It’s death by a thousand tweaks for the once-great Champions CupChanges to the calendar only weaken a competition that has never been truly loved in England and FranceTue Oct 13 2026 - 06:00
How are Munster, Leinster and Connacht looking ahead of Champions Cup openers?Leo Cullen says Leinster need to improve attacking cohesion, although the form of Sam Prendergast is a bright sparkMon Oct 12 2026 - 06:00
AIL: Old order rise to the challenge in fiercely competitive Division 1ALansdowne fight back against Old Belvedere for first win of the seasonSun Oct 11 2026 - 16:18
Leo Cullen relieved to see Leinster ‘up and running’ with returning frontlinersNine Leinster players made their first appearance of the season against Cardiff in the province’s triumphant RDS returnSun Oct 11 2026 - 12:38
Leinster live up to the occasion of long-awaited homecoming to blow Cardiff awaySam Prendergast in fine form with man-of-the-match display at redeveloped Laya ArenaSat Oct 10 2026 - 22:15
Leinster look to restore their home fortress against CardiffProvince return to competitive action at the redeveloped Laya ArenaSat Oct 10 2026 - 06:00
Shaky start for AIL standard bearers has challengers eyeing away winsLansdowne, Clontarf and Cork Constitution host Old Belvedere, UCD and St Mary’s respectively in round threeSat Oct 10 2026 - 06:00
‘Cool, quirky, lots of character’: Leo Cullen wants Laya Arena to be special place to playAfter absence of more than two years, Leinster host Cardiff on return to redeveloped home groundFri Oct 09 2026 - 06:00
‘Massive challenge’ for Connacht as they look to upset the odds against GlasgowBundee Aki will start as all Irish internationals return to starting lineup for URC clashFri Oct 09 2026 - 06:00
Leinster team news: See Leo Cullen's completely changed side to face CardiffKey Irish internationals return for all four provinces for URC weekendThu Oct 08 2026 - 15:05
Munster to mark 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death at Champions Cup meeting with Racing 92Foley died in Paris in 2016 on the morning that Munster were due to face Racing in that year’s Champions CupThu Oct 08 2026 - 13:34
Munster’s problems cannot be laid at the door of one personProvince has the chance to address years of underperformance with a rebootTue Oct 06 2026 - 06:00
‘I didn’t even dream of it’: Ciarán Frawley enjoys a madcap Connacht debutOuthalf loving life out west as he renews partnership with ‘mentor’ Stuart Lancaster Mon Oct 05 2026 - 12:00
Charlie O’Shea shines for Munster on encouraging weekend for Irish provincesCiarán Frawley enjoys dream debut as Connacht beat Benetton in TrevisoSun Oct 04 2026 - 17:08
AIL round-up: St Mary’s hold off Clontarf comeback on day of eye-catching resultsYoung Munster stun a stacked Terenure side for a fifth successive victory over Dublin sideSun Oct 04 2026 - 14:48
From ‘drowning’ in the AIL to starring in a URC final, Jerry Cahir has been on a journeyStill only 26, the prop is aiming to take further strides at Connacht after proving his worth at LeinsterSat Oct 03 2026 - 06:00
Ciarán Frawley’s stunning debut try helps Connacht pull off away win over BenettonIrish province had the kitchen sink thrown at them against a stacked Benetton teamFri Oct 02 2026 - 22:34
St Mary’s v Clontarf rematch the headliner in AIL second roundSt Mary’s came out on top when the sides met in the AIL final in AprilFri Oct 02 2026 - 19:00
Return of Ireland contingent just what the doctor ordered for Connacht in Treviso clashAll eyes on Ciarán Frawley as Stuart Lancaster’s men aim to bounce back from Stormers disappointmentFri Oct 02 2026 - 06:00
‘Opportunity knocks’: Ian Flanagan’s departure will intensify calls for a Munster rebootHe presided over decline on and off the pitch, the nadir being the bid to sign Roger Randle as attack coachThu Oct 01 2026 - 20:04
‘We expect to win’: Sean Jansen makes no bones about Connacht’s target in Italian testIreland international says this is an important season for the province, where expectations have been transformedThu Oct 01 2026 - 06:00
Leinster captain Caelan Doris ruled out for rest of the year due to injuryAfter sustaining a foot injury in June, it was decided the number eight would also undergo knee surgeryWed Sept 30 2026 - 17:00
‘We’re a different side now’: Connacht’s Cathal Forde eyeing bounce-back win in TrevisoCentre aiming to lead the charge in Italy as province bid to put Stormers loss behind themWed Sept 30 2026 - 06:00
What is behind a sobering whitewash URC weekend for the Irish provinces?Absence of international quality a clear contributor to sobering opening-round resultsTue Sept 29 2026 - 06:00
Connacht’s forward power to be strengthened with return of Irish internationalsAll five forwards from Andy Farrell’s summer squad are in contention to play in TrevisoTue Sept 29 2026 - 06:00
Munster have ‘a lot to be optimistic about’, Clayton McMillan saysAlthough the home defeat by Glasgow was disappointing, Munster’s coach saw positives in the performance and is looking forward to the returns of injured playersMon Sept 28 2026 - 06:00
No surprise that Béibhinn Parsons is now Irish women’s rugby’s most prolific try scorer Connacht player’s brace of tries against Japan on home soil took her tally in Test rugby to 24 Sun Sept 27 2026 - 18:25
Ireland dig deep to see off stern Japan test in GalwayA nervy Irish side did just enough against Japan, even if they were the better all-round sideSun Sept 27 2026 - 16:07
Old Belvedere make impressive start to AIL season with big win at Young MunsterChampions St Mary’s claim dramatic victory at Lansdowne Sun Sept 27 2026 - 14:41
Clayton McMillan encouraged by Munster display despite defeatHead coach said team showed character given an extensive injury listSat Sept 26 2026 - 21:03
Performance of Munster’s young scrumhalf Ben O’Donovan a positive from Glasgow defeatGlasgow’s superior quality off the bench counts as home side suffer disappointing defeatSat Sept 26 2026 - 20:14
Munster with the greater need for positive start in URC opener against GlasgowWarriors come to Limerick with experience and recent form on their sideSat Sept 26 2026 - 06:00
Fiercely competitive AIL season in store as top flight takes on distinctly Dublin flavourChampions St Mary’s open with tricky test against Lansdowne, who have already served notice of their intentionsSat Sept 26 2026 - 06:00
‘You get a good spell and never look back’: Munster’s Diarmuid Kilgallen on overcoming injuryWinger has been dogged by hamstring, but is named on right for opening URC game against GlasgowFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
URC has been enriched by South African infusion, but Leinster remain the team to beatThird successive title would be the perfect sendoff for Leo CullenFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
Recuperating Caelan Doris remains Leinster captain, but a doubt for Ireland’s November gamesMax Deegan to lead callow side featuring three academy players for Blues’ URC opener at LionsFri Sept 25 2026 - 06:00
Lansdowne lead recruitment drive for AIL Division 1A campaignHectic off-season could lead to an even more competitive campaign than last yearThu Sept 24 2026 - 17:19
‘I’ve never played there in 18 years’: Kieran Brookes relishing Thomond Park debut Irish-qualified prop targeting silverware with Munster as they begin URC campaignThu Sept 24 2026 - 06:00
‘It freshens you up’: Munster’s Jimmy Duffy on how travels shaped his rugby philosophy Forwards coach bringing experience from Tonga and down under to Thomond Park Wed Sept 23 2026 - 06:00
Munster forwards coach confident province has depth to endure injury-prompted outhalf shortageTom Wood joins Jack Crowley on the sidelines after being ruled out until new yearWed Sept 23 2026 - 01:00
Deafening sound of September silence tells us where rugby has messed upIt will nearly be October when the season finally starts. Can’t we just go back to the old way?Tue Sept 22 2026 - 06:00
Old Wesley mark return to the big time with celebration of famous victory over BarbariansAfter several near-misses, the team secured promotion in convincing style last season and face Clontarf in first matchTue Sept 22 2026 - 06:00
After emulating his brother at Munster, Seán Edogbo dreams of doing the same with IrelandBig season ahead for younger sibling after earning a senior contract with the provinceSat Sept 19 2026 - 06:00
Leinster name strong squad for season opening two-match tour to South Africa Leo Cullen has named 15 players who took part in Ireland’s opening Nations Championship games in Australia and New ZealandFri Sept 18 2026 - 16:07
Alex Nankivell: ‘I had a real deep dive into why I behaved like I did on the pitch’Calmer is better for ‘Cranks’ Nankivel as he enters his fourth season with Munster. Could an Ireland jersey be on the cards?Fri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00
‘I want to win trophies’: Munster newcomer Marnus van der Merwe raring to prove his worthSouth African hooker praises set-up and environment after switch from ScarletsThu Sept 17 2026 - 06:00
Munster’s Clayton McMillan: ‘There were a few things that I would have had a strong opinion on’Head coach is focusing on change, saying team must be more multidimensional to meet challenges of gameWed Sept 16 2026 - 09:23
Munster can call on Marnus van der Merwe as South African hooker recovers from calf injury29-year-old set to be involved in Friday’s preseason clash against Leicester Tigers in Cork Tue Sept 15 2026 - 14:13
World Rugby is wasting its time if it thinks the US is an untapped goldmineThe US already has its own, hugely popular version of the sport. It’s called American footballTue Sept 15 2026 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara signs four-year extension to La Rochelle deal that closes door on Leinster job The former Munster and Ireland outhalf will remain at the French club until the end of the 2030-31 season Mon Sept 14 2026 - 19:41
