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AIL final: ‘Covid has reconnected many clubs to their communities’

AIL final: ‘Covid has reconnected many clubs to their communities’

The crowds are on board for the All-Ireland League as Clontarf meet Terenure in the final

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00
Adrian D’Arcy aims to make his ‘last dance’ with Clontarf one to cherish

Adrian D’Arcy aims to make his ‘last dance’ with Clontarf one to cherish

Having defied his injury prognosis, flanker looks to savour AIL final against Terenure

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Munster make eight changes as Cardiff come calling

Munster make eight changes as Cardiff come calling

Van Graan restores two of Cork ’s favourite sons in Peter O’Mahony and Simon Zebo

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 18:37
‘I owed it to them’: Jordan Coghlan has no regrets switching allegiances to Terenure

‘I owed it to them’: Jordan Coghlan has no regrets switching allegiances to Terenure

Player relishes extra pressure of facing ‘home’ club Clontarf in Sunday’s final

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 01:00
James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz

James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz

The former Munster prop played 144 times for that team over the course of his eight seasons there, and won three caps for Ireland

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 21:55
Rugby unions and URC on a collision course over competition timeframe

Rugby unions and URC on a collision course over competition timeframe

Scheduling of knockout stages could play havoc with 2023 World Cup preparations

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 06:00
Sene Naoupu cleared to play for Ireland against Scotland

Sene Naoupu cleared to play for Ireland against Scotland

Red card shown against England downgraded to a yellow by a disciplinary panel

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 17:37
Gerry Thornley: Women’s rugby left with a puzzle as sevens trumps 15s

Gerry Thornley: Women’s rugby left with a puzzle as sevens trumps 15s

Hard to see the logic in IRFU prioritising Ireland Sevens squad over Six Nations

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 06:00
Leinster look to home advantage if they weather the Stormers in SA

Leinster look to home advantage if they weather the Stormers in SA

Leo Cullen quietly happy that highest-ranked URC finalist will get to host the decider

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 06:00
Van Graan relishing URC run-in after Munster’s impressive week

Van Graan relishing URC run-in after Munster’s impressive week

Coach says it is brilliant for the competition that it will all come down to the last games

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00
All to play for in All-Ireland League as season reaches business end

All to play for in All-Ireland League as season reaches business end

Clontarf lock horns with old rivals Cork Con in intriguing Div 1A semi-final clash

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
URC: Impressive Munster put Ulster to the sword in Belfast

URC: Impressive Munster put Ulster to the sword in Belfast

Visitors had better attack and led for most of the night in Belfast

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 21:41
Jordi Murphy: Ulster looking to bounce back after serious Toulouse blow

Jordi Murphy: Ulster looking to bounce back after serious Toulouse blow

Forward eagerly awaiting Munster challenge in crunch URC interpro clash in Belfast

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 07:00
URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
Highest ranked team to host URC Grand Final as playoff format confirmed

Highest ranked team to host URC Grand Final as playoff format confirmed

Announcement heightens importance of final three rounds of regular-season games

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 14:53
Ulster vs Munster: Seven changes for Munster as hosts name Lowry at 10

Ulster vs Munster: Seven changes for Munster as hosts name Lowry at 10

Peter O’Mahony and Billy Burns both miss out on Friday night’s crucial URC interpro

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 12:21
Ulster’s character to be tested in challenging week, says forwards coach

Ulster’s character to be tested in challenging week, says forwards coach

Province face Munster in URC six days after Champions Cup knockout defeat to Toulouse

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 06:00
Johann van Graan:  ‘We’re going to embrace the Aviva’

Johann van Graan: ‘We’re going to embrace the Aviva’

Munster will need to advance in URC to play again at Thomond Park this season

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 06:00
Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks

Van Graan admits Munster will need to juggle playing resources in coming weeks

Trip to play Ulster on Friday the eighth of 10 games in succession

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 15:02
Critics of two-legged last-16 made to eat their words by compelling ties

Critics of two-legged last-16 made to eat their words by compelling ties

Munster and Leinster face into the tougher half of the draw with Toulouse and Leicester

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 06:00
Welcome return to form for Joey Carbery as Munster gear up for cup run

Welcome return to form for Joey Carbery as Munster gear up for cup run

Munster and Ireland outhalf enjoying trust in teammates as province eyes up quarters

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00
Exeter feel Munster’s pain when nothing but silverware is enough

Exeter feel Munster’s pain when nothing but silverware is enough

Munster continue breakdown dominance and have more success off the tee in second leg

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00
Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00
Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip

Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip

Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 01:02
Munster quarter-final to be held at the Aviva due to Ed Sheeran concerts

Munster quarter-final to be held at the Aviva due to Ed Sheeran concerts

Toulouse no longer travelling to Limerick but instead to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 14:43
Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:45
Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28
Munster will relish challenge of clawing back Exeter advantage at Thomond Park

Munster will relish challenge of clawing back Exeter advantage at Thomond Park

All metrics point to a tight second-leg encounter against the English side

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00
Chris Farrell’s Ireland ambitions tied to Munster fate ahead of Exeter visit

Chris Farrell’s Ireland ambitions tied to Munster fate ahead of Exeter visit

Tyrone man had a circuitous route to a green jersey after finding a home in red of Munster

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 01:00
Cullen relishes prospect of Tigers test as Leinster ease past Connacht

Cullen relishes prospect of Tigers test as Leinster ease past Connacht

Head coach praises four-try James Lowe after province secure quarter-final spot

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 01:00
Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Four-try Lowe to the fore as Leinster swat aside Connacht in second leg rout

Likely quarter-final date with Leicester booked in the diary after Aviva hammering

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 19:49
O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:27
Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Leinster boosted by key returns as they look to make good on their advantage

Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher back in frontrow for Aviva Stadium second leg

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00
Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Three changes to Leinster team to face Connacht in Champions Cup

Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher make starting XV

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 12:19
Jack O’Donoghue growing more comfortable with Munster leadership role

Jack O’Donoghue growing more comfortable with Munster leadership role

Backrow says side must put missed opportunities behind them in second leg with Exeter

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 06:00
Graham Rowntree’s sense of loyalty a perfect fit for Munster

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 coach

Graham Rowntree named as next Munster head coach

Rowntree will take over this summer after agreeing two-year deal

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 12:17
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup home-and-away legs are much fairer

Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup home-and-away legs are much fairer

Abiding memory from the weekend was the extraordinary atmosphere at Le Stadium

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00
Graham Rowntree to be named next Munster head coach

Graham Rowntree to be named next Munster head coach

Current forwards coach to replace Johann van Graan at the end of the current season

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 14:12
‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second leg

‘It’s half-done’ - Leinster and Connacht preparing for unusual second leg

Leo Cullen gives no clues over possible return of Andrew Porter or Ronan Kelleher

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 05:30
Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16

Irish provinces have all to play for in second legs of Champions Cup last-16

Munster, Leinster and Ulster all playing at home with quarter-final places on the line

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00
Ulster leave Toulouse with six point win and mixed feelings

Ulster leave Toulouse with six point win and mixed feelings

Toulouse were obliged to play for virtually 70 minutes with 14 men in utterly wild contest

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 18:28
James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place already

James Coughlan: Munster should have succession plan in place already

Toulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finals

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 07:00
Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand on

Leinster win at the Sportsground but Connacht have leg to stand on

It’s advantage Leinster after European Champions Cup round of 16, first leg

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 22:36
Toulouse vs Ulster: Time to find out what this Ulster team is made of

Toulouse vs Ulster: Time to find out what this Ulster team is made of

French big guns to starting lineup and bench alike as Toulouse name strong matchday 23

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 13:20
‘The pressure is all on Leinster’ - Mack Hansen staying cool ahead of showdown

‘The pressure is all on Leinster’ - Mack Hansen staying cool ahead of showdown

Leinster travel west to Galway as firm favourites for Champions Cup double header

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion

Friend and Connacht looking to make most of a great occasion

Fully-loaded Leinster taking no chances as they make the journey west for Sportsground showdown

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European games

Ronan O’Gara hit with sideline suspension for La Rochelle’s European games

Head coach disciplined over incidents from recent Racing 92 game in Top 14

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 19:50
Champions Cup explained: Provinces’ path to the final in Marseille

Champions Cup explained: Provinces’ path to the final in Marseille

All four provinces on same half of draw and could meet in the later rounds of Europe

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 12:41
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