URC fixtures list: Leinster start campaign with a trip to South AfricaConnacht and Ulster head for South Africa in late October while Munster do so next AprilTue Sept 22 2026 - 15:00
Jacques Nienaber didn’t miss a beat when asked if he was in the running for Leinster jobAfter a swift reply on the matter, province’s senior coach turned his attention to the URC opener in JohannesburgTue Sept 22 2026 - 06:00
‘Keep your foot on your opponents’ throat’: Ireland vow to learn after wilting against USAHome team were footloose and elegant as they built impressive lead, only for Americans to snatch victoryMon Sept 21 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s second-half collapse allows USA to secure stunning comeback win in TallaghtLeading 31-12 after 45 minutes, Ireland conceded four converted tries as the visitors made their superior power tellSun Sept 20 2026 - 16:41
‘She’s got a bit about her’: Jemima Adams Verling backed to make impact in Ireland debutHead coach Scott Bemand says Connacht prospect picked for ‘grafting away’ as hectic five-game block kicks offSat Sept 19 2026 - 06:00
Adams Verling to make Ireland debut against USAIreland start season against USA in Tallaght this weekendFri Sept 18 2026 - 13:15
‘It’s probably an unnecessary addition’: Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald not a fan of new smaller ballHooker says World Rugby needs to heed feedback from playersFri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00
Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansionIRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne CantwellThu Sept 17 2026 - 06:00
Leo Cullen on his decision to leave Leinster: ‘I think I will be of some use to someone in the future’Head coach says players must shape the future as he prepares to step down at the end of the seasonSat Sept 12 2026 - 06:00
‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby careerLeinster man ready to fight for his place and ‘assert myself a bit more in the pecking order’ Thu Sept 10 2026 - 06:00
Scrumhalf Fintan Gunne ready to fill the void left by Luke McGrath at LeinsterFollowing McGrath’s departure, this season represents a ‘huge opportunity’ for the 23-year-old Tue Sept 08 2026 - 06:00
‘It’s only starting’: Richie Murphy committed to driving Ulster on to new level Developing homegrown talent and staying true to the province’s roots key to Murphy’s goalSat Sept 05 2026 - 06:00
Provincial matters come to a heady end as Munster get the job done once moreUlster defy the odds to clinch third as Munster go back-to-back in Dexcom finaleMon Aug 31 2026 - 06:00
Munster defend with their lives against Leinster to retain Interprovincial Championship titleUlster earn comprehensive victory over Connacht for thirdSat Aug 29 2026 - 19:32
Munster brace for ‘relentless’ Leinster in interpro final as they target back-to-back titlesMunster will secure their 17th title if they complete the double over their rivals on SaturdaySat Aug 29 2026 - 06:00
Jack Crowley ruled out until new year in huge blow for Munster outhalf Twenty-six-year-old ruled out with lower limb vascular injuryThu Aug 27 2026 - 17:17
‘It’s a very, very high calibre of people’ – Leinster CEO delighted with candidates for new head coach Shane Nolan says Leinster are working with the IRFU to identify Leo Cullen’s replacementWed Aug 26 2026 - 17:16
Munster, Leinster and Connacht head to France for preseason games to test out new signingsEdinburgh-bound Ulster now include some of Richie Murphy’s former Ireland under-20s chargesTue Aug 25 2026 - 18:46
The former Ireland rugby international who became a wine deliverer and acclaimed podcasterFormer Ireland and Leinster rugby player developed habits that helped him become many other things, including wine deliverer, lecturer and award-winning podcasterSun Aug 02 2026 - 06:00
IRFU predicts €1m surplus despite ‘significant challenges’November series and Chicago clash with the All Blacks contributed to figuresThu Jul 30 2026 - 19:24
Ulster confirm appointment of Joe Schmidt in consultancy roleFormer Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the provinceWed Jul 29 2026 - 13:58
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster RugbyFormer Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the provinceTue Jul 28 2026 - 19:00
James Lowe signs for Japanese side Suntory SungoliathWinger’s Japan move confirmed after nine seasons in Irish rugbyMon Jul 27 2026 - 13:11
‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governanceMon Jul 20 2026 - 21:37
If Luke Jacobson’s clearout on Josh van der Flier was only a yellow, throw rugby’s laws in the binSome questionable decisions from referee Nic Berry raise concerns over consistency in officiatingSun Jul 19 2026 - 12:26
Ireland player ratings: Dan Sheehan and Joe McCarthy lead the way in Auckland defeatIreland authors of their own issues in Eden Park defeatSat Jul 18 2026 - 12:15
Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to beAndy Farrell’s Ireland side would not be the first to get a result in the All Blacks fortressFri Jul 17 2026 - 19:15
Ireland Under-20s round off disappointing Junior World Championship against ItalyIreland playing for ninth after difficult pool stageFri Jul 17 2026 - 19:00
Rob Kearney on Ireland v New Zealand: ‘This backline is the best we have available’The former fullback discusses Ireland’s line-up for Saturday’s daunting clash in Eden Park and the key challenges facing Andy Farrell’s side Fri Jul 17 2026 - 13:23
Leinster lose promising fullback Noah Byrne to Australian rulesIreland Under-20 international turned down province’s offer of a professional contractTue Jul 14 2026 - 17:23
Ireland under-20s fight through error-strewn display to beat FijiAndrew Browne’s side to face Italy in World Junior Championship ninth-place final on SaturdayMon Jul 13 2026 - 20:34
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over JapanThe set-piece struggled but a much-changed Ireland side defended impressivelySat Jul 11 2026 - 16:39
Peter O’Mahony: ‘It is logical to have Ronan O’Gara as a candidate for the Leinster job’Former Munster captain thinks move would suit the La Rochelle coach as the IRFU tend to promote from withinThu Jul 09 2026 - 13:04
Free-flowing Ireland Under-20s deliver comprehensive victory over USA Corinthians centre Sean David Walsh crossed for a hat-trick of tries, as outhalf Charlie O’Shea also excelledTue Jul 07 2026 - 13:43
Ireland Under-20s make wholesale changes for final pool match against USADepending on the outcome and results elsewhere, Ireland will be competing for a tournament ranking between fifth and 16thTue Jul 07 2026 - 06:00
Resilience pays off for Ireland, All Blacks sizzle against France: Five things we learned from the Nations ChampionshipIreland must learn from the All Blacks’ win over France ahead of their third-round trip to AucklandSat Jul 04 2026 - 15:27
Ireland player ratings v Australia: Hugo Keenan back with a bangAndy Farrell left with plenty to ponder for next week after narrow victory in SydneySat Jul 04 2026 - 14:18
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stageContrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounterFri Jul 03 2026 - 16:40
Peter Dooley returns to Leinster after four-year stint with ConnachtThe 31-year-old prop returns to his home province for a second spellFri Jul 03 2026 - 13:29
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against AustraliaAndy Farrell places faith in Leinster fullback’s aerial work and left-footed kicking game for Wallabies clashFri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Argentina take full advantage of Ireland’s shortcomings to run in eight tries in Tbilisi Andrew Browne’s side rallied in the second half when four tries briefly threatened a monumental comebackThu Jul 02 2026 - 15:09
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery to ranksFormer Munster outhalf is currently rehabbing a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained in FebruaryThu Jul 02 2026 - 10:48
Ireland’s Under-20s look to tighten up discipline and missed tackles against PumasAndrew Browne’s charges must eliminate basic errors to keep World Championship hopes aliveWed Jul 01 2026 - 19:00
Connacht face into ‘group of death’ on return to Champions Cup actionStuart Lancaster’s side to take on French heavyweights Toulouse and La Rochelle, while Munster face two-time reigning champions Bordeaux-BèglesWed Jul 01 2026 - 16:04
Four changes to Ireland Under-20 side for clash with Argentina Tom Wood takes over at outhalf for Thursday’s World Rugby Junior World Championship clashTue Jun 30 2026 - 16:40
Champions Cup makes changes to format to boost competitiveness in pool stageA try-scoring bonus point will only be available to teams who win a match and score three or more tries more than their opponentsTue Jun 30 2026 - 09:00
Under-20 World Championship: Ireland authors of their own downfall in opening loss to EnglandAndrew Browne’s side take two bonus points away from a game they could easily have won in TbilisiSat Jun 27 2026 - 15:14
What happened to the Irish under-20s who defeated New Zealand in 2016?Nigel Carolan, then head coach, offers an insight into the players who pulled off the remarkable 33-24 victorySat Jun 27 2026 - 06:00
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New ZealandNigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016Sat Jun 27 2026 - 06:00
Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61Doyle enjoyed two spells in charge of Ireland and later coached Scotland's women's teamFri Jun 26 2026 - 17:43
