Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10
Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester TigersWith Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for provinceSat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen tries to keep a lid on expectation after Leinster’s record winDefending European champions run in eight tries against Wasps in perfect startSat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Leinster send out eight-try statement of their European ambitionsDefending champions hand out record European defeat to Wasps at the RDSFri Oct 12 2018 - 22:02
Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off WaspsHost of big names return as Cullen makes nine changes from the win over MunsterFri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00
Leo Cullen: We’ve managed guys so they are peaking nowLeinster head coach says that Sean O’Brien could play a key role coming off the benchThu Oct 11 2018 - 15:02
Conor Murray’s deal puts him in Ireland’s top pay bracketScrum-half will remain with Munster and could well pass 100 caps for IrelandThu Oct 11 2018 - 05:00
Development of the Sportsground ‘a game changer’ for future of ConnachtNew Galway stadium will include a high-performance centre and greyhound racing trackTue Oct 09 2018 - 07:19
Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edgeExeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against MunsterTue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39
European return finds champions Leinster in rude healthLeo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00
Mathewson a fresh injury doubt for Munster in Murray’s absenceScrumhalf’s fitness a cause for concern with difficult Exeter Chiefs clash loomingMon Oct 08 2018 - 05:00
Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edgeVan Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against MunsterMon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00
Leinster keep Munster at arm’s length to continue Aviva dominanceJames Lowe scores two tries as Leo Cullen’s side make it four wins on the spin in fixtureSat Oct 06 2018 - 20:31
Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalryLeo Cullen has shuffled the pack but visitors have played a full hand for Aviva clashSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crownGerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to knowSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guideA look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prizeSat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41
Leo Cullen and Leinster braced for a fully-loaded MunsterRoss Byrne and Joey Carbery go toe-to-toe while a backrow battle for the ages awaitsFri Oct 05 2018 - 15:10
Gerry Thornley: Leinster v Munster deserves the big namesHeavyweight clash should be moved if the frontliners are not allowed playTue Oct 02 2018 - 06:50
Connacht expected to end interest in Sevu ReeceWaikato winger involved in domestic violence incident with his partnerMon Oct 01 2018 - 17:33
Munster coach Van Graan tries to make sense of another rompFacile Ulster victory not ideal preparation for impending visits to Leinster and ExeterMon Oct 01 2018 - 07:00
Ulster take record defeat on the chin and move onMunster warm up for Leinster assignment with nine-try rout of depleted visitorsSun Sept 30 2018 - 17:00
Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of UlsterInjury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond ParkSat Sept 29 2018 - 21:50
Munster's away form putting pressure on them at home'The old cliche is that defence wins trophies, but it’s not a cliche. It’s 100% the fact of the matter’Sat Sept 29 2018 - 08:00
Munster’s need to win is more acute than Ulster’s‘I think for us it’s a massive game because we haven’t been good enough so far this season’Fri Sept 28 2018 - 16:58
Andy Friend already looking like a good find for ConnachtHead coach’s positivity has translated to the pitch with Carty taking greater responsibilityFri Sept 28 2018 - 06:00
Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at LeinsterHead coach untroubled by praise lavished on his colleagues Lancaster and ContepomiFri Sept 28 2018 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton cautious in pursuit of a fifth starCaptain says Leinster squad may not be as good as it was last year for many reasonsThu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Sponsors can toast being winners in Champions Cup U-turnDespite talk of more commercial partners, brewer remains title sponsor once moreThu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teamsFor years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00
Edinburgh win completes satisfying opening weeks for LeinsterRecord loss to Connacht last year was lowest point of Leinster’s all-conquering seasonMon Sept 24 2018 - 07:00
Contepomi adding to heady Leinster mixWhile four of Leinster’s tries came from outside backs, much of the dominance was based on the excellence of the forwardsMon Sept 24 2018 - 06:34
Cullen confirms Ryan suffered concussion against EdinburghDan Leavy also went off with a head knock at the RDSSun Sept 23 2018 - 01:21
Leinster find their bonus in taking the wide approach against EdinburghHead knocks to James Ryan and Dan Leavy the only down point at the RDSSat Sept 22 2018 - 22:03
'Leap of faith’ move to RDS Leinster's best decisionMick Dawson hoping side can benefit soon from proposed €30m upgrade to RDSSat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00
Gerry Thornley: All Blacks defeat is bad news for IrelandIreland will now have a more daunting task ahead to reach first-ever World Cup semi-finalTue Sept 18 2018 - 05:45
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland on track to be big in JapanWith a settled team and squad, Schmidt’s men are justifiable second favourites one year outSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup 2019: How much will it cost to follow Ireland in Japan?Supporting Ireland in Japan won’t be cheap with packages going up to over €20kSat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00
Monday blues for Jack Conan and Leinster after Scarlets lossIreland backrow says province lacked a killer instinct as they were beaten narrowly in WalesWed Sept 12 2018 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he lovesFormer rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can beTue Sept 11 2018 - 07:00
Frustrated Lancaster targets four wins from four before EuropeLeinster strengthened for Dragons’ clash by imminent return of international starsTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Conan and Lancaster saddened by Ryan’s retirement‘Concussion is a hot topic at the moment within rugby circles,’ says Leinster backrow forwardTue Sept 11 2018 - 06:00
Jack McGrath joins Leinster injury list with knee complaintLeinster hopeful prop will be fit for Munster derby and opening Champions Cup matchMon Sept 10 2018 - 13:39
Pressure on Connacht as Zebre come to town seeking five in rowProvince defeated by Glasgow last week are boosted by return of Thornbury and O’BrienFri Sept 07 2018 - 18:00
Scarlets have plenty of reasons to rise to Leinster challengeFifth meeting in seven months and an eighth in last two seasons between last two championsFri Sept 07 2018 - 17:58
Munster seek to redress away day blues in GlasgowGlasgow proved tough opposition last season on their artificial Scotstoun surfaceFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:10
Home comfort can help Ulster maintain early momentumNew coach McFarland will be keen to see his side prevail in advance of games in South AfricaFri Sept 07 2018 - 01:00
McFadden the great survivor is back for rendezvous with ScarletsLeinster back hoping to leave injury woes behind and focus on Pro14 tasks aheadThu Sept 06 2018 - 06:00
Devin Toner ready to make 14th season at Leinster another ‘brilliant’ oneVeteran secondrower had an exceptional season last year, losing just one game in 30Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00
Leinster ready to roll out big guns for daunting trip to ScarletsDevin Toner and Jack Conan among those in line for a call to arms this weekendTue Sept 04 2018 - 07:15
Gerry Thornley: Joey Carbery at Munster looks a little wrong, but feels very rightYoungster’s debut was a tasty vignette of what he might bring to van Graan’s provinceTue Sept 04 2018 - 06:30
