Terenure riding the crest of a wave but eager to build on AIL successThriving south Dublin club’s rivalry with former champions Clontarf is born out of respect and is mutually beneficialTue May 09 2023 - 05:00
Mack Hansen proud of his war wound and improved breakdown skillsWinger’s refreshingly irreverent sky-is-the-limit mindset typifies Connacht’s approachMon May 08 2023 - 21:16
Injured Munster quartet to miss URC semi-final against LeinsterMalakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman all ruled outMon May 08 2023 - 16:04
Andy Friend thrilled with Connacht’s win in Belfast but feels Dan McFarland’s pain‘That’s our third win in the five years I’ve been here, but it’s probably the most pleasing one’Mon May 08 2023 - 06:00
Sharks the latest to suffer as old wounds spur Leinster onDespite defeat and travel fatigue, Sharks coach believes URS is good for South African rugbyMon May 08 2023 - 05:00
AIL final: Terenure prove they can be heroes with a historic title win over ClontarfURC: Leinster increase Aviva capacity to 27,000 in anticipation of an epic semi-final showdown with MunsterMon May 08 2023 - 01:00
Leo Cullen admits concern over Healy knock but confident over Furlong and Ryan injuriesLeinster head coach admits to ‘tricky week’ in run-in to URC quarter-final against SharksSat May 06 2023 - 20:53
Leinster find little bite in Sharks’ challenge as they continue on hunt for the doubleLeo Cullen’s side march on to URC semi-finals and within three wins of finishing season with two trophiesSat May 06 2023 - 19:29
Andy Friend thrilled to add some extra time to Connacht stay after win over UlsterOutgoing head coach praises his side’s defensive effort after titanic struggle in BelfastSat May 06 2023 - 15:13
‘Joey Carbery is obviously a classy player . . . He’s going to bounce back next season’Former Munster outhalf Ian Keatley also believes Rowntree’s slow start at the helm is understandable, and warns of tough Glasgow clashSat May 06 2023 - 06:00
Clontarf and Terenue face off again in AIL final that could go either wayAll the evidence points to another fluctuating decider between the two best club sides in the countrySat May 06 2023 - 06:00
Fearless Connacht beat Ulster to reach URC semi-finalsSemi-final away to either the Stormers or the Bulls next weekend awaitsFri May 05 2023 - 21:55
Gerry Thornley: Extension of URC has already achieved its aimFor Leinster any URC title will be harder earned than the previous Pro14 five-in-rowFri May 05 2023 - 16:44
Clohessy means business as Terenure eye final bid for AIL glory Munster-born backrow relishing the opportunity of another tilt against champions Clontarf at the AvivaFri May 05 2023 - 06:00
New head coach on the horizon for Ireland women as IRFU and Greg McWilliams discuss futureThree Leinster players on five-man shortlist for EPCR Player of the Year awardWed May 03 2023 - 20:59
AIL success matters more than tries to Clontarf record-breaker Dylan Donnellan Clontarf’s Corinthian spirit appeals to the son of a Gaeilgeoir family, writes Gerry ThornleyWed May 03 2023 - 20:15
Gerry Thornley: Ireland Women’s woes came as no surprise, but green shoots can be seenAll is not lost after what was officially the worst Six Nations campaignTue May 02 2023 - 05:00
La Rochelle showdown a fitting final hurdle for LeinsterPrivately, this is the Aviva final Leo Cullen’s side would have wanted as they get the chance to avenge painful defeats to the French club in the last two seasonsMon May 01 2023 - 05:00
Clinical Leinster ruthlessly punish Toulouse’s indiscipline Conan back to his Lions best as Cullen’s men deservedly book their final place in styleMon May 01 2023 - 05:00
Leinster’s win over Toulouse ‘a bitter pill to swallow’, Ugo Mola admitsToulouse’s Antoine Dupont says semi-final scoreline leaves no room for argumentSun Apr 30 2023 - 19:06
Leo Cullen wants Leinster to ‘maximise everything in this window’ with Sharks next‘We talked about a five-week window. Now, it’s a four-week window left, we hope. At least we have three weeks to look forward to’Sat Apr 29 2023 - 19:32
Leinster make light work of Toulouse to book place in Champions Cup finalLeinster will face either La Rochelle or Exeter in the final of the 2023 Champion CupSat Apr 29 2023 - 17:39
Champions Cup: It’s no wonder Leinster have come to like their home from homeImpressive record at the Aviva includes four semi-finals out of four, including three against ToulouseSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Leo Cullen rightly wary of the huge threat Toulouse poseLeinster coach uncomfortable with the hype around his team as they face the might and tradition of Europe’s most successful clubFri Apr 28 2023 - 18:16
Leinster can shade Toulouse in what has the makings of an epic encounter Leinster v Toulouse: European rugby royalty face off as four-time winners host five-time winners at the Aviva StadiumFri Apr 28 2023 - 17:16
Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw to miss Toulouse clash but Josh van der Flier returnsIreland and Lions centre will be a major loss ahead of game against five-time European championsFri Apr 28 2023 - 12:24
Dan Sheehan leads Leinster’s voracious batch of players who want to make their own historyHugo Keenan, Jimmy O’Brien, Ross Byrne, Caelan Doris and Sheehan have all yet to win Champions CupFri Apr 28 2023 - 06:00
Trevor Brennan: ‘If Toulouse hadn’t qualified I’d be glued to the telly shouting for Leinster’His son Josh will miss Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final due to a concussionThu Apr 27 2023 - 05:00
Leinster v Toulouse will feature some of the finest exponents of the 50/22Fullback Hugo Keenan has quickly become a master of the artWed Apr 26 2023 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour set to start in place of the injured James Lowe against Toulouse Securing a top seeding and home advantage guarantees nothing according to Leo CullenTue Apr 25 2023 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster’s turnaround in South Africa also gives Connacht and Ulster a helping handSuccessful trip to South Africa proves the famed province’s old fire still burnsTue Apr 25 2023 - 05:00
URC confirm dates and kick-off times for next month’s quarter-finals Ulster will host Connacht in the first of the upcoming quarter-finalsMon Apr 24 2023 - 14:42
Gerry Thornley: Andy Friend has played his part as Connacht continue to defy the odds out westProvince have enjoyed their most consistently competitive period ever under the outgoing director of rugbyTue Apr 18 2023 - 06:00
Seán O’Brien hails Leinster’s appointment of Jacques Nienaber as a masterstrokeThis week, O’Brien has effectively been elevated to the role of stand-in head coachTue Apr 18 2023 - 05:00
Rhys Ruddock ruled out of Leinster’s clash with the Bulls with hamstring injuryVakhtang Abdaladze will be assessed ahead of final URC regular season game due to neck injuryMon Apr 17 2023 - 14:48
Former Leinster forward Scott Fardy to be the new Connacht defence coachSince his retirement in 2021 he has gained coaching experience in Japan and AustraliaMon Apr 17 2023 - 11:51
Eye-catching recruitment of Jacques Nienaber by Leinster a huge statement of intentLeinster are replacing one former international head coach in the Racing-bound Stuart Lancaster with anotherMon Apr 17 2023 - 05:00
Connacht boost hopes of Champions Cup qualification with victory over CardiffBonus-point win kept hold of sixth place in the table as province head to Glasgow for final gameSat Apr 15 2023 - 22:13
‘I’ve never turned back’: Finlay Bealham on realising his life’s ambition in IrelandIt took perseverance, but the Australian-born prop found a second home playing for ConnachtSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Munster opt for changed front row as they try to maintain their Champions Cup status Stakes high for Rowntree’s men as they face crucial clash against Stormers in Cape Town while Connacht braced for key tie against CardiffSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
URC weekend previews: Munster braced for must-win encounterIn-form Connacht seeking a sixth successive win to secure qualification for the play-offsSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Clear statement of faith in Sam Prendergast as he makes first Leinster startWith his tall, languid style and passing range, there is a hint of Stephen Larkham about the talented outhalfFri Apr 14 2023 - 14:23
All-Ireland League enters final round of regular season with plenty to be resolvedThe 25 games down for decision on Saturday involve a host of relegation, promotion and playoff issuesFri Apr 14 2023 - 06:00
Ireland winger James Lowe signs new Leinster dealRónan Kelleher and Liam Turner also extend their stays at the provinceThu Apr 13 2023 - 20:16
Jack Carty times his return perfectly as Connacht look to cap turnaround season in style Province have URC playoffs and Champions Cup qualification as their end of season goalsThu Apr 13 2023 - 15:45
Andy Friend aims to finish with a flourish before Connacht farewell Playoffs and a Champions Cup on the line in last two matches of regular URC seasonWed Apr 12 2023 - 06:00
Jason Jenkins relishing return home as Leinster braced for tough South Africa tripSecondrow will face former team-mates when Leinster take on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in second gameWed Apr 12 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen names inexperienced Leinster squad for trip to South Africa Four players yet to be capped at senior level by the province named in 30-man squadTue Apr 11 2023 - 18:23
James Ryan and Josh van der Flier pen new IRFU contractsRyan will remain in the Ireland and Leinster set-up until at least 2025Tue Apr 11 2023 - 15:21
Connacht boosted for season-defining URC clash with Cardiff as Carty, Bealham and Buckley returnVictory over Welsh side will almost certainly seal place in play-offs for Champions CupTue Apr 11 2023 - 14:36
