Jordan Coghlan chasing full-circle moment with hometown team Clontarf in AIL finalFormer Leinster and Munster man yet to decide on his future, but reckons he has at least one more season in the tankWed Apr 22 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Victory for the ages a ringing endorsement of Connacht projectStuart Lancaster’s emphasis on youth was rewarded with an improbable Cape Town win that keeps their URC hopes aliveTue Apr 21 2026 - 06:00
St Mary’s captain Conor Dean aims to cap ‘incredibly exciting’ week with AIL final victoryFormer Connacht player expecting the stiffest of challenges in Aviva Stadium showdown against ClontarfMon Apr 20 2026 - 20:49
Connacht appoint the experienced Trevor Woodman as scrum coachFormer World Cup winner Woodman succeeds Cullie Tucker in roleMon Apr 20 2026 - 12:43
Ireland looking for revenge against France in Six Nations, says Erin KingBerating France away for the first time in 13 attempts and ending a run of nine losses in a row is this team’s breakthrough targetMon Apr 20 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into actionScott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to FranceMon Apr 20 2026 - 06:00
St Mary’s and Clontarf dispatch Terenure and Lansdowne to set up AIL final showdownClontarf look to become first club to retain the title since 2006Sun Apr 19 2026 - 14:10
‘We came out the blocks firing’: Erin King happy with Ireland’s quick start against ItalyScott Bemand praises impressive start at the DexcomSat Apr 18 2026 - 21:49
Nine-try Ireland cut loose to win maiden Six Nations clash in GalwayRecord crowd turns out at the Dexcom Stadium to see Ireland defeat ItalySat Apr 18 2026 - 20:18
Leo Cullen commends Sam Prendergast’s patience on return to Leinster starting foldOuthalf put in a man-of-the-match performance in away win over UlsterSat Apr 18 2026 - 18:22
Expectations rising around Ireland as organised Italy come to GalwayDexcom Stadium to host first Six Nations fixture on SaturdaySat Apr 18 2026 - 06:00
AIL preview: Four Leinster teams contest Division 1A playoffs for first timeSt Mary’s play Terenure, while Clontarf play LansdowneSat Apr 18 2026 - 06:00
Leinster leapfrog Ulster in table after fending off late fight back by hostsUlster scored three tries in 10 minutes to threaten the comeback of the seasonFri Apr 17 2026 - 22:12
Sellout crowd for St Mary’s and Terenure D6W derby in AIL knockout stagesThe match has morphed into the biggest club rivalry in the countryFri Apr 17 2026 - 06:00
Roger Randle fallout raises serious questions over governance of MunsterRoger Randle’s appointment as attack coach has led to disquiet and three resignationsThu Apr 16 2026 - 20:28
Munster make eight changes for URC clash against BenettonClayton McMillan names strong side which is captained by Tadhg BeirneThu Apr 16 2026 - 19:54
Clayton McMillan defends Munster’s appointment of Roger Randle as attack coachRandle was accused of raping a woman in Durban, South Africa in 1997Thu Apr 16 2026 - 16:27
Munster finalise deal to appoint former All Black Roger Randle as new attack coachRandle, who will replace Bath-bound Mike Prendergast, links back up with head coach Clayton McMillanTue Apr 14 2026 - 19:54
Leinster are dreaming of a final, but 2025 should remind them not to dream too hardHome advantage presents Leo Cullen’s men with a big opportunity but Toulon will also fancy their chancesTue Apr 14 2026 - 06:00
‘We feel good out there’: Leinster looking forward to Saturday special against ToulonBlues hope recent improvements in attack will bear fruit in plum Champions Cup semi at AvivaMon Apr 13 2026 - 06:00
Leinster to face Toulon in Champions Cup semi-final on May 2ndUlster at home to Exeter in Challenge Cup final fourSun Apr 12 2026 - 20:09
Bold positional switch of Dan Sheehan paid off handsomely for Leinster Leo Cullen’s decision to leave Sheehan on the pitch after Rónan Kelleher came on proved a winning ploySun Apr 12 2026 - 16:42
UL Bohemian to face Blackrock in All-Ireland League deciderEnniskillen secure promotion with win over BoyneSun Apr 12 2026 - 16:00
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against SaleHead coach conscious of past painful days at the hands of semi-final opponents ToulonSat Apr 11 2026 - 21:40
Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale SharksHosts pull away in the second half after testing opening 40 minutes at the Aviva StadiumSat Apr 11 2026 - 20:33
Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-finalSale come to Dublin knowing Leinster are a highly-prized scalpSat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
Leinster used to thrive in English tests but Sale clash spells dangerAdvancing in the Champions Cup by ousting the Premiership side on Saturday would help restore belief after last season’s loss to Northampton Sat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
It’s a pity Bordeaux and Toulouse are meeting so soon, but enjoy it all the sameWinners of Sunday’s Champions Cup quarter-final will be primed to take the titleFri Apr 10 2026 - 19:52
Champions Cup: Bordeaux v Toulouse makes for a mouth-watering quarter-finalShould Leinster reach the final four, they’ll face the winner of Glasgow Warriors v ToulonFri Apr 10 2026 - 18:47
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster against Sale with Caelan Doris missing outAcademy prop Alex Usanov to make first Champions Cup start on Saturday at the AvivaFri Apr 10 2026 - 15:26
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with MontpellierCian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for provinceFri Apr 10 2026 - 13:17
Tadhg Furlong eyes European glory as Leinster prepare for Sale Sharks quarter-final at Aviva StadiumIrish prop reflects on Leinster’s highs, lows and the new style of knockout rugbyFri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
Leinster ‘very close’ to hitting their best, says Joe McCarthy as Sale challenge looms‘The general feeling is we’ve got a great team, and it’s starting to really click a bit’Thu Apr 09 2026 - 06:00
Murrayfield to host possible Glasgow v Leinster Champions Cup semi-final Aviva Stadium would host Leinster if they beat Sale and Toulon overcome Glasgow in quarter-finalsWed Apr 08 2026 - 13:43
Irish-qualified prop Massimo De Lutiis signs new deal with Rugby AustraliaQueensland Reds tighthead prop signs three-year deal to remain with Queensland Reds amid speculation of Irish switchWed Apr 08 2026 - 12:42
Leinster’s quarter-final preparations fuelled by painful memories of Northampton lossForwards coach Robin McBryde says province’s victory against Edinburgh serves as a ‘warning’ ahead of Sale Sharks clashWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Sale suffer triple blow ahead of Champions Cup trip to face LeinsterBevan Rodd and Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out for the rest of the season while Nathan Jibulu handed six-week suspensionTue Apr 07 2026 - 19:15
Gerry Thornley: Does anyone know how good Leinster are? Do Leinster even know?Easy to see why Leo Cullen’s men are not Champions Cup favourites after a victory that showcased their best and not-so-good traitsTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Leinster boss Leo Cullen wary of a Sale side with nothing to lose in Champions Cup quarter-finalSharks are in bonus territory after securing a Champions Cup quarter-final against LeinsterTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on SaturdayChampions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clashSun Apr 05 2026 - 21:35
Leinster offer up plenty of gifts to Edinburgh but take home the prize in the endLeo Cullen’s side will now face the Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday in the Champions Cup quarter-finalsSun Apr 05 2026 - 19:59
All-Ireland League round-up: Terenure and St Mary’s to meet in mouthwatering semi-final clash Terenure’s tight 19-15 win over UCD saw them secure fourth spot and a clash with their great rivals Sun Apr 05 2026 - 15:49
Champions Cup: Leinster should have sufficient firepower to see off EdinburghSam Prendergast misses out on 23 with Harry Byrne named at outhalf and Ciaran Frawley on the bench Sat Apr 04 2026 - 06:00
Leinster’s ability to rise from the canvas is admirable, but now they must land a knockoutVictory in a Champions Cup final is the only riposte to finally silence the absurd ‘choker’ jibes Sat Apr 04 2026 - 06:00
AIL: Terenure best placed to secure place in 1A playoffsThe champions and leaders Clontarf host St Mary’s to in a possible dress rehearsal for the final Fri Apr 03 2026 - 20:11
Home advantage matters the most in Champions Cup knockout stages Leinster’s loss to Northampton last season was only the second time a home side had lost a semi-final in the last eight seasonsFri Apr 03 2026 - 18:21
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup titleMunster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge CupWed Apr 01 2026 - 19:00
Leinster confirm RG Snyman is out for the season after rupturing ACLRob Baloucoune undergoes ‘successful’ elbow surgery and could be fit for Ireland games in Nations ChampionshipTue Mar 31 2026 - 15:24
Ireland will play Australia in Canberra two weeks before next year’s Rugby World CupThe Irish squad will also visit Australia this summer to play the Wallabies in Sydney in JulyTue Mar 31 2026 - 15:11
Gerry Thornley: Munster Rugby has been mismanaged for years. Chickens are coming home to roostIt will take much more than voluntary redundancies to steady the ship at a proud sporting institutionTue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
