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Will Connors pushing hard for more game time at Leinster

Will Connors pushing hard for more game time at Leinster

Flanker has signed a new contract with Leinster and is in the mood to challenge established players

Wed May 08 2024 - 06:00
‘It’s 100 per cent a big motivation’ - RG Snyman aiming to leave Munster on a high

‘It’s 100 per cent a big motivation’ - RG Snyman aiming to leave Munster on a high

The fit-again Springbok hopes to help Munster to back-to-back URC titles before he departs for Leinster

Tue May 07 2024 - 19:15
Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber  focuses on province’s winning mentality despite close call

Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber focuses on province’s winning mentality despite close call

‘You just have to win it … The bottom line is you must get over the line. You must do everything in your power to win’

Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
‘Something almost horrific happened’: English media reacts to Leinster’s win over Northampton

‘Something almost horrific happened’: English media reacts to Leinster’s win over Northampton

Three tries and James Lowe grab the headlines as does the tricky end to the match for Leinster

Sun May 05 2024 - 14:50
Leinster boss Leo Cullen credits Northampton for adding drama to Croke Park finale

Leinster boss Leo Cullen credits Northampton for adding drama to Croke Park finale

‘They certainly got 80 minutes of entertainment. Maybe a bit too much excitement at the end’

Sat May 04 2024 - 21:37
Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke Park

Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke Park

Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make final

Sat May 04 2024 - 19:47
Sense of unfinished business driving James Lowe on

Sense of unfinished business driving James Lowe on

Leinster winger James Lowe determined to get back to another Champions Cup final and this time claim the coveted silverware as he targets Northampton at Croke Park

Sat May 04 2024 - 06:00
Selling out Croke Park proves Leinster have broken the mould in terms of marketing their brand

Selling out Croke Park proves Leinster have broken the mould in terms of marketing their brand

A sold-out Croke Park: Leinster have broken the mould in terms of the marketing of its brand and the results are there for all to see

Fri May 03 2024 - 06:00
Something has to give as Leinster and Northampton put double ambitions on the line

Something has to give as Leinster and Northampton put double ambitions on the line

Leinster, Toulouse and Northampton all have the opportunity to claim a glorious European and domestic double

Thu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Amy Broadhurst chosen to compete for Great Britain in Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok

Amy Broadhurst chosen to compete for Great Britain in Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok

Drogheda boxer had been looking to change allegiance after Irish Athletic Boxing Association said they would not be putting her name forward

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 20:57
Rhys McClenaghan wins third European pommel horse gold

Rhys McClenaghan wins third European pommel horse gold

24-year-old retains his European crown months out from the Paris Olympics with a score of 15.300

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 19:01
Leo Cullen rings the changes with Leinster facing another storm in South Africa

Leo Cullen rings the changes with Leinster facing another storm in South Africa

A young, inexperienced 23 will look to bounce back from a resounding defeat to the Lions last time out in Johannesburg

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 16:48
Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centre

Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centre

O’Brien starts in the centres alongside Antoine Frisch as Graham Rowntree largely keeps faith in the XV which secured a win over the Bulls

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 14:54
A rugby match where 30 forwards take to the pitch is not a good thing for the game

A rugby match where 30 forwards take to the pitch is not a good thing for the game

The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
It seems the 6-2 split is here to stay as Munster prepare to face the Lions

It seems the 6-2 split is here to stay as Munster prepare to face the Lions

When Munster winger Calvin Nash failed a head injury assessment, Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley came on. Then Frawley also went down, leaving Conor Murray as Ireland’s other backline replacement

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
Adam Hession and Dean Clancy out of luck at European Boxing Championships

Adam Hession and Dean Clancy out of luck at European Boxing Championships

Irish fighters lose their quarter-final bouts in Belgrade

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 18:17
‘We just like the place’: Mood music is good on Munster’s URC road show

‘We just like the place’: Mood music is good on Munster’s URC road show

Before taking on the Lions as part of their attempt to finish the season on a high, Graham Rowntree’s side have returned to a familiar spot in Cape Town

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington among four Irish boxers to qualify for European semi-finals

Kellie Harrington among four Irish boxers to qualify for European semi-finals

Aoife O’Rourke, Shannon Sweeney and Niamh Fay also through to the medal bouts but Lisa O’Rourke misses out

Tue Apr 23 2024 - 19:33
‘A slaughter seldom seen in modern rugby’ - English press reacts to Ireland’s Six Nations drubbing

‘A slaughter seldom seen in modern rugby’ - English press reacts to Ireland’s Six Nations drubbing

The Offload: University of Pittsburgh finds new way of testing for concussions; battle for the URC playoffs heats up

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
‘We’ve got to keep being positive’: Bemand says Ireland must learn from ‘bruising’ England defeat

‘We’ve got to keep being positive’: Bemand says Ireland must learn from ‘bruising’ England defeat

Visibly broken Irish side suffer a demoralising 14-try defeat at Twickenham that will be hard to forget

Sun Apr 21 2024 - 18:48
Where does a supreme athlete like Katie Taylor fit into the charade of Mike Tyson v Jake Paul?

Where does a supreme athlete like Katie Taylor fit into the charade of Mike Tyson v Jake Paul?

Many boxing fans will turn away, recognising it as meeting of two personalities, one with little boxing ability and the other closer in age to US President Joe Biden than his opponent

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
Leinster bound Tyler Bleyendaal, a New Zealand-born Munster-made coach

Leinster bound Tyler Bleyendaal, a New Zealand-born Munster-made coach

Neck injury forced current Hurricanes attack coach to retire when he was 29 but he had already dipped his toe into the coaching world

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to the Croke Park experience

Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to the Croke Park experience

For most of the Leinster players the venue for the Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints will be something new

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy, another Bakkies Botha in the making?

Joe McCarthy, another Bakkies Botha in the making?

Leinster's young secondrow Joe McCarthy claims a ringing endorsement from Springboks legend Victor Matfield

Wed Apr 17 2024 - 06:00
Katie Taylor set for Amanda Serrano rematch on undercard of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Katie Taylor set for Amanda Serrano rematch on undercard of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

Bray boxer’s rematch with Serrano to take place on July 20th at the home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 15:58
Johnny Watterson: Everyone gets paid at the Olympics but athletes

Johnny Watterson: Everyone gets paid at the Olympics but athletes

World Athletics have pushed a door open by saying they will give cash prizes for gold medals

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara adding a layer of red to La Rochelle players’ mentality

Ronan O’Gara adding a layer of red to La Rochelle players’ mentality

La Rochelle head coach and assistant Donnacha Ryan have introduced their team to the rugby culture of Munster in Cork

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
Coach Scott Bemand feels ‘now is the right time’ for  Moloney to return to the Ireland squad

Coach Scott Bemand feels ‘now is the right time’ for Moloney to return to the Ireland squad

The 31-time capped Irish hooker has not played for Ireland for nearly three years

Wed Apr 10 2024 - 01:00
Leinster expect physical Tigers to maul hard

Leinster expect physical Tigers to maul hard

The Irish side already beat Leicester this season at Welford Road but they know that will count for little on Saturday in Dublin

Sat Apr 06 2024 - 06:00
Henderson’s return a timely boost for Ulster in advance of Montpellier clash

Henderson’s return a timely boost for Ulster in advance of Montpellier clash

After two defeats in South Africa in the URC, a win against Montpellier in France would turn Ulster’s season around

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 19:00
Leinster have no room for complacency as they bid to tame Tigers again

Leinster have no room for complacency as they bid to tame Tigers again

Premiership outfit Leicester will embrace their underdogs tag against Leinster at the Aviva and have faith in their ability to spring a shock

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy: ‘As a player I am in a really good spot. Everyone is hungry’

Joe McCarthy: ‘As a player I am in a really good spot. Everyone is hungry’

It’s been a breakthrough 18 months for towering Ireland lock Joe McCarthy whose full focus now is on Leinster’s knockout Champions Cup clash against Leicester

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’

James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’

Having developed into one of the world’s leading all-round wingers, the Leinster man aims to improve an irritating European record

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into view

Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into view

Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into view

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 06:00
Leinster run riot with strong second half display to power past Bulls

Leinster run riot with strong second half display to power past Bulls

South African outfit asked plenty of questions as they led at the break only for Leo Cullen’s side to click into gear

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 21:38
Ulster facing a formidable assignment in Cape Town

Ulster facing a formidable assignment in Cape Town

In contrast to Ulster, Stormers have been in good form recently and pack an extra punch at home in Cape Town

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 17:48
Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of Olympics

Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of Olympics

World Champion boxer previously told by Irish Athletic Boxing Association that she would not be part of their Olympic plans

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 14:39
Stadium anthems have become vehicles for protest and division

Stadium anthems have become vehicles for protest and division

Maybe now is the time to hit pause rather than replay on a once well-respected custom of singing national anthems at sporting events

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Bulls ready to throw down gauntlet to Leinster

Bulls ready to throw down gauntlet to Leinster

‘A great benchmark for us to see where we are as a group,’ says Bulls coach Jake White in advance of his side's clash with Leinster at the RDS

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls

Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the Bulls

James Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDS

Thu Mar 28 2024 - 17:30
Joey Carbery looking forward to a fresh start abroad

Joey Carbery looking forward to a fresh start abroad

Joey Carbery says decision to leave Munster ‘extremely tough’ but the time is right for a new challenge in his rugby career

Wed Mar 27 2024 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne says departure from Indian boxing down to contract issues

Bernard Dunne says departure from Indian boxing down to contract issues

Former world champion says Boxing Federation of India were not paying his salary

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 13:19
Pints at the Aviva, dinner at Roly’s and the Dart home. Since when has that not been a ‘real’ rugby fan experience?

Pints at the Aviva, dinner at Roly’s and the Dart home. Since when has that not been a ‘real’ rugby fan experience?

Watching Ireland play in the Aviva Stadium is not for 'real fans', it's a sporting experience equally open to everyone

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 06:00
Provincial state of play - Assessing Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster’s post-Six Nations chances

Provincial state of play - Assessing Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster’s post-Six Nations chances

Scramble for URC quarter-final qualification is on while all four provinces have one eye on European knockouts in the coming weeks

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 06:00
Sarah Keane to step down as Olympic Federation of Ireland president at end of year

Sarah Keane to step down as Olympic Federation of Ireland president at end of year

Swim Ireland chief executive took over the organisation and led the fallout from Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 16:00
How Ireland’s Six Nations squad rated: A championship win raises all boats

How Ireland’s Six Nations squad rated: A championship win raises all boats

Back-to-back championship wins show the high quality of the players in this Irish team

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour comes in from the cold with Ireland after showing glimpses of his best at Leinster

Jordan Larmour comes in from the cold with Ireland after showing glimpses of his best at Leinster

Leinster'sJordan Larmour earns late call up at fullback to play an important role in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 06:00
From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekend

From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekend

Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 14:48
Ireland thankful tries ruled out for Furlong and Henshaw didn’t come back to haunt them

Ireland thankful tries ruled out for Furlong and Henshaw didn’t come back to haunt them

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Robbie Henshaw were both denied second half tries by the officiating crew led by Matthew Carley

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 20:09
Ireland need Bundee Aki to remain a force of nature if they are to capture Six Nations crown

Ireland need Bundee Aki to remain a force of nature if they are to capture Six Nations crown

Connacht centre has brought his World Cup form with him into the Six Nations, culminating in Saturday’s Scotland clash

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
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