Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantageAndrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second legFri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions CupJamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XVThu Apr 14 2022 - 12:19
Jack O’Donoghue growing more comfortable with Munster leadership roleBackrow says side must put missed opportunities behind them in second leg with ExeterThu Apr 14 2022 - 06:00
Graham Rowntree’s sense of loyalty a perfect fit for Munster‘It’s my dream job, this, and I’m looking forward to getting into it next season’Wed Apr 13 2022 - 01:00
Graham Rowntree named as next Munster head coachRowntree will take over this summer after agreeing two-year dealTue Apr 12 2022 - 12:17
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup home-and-away legs are much fairerAbiding memory from the weekend was the extraordinary atmosphere at Le StadiumTue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00
Graham Rowntree to be named next Munster head coachCurrent forwards coach to replace Johann van Graan at the end of the current seasonMon Apr 11 2022 - 14:12
‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second legLeo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan KelleherMon Apr 11 2022 - 05:30
Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16Munster, Leinster and Ulster all playing at home with quarter-final places on the lineMon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haulUlster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for NtamackMon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
Ulster leave Toulouse with six point win and mixed feelingsToulouse were obliged to play for virtually 70 minutes with 14 men in utterly wild contestSat Apr 09 2022 - 18:28
James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place alreadyToulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finalsSat Apr 09 2022 - 07:00
Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand onIt’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first legFri Apr 08 2022 - 22:36
Toulouse vs Ulster: Time to find out what this Ulster team is made ofFrench big guns to starting lineup and bench alike as Toulouse name strong matchday 23Fri Apr 08 2022 - 13:20
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasionFully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdownFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
‘The pressure is all on Leinster’ - Mack Hansen staying cool ahead of showdownLeinster travel west to Galway as firm favourites for Champions Cup double headerFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European gamesHead coach disciplined over incidents from recent Racing 92 game in Top 14Thu Apr 07 2022 - 19:50
Champions Cup explained: Provinces’ path to the final in MarseilleAll four provinces on same half of draw and could meet in the later rounds of EuropeThu Apr 07 2022 - 12:41
Stephen Larkham: Munster 'hurting’ after Leinster defeat‘We’ve had a really good review, a real honest look at ourselves,’ says Munster senior coachThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
O’Mahony admits uncertainty around coaching ticket is not idealMunster prepare for big test in Europe as they head to ExeterWed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00
Connacht have almost full squad to call on for Leinster first legAndy Friend: ‘There is a good buzz but at the same time it’s not a giddy buzz’Tue Apr 05 2022 - 15:54
Gerry Thornley: Leavy’s star shone so bright but all too brieflyThe Leinster and Ireland flanker was athletic, fearless and fearsome in equal measureTue Apr 05 2022 - 10:10
Gerry Thornley: Are the Munster faithful beginning to lose the faith?The less-than-full house for Leinster’s visit could well be a portent of things to comeTue Apr 05 2022 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster expects Leinster to face a tougher Connacht challenge in Europe‘I think it will be a different team that we’ll face for a whole variety of reasons’Tue Apr 05 2022 - 06:00
Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to ExeterHaley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy ParkMon Apr 04 2022 - 18:12
Johnny Sexton set to return as Leinster face buoyant ConnachtHeineken Champions Cup: Munster shrug off injury worries in upcoming game with ExeterMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challengeJohann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showingMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Devin Toner’s Leinster farewell tour hits a high note at Thomond ParkSecondrow delighted that province’s stock of locks is brimming as he prepares to bow outMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond ParkLeo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivalsSat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19
Niall Scannell believes ‘best memories’ at Munster are on the horizonHooker confident province can end their decade-long trophy droughtSat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
Munster ready for Thomond Park show as rivalry with Leinster resumesJohann van Graan resting several players, while Leo Cullen will be without Johnny SextonSat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
Ulster up against it as they clash with in-form BullsHead coach Dan McFarland expecting ‘really stiff competition’ from South African sideSat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00
Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham return to Connacht teamUlster make 11 changes for Saturday’s game against the Bulls with Toulouse in mindFri Apr 01 2022 - 13:21
Johnny Sexton rested as Munster and Leinster both name strong XVsKeith Earls is named on the Munster bench for his first appearance since JanuaryFri Apr 01 2022 - 13:11
Van Graan not taking risks on fitness ahead of Leinster clashA win for Munster in URC encounter would be timely with Champions Cup tie coming upFri Apr 01 2022 - 01:00
Damian de Allende keen to end Munster stay with some silverware to show for it‘The amount of rugby knowledge I have gained has been pretty awesome’Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Munster welcome back Ireland contingent for Leinster showdownCarbery, Kilcoyne, Murray and O’Mahony all in line for duty in front of Thomond Park faithfulWed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Damian de Allende confirms he is leaving Munster at end of seasonSpringbok centre says: ‘I’m not staying in Europe, so I’m definitely not going to Bath’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 14:13
Leinster scrum coach McBryde says forwards have moved on from Twickenham‘We all move on as a group and learn from those experiences’Tue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Time to ban the booze during games at the AvivaMatch-day experience at internationals a big problem the IRFU needs to addressTue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
‘I’m a bit flat’ - Connacht find themselves at a low ebb at the worst timeAndy Friend accepts that Connacht must win all of their four remaining URC gamesMon Mar 28 2022 - 05:00
Fourteen-man Connacht floored by Leinster’s six second-half triesSix unanswered second-half tries re-asserts Leinster’s supremacy atop the tableSat Mar 26 2022 - 22:31
Connacht aim to set the right tone for opening game of series against LeinsterAndy Friend’s side are coming off the back of 56-8 defeat for sold-out Sportsground clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 08:30
‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht storyFlanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yetSat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00
Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form StormersDan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clashSat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00
Munster make eight changes as Benetton come callingBenetton may get a shot in the arm from Italy’s dramatic first Six Nations win since 2015Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:20
Ireland call on fresh faces for Women’s Six Nations opener against WalesAoibheann Reilly will start while two other uncapped players are on the benchThu Mar 24 2022 - 13:12
Craig Casey and Gavin Coombes back in Munster team for Benetton clashEight changes made in total for meeting at Musgrave ParkThu Mar 24 2022 - 12:57
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro ItojeTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations hits high notes on pitch but Aviva atmosphere lacks againUsing the PA system at times to awaken the ground was a little embarrassingTue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00
