Ireland to face US and Japan in first WXV games before history-making Tests in Cape TownScott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaignTue Jun 16 2026 - 16:19
Andrea Piardi appointed to referee URC final between Leinster and BullsCroke Park decider will be the Italian official’s fourth URC decider in successionTue Jun 16 2026 - 13:53
How Deegan, Soroka and Deeny strengthened their case for bigger roles at LeinsterConsistency, resilience and versatility have helped each enhance their standing within the squadSat Jun 13 2026 - 06:00
Jack Crowley could miss Ireland’s Nations Championship tour with blood vessel issueMunster head coach Clayton McMillan says outhalf has finally received a diagnosis for troubling leg injuryFri Jun 12 2026 - 15:44
Handré Pollard: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking off nine is probably the best in the world’The Bulls outhalf hopes for a ‘great spectacle’ in the URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke ParkFri Jun 12 2026 - 06:00
Aoife Wafer named Six Nations player of the championship for second year runningIreland backrower sees off England’s Meg Jones, France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy’s Francesca SgorbiniThu Jun 11 2026 - 16:00
Tommy O’Brien and Maggie Boylan pick up Leinster’s player of the year awardsThe winger won three awards on the night at Leinster Rugby BallThu Jun 11 2026 - 12:46
James Lowe is box office. Leinster and Ireland do not have a winger of his ilkLowe will leave Leinster for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan this summer after nine years at the provinceWed Jun 10 2026 - 19:39
Ireland name 30-man squad for World Rugby Junior World Championship in GeorgiaAndrew Browne’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside England, Argentina and the USAWed Jun 10 2026 - 16:47
Philip Browne: Former IRFU chief executive guided Irish rugby into bright new eraBrowne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64Wed Jun 10 2026 - 06:00
Former Ulster and Ireland fullback Jared Payne joins Munster coaching set-upMunster’s attack and backline coaching responsibilities will be shared by Payne and Mossie Lawler, who has signed a two-year contract extensionTue Jun 09 2026 - 15:40
‘Opportunistic’ Jamison Gibson-Park makes the difference for Leinster against StormersScrumhalf operated like a man on the lam, looking to escape and outfox a vigilant Stormers defenceMon Jun 08 2026 - 06:00
‘We want to put on a proper show’: Leo Cullen ready for ‘physical’ Bulls showdownLeinster anticipating another special atmosphere in Croke Park for URC finalMon Jun 08 2026 - 06:00
Leo Cullen pleased with how Leinster stood up to Stormers’ physicality in victoryAndrew Porter is an injury concern for the final in two weeks against BullsSat Jun 06 2026 - 21:12
Dogged Leinster hold off brave Stormers to make URC finalJamison Gibson-Park stars as Irish province have to grind out victory against the South Africa sideSat Jun 06 2026 - 20:48
Leinster face Stormers test as scrutiny lingers after European disappointmentLeo Cullen’s side seek to build on Lions victory as South Africans arrive with upset ambitionsSat Jun 06 2026 - 06:00
Irish provinces will be envious of the summer recruitment of France’s Top 14Tommaso Menoncello, Huw Jones and Sevu Reece among those to join a French league already full of quality Fri Jun 05 2026 - 15:34
Munster sign Jimmy Duffy as forwards coach on a two-year dealSignificant coup for Munster to get vastly experienced coach from UlsterFri Jun 05 2026 - 14:45
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World CupPrevious contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in AustraliaFri Jun 05 2026 - 09:50
Don’t call it a consolation: Leinster singing from same hymn sheet before salvage operationSome fans are suffering from a sense of ennui, but the Leinster players are focused on reaching another URC finalThu Jun 04 2026 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park: ‘The past is the past, we have to be rid of that’Leinster scrumhalf relishing Bordeaux challenge and the chance to end final heartache Fri May 22 2026 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose: Fine margins will decide Leinster’s fate in final against Bordeaux-BèglesRingrose believes province must embrace occasion as final against Bordeaux-Bègles offers another chance to end eight-year waitThu May 21 2026 - 06:00
‘We’re going to have to put in a big defensive effort’: Adam Coleman relishing Leinster test Bordeaux-Bègles secondrow ready for tough challenge in a decider where ‘small moments matter’Wed May 20 2026 - 15:03
‘Solid shoulders’ and ‘rib ticklers’: Leinster coach Robin McBryde on training for a finalMcBryde dispelled any notions the players were wrapping themselves up in cotton wool ahead of Champions Cup showdownTue May 19 2026 - 06:00
URC to take no further action over alleged spitting incident during Munster win over the LionsMunster hooker Diarmuid Barron alleged he was spat at by Lions flanker Sibabalwe MahasheMon May 18 2026 - 16:10
Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien in doubt for Champions Cup finalLeinster team news: Province face Bordeaux-Bègles in Bilbao on SaturdayMon May 18 2026 - 14:51
Erin King hails ‘special’ day as Ireland beat Scotland in front of record crowdIreland captain speaks of the honour to meet 1973 team before the gameSun May 17 2026 - 18:28
Ireland crown historic occasion with blistering first-half display as Scotland put to the swordA record crowd of 31,294 provided a wonderful backdrop and no little encouragement at the Aviva Stadium Sun May 17 2026 - 17:47
Ireland to ignore Aviva razzmatazz to focus on winning finish against ScotlandRecord 30,000-plus crowd expected as Scott Bemand’s side close out their Six Nations campaignSat May 16 2026 - 06:00
Leinster shaping up for a big performance against Ospreys as players jockey for Bilbao positionsProvince boosted by injury returnees one week out from Champions Cup finalFri May 15 2026 - 19:00
Ireland’s fixture dates and times for Nations Championship revealedAndy Farrell’s side will play Australia in Sydney in opening fixture at 11.10am Irish timeFri May 15 2026 - 09:00
Ulster walk selection tightrope against Glasgow ahead of defining weekRichie Murphy balances Challenge Cup final priorities against URC qualification in BelfastFri May 15 2026 - 06:00
St Mary’s Mick O’Gara and UL Bohemian’s Chloe Pearse among AIL award recipientsSarah Quin and Mark McHugh named coaches of the yearThu May 14 2026 - 20:00
Ulster captain Iain Henderson suspended for Challenge Cup final following upgraded red cardHenderson handed three-match ban for Stormers tackle ahead of European decider against Montpellier in BilbaoThu May 14 2026 - 18:46
Retiring Munster duo may make final Thomond Park bow against the LionsNiall Scannell and John Ryan in matchday 23 for Saturday’s URC clash in LimerickThu May 14 2026 - 16:46
Connacht high on belief but Edinburgh have nothing to lose Stuart Lancaster’s side go to the Hive searching for a top-eight URC finishThu May 14 2026 - 16:23
URC permutations: How Irish teams can make that crucial top-eight placingMunster, Ulster and Connacht could finish in top eight, while Leinster could still finish top of tableThu May 14 2026 - 06:00
Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale ruled out for Glasgow clashStockdale underwent surgery last week after sustaining a facial fracture during Exeter winWed May 13 2026 - 14:12
Ciarán Frawley strengthens Leinster case as Leo Cullen weighs Champions Cup final selectionVersatile back impresses in win over Lions as Leinster secure URC quarter-final place ahead of Ospreys clashMon May 11 2026 - 06:00
Leinster tame the Lions to improve chances of top-two URC finishLeo Cullen’s side earn bonus-point victory at the AvivaSat May 09 2026 - 20:43
Robyn O’Connor passing Ireland test with flying colours in Women’s Six Nations Student relishing time in Scott Bemand’s set-up as Irish look for big performance against WalesSat May 09 2026 - 06:00
Q&A: Can television directors really decide which replays the rugby TMO sees?Communication the key as the monitor-viewing official is only as good as the footage they’re provided withSat May 09 2026 - 06:00
Former Ulster player Alan O’Connor ‘honoured’ to be forwards coach for Ireland womenDubliner says the team must be more clinical in Six Nations clash with WalesWed May 06 2026 - 18:44
Noel McNamara to remain with Bordeaux-Bègles to 2029Top 14 club confirm several contract extensions for coaching staffWed May 06 2026 - 15:17
Player watch: Tommy O’Brien influence looms large as Leinster withstand late Toulon surgeO’Brien’s impact central before cramp forces reshuffle as Leinster wobble late onSun May 03 2026 - 17:29
Inconsistent officiating on collisions is a massive bugbear for players and fans alikeBoth Leinster and Toulon suffered and benefited from questionable decisions by officialsSat May 02 2026 - 20:44
Leinster 29 Toulon 25: How the Leinster team rated at the Aviva StadiumTommy O’Brien and Andrew Porter two of the standout performers as Leinster book place in Champions Cup decider Sat May 02 2026 - 17:32
Jacob Stockdale broke try records in his 20s. Now, he has a new take on performanceOn Saturday at the Affidea Stadium, Ulster supporters will be hoping to see Stockdale at his imperious bestSat May 02 2026 - 06:00
The Toulon winger posing a major threat to LeinsterDréan, anecdotally quicker than soccer star Kylian Mbappé, will face Leinster at the Aviva on SaturdayThu Apr 30 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
