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
Munster plan return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Champions Cup fixture next seasonLast December’s first European game at the ground drew a crowd of 36,208 for a one-sided win over GloucesterMon Mar 30 2026 - 17:24
IRFU in contact with Irish-qualified Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis over potential moveQueensland Reds tighthead would be eligible to play for Ireland from November 2027Mon Mar 30 2026 - 14:38
AIL: Lansdowne earn semi-final spot with win over ClontarfTerenure beat Cork Con to close in on final fourSun Mar 29 2026 - 15:21
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 recallSat Mar 28 2026 - 06:00
AIL preview: Terenure College and Cork Constitution in knockout mode for penultimate weekendLansdowne host leaders Clontarf vying for semi-final spotFri Mar 27 2026 - 17:07
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their seasonLeinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC tableTue Mar 24 2026 - 06:00
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 sightYoung Munster in do-or-die mode at home to ClontarfFri Mar 20 2026 - 20:17
Six Nations prize money is a tricky and inexact scienceReports that Thomas Ramos’ last-gasp kick cost the IRFU millions seem rather far-fetchedFri Mar 20 2026 - 18:36
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 seasonFri Mar 20 2026 - 16:12
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 momentTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XVPlayer 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 extensionThe Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World CupMon Mar 16 2026 - 06:00
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 penaltyFrench win incredible high-scoring contest where an England win would have given Ireland the titleSat Mar 14 2026 - 22:34
Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against ScotlandHead coach says side played ‘bloody well’ as they had convincing victory over the ScotsSat Mar 14 2026 - 19:16
Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple CrownSides go toe-to-toe in brilliant Six Nations game where both teams were committed to attackingSat Mar 14 2026 - 17:26
Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?28-year-old Baloucoune has become Ireland’s overnight sensation after six yearsSat Mar 14 2026 - 06:00
‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations gloryAndy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and moreFri Mar 13 2026 - 21:26
Joshua Brennan adds a green tinge to France v EnglandIrish-born Toulouse lock in line for Six Nations debut at the Stade de France on SaturdayFri Mar 13 2026 - 20:16
Andy Farrell confident Bundee Aki and James Lowe will extend contracts to take in World CupSpeculation 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 Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier return to the pack while Tommy O’Brien named on the left wingThu Mar 12 2026 - 19:34
Ireland v Scotland: Tommy O’Brien in line for recall ahead of Jacob Stockdale Andy Farrell set to return to bulk of side that pulled off memorable victory over England at Twickenham for Triple Crown clashWed Mar 11 2026 - 20:03
Schadenfreude at England’s expense the only guarantee in last weekend of epic Six NationsFrance look destined to win the title, but nothing about this championship has been predictableTue Mar 10 2026 - 06:00
Jeremy Loughman ruled out of Ireland’s game against ScotlandNo fresh injury concerns ahead of the Six Nations finaleMon Mar 09 2026 - 15:35
Six Nations 2027 fixtures: Ireland to have two more Friday night games next year Interesting and novel schedule for Ireland, with three games under lightsMon Mar 09 2026 - 09:30
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations championship in the balance after pulsating weekend Ireland set to take on Scotland at Aviva, with victory raising possibility of tournament titleMon Mar 09 2026 - 06:00
‘It was phenomenal’: Adaptable Tom O’Toole revels in first Six Nations start for IrelandUlster forward had big impact in scrum as looseheadMon Mar 09 2026 - 06:00
AIL round-up: Lansdowne take firm hold on fourth spot after victory over Young MunsterSt Mary’s and Clontarf keep on track for home semi-finals at the top of the table Sun Mar 08 2026 - 15:08
Relieved Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience against Wales Irish head coach accepted that his side made things hard for themselves with errors they madeFri Mar 06 2026 - 23:57
Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over WalesAndy Farrell’s men hold out for bonus-point victory at the AvivaFri Mar 06 2026 - 22:50
AIL preview: Lansdowne and Young Munster face off with semi-finals in sightLeaders St Mary’s host UCD while second-placed Clontarf welcome Old BelvedereFri Mar 06 2026 - 18:10
Borthwick ought to beware of Italian kiss of deathDefeat to the Azzurri has brought about the end of many head coaches’ tenuresFri Mar 06 2026 - 15:45
Gerry Thornley: Ireland should beat Wales, but there are risks. The fans, for exampleAndy Farrell’s men must find the motivation from within if the fans fail to play their partFri Mar 06 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour millHead coach is under contract until the culmination of 2027 World Cup but could sign new deal before thenWed Mar 04 2026 - 21:44
Andy Farrell continues to grow squad depth with one eye on next year’s World Cup No selection is more indicative of the head coach’s approach than affording Dan Sheehan a rare weekend offWed Mar 04 2026 - 18:21
Six Nations debuts galore for Ireland as Andy Farrell shakes up pack for WalesNick Timoney to make first Six Nations start with Tom Stewart, Nathan Doak and Tom Farrell on the benchWed Mar 04 2026 - 14:25
Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start against Wales with Jacob Stockdale in line to returnUlster hooker Tom Stewart could make his Six Nations debut on Friday night as Andy Farrell continues to shuffle his packTue Mar 03 2026 - 19:08
Six Nations takes on retro feel as Ireland aim to set up Triple Crown deciderTrophy has meant less in recent times, but winning it this year would represent a fine recovery after Paris defeatTue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
AIL wrap: Dominant Lansdowne power past Nenagh OrmondSt Mary’s produce one of the performances of the season with stunning win over Cork ConstitutionSun Mar 01 2026 - 15:33
AIL preview: Cork Constitution and St Mary’s set for another titanic meetingTerenure host Ballynahinch after parting ways with Carlos SpencerFri Feb 27 2026 - 18:15
Any Irish rugby crisis pales in comparison to the situation Wales are inPerformance against Scotland showed improvement, but there are issues on and off the pitch for Welsh rugbyFri Feb 27 2026 - 15:00
