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Rugby

January
January 2025
Munster focused on sharpening attack for Saracens visit
Six Nations looms as Lowe's injury lingers but Furlong nears return
Murphy remains tight-lipped on Sexton reports
Itoje, Willis, and Sarries' show of strength before their big battle with Munster
The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol.
O'Mahony 'in the mix' to feature for Munster against Saracens
Keenan, Conan, and Frawley back for Leinster ahead of La Rochelle trip
Wilkins says he was unaware Hansen was going to launch broadside at referees
England winger and ex-France skipper ruled out for Six Nations
Boyle and Murphy extend deals with Connacht
Tom Ahern signs new two-year contract with Munster
Jeremy Davidson steps back from head coach job with Castres
Mark Sexton set for move to Ulster as Connacht confirm his departure
La Rochelle will fight ferociously on home patch against Leinster
Leo Cullen’s men are aiming for their third consecutive win against Ronan O’Gara’s side.
Murray part of four Munster players back in training, Henderson available for Ulster
'La Rochelle only need to score a try and kick some penalties, and they’re right in the game.'
JJ Hanrahan close to return from long injury lay-off
The law tweaks that kick in for the Champions Cup this weekend
What to make of La Rochelle, Harry Byrne's roadmap, and Sarries' evolution in the Premiership
Tom O'Toole to miss Six Nations openers after being hit with six-match ban
Ilona Maher’s Bristol debut ends in defeat as record crowd watch on at Ashton Gate
Hastoy spares La Rochelle's blushes against gallant Toulouse youngsters
Saracens bounce back as Harry Byrne makes debut for beaten Bristol
US Sevens star Ilona Maher set to make Bristol debut this weekend
La Rochelle star Teddy Thomas to miss Leinster European clash following ban
Ireland's three-peat chances, provinces in URC/Europe, Lions in OZ, & Women's RWC
Nick Timoney signs two-year contact extension with Ulster
Bristol loan gives Harry Byrne the chance to show his strengths
Rest weekend tees Irish provinces up for key Champions Cup battles
Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht have two important pool games ahead.
Last year
2024
Harry Byrne moves from Leinster to Bristol on short-term deal
Ulster's young men stand up, and can Leinster's boa constrictors choke out Toulouse?
'He's definitely one for the future' - McNabney central to Ulster's strong start in Galway
Friday in Limerick showed the difference between Leinster and Munster
Jacques Nienaber’s influence on Leinster is more obvious than ever.
'We're behind schedule' - Connacht face uphill battle to get season back on track
'I think they just hate all of us so it was equally across all of us!'
Exeter finally end Premiership losing streak
'It's a very interesting story, we're extremely proud of both of them'
'We were well beaten, it's a massive blow for our season'
'We're massively delighted to get that win' - Murphy
McCall demands response after Saracens suffer record Premiership defeat to Bath
Ulster's young guns end losing streak with brilliant win in Galway