AIL preview: Unbeaten Clontarf look to add their name to Bateman Cup in final against Ballynahinch ’Tarf play their first Bateman final in a decade, with game televised live on irishrugby+Sat Dec 13 2025 - 06:00
Edwin Edogbo ready to make stamp on Munster after overcoming injury woesIrish lock on his pride for Cobh and changing focus from tennis to rugbySat Dec 13 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Munster seek to evoke memories of The Miracle MatchNeeding a 27-point win to progress against Gloucester, Munster somehow managed it in 2003Fri Dec 12 2025 - 19:18
Munster fired up to atone for ‘bordering on embarrassing’ Bath defeatHead coach Clayton McMillan adds fuel ahead of Gloucester’s visit to Páirc Uí ChaoimhFri Dec 12 2025 - 16:02
‘We didn’t make them proud’: Munster’s Alex Nankivell fuelled by pain of Bath defeatKiwi says he and his teammates are keen to pay back supporters in Páirc Uí Chaoimh clash with GloucesterFri Dec 12 2025 - 06:00
JJ Hanrahan fired up by Páirc Uí Chaoimh factor as Munster aim to bounce backClayton McMillan’s team aiming to put Bath disappointment behind them in front of record crowd in CorkThu Dec 11 2025 - 06:00
Munster hopeful over Jack Crowley return for Champions Cup clash against Gloucester at Páirc Uí ChaoimhOuthalf missed Champions Cup opener against Bath due to injuryTue Dec 09 2025 - 18:04
Gerry Thornley: French clubs rescue Champions Cup and maybe even the wider gameWelcome rays of light offset rugby’s transformation into a form of Aussie RulesTue Dec 09 2025 - 06:00
A tale of two provinces: Leinster ‘up and running’ but Munster given harsh reality checkLeo Cullen’s men benefited from return of key players to get Champions Cup off to a winning startMon Dec 08 2025 - 06:00
Caelan Doris looks to draw on hurt as Leinster set about banishing Champions Cup demons Past pain should ‘catapult us forward’, says Leinster captain Mon Dec 08 2025 - 06:00
AIL wrap: UCD defy expectations with rip-roaring win over LansdowneYoung Munster prevail over Terenure CollegeSun Dec 07 2025 - 19:26
Leo Cullen looks to positives from mixed Leinster performance against HarlequinsLeinster head coach happy with seven tries in Champions Cup gameSat Dec 06 2025 - 21:18
Imperfect Leinster beat Harlequins to get Champions Cup campaign off to winning startUnderstrength English side caused problems for Leinster before they pulled away in latter stagesSat Dec 06 2025 - 20:02
‘The games you dream of playing’: Munster’s Tom Farrell on his roundabout way to the topThe centre discusses Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Bath and his long route to Ireland capsSat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
AIL previews: Big weekend for Ballynahinch in push to keep ground with leadersSt Mary’s are the visitors to Ballymacarn Park as season approaches key junctureFri Dec 05 2025 - 19:31
Munster seek inspiration from past European glories ahead of daunting Bath showdownEnglish kingpins go into Champions Cup clash on back of comeback win against SaracensFri Dec 05 2025 - 17:57
Gerry Thornley: Judging Johann van Graan on his lack of trophies with Munster is too crudeThe South African’s success at Bath invites a reassessment of his time in charge of MunsterFri Dec 05 2025 - 15:00
Jack Crowley to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with BathBundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game on Sunday against OspreysFri Dec 05 2025 - 12:45
Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide: What teams will Leinster and Munster face?There is room for error in qualifying for the knockout stages, but seeding makes a strong start essentialFri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley’s Challenge Cup pool-by-pool guideMontpellier the biggest challenge to Connacht this season in Pool 1Fri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Andy Farrell: ‘We’re always open-minded to do the right thing by the squad’Caelan Doris refutes the idea that past World Cups increasingly weigh on successive Irish sidesThu Dec 04 2025 - 06:00
2027 Rugby World Cup: Kind draw gives Ireland a glimpse of route through tournamentIreland to face Scotland in a third successive World Cup but Portugal and Uruguay provide some noveltyWed Dec 03 2025 - 14:23
Ireland drawn in Rugby World Cup group with Scotland, Uruguay and PortugalExpanded draw includes 24 teams with tournament starting on October 1st, 2027Wed Dec 03 2025 - 11:58
‘Big pack, good set-piece, good in air’: Munster’s John Hodnett wary of Bath opponentsDaunting Champions Cup opener awaits Clayton McMillan’s side against reigning Premiership championsWed Dec 03 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Who Ireland might wish to avoid in the Rugby World Cup pool drawThe draw to determine the make-up of the tournament’s six pools will be held in Sydney on WednesdayTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Denis Leamy ‘hopeful’ Jack Crowley will be available for Champions Cup trip to BathJack O’Donoghue ruled out after failing HIA in Stormers defeatTue Dec 02 2025 - 06:00
Michael Ala’alatoa joins new Munster team-mates ahead of Champions Cup openerJack O’Donoghue is the only injury doubt for the game against BathMon Dec 01 2025 - 15:15
AIL Division 1A round-up: Clontarf hold off Terenure revival to secure nervy winCork Con pip Young Munster in thrilling derby encounter; St Mary’s stay top after big win over bottom side Nenagh OrmondSun Nov 30 2025 - 16:47
Caspar Gabriel has found a home away from home with Terenure and LeinsterYoung outhalf hails from Vienna but dreams of one day wearing greenSat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
AIL preview: Clontarf and Terenure to renew rivalryThird play second in Division 1A as leaders St Mary’s host winless Nenagh OrmondFri Nov 28 2025 - 21:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland can’t pin all their misery on poor officiatingSpringboks defeat has led to an overblown crisis of faithFri Nov 28 2025 - 18:53
Munster may have to dig deep to weather the StormersReturning internationals bolster Clayton McMillan’s charges for URC resumption at Thomond ParkFri Nov 28 2025 - 18:05
Connacht looking to end losing streak as Sharks arrive in Galway Stuart Lancaster tries out a new back three for sold-out game at Dexcom StadiumFri Nov 28 2025 - 15:19
Gerry Thornley: What autumn internationals tell us about each contender ahead of World Cup draw Chasing pack will be hoping reigning champions peaked too earlyTue Nov 25 2025 - 17:07
Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrumDespite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right directionTue Nov 25 2025 - 06:00
‘We kept fighting, even down to 12’: Bundee Aki says Springboks battle will stand to IrelandJack Crowley echoed Connacht veteran’s sentiments following war of attrition against world championsMon Nov 24 2025 - 06:00
Farrell determined to maintain upbeat tone despite South Africa defeatOne ventures Andy Farrell is privately more worried than he lets on, and so must be the scrum coach John FogartyMon Nov 24 2025 - 06:00
Ireland show heroic defiance in face of ferocious pummelling from Springboks Ireland reduced to 12 for a spell as referee Matthew Carley features prominentlySun Nov 23 2025 - 17:44
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: Springbok prodigy has a chance to hit the next level at AvivaRassie Erasmus wants to see how the talented 23-year-old outhalf handles the cauldron of a Test against IrelandSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springbok juggernaut may be too powerful to stopThe latest instalment in Ireland’s rivalry with all-conquering Springboks will surely ignite the Aviva Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It’s hard to warm to idea of Nations Championship on any levelDubbed the Jet Lag Cup, player welfare looks like being an issue as old-style tours become a thing of the past Fri Nov 21 2025 - 19:34
Caelan Doris: ‘Momentum has been built, and we want to finish on a proper high’Irish captain believes Saturday’s final Test match of the year will define the side’s November campaign Fri Nov 21 2025 - 13:51
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Rassie Erasmus opens up possibility of Springboks reunion with Jacques Nienaber Head coach would be open to see his good friend return to the fold in 2027 after his Leinster deal endsThu Nov 20 2025 - 13:34
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the SpringboksAndy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg FurlongWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:28
IRFU report reduced operating deficit of €4.2m for 2024/25Union ‘still some way off where we need to be’, CFO Thelma O’Driscoll warnsWed Nov 19 2025 - 18:00
IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’‘They sound expensive, but we’re comfortable with where they’re sitting at the moment’Wed Nov 19 2025 - 17:58
South Africa fuelled for Ireland Test by their unrivalled sense of grievanceRassie Erasmus’s team is convinced the world is out to get themTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw reaffirmed his class against Australia, but a tougher opponent lies in waitLeinster player put setbacks behind him to cap off record defeat of Wallabies with a tryTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer testMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
