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Hugo Keenan named in first Sevens squad since 2019 ahead of potential Olympic run

Hugo Keenan named in first Sevens squad since 2019 ahead of potential Olympic run

Ireland men and women in action at the World Series Grand Final this weekend at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium

Mon May 27 2024 - 15:08
Antoine Frisch to leave Munster for Toulon

Antoine Frisch to leave Munster for Toulon

Despite qualifying for Ireland, the France-born centre moves to the Top 14 in a bid to earn a cap for the country of his birth

Fri May 24 2024 - 15:51
Analysis: How Leinster have had Toulouse’s number and can they do it again?

Analysis: How Leinster have had Toulouse’s number and can they do it again?

Leinster likely to flood ruck and blitz as tactic proved effective when limiting La Rochelle’s powerful forward carriers

Fri May 24 2024 - 15:15
Leinster vs Toulouse: Champions Cup final TV details, kick-off time and team news

Leinster vs Toulouse: Champions Cup final TV details, kick-off time and team news

All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s European decider at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London

Fri May 24 2024 - 12:57
Simon Zebo’s top five moments for Munster, Ireland, Racing and the Lions

Simon Zebo’s top five moments for Munster, Ireland, Racing and the Lions

From thrilling tries to outrageous footwork and a prank call to his Munster boss, the Cork man did everything with a smile

Tue May 21 2024 - 18:51
Fancy a last-minute trip to the Champions Cup final in London? Here’s what it will cost

Fancy a last-minute trip to the Champions Cup final in London? Here’s what it will cost

Anyone planning on a day trip will have to hope there’s no disruption to London’s train system

Tue May 21 2024 - 16:42
Confident Munster looking to extend good run

Confident Munster looking to extend good run

Edinburgh away always a difficult assignment but Munster can maintain their bid for a high placing on the league table and the home knockout benefits that accrue

Thu May 16 2024 - 19:00
Farrell, Daly and Butler among 11 players set to leave Connacht

Farrell, Daly and Butler among 11 players set to leave Connacht

Province confirms list of departing players includes former captain Butler alongside long-term players such as Daly, Farrell and Thornbury

Thu May 16 2024 - 12:27
Ireland short with the bat and in the field as Pakistan seal another dominant victory

Ireland short with the bat and in the field as Pakistan seal another dominant victory

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan lead visitors to six-wicket win to secure series 2-1 at Castle Avenue

Tue May 14 2024 - 19:04
Richie Murphy confirmed as Ulster’s permanent head coach

Richie Murphy confirmed as Ulster’s permanent head coach

Former Ireland U20s boss signs a two-year deal after leading Ulster to four wins and three defeats so far in his tenure

Mon May 13 2024 - 17:48
James Ryan returns to Leinster training ahead of Ulster and Toulouse clashes

James Ryan returns to Leinster training ahead of Ulster and Toulouse clashes

Hugo Keenan and Will Connors also return to fitness but Garry Ringrose remains a concern with a shoulder injury

Mon May 13 2024 - 14:39
Dropped catches cost Ireland dear as Pakistan hit back with a vengeance

Dropped catches cost Ireland dear as Pakistan hit back with a vengeance

Lorcan Tucker returns to form with the bat in vain as Ireland cannot defend a healthy total of 193 in Clontarf

Sun May 12 2024 - 19:39
Carolina Panthers opt against signing Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan

Carolina Panthers opt against signing Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan

Beggan had spent a number of days as a trialist as Mark Jackson continues to work with the Pitssburgh Steelers

Sat May 11 2024 - 20:03
Ireland make the perfect start to summer with victory over Pakistan

Ireland make the perfect start to summer with victory over Pakistan

The two sides will meet at the T20 World Cup in Florida in just over six weeks’ time

Fri May 10 2024 - 19:49
Andrew Balbirnie dominates the chase as Ireland seal momentous win over Pakistan

Andrew Balbirnie dominates the chase as Ireland seal momentous win over Pakistan

Former captain hits 77 as Ireland claim five-wicket victory with one ball to spare at Castle Avenue

Fri May 10 2024 - 19:03
Ireland’s male cricketers reject central contract offers ahead of Pakistan series

Ireland’s male cricketers reject central contract offers ahead of Pakistan series

Last week, the Irish male players opted to decline terms offered by Cricket Ireland.

Wed May 08 2024 - 19:42
Leinster vs Northampton: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Champions Cup semi-final

Leinster vs Northampton: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Champions Cup semi-final

Southside Dublin rail supporters will have to plan transport due to Dart line being closed

Fri May 03 2024 - 14:29
Northampton’s rise to the last four: Bulking up, defensive steel and attacking prowess

Northampton’s rise to the last four: Bulking up, defensive steel and attacking prowess

Head coach Sam Vesty believes considerable improvements have been made and this is the strongest Saints have been in recent memory

Fri May 03 2024 - 09:58
‘I had no agent, no invites . . . it was do or die’ - Jude McAtamney, the latest Irishman heading for the NFL

‘I had no agent, no invites . . . it was do or die’ - Jude McAtamney, the latest Irishman heading for the NFL

Former Derry underage footballer Jude McAtamney has signed a contract as a kicker with the New York Giants

Thu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Richardson stars with the ball as Ireland beat Vanuatu in World Cup qualifier

Richardson stars with the ball as Ireland beat Vanuatu in World Cup qualifier

Victory and the resulting boost to Ireland’s net run rate, leaves them all but guaranteed a top spot in their pool

Wed May 01 2024 - 19:25
Former Derry footballer Jude McAtamney signs with the New York Giants

Former Derry footballer Jude McAtamney signs with the New York Giants

Swatragh native signs as an undrafted free agent after spending a number of years at Rutgers University

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 15:41
Connacht sign Irish-qualified centre Piers O’Conor from Bristol

Connacht sign Irish-qualified centre Piers O’Conor from Bristol

Australian-born back has family roots in Roscommon and Ireland as he played for both England at Ireland at underage level

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 15:17
Ringrose and O’Brien back for Leinster but Keenan remains a Champions Cup doubt

Ringrose and O’Brien back for Leinster but Keenan remains a Champions Cup doubt

James Ryan will not have recovered in time to line out for the province on Saturday against Northampton Saints

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 14:46
Should referees talk to kickers about the shot clock?

Should referees talk to kickers about the shot clock?

The Offload: Speaking to a kicker as they line up a shot at goal has become a regular phenomenon since the introduction of the shot clock

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 06:00
Ireland coast home against the UAE to begin T20 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Ireland coast home against the UAE to begin T20 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Eimear Richardson named player of the match after picking up two wickets and 22 runs which saw Ireland home

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 16:08
Stuart McCloskey returns to much-changed Ulster backline ahead of Benetton clash

Stuart McCloskey returns to much-changed Ulster backline ahead of Benetton clash

Richie Murphy makes seven changes to his backline ahead of home fixture with significant URC playoff ramifications

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 13:16
Six Nations: Sam Monaghan returns to captain Ireland against Scotland

Six Nations: Sam Monaghan returns to captain Ireland against Scotland

Scott Bemand brings back Monaghan, Méabh Deely and Enya Breen as part of three changes to the side which lost at Twickenham

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 12:28
Ireland confirm visit of Zimbabwe for first ever Test match held in Belfast

Ireland confirm visit of Zimbabwe for first ever Test match held in Belfast

Home games against South Africa are to be held in the UAE while white-ball fixtures against Zimbabwe are postponed

Mon Apr 22 2024 - 18:27
How does Leinster’s dominance benefit Irish rugby as a whole?

How does Leinster’s dominance benefit Irish rugby as a whole?

With so many of Leinster’s best talent paid for by the IRFU, there are concerns this represents an unfair advantage

Sat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Leinster to play home matches at the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park next season

Leinster to play home matches at the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park next season

The RDS, the province’s regular home, is set to undergo redevelopment work that will see next year’s matches relocated

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 14:20
Tyler Bleyendaal to replace Andrew Goodman on Leinster’s coaching ticket

Tyler Bleyendaal to replace Andrew Goodman on Leinster’s coaching ticket

Current Hurricanes attack coach played 62 times for Munster and came close to being capped for Ireland by Joe Schmidt

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 21:00
Leinster vs La Rochelle: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Champions Cup clash

Leinster vs La Rochelle: Kick-off time, TV details and team news ahead of Champions Cup clash

All you need to know ahead of the fifth meeting of these European rivals in this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final action

Sat Apr 13 2024 - 16:13
Barges, line speed and shitfights: Is Leinster’s defence better under Jacques Nienaber?

Barges, line speed and shitfights: Is Leinster’s defence better under Jacques Nienaber?

With plenty of players still finding their feet under the senior coach, a knockout game is going to be decided by individual moments

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 16:30
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony signs one-year contract extension with Munster

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony signs one-year contract extension with Munster

O’Mahony ends speculation on his future after agreeing to a Munster contract which will be topped up by the IRFU

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 11:29
Croke Park to host first rugby match in 14 years if Leinster beat La Rochelle

Croke Park to host first rugby match in 14 years if Leinster beat La Rochelle

Leinster’s usual Champions Cup knockout home venue, the Aviva Stadium, is unavailable due to hosting the Europa League final

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 14:53
Republic of Ireland 0 England 2 (FT) - Euro 2025 qualifier defeat as it happened

Republic of Ireland 0 England 2 (FT) - Euro 2025 qualifier defeat as it happened

Ireland finish strong but cannot find the back of the net after a pair of first half goals for England

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 21:24
Ringrose, Healy and O’Brien all injury doubts for Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle

Ringrose, Healy and O’Brien all injury doubts for Leinster’s clash with La Rochelle

Healy limped off during Saturday’s victory over Leicester with a leg issue while Ringrose and O’Brien continue to recover from longer term injuries

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 14:31
Stuart McCloskey to see out Ulster contract despite Top 14 interest

Stuart McCloskey to see out Ulster contract despite Top 14 interest

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey to complete his contract and remain with Ulster until the end of the 2025 season

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 06:00
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland’s Six Nations squad

Exeter hooker has not been involved at international level since she accused an IRFU employee of ‘slurry spreading’ in 2021

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 17:57
Champions Cup team news: Keenan fit for Leinster as Munster welcome back Snyman

Champions Cup team news: Keenan fit for Leinster as Munster welcome back Snyman

Leinster missing Garry Ringrose and Jimmy O’Brien for visit of Leicester Tigers while Crowley and Casey once again start for Munster

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 17:05
Challenge Cup team news: Aki and Bealham back for Connacht, Henderson fit for Ulster

Challenge Cup team news: Aki and Bealham back for Connacht, Henderson fit for Ulster

Connacht line out against Pau while Ulster also travel to France to take on Montpellier in the round of 16

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 13:06
Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Munster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Frisch joined province in bid to play for Ireland but has opted to declare for country of his birth

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 14:47
From Mayobridge to New Orleans - Charlie Smyth’s journey to the NFL

From Mayobridge to New Orleans - Charlie Smyth’s journey to the NFL

Seven months after his first American football kicking trial, the former Down goalkeeper has signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Former captain William Porterfield leaves board of Cricket Ireland

Former captain William Porterfield leaves board of Cricket Ireland

Porterfield previously combined board duties with coaching at Gloucestershire before taking up a new job with Lancashire earlier this month

Mon Apr 01 2024 - 11:41
URC: Leinster 47 Bulls 14 (FT) - as it happened

URC: Leinster 47 Bulls 14 (FT) - as it happened

Catch up on the action as Leinster turn on the style in the second half to pull away from their South African visitors

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 21:45
Cricket Ireland defend purchase of two Teslas amid financial pressure

Cricket Ireland defend purchase of two Teslas amid financial pressure

Governing body says hire purchase agreement is financially prudent and ‘financially advantageous’

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 18:31
Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth signs with New Orleans Saints

Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth signs with New Orleans Saints

Mayobridge native signs three-year deal with the Super Bowl 44 champions after visiting their facility on Friday

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 16:55
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
John O’Shea: ‘I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager’

John O’Shea: ‘I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager’

Interim Ireland boss refuses to take his hat out of the ring to become Stephen Kenny’s permanent successor

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 22:48
Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) - as it happened

Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1 (FT) - as it happened

Catch up on all the action as John O’Shea ends his interim period in charge of Ireland with a narrow defeat

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 22:15
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