Gerry Thornley: Mack Hansen showed exactly why Andy Farrell made him a Lions playerWork-rate is the one absolute non-negotiable in any side coached by FarrellSun Jun 29 2025 - 06:00
Lions get over shaky start to power past Western Force in PerthTourists score eight tries and run up 50 points despite losing battle for possession and territorySat Jun 28 2025 - 15:00
David Humphreys: ‘Leinster are incredibly good at nearly everything ... the challenge is to make the others more competitive’The IRFU high-performance director discusses closing the gap between Leinster and Connacht, Ulster and MunsterFri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara: ‘Chasing a Test job isn’t interesting any more’‘I’m at peace with what I’m doing here . . . I want to try and go after a Bouclier next season’Tue Jun 24 2025 - 17:15
Gerry Thornley: Despite the price to see the Lions in Ireland the Aviva was full with a striking amount of replica jerseys And these Pumas will be welcome back any time too Tue Jun 24 2025 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier: ‘Playing for the Lions is a very hard thing to do, so it’s pretty cool’ Having missed out on the 2017 and 2021 Lions tours, the Leinster man is eager to make his mark this timeMon Jun 23 2025 - 20:53
Finn Russell: ‘It’s been funny being on the same training side as Johnny Sexton’Scottish outhalf expected to take on more central role in this Lions tourSat Jun 21 2025 - 18:00
Andy Farrell says Lions must improve after ‘too many errors’ against Argentina ‘It’s not just one thing, it’s a compounding of quite a few bits,’ says Lions coach after defeatSat Jun 21 2025 - 08:36
Jack Conan: ‘Any season where you win something can never be deemed a failure’Backrower among 10 Leinster players obliged to take a back seat for Lions’ Argentina gameSat Jun 21 2025 - 06:00
Lions left to rue missed chances as Argentina win in DublinTries for Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne as Andy Farrell’s side suffer shock defeat at the AvivaFri Jun 20 2025 - 22:24
The Lions are in a no-lose position against Argentina, provided they don’t actually lose Andy Farrell is without 15 of his squad members due to club commitments and injuriesThu Jun 19 2025 - 20:17
Leinster’s big hitters missing as Lions show kicks off with English-heavy side in DublinAndy Farrell has positive news on Keenan and Gibson-Park injuriesWed Jun 18 2025 - 19:49
Tickets still available for Lions game against Argentina amid hefty pricingCheapest remaining single tickets on Ticketmaster are priced at €148, with hotel prices up in Dublin tooWed Jun 18 2025 - 16:52
Lions v Argentina: Tadhg Furlong makes bench as Andy Farrell names three Irish in starting teamBundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Finlay Bealham included in starting XVWed Jun 18 2025 - 15:59
Gerry Thornley: The true story of Leinster in the 2020s is one of remarkable successProvince’s ability to keep climbing off the canvas after agonising setbacks shows an admirable inner strengthTue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
‘It’s something I always wanted to get into’: Johnny Sexton enjoying coaching role with LionsFormer Ireland outhalf is fully back in rugby and is looking to put his knowledge to good useMon Jun 16 2025 - 15:14
Dan Sheehan admits it would have been ‘a sickener’ to join Lions camp on back of URC final lossLeinster’s large Lions contingent to join squadmates with their tails up after emphatic victoryMon Jun 16 2025 - 06:00
Croke Park filled with relief and joy after Leinster shake off ‘nearly men’ tag to win URCCaptain Jack Conan lifted trophy with Caelan Doris and departing stalwart Cian HealyMon Jun 16 2025 - 06:00
Leinster give Bulls a taste of their own medicine to end four-year wait for trophy Leo Cullen’s side exorcise a few demons and finish season on a high note with deserved URC title Mon Jun 16 2025 - 06:00
Leinster’s Jack Conan relishes ‘incredibly special’ moments at Croke Park following URC winIn true GAA style, Leinster did a second trophy lift in the Hogan Stand after their win over the BullsSat Jun 14 2025 - 21:54
Everyone hates us, we don’t care: Is Leinster’s mantra losing its power to motivate?Much of the perceived dislike of the province may be based on false premisesSat Jun 14 2025 - 06:00
Leinster v Bulls preview: If Leinster are on it, they’re good enough to winURC Grand Final: Aerial contest promises to be worth the entry money alone and could well prove pivotalFri Jun 13 2025 - 20:17
Gerry Thornley: URC win can save Leinster’s frustrating seasonLeinster last claimed silverware in 2021Fri Jun 13 2025 - 19:26
‘We need to win this tournament’: Bulls coach says final victory vital to URC health in South AfricaBulls determined to go one better in Croke Park decider after losing two finals in last three yearsFri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
Leinster v Bulls: Clash of rugby titans could be grandest of all grand finalsSaturday’s decider at Croke Park just needs the fans to come back on board to give the URC final a real sense of occasionTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Leinster primed and ready to take the Bulls by the horns in URC finalLeo Cullen says Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose are back in selection mix for Croke Park encounterMon Jun 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster driven by siege mentality ahead of URC showdown with BullsJack Conan admits squad also motivated by desire to give departing players winning send-offMon Jun 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster class shines through in bruising URC semi-final that proved familiarity breeds contemptGhosts of Northampton defeat banished as Leinster’s will and skill too much for pumped-up GlasgowMon Jun 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster should have too much for Glasgow but mental scars from Champions Cup exit still a problemMuch has changed since Leo Cullen’s team beat Warriors 52-0Sat Jun 07 2025 - 06:00
‘We’ve reached that tipping point’: More than a place in the final at stake for Leinster, says Ian MadiganFormer outhalf believes province can’t afford to sign off on another season without silverwareSat Jun 07 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Talk of a breakaway rugby competition odd at such a perilous time for the sportMany believe the all-singing, all-dancing R360 has a chance but it comes at a time when rugby faces severe headwinds Fri Jun 06 2025 - 19:55
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors team news: Dan Sheehan among three changesJimmy O’Brien starts at fullback as Hugo Keenan rested due to calf injury; Tommy O’Brien returns on right wing Fri Jun 06 2025 - 12:40
Leinster and Glasgow face into URC semi-finals in contrasting headspacesThe defending URC champions have taken a familiar path to Saturday’s semi-final against Leinster and are plotting a last hurrah for departing playersFri Jun 06 2025 - 06:00
Renewed James Ryan ready for final push for URC gloryLock says Glasgow side will offer very different test to one thrashed in Champions CupWed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Ireland casting its net broad and wide to land winning squad for Tbilisi and LisbonWith 15 Irish players in the Lions squad, and three centurions retiring, upcoming Tests could see many players get first capTue Jun 03 2025 - 20:52
Gerry Thornley: Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU Former England head coach signs two-year deal with ConnachtTue Jun 03 2025 - 15:39
Leinster hopeful Josh van der Flier will be fit for Glasgow clashRingrose and Tommy O’Brien will be monitored before decision for URC semi-finalTue Jun 03 2025 - 06:00
Sharks’ shameful antics against Munster betrayed the moral code that makes rugby specialJaden Hendrikse’s antics during URC shootout have been roundly criticised, apart from in South AfricaTue Jun 03 2025 - 06:00
Munster will need to dip into their reserves of emotional energy in DurbanURC quarter-final is a chance for Munster to let their hearts rule while still keeping their headsWed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Ross Molony: ‘Moving to Bath has done wonders for my career’A year after leaving Leinster, the lock has a European medal, new energy and the prospect of winning more silverware Tue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Who can challenge the dominance by French clubs of European rugby?Top 14 clubs are dominating European rugby and the end does not appear in sightTue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Noel McNamara and Bordeaux discover what doesn’t break you can make you stronger‘Everything that could go wrong went wrong’, says assistant coachMon May 26 2025 - 06:00
French flair seals Champions Cup title for Bordeaux Bègles over Northampton SaintsDamian Penaud supplied two tries for Yannick Bru’s side in CardiffSun May 25 2025 - 16:49
Gerry Thornley: Take criticism of Lions squad make-up from likes of Willie John McBride with a hefty pinch of saltOxygen shouldn’t be given to comments on the number of southern hemisphere-born players Fri May 23 2025 - 19:21
Fresh, novel pairing to Champions Cup final as Leinster wonder what might have beenGreat opportunity for moment of history for Northampton and Bordeaux in finalFri May 23 2025 - 19:00
Bordeaux Bègles armed with lessons learnt ahead of Champions Cup final against NorthamptonAttack coach Noel McNamara says French side prepared for ‘incredibly difficult’ Saints challengeFri May 23 2025 - 15:33
Joey Carbery not selected in Bordeaux Bègles matchday squad for Champions Cup finalOuthalf unlucky to miss out as French side decide on 6-2 split on the benchFri May 23 2025 - 13:39
Spirit of Garbally alive in campaign to incorporate name in new amalgamated school Campaign launched to ensure newly merged Clonfert College in Ballinasloe will retain Garbally name in its sports teams Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Leinster planning for Croke Park if they make it to Grand Final of URC Munster plan to bring Champions Cup match to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in DecemberThu May 22 2025 - 17:49
Are Ireland fans getting a raw deal when it comes to Six Nations fixtures? Schedule for next year’s championship shows little regard for match-going supportersMon May 19 2025 - 20:29
