Stephen Larkham and Munster remain wary of potent Wasps threatSunday’s visitors ended Leicester’s long unbeaten run and also beat the champions Toulouse last weekendThu Jan 20 2022 - 06:01
All things considered, Ireland’s 37-man squad is in a good placeDespite injuries as Six Nations looms, Andy Farrell has made some smart player choicesThu Jan 20 2022 - 06:00
Uncapped duo Mack Hansen and Michael Lowry named in Ireland’s Six Nations squadJames Lowe an unexpected omission after picking up a muscle injuryWed Jan 19 2022 - 16:15
Stephen Larkham maintains criticism of Munster playing style is ‘misinformed’Former Australian outhalf praises ‘top-notch’ performance from Jack Crowley against CastresWed Jan 19 2022 - 15:53
Felipe Contepomi expects Leinster to face a hot reception in BathAssistant coach happy with the way side are developing a new edge to their gameWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00
Outhalf and secondrow main concerns as Farrell prepares to name Ireland squadJames Ryan and Iain Henderson have both been sidelined of lateWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgeryUlster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the seasonTue Jan 18 2022 - 15:16
Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to BathRyan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strainTue Jan 18 2022 - 14:59
Damian de Allende and Joey Carbery remain out of action for MunsterMunster confirm defence coach JP Ferreira is to join Johann van Graan at BathTue Jan 18 2022 - 14:25
Josh van der Flier adding flair to his game to go with the graftLeinster flanker keeps ticking up the man-of-the-match showings and racking up the triesTue Jan 18 2022 - 06:47
Gerry Thornley: Ireland need to get in line and open turnstiles for Six NationsA decision to gradually increase capacities would not be in step with other nationsTue Jan 18 2022 - 06:47
Saint-André with little sympathy for Leinster after ‘men against boys’ defeatMontpellier coach says 18 of his squad had contracted Covid in last two and half weeksMon Jan 17 2022 - 06:30
Bumper weekend leaves all four provinces on brink of knockoutsLast-16 format leaves potential for all four Irish sides to qualify for the first time everMon Jan 17 2022 - 06:00
Not a lot for Leinster to learn as Cullen parks record winMontpellier boss Saint-André laments Covid woes that left him with ‘academy backline’Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:55
Leinster blast past poor Montpellier on long-awaited returnIrish province notches 13 tries in impressive display in first fixture in over a monthSun Jan 16 2022 - 16:10
Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekendConnacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuriesSat Jan 15 2022 - 09:30
Bundee Aki: ‘I don’t know if I’d get the same treatment somewhere else’A talisman on the pitch, Connacht’s first Lion in 39 years is adored by the young fansSat Jan 15 2022 - 05:00
Leinster determined to set the record straight at Montpellier’s expenseCullen’s side will be highly motivated by controversial walkover which still ranklesFri Jan 14 2022 - 20:45
An early test for Jack Crowley as physical battle expected in FranceA tricky assignment against such familiar and gritty opponents awaits MunsterFri Jan 14 2022 - 06:00
Peter O’Mahony returns to captain Munster in CastresJack Crowley to make full European debut as province make five changes to starting XVThu Jan 13 2022 - 13:21
Conor Oliver planning to carry on running hard for ConnachtBackrow has enjoyed an outstanding season so far with ball in handThu Jan 13 2022 - 06:00
Victor Matfield sheds light on Johann van Graan frustrationsThe two are close friends since Munster coach’s time as assistant with the BoksWed Jan 12 2022 - 20:19
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton SaintsWed Jan 12 2022 - 19:15
Simon Zebo cleared by disciplinary panel to play against CastresRG Snyman has signed a two-year deal that will see him remain until at least June 2024Wed Jan 12 2022 - 18:52
All systems go as Leinster on course to welcome MontpellierCullen’s men will bring sense of grievance over conceded walkover into RDS clashWed Jan 12 2022 - 07:16
Johann van Graan reaffirms commitment to Munster ahead of Castres clashCoach scotches any notion he would quit the province before the end of his contract in JuneWed Jan 12 2022 - 06:42
Robbie Henshaw named men’s player of the year by rugby writersBéibhinn Parsons wins women’s award for the second year in a rowWed Jan 12 2022 - 00:01
EPCR deem ties between French and UK sides in round two as cancellationsLeinster’s game away to Montpellier not affected and remains a 28-0 win for French sideTue Jan 11 2022 - 18:03
Mack Hansen’s European debut with Connacht will have to waitExciting winger suffers calf injury in training but could return against Stade FrancaisTue Jan 11 2022 - 17:01
De Allende remains a concern but Kleyn returns for MunsterCentre unlikely to feature in Champions Cup clash against CastresTue Jan 11 2022 - 15:43
Leinster report positive Covid case ahead of MontpellierLeo Cullen’s Leinster side have not played since early DecemberTue Jan 11 2022 - 15:37
Gerry Thornley: Champions Cup in urgent need of a shot in the armEuropean brand has been damaged over the last two seasons – and not just by CovidTue Jan 11 2022 - 06:45
Simon Zebo signs new two-year deal as Munster announce six contract extensionsIreland international back will remain at the province until the summer of 2024 at leastMon Jan 10 2022 - 17:12
Gerry Thornley: Daring Connacht picking up the points to match their ambitionAndy Friend’s side are continually on the upgrade as stodgy Munster fail to inspireTue Jan 04 2022 - 06:00
Former Ireland player Denis J Hickie passes awayUncle of former Lions player won 23 caps for Leinster during his careerThu Dec 30 2021 - 21:14
Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losersMemorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displaysTue Dec 28 2021 - 06:00
Jack O’Donoghue quickly finding his feet again after isolationMunster player felt a huge buzz watching young team beat Wasps in Champions CupTue Dec 21 2021 - 05:00
Gerry Thornley: Hard to see EPCR reversing decision on Leinster cancellationToulon had a similar situation last April with match in Dublin cancelled after travellingTue Dec 21 2021 - 05:00
Leinster and Connacht URC fixtures revised due to South Africa travel banLeinster v Lions and Connacht v Stormers will now take place on a Six Nations weekendMon Dec 20 2021 - 16:14
EPCR left with big decisions as Covid wreaks havoc on Champions CupPostponement of some matches and cancellation of others leave teams frustratedMon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00
Rusty Munster go back to basics to hold off challenge of dogged CastresJohann van Graan happy with nine-point haul from opening two games in EuropeMon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00
Munster delighted to be bursting their bubbles after testing timeFull squad will get together at training on Tuesday for the first time in over two monthsMon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00
Munster make hard work of it but eventually see off CastresJack O’Donoghue notched his first European try in a scrappy performance at ThomondSat Dec 18 2021 - 22:29
These are tricky times for Munster, the European drama kingsJohann van Graan’s departure will leave province in need of a new coaching ticketSat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Munster bolster forward ranks for ‘spicy’ clash with CastresBen Healy named at outhalf following injury to Joey CarberySat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tailsStuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home sideFri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30
Munster lose St Stephen’s Day sell-out crowd for Leinster derbyA maximum crowd of 5,000 will now be allowed at Thomond ParkFri Dec 17 2021 - 20:00
Weekend European fixtures between French and English clubs postponedUlster, Munster and Connacht’s second round Champions Cup ties will still go aheadFri Dec 17 2021 - 13:44
IRFU to fully publish independent reports after swift climbdownAnnouncement follows letter sent to Government by 62 current and former playersFri Dec 17 2021 - 12:50
Johann van Graan beefs up Munster pack for Castres clashA new-look bench named for Thomond clash but visit of French side remains in doubtFri Dec 17 2021 - 12:36
