss the win in BathThu Mar 05 2026 - 16:30
Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threatAndy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against WalesThu Mar 05 2026 - 06:00
Uncompromising James Ryan has harder edge to his game but is not an ‘enforcer’His value lies not just in physical attributes but also his ability to read the game and pick those running linesTue Feb 24 2026 - 06:00
