Rugby

Opposition alternative budgets; Grinds 360 boardroom war; and the viability of domestic rugby

Early Edition with Andrew McNair

‘I’ve been through enough to know how they go’: Leinster’s Jordan Larmour on overcoming injury

Talented winger expects to return to the pitch shortly after straining calf in preseason training

Try! review: In this charming Irish documentary, everyone’s a winner

Oisín Mistéil’s debut feature follows four Irish players on their journey to the 2025 Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup

Lansdowne lead recruitment drive for AIL Division 1A campaign

Hectic off-season could lead to an even more competitive campaign than last year

‘Keep your foot on your opponents’ throat’: Ireland vow to learn after wilting against USA

Home team were footloose and elegant as they built impressive lead, only for Americans to snatch victory

Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion

IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell

‘How to beat the bullies’: What will rugby look like heading into the World Cup next year?

Expect a big reaction as sides play with more speed, more offloading and less time for defences to get set

‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career

Leinster man ready to fight for his place and ‘assert myself a bit more in the pecking order’

Daring jet fly-past over Springboks stadium sparks heated debate

Two planes flew above heads of 56,000 rugby fans before South Africa vs New Zealand match

Provincial matters come to a heady end as Munster get the job done once more

Ulster defy the odds to clinch third as Munster go back-to-back in Dexcom finale

Munster brace for ‘relentless’ Leinster in interpro final as they target back-to-back titles

Munster will secure their 17th title if they complete the double over their rivals on Saturday

‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?

Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governance

Jimmy O’Brien’s ‘great form’ earns him nod from Andy Farrell for All Blacks clash

Ireland head coach says Leinster player is ‘on top of his game’ ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship game in Eden Park

New Zealand v Ireland: Josh Moorby to start as Dave Rennie names All Blacks squad

Head coach picks first-choice line-up from players available for Saturday’s Nations Championship game

Irish rugby could learn from Croke Park

There are three sharp contrasts between Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium

Sam Illo on his Ireland debut: ‘It’s everything I’ve always wanted to do’

‘I can’t really describe it in words. I’d say a dream come true.’

Rugby versus soccer: take your wins without boasting, please

Fans of the oval ball game must move away from elitism and tired prejudice

Matt Williams: If sport exists to teach us about values, rugby beat football last weekend

Ireland should beat Japan in Nations Championship, but a mauling by the Kiwis could be round the corner

Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia

Andy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clash

Ireland’s Under-20s look to tighten up discipline and missed tackles against Pumas

Andrew Browne’s charges must eliminate basic errors to keep World Championship hopes alive

‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand

Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016

Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television

Choose from the World Cup, the Women’s PGA Championship, the Irish Derby and more

Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status

Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour

Beating three South African teams on the bounce is the only response to Champions Cup loss

Tough days on the road bonded our Munster group — just like Bilbao will have gelled the Leinster lads

Ireland to face US and Japan in first WXV games before history-making Tests in Cape Town

Scott Bemand’s side to use autumn international window to build on Women’s Six Nations campaign

Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe

Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes

‘A true lion’: Fergus Slattery’s funeral hears he was ‘a force of nature on and off the field’

Campaigning on brain injuries in rugby may have been his ‘greatest contribution of all’

Remembering Fergus Slattery: a decent man who showed compassion

Former Ireland captain and rugby great died on Wednesday

Stormers lack Sacha magic, but Jurie Matthee ready to blow Leinster away again in URC

Starting outhalf provided 20 points when South Africans hammered The Blues without reply last September

IRFU, hang your heads in shame

James Lowe to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the province

Conor Murray: All is not lost for Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side need to tap into the same emotions that won them the URC last season

Conor Murray: Nienaber’s Springbok defence may not matter against all-out Bordeaux attack

Leinster’s opponents in Champions Cup final are a side packed with internationals who win games any which way

Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland

A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing

Jack Oliver reflects on his father’s death, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors

The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors

Conor Murray: How the battle for the number nine shirt is shaping the future of Irish rugby

Munster’s hurling culture and the influence of the GAA on Irish rugby’s development pipeline

‘Pressure is privilege’: Linda Djougang relishing Ireland’s Six Nations finale at Aviva

Closing game against Scotland to unfold in front of record near-30,000 crowd

How Sam Prendergast’s tee illustrates wider debate within world of kicking

Sam Prendergast now uses a telescopic tee, one that elevates the ball with a forward tilt. But why did he change?

Eve Higgins: ‘We haven’t played in big crowds full of Irish people. It’s going to be special’

The Ireland centre, who is a criminology graduate, hopes to unlock Scotland’s defence when they meet in Dublin on Sunday

Connacht expect ‘huge battle’ against Edinburgh in final-round URC match

Edinburgh’s ‘motivation will be huge to finish the season on a high’, says Connacht’s Cullie Tucker

Owen Doyle: Ulster fans booed the referee, but he got the penalty try decision right

Nathan Doak’s collision with Stomers’ Leolin Zas did not have great force, but it was to the head

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