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October 2024

Showdown

Leinster get Croker history lesson with 74,000 tickets sold for Munster clash

8 Oct

11.6k

Injury Update

Kelleher, O'Brien, and Larmour doubts for Leinster's clash with Munster

7 Oct

4.0k

'I thought I was going to die... the support from home was unbelievable'

Young Munster lock Sean Rigney suffered a serious infection in his heart earlier this year.

5 Oct

4.9k

Sponsored

Some of the world's most in-demand EVs are launching in Ireland

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Nov 22

enforcer

Murphy's destructive edge key as Connacht bid to build on bright start

4 Oct

2.3k

izzy

Izuchukwu shines for Emerging Ireland to show what Ulster are missing

2 Oct

6.4k

Up and Running

Easterby's Emerging Ireland open with six-try win over the Pumas

Zac Ward and Cormac Izuchukwu were among the standouts for the young Irish side.

2 Oct

5.9k

Analysis

Classy, combative Forde shows his value to Connacht in comeback win

The 23-year-old moved from midfield to out-half against the Sharks last weekend.

Murray Kinsella

1 Oct

2.6k

September

September 2024

Analysis

Restarts, reads, and jackals - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns

Scott Bemand’s side were clinical, smart, physical, and resilient.

Murray Kinsella

30 Sep

2.7k

Legend

'I'd love to win another Six Nations' - Cian Healy still has big ambitions

The 36-year-old is in what will probably be his final season as a pro player.

30 Sep

1.4k

insight

How Dublin-based researchers helped English clubs to organise their academies

29 Sep

3.0k

Halfbacks

Can the young Leinster 9s push past experienced leader McGrath?

Cormac Foley and Fintan Gunne are in the depth chart along with Jamison Gibson-Park.

28 Sep

3.4k

Verdict

Cullen happy with 5 points as Doris sits in Leinster coaching box

27 Sep

4.1k

Two from two

Leinster notch another bonus-point win after error-strewn display

Dragons provided determined resistance but Leinster finished strongly at the Aviva Stadium.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

27 Sep

3.9k

No Go

'Not for that player' - Cullen shuts down talk of move for French wing

27 Sep

9.4k

home comforts

Ireland players, academy chances, out-half Byrne, and Leinster at home

27 Sep

2.5k

Record

'He's been phenomenal... it's an amazing milestone he's achieved'

26 Sep

5.0k

mindset

'I was back playing with a smile on my face, loving every second of it'

26 Sep

6.1k

HOT RIGHT NOW

Ireland's disguised inside pass play is in vogue after success against Boks

Several teams have used similar plays since Ireland’s example in South Africa.

Murray Kinsella

24 Sep

3.1k

Update

Relief for Leinster as Barrett expected back in four to six weeks

24 Sep

4.3k

Attack

'You get the friendly slagging or whatever but what a great opportunity'

24 Sep

3.7k

Wig

'I enjoy it and it’s more stressful... I’ve been through some things I hadn’t'

21 Sep

3.0k

Succession

'We want to have the best systems producing the best players for Munster'

Head of rugby operations Ian Costello outlines how the province are developing homegrown players.

Murray Kinsella

20 Sep

2.2k

Interim

Easterby gets the big gig for six months that could be crucial for Ireland

A big Six Nations title defence and an interesting tour of Romania and Georgia lie ahead.

Murray Kinsella

19 Sep

1.6k

change of scenery

'Through nobody else's fault but my own, I probably wasn't quite myself'

19 Sep

7.7k

Development

This Emerging Ireland squad is less controversial and more fitting

There is still an element of disruption for the provinces but it has been far more amicable this time.

Murray Kinsella

19 Sep

3.4k

Test Hopes

Ireland want to see Prendergast and Izuchukwu 'under a bit of pressure' in SA

18 Sep

5.4k

CONFIRMED

Kendellen leads Emerging Ireland as Izuchukwu and Prendergast included

18 Sep

7.6k

chaos games

Munster still bringing the chaos into Year 3 of Rowntree's project

The southern province invited journalists to watch training in Limerick yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

18 Sep

4.1k

Leader

'We didn’t fall out' - Rowntree says POM contract talks were complicated

18 Sep

5.4k

Skipper

Munster confirm appointment of Beirne as permanent captain

17 Sep

3.5k

Leader

From missing out on Leinster's academy to becoming Connacht's captain

24-year-old Ireland international Cian Prendergast has made a huge success of his move west.

Murray Kinsella

16 Sep

5.8k

force

21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland

The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.

Murray Kinsella

16 Sep

2.0k

next chapter

'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''

Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.

14 Sep

4.2k

Squad

The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10

As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.

Murray Kinsella

12 Sep

7.3k

playmaker

'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan

11 Sep

4.0k

suftum

The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth

The lively South African wing Werner Kok will be an interesting addition to a talented backline.

Murray Kinsella

11 Sep

3.8k

Options

The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back

There will be a good battle for back row places in Pete Wilkins’ team this season.

Murray Kinsella

10 Sep

5.3k

Prospect

Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo

9 Sep

6.3k

Squad

The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes

Graham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.

Murray Kinsella

9 Sep

7.3k

Injury Update

Kleyn and Ahern close to Munster returns but Gleeson and Kilcoyne injured

2 Sep

6.2k