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This month
November 2024
Roots
The All Blacks wing descended from Irish potato farmers
5 Nov
9.2k
7
new faces
How much has the All Blacks team changed since their RWC win over Ireland?
Wallace Sititi has emerged as a force in the Kiwi back row.
Murray Kinsella
4 Nov
3.6k
4
familiar face
'Dutchy' happy to be in Ireland but won't put name in for Munster job
4 Nov
7.8k
10
WNTS
'The pro contracts are amazing because that carrot is dangling for players'
Ireland’s pathway for women’s rugby has developed quickly in recent years.
Murray Kinsella
3 Nov
1.8k
2
Matchday 23
Farrell has exciting selection options for Ireland's opener against All Blacks
2 Nov
6.2k
18
Last month
October 2024
schedule
IRFU confirms 'A' inter-provincial championship with a new trophy
31 Oct
5.0k
28
Home Record
Autumn Tests have been a happy hunting ground for Ireland
Andy Farrell’s side have four big games in Dublin over the coming weeks.
Murray Kinsella
30 Oct
3.1k
pom
O'Mahony could return for Munster against All Blacks XV
30 Oct
6.6k
47
thomond test
As head coach search starts, Munster must rally against exciting All Blacks XV
30 Oct
3.8k
11
End of the road
Rowntree bombshell a sad end to era that started with stunning success
The 53-year-old guided the province to a URC title but things had been unhappier recently.
Murray Kinsella
29 Oct
8.1k
47
Exit
Munster confirm departure of Rowntree by mutual agreement
Rowntree led the province to a URC title in his first season in charge.
29 Oct
20.9k
188
six games down
Leinster impress as Irish provinces reflect on opening URC block
Munster sit in the bottom half of the table with a third of the regular season played.
Murray Kinsella
28 Oct
3.7k
sob
'I'm getting to grips with it more... I'm very young for a coach at this level'
Sean O’Brien is enjoying coaching with Leinster more than ever.
Murray Kinsella
26 Oct
6.0k
2
AIL
'There's something special building here... The club was ready to explode'
Galway Corinthians RFC are in-form in Division 2A and have impressive playing numbers.
Murray Kinsella
24 Oct
5.5k
1
offside
Retreat! How closing of Dupont Law loophole has changed the game
There have still been a few teams getting stung by the offside law relating to kicking.
Murray Kinsella
24 Oct
3.2k
1
Leader
Giving the Ireland captaincy to all-action Doris was a no-brainer
The 26-year-old Mayo man has quickly and impressively grown into the role.
Murray Kinsella
24 Oct
2.5k
4
Autumn
Farrell welcomes big guns back in an Ireland squad with lots of storylines
Andy Farrell is aiming for a clean sweep before he hands over the reins to Simon Easterby.
Murray Kinsella
23 Oct
4.9k
2
CONFIRMED
Doris named Ireland captain with two uncapped players in 35-man squad
Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast will hope to make their debuts next month.
23 Oct
9.2k
126
Extension
Cullen set to sign new two-year deal as Leinster head coach
23 hrs ago
5.3k
60
on fire
'It was a difficult time so we really appreciated the offer from Leinster'
RG Snyman was player of the match on Saturday night against Connacht.
21 Oct
16.2k
11
Relief
Boost for Ireland as Connacht expect Mack Hansen back soon
21 Oct
2.3k
Injury Update
Frawley injury a worry less than three weeks before All Blacks clash
20 Oct
5.6k
17
perfect record
Leinster make it 5 BP wins from 5 as Snyman shines against Connacht
19 Oct
6.2k
28
veritas
'An absolute pleasure to deal with' - Prendergasts doing Newbridge proud
Cian and Sam are among the professional players to have come through the Kildare school.
Murray Kinsella
19 Oct
5.2k
1
AIL
'The friendship is unbelievable. You're playing for your community'
17 Oct
5.0k
3
bolter
'I was so nervous and then I had to quarantine for 14 days in a hotel in Dublin'
17 Oct
5.3k
1
Red Zone
Leinster's ruthless, deceptive 22 work drives strong start to season
Jamison Gibson-Park’s passing has helped Leinster’s carriers to win the gainline.
Murray Kinsella
16 Oct
4.9k
20
hooker
'He's in the conversation' - Wilkins backs Connacht's Heffernan for Ireland
16 Oct
4.4k
13
error
'It shouldn't have happened' - URC refs boss on Munster going down to 14
15 Oct
22.1k
39
depth chart
With Kelleher in doubt for the All Blacks, where do Ireland stand at hooker?
14 Oct
7.4k
8
Numbers Game
Munster wrongly down to 14 players when Leinster scored third try
14 Oct
23.1k
75
Injury Update
Henshaw back for Leinster as Kelleher undergoes ankle surgery
14 Oct
3.7k
24
10s
Frawley and Crowley in the central roles on big stage at Croker
The top two out-halves in Andy Farrell’s Ireland pecking order start opposite each other.
Murray Kinsella
12 Oct
2.5k
8
obsessed
Johnny Sexton spent a lifetime in rugby at war. Often with himself
The former Leinster and Ireland star’s new autobiography is an excellent read.
Murray Kinsella
12 Oct
2.4k
1
Team news
Frawley at 10 for Leinster as Nankivell returns for Munster
RG Snyman will face his former team-mates at a sold-out Croke Park.
11 Oct
9.9k
86
Battle
'We don't like each other' - Lowe says Leinster/Munster rivalry as strong as ever
11 Oct
4.3k
16
Prospects
Successful tour to SA highlights Irish rugby's exciting emerging talent
Simon Easterby’s side won all three of their games in South Africa.
Murray Kinsella
10 Oct
6.8k
5
dire straits
'My finger was half hanging off... I'd never seen the inside of my hand'
10 Oct
6.7k
9
Three from Three
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to end South Africa trip unbeaten
Simon Easterby’s men delivered a big second half to beat the Cheetahs.
9 Oct
7.0k
22
Analysis
Irish 4-pod surprises and the Springboks' 1-4-2-1 system
South Africa have had success with their move to a 1-4-2-1 framework in attack.
Murray Kinsella
8 Oct
5.5k
6
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