Munster end Champions Cup pools with a statement win over WaspsCrowd of 13,047 returns to Thomond Park as province make it four pool wins from fourSun Jan 23 2022 - 19:53
Champions Cup: Leinster and Connacht to meet in knockoutsAll Irish two-legged tie confirmed; Ulster handed short straw of playing ToulouseSun Jan 23 2022 - 19:53
Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrativeVan Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable positionSat Jan 22 2022 - 10:30
Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reachTop-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next roundSat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00
Irish rugby gets huge boost as restrictions lift but clouds build over European gameLegal action threatened by French clubs over decision to award two walkovers in final round of pool gamesFri Jan 21 2022 - 20:30
Jack Conan and Leinster staying humble ahead of Bath ‘knock-out clash’Game time and match fitness crucial for group that has been deprived of outingsFri Jan 21 2022 - 06:02
Andrew Conway and Munster intend to keep pedal to the floor against Wasps‘It’s Europe in Thomond and there’s no getting away from it’Fri Jan 21 2022 - 06:00
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
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
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
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
