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Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointment

Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointment

Leinster’s winning margin at the Aviva was the biggest in URC history

Sun May 11 2025 - 12:36
Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss

Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss

‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over Zebre

Sat May 10 2025 - 22:40
Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issue

Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issue

Women’s soccer and boxing icon Katie Taylor have brought about progress that jars with camogie problem

Fri May 09 2025 - 06:00
Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place

Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place

Both sides presently sit outside the top eight that will make URC quarter-finals and next season’s Champions Cup

Thu May 08 2025 - 17:11
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton

Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to Northampton

Leinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-final

Sat May 03 2025 - 21:27
Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final

For all the willing work, Leinster suffered from a lack of accuracy at vital times

Sat May 03 2025 - 19:56
Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statements

Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statements

Prevailing culture appears to be the real arbitrator in such matters and not sets of rules

Fri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger picture

Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger picture

Hooker in a rich try-scoring vein as Leinster close in on the crucial part of the season

Thu May 01 2025 - 06:00
Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injury

Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injury

Backrow forward to undergo surgery on Wednesday after suffering injury against Scotland last Saturday

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 12:10
Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for granted

Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for granted

Current Northampton coach Phil Dawson will renew long history with Leinster when he visits Aviva on Saturday

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 06:00
Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton

Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton

Leinster keen to understand way referee will manage scrums in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final

RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-final

Ryan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to Scarlets

Mon Apr 28 2025 - 16:11
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny

Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny

Both players will have big says in the outcome of the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton

Sun Apr 27 2025 - 06:00
Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winners

Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winners

Ulster bench will have six forwards, and Werner Kok makes a welcome return against his former South African side

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 19:00
Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets

Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets

Ruben Moloney in line to make debut as Leo Cullen makes nine changes from Ulster win

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 16:38
Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game

Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game

The French Open begins in a matter of weeks but many of the players will not be known to the general public

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality

Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality

‘It is less than four years since Connacht players were forced to change in disgraceful conditions beside bins at Energia Park in Donnybrook’

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’

Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’

The multi-talented All Black is ready to get even more into the swing of things at Leinster as the season enters its critical stage

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in Cork

Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in Cork

Ireland looking to scratch a 10-year itch since the last victory over the world’s number one side

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province

RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province

Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this season

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so far

Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so far

More than 55,000 people attended the previous round against Harlequins at Croke Park

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 17:13
Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personality

Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personality

Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the Champions Cup quarter-finals will be a different challenge to Harlequins

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 06:00
Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-final

Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-final

Harlequins coach Danny Wilson heaps praise on Leinster after he admits his side ‘were completely blown away’

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win

Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win

Irish flanker capped a man of the match display with a try at Croke Park

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 18:54
Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke Park

Leinster run in 10 tries as Harlequins hollowed out at Croke Park

Leo Cullen’s side now face a quarter-final next Friday night at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 18:41
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal

More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal

Leinster star Jamison focusing on Harlequins showdown in Champions Cup while his wife Patti has resumed her judo career

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance records

In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance records

Fitted in here, there and everywhere, the increasingly popular championship holds its own against bigger tournaments

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
Jack Crowley: ‘I think I’d bite your hand off for the opportunity to be where I am right now’

Jack Crowley: ‘I think I’d bite your hand off for the opportunity to be where I am right now’

Munster outhalf says he remains focused on his performances despite all the other noise surrounding him

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell’s Ireland coaching team confirmed for summer Tests with Georgia and Portugal

Paul O’Connell’s Ireland coaching team confirmed for summer Tests with Georgia and Portugal

O’Connell is joined by former Munster colleagues Denis Leamy and Mike Prendergast as well as Connacht scrum coach Colm Tucker

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 13:08
Harlequins look to past feats as they aim to upset Leinster

Harlequins look to past feats as they aim to upset Leinster

‘We’ve had big wins as underdogs,’ says coach Danny Wilson

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 12:30
Leinster flip a switch and move away from Six Nations dip

Leinster flip a switch and move away from Six Nations dip

The international players are back as coach Leo Cullen has most of his players healthy for the visit of Harlequins

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Irish boxing’s Olympic future to be decided next month

Irish boxing’s Olympic future to be decided next month

Date set for clubs to vote for a change to the IABA constitution which would allow them join World Boxing

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 17:08
When it comes to pushy parents and sport, dealing with the adults is as important as coaching children

When it comes to pushy parents and sport, dealing with the adults is as important as coaching children

Problem of demonic ‘bad dad’ behaviour in pushing talented offspring too far is longrunning and legion

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Neve Jones looking to keep things simple in Italy

Ireland’s Neve Jones looking to keep things simple in Italy

Irish side feel they deserved to take more from their first Six Nations match against France last weekend

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 01:00
Ireland’s Scott Bemand hopes his team will show higher standards in Six Nations match against Italy

Ireland’s Scott Bemand hopes his team will show higher standards in Six Nations match against Italy

Irish coach reports no injuries ahead of second match of the competition this weekend

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 17:06
Munster approach Connacht clash with mix of excitement and caution

Munster approach Connacht clash with mix of excitement and caution

Province look to returning Beirne, Murray and O’Mahony to lift intensity in squad following two consecutive URC defeats

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
The Olympic charter and USA’s hard-right playbook are on a collision course for Los Angeles 2028

The Olympic charter and USA’s hard-right playbook are on a collision course for Los Angeles 2028

‘This is an administration where nothing is too small and cruelty is sometimes the point’

Fri Mar 21 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Craig Casey is back in training and could return for Connacht clash next week

Munster’s Craig Casey is back in training and could return for Connacht clash next week

Irish scrumhalf is ‘bouncing around the place’ as Ian Costello hails positive energy he brings

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 18:00
What the latest IOC decision means for Irish boxers targeting the Olympics

What the latest IOC decision means for Irish boxers targeting the Olympics

Boxing will be at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles but Irish fighters' participation is not straightforward

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 19:00
O’Rourke sisters take silver medals at World Championships in Serbia

O’Rourke sisters take silver medals at World Championships in Serbia

Roscommon siblings both lose to Russian opponents in their gold medal matches

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 19:36
Ireland’s number 10 debate isn’t over, refereeing is in question and what else we learned from Six Nations

Ireland’s number 10 debate isn’t over, refereeing is in question and what else we learned from Six Nations

Ireland probably underachieved this year amid patchy campaign

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 14:25
Talking Point: Usually officials get things right in the Six Nations, not on that James Lowe pass

Talking Point: Usually officials get things right in the Six Nations, not on that James Lowe pass

Ireland winger’s incredible balance and pass should have earned Ireland breathing space and Hugo Keenan a second try

Sat Mar 15 2025 - 17:51
Ireland Player Ratings: Who stood out during scrappy victory over Italy?

Ireland Player Ratings: Who stood out during scrappy victory over Italy?

Dan Sheehan and Hugo Keenan lead the way on a mixed afternoon for Ireland’s players

Sat Mar 15 2025 - 16:51
James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'

James Ryan: ‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page'

The lock says Ireland can’t afford any more indiscipline when they face Italy in their Six Nations finale

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside?

Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside?

Ireland and Andy Farrell have to plan for the future but that means adding up more than just numbers

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose graduates from Tackle School in time for Ireland’s final exam against Italy

Garry Ringrose graduates from Tackle School in time for Ireland’s final exam against Italy

Ieland’s experienced centre paid a costly price for one poorly-timed tackle against Wales

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 06:00
Andrew Porter: ‘Fabien Galthié can say what he wants, I’ve done nothing wrong. I sleep well at night’

Andrew Porter: ‘Fabien Galthié can say what he wants, I’ve done nothing wrong. I sleep well at night’

The Irish prop has hit back after the France coach referred him and Tadhg Beirne to the citing commissioner due to Antoine Dupont’s injury

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 06:00
Furlong, Lowe and Kelleher take part in Ireland training ahead of Italy trip

Furlong, Lowe and Kelleher take part in Ireland training ahead of Italy trip

Lowe missed the defeat to France after suffering a back spasm in the warm-up to the game

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 15:21
Cian Healy on loss to France: ‘This is professional sport. You suck it up’

Cian Healy on loss to France: ‘This is professional sport. You suck it up’

Rampant France ensure veteran prop’s final home outing for Ireland ends in disappointment

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s comprehensive Six Nations defeat to France

Five things we learned from Ireland’s comprehensive Six Nations defeat to France

France punish Irish indiscipline and profligacy; Differing opinions over Dupont injury; No answer to French scoring spree; France’s split personalities

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 14:22
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