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UL Bohemian to face Blackrock in All-Ireland League decider

UL Bohemian to face Blackrock in All-Ireland League decider

Enniskillen secure promotion with win over Boyne

Sun Apr 12 2026 - 16:00
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against Sale

Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against Sale

Head coach conscious of past painful days at the hands of semi-final opponents Toulon

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 21:40
Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale Sharks

Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale Sharks

Hosts pull away in the second half after testing opening 40 minutes at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 20:33
Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final

Leinster wary Sale have little to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final

Sale come to Dublin knowing Leinster are a highly-prized scalp

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
Leinster used to thrive in English tests but Sale clash spells danger

Leinster used to thrive in English tests but Sale clash spells danger

Advancing 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 same

It’s a pity Bordeaux and Toulouse are meeting so soon, but enjoy it all the same

Winners of Sunday’s Champions Cup quarter-final will be primed to take the title

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 19:52
Champions Cup: Bordeaux v Toulouse makes for a mouth-watering quarter-final

Champions Cup: Bordeaux v Toulouse makes for a mouth-watering quarter-final

Should Leinster reach the final four, they’ll face the winner of Glasgow Warriors v Toulon

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 18:47
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster against Sale with Caelan Doris missing out

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster against Sale with Caelan Doris missing out

Academy prop Alex Usanov to make first Champions Cup start on Saturday at the Aviva

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 15:26
Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier

Connacht ring the changes for Challenge Cup meeting with Montpellier

Cian Prendergast will captain the side as he makes 100th appearance for province

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 13:17
Tadhg Furlong eyes European glory as Leinster prepare for Sale Sharks quarter-final at Aviva Stadium

Tadhg Furlong eyes European glory as Leinster prepare for Sale Sharks quarter-final at Aviva Stadium

Irish prop reflects on Leinster’s highs, lows and the new style of knockout rugby

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
Leinster ‘very close’ to hitting their best, says Joe McCarthy as Sale challenge looms

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

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-finals

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 13:43
Irish-qualified prop Massimo De Lutiis signs new deal with Rugby Australia

Irish-qualified prop Massimo De Lutiis signs new deal with Rugby Australia

Queensland Reds tighthead prop signs three-year deal to remain with Queensland Reds amid speculation of Irish switch

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 12:42
Leinster’s quarter-final preparations fuelled by painful memories of Northampton loss

Leinster’s quarter-final preparations fuelled by painful memories of Northampton loss

Forwards coach Robin McBryde says province’s victory against Edinburgh serves as a ‘warning’ ahead of Sale Sharks clash

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Sale suffer triple blow ahead of Champions Cup trip to face Leinster

Sale suffer triple blow ahead of Champions Cup trip to face Leinster

Bevan Rodd and Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out for the rest of the season while Nathan Jibulu handed six-week suspension

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 19:15
Gerry Thornley: Does anyone know how good Leinster are? Do Leinster even know?

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 traits

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Leinster boss Leo Cullen wary of a Sale side with nothing to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final

Leinster boss Leo Cullen wary of a Sale side with nothing to lose in Champions Cup quarter-final

Sharks are in bonus territory after securing a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on Saturday

Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on Saturday

Champions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clash

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 21:35
Leinster offer up plenty of gifts to Edinburgh but take home the prize in the end

Leinster offer up plenty of gifts to Edinburgh but take home the prize in the end

Leo Cullen’s side will now face the Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 19:59
All-Ireland League round-up: Terenure and St Mary’s to meet in mouthwatering semi-final clash

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 Edinburgh

Champions Cup: Leinster should have sufficient firepower to see off Edinburgh

Sam 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 knockout

Leinster’s ability to rise from the canvas is admirable, but now they must land a knockout

Victory 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 playoffs

AIL: Terenure best placed to secure place in 1A playoffs

The 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

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 seasons

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 18:21
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title

Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title

Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup

Wed Apr 01 2026 - 19:00
Leinster confirm RG Snyman is out for the season after rupturing ACL

Leinster confirm RG Snyman is out for the season after rupturing ACL

Rob Baloucoune undergoes ‘successful’ elbow surgery and could be fit for Ireland games in Nations Championship

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 15:24
Ireland will play Australia in Canberra two weeks before next year’s Rugby World Cup

Ireland will play Australia in Canberra two weeks before next year’s Rugby World Cup

The Irish squad will also visit Australia this summer to play the Wallabies in Sydney in July

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 15:11
Gerry Thornley: Munster Rugby has been mismanaged for years. Chickens are coming home to roost

Gerry Thornley: Munster Rugby has been mismanaged for years. Chickens are coming home to roost

It will take much more than voluntary redundancies to steady the ship at a proud sporting institution

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Munster plan return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Champions Cup fixture next season

Munster plan return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Champions Cup fixture next season

Last December’s first European game at the ground drew a crowd of 36,208 for a one-sided win over Gloucester

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 17:24
IRFU in contact with Irish-qualified Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis over potential move

IRFU in contact with Irish-qualified Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis over potential move

Queensland Reds tighthead would be eligible to play for Ireland from November 2027

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 14:38
AIL: Lansdowne earn semi-final spot with win over Clontarf

AIL: Lansdowne earn semi-final spot with win over Clontarf

Terenure beat Cork Con to close in on final four

Sun Mar 29 2026 - 15:21
Rieko Ioane: ‘I needed Leinster to get me out of my comfort zone and grow my game’

Rieko Ioane: ‘I needed Leinster to get me out of my comfort zone and grow my game’

The surprise signing discusses life at Leinster, his early inspirations and his eagerness to earn an All Blacks recall

Sat Mar 28 2026 - 06:00
AIL preview: Terenure College and Cork Constitution in knockout mode for penultimate weekend

AIL preview: Terenure College and Cork Constitution in knockout mode for penultimate weekend

Lansdowne host leaders Clontarf vying for semi-final spot

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 17:07
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season

Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season

Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 06:00
AIL round-up: Lansdowne take down Terenure to boost playoff hopes

AIL round-up: Lansdowne take down Terenure to boost playoff hopes

Leaders Clontarf secure home semi-final after comeback win over Young Munster

Sun Mar 22 2026 - 14:36
AIL preview: In-form Terenure host Lansdowne with playoffs in sight

AIL preview: In-form Terenure host Lansdowne with playoffs in sight

Young Munster in do-or-die mode at home to Clontarf

Fri Mar 20 2026 - 20:17
Six Nations prize money is a tricky and inexact science

Six Nations prize money is a tricky and inexact science

Reports that Thomas Ramos’ last-gasp kick cost the IRFU millions seem rather far-fetched

Fri Mar 20 2026 - 18:36
Leinster out to make move at top of the URC table as they take on leaders Glasgow

Leinster out to make move at top of the URC table as they take on leaders Glasgow

Leo Cullen’s side have been boosted by the return of Hugo Keenan for his first game of the season

Fri Mar 20 2026 - 16:12
Robert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late

Robert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late

It’s taken the Northern Irishman a while to make his mark in Ireland rugby, but this Six Nations was his moment

Tue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV

Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV

Player of the tournament; top three tries; best match; plenty of surprises; things to change

Mon Mar 16 2026 - 17:59
Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension

Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension

The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup

Mon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: That was the best Six Nations ever, wasn’t it?

Gerry Thornley: That was the best Six Nations ever, wasn’t it?

Ireland rebounded from France defeat with four wins, including record-breaking victory at Twickenham

Sun Mar 15 2026 - 19:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland denied as Ramos wins Six Nations for France with last-minute penalty

Gerry Thornley: Ireland denied as Ramos wins Six Nations for France with last-minute penalty

French win incredible high-scoring contest where an England win would have given Ireland the title

Sat Mar 14 2026 - 22:34
Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against Scotland

Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against Scotland

Head coach says side played ‘bloody well’ as they had convincing victory over the Scots

Sat Mar 14 2026 - 19:16
Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple Crown

Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple Crown

Sides go toe-to-toe in brilliant Six Nations game where both teams were committed to attacking

Sat Mar 14 2026 - 17:26
Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?

Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?

28-year-old Baloucoune has become Ireland’s overnight sensation after six years

Sat Mar 14 2026 - 06:00
‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations glory

‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations glory

Andy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and more

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 21:26
Joshua Brennan adds a green tinge to France v England

Joshua Brennan adds a green tinge to France v England

Irish-born Toulouse lock in line for Six Nations debut at the Stade de France on Saturday

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 20:16
Andy Farrell confident Bundee Aki and James Lowe will extend contracts to take in World Cup

Andy Farrell confident Bundee Aki and James Lowe will extend contracts to take in World Cup

Speculation surrounds New Zealand-born duo who are out of contract at the end of this season

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell plays strongest hand as Ireland look to seal Triple Crown with victory over Scotland

Andy Farrell plays strongest hand as Ireland look to seal Triple Crown with victory over Scotland

Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier return to the pack while Tommy O’Brien named on the left wing

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 19:34
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