Leinster’s Leo Cullen brings in Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier to face Bulls in URC final Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins GloucesterThu Jun 12 2025 - 13:21
Leinster’s Dan Sheehan says it is time to get physical in Saturday’s showdown with BullsThe Irish hooker believes if Leinster ‘get their stuff right’ they can win this URC finalWed Jun 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Stars are aligned’: Bulls take inspiration from fallen hero before facing Leinster in Croke ParkThe Bulls have retired the jersey of Cornal Hendricks after his sudden death in MayWed Jun 11 2025 - 06:00
Tyler Bleyendaal hails Sam Prendergast as one of Leinster’s game driversLeinster coach doesn’t believe young outhalf’s workload this season is an issueTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Finlay Bealham called into Lions squad ahead of training campScotland’s tight-head prop Zander Fagerson ruled out of the tour with a calf injuryMon Jun 09 2025 - 11:33
Leinster v Glasgow talking point: Leinster lineout steals the showAfter weeks of a ‘wibbly wobbly’ set piece, Leinster’s lineout was singing against the WarriorsSat Jun 07 2025 - 18:24
URC semi-final: Leinster 37 Glasgow Warriors 19 – As it happenedLeinster to face the winners from the second semi-final between the Sharks and the BullsSat Jun 07 2025 - 17:15
‘Crampgate’ tells us rugby’s code of dignity counts for little when lucrative online views are at stakeURC chief’s ‘heroes and villains’ response to unsavoury scenes told its own storyThu Jun 05 2025 - 19:27
Sharks to escape URC sanctions for incidents during shoot-out against MunsterBefore outhalf Jack Crowley could take his second kick at goal, Jaden Hendrikse went down with apparent crampWed Jun 04 2025 - 18:05
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and PortugalInterim head coach Paul O’Connell names 32-man squad for July games in Tbilisi and LisbonWed Jun 04 2025 - 14:43
‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of ScarletsAviva Stadium was about one-quarter full for URC quarter-finalMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Tale of two provinces: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatricsLeo Cullen’s team will be out to rescue their season in URC semi-final against GlasgowMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s tennis star Conor Gannon: ‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’Dubliner Conor Gannon is setting out on a journey that he hopes will take him to Grand Slam tournaments Sun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
Off-colour Leinster see off Scarlets to set up URC semi-final with GlasgowLeinster push on from one-point half-time lead to win by 12 at the AvivaSat May 31 2025 - 17:19
Leinster not getting ahead of themselves ahead of Scarlets clashLeinster team news: Jordie Barrett starts at centre, as Jimmy O’Brien makes 100th appearanceSat May 31 2025 - 06:00
Munster look to tap into emotional energy for tough Sharks test in South AfricaSharks name strong team with Springbok stars like Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Ox NcheFri May 30 2025 - 15:53
Rugby seasons just keep going, but to what end? Perhaps rugby could learn a thing or two from American footballFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Alex Nankivell: ‘We need people that are going to step up and drive standards’New Zealand-born centre on his own leadership role and the likely impact of Munster’s incoming head coach Clayton McMillanFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Calvin Nash looking to give standout performance in the Shark TankMunster squad arrive in Durban for their URC quarter-final match against the Sharks on Saturday Thu May 29 2025 - 06:00
A sporting freak show with a cast of drugged-up athletes: welcome to the Enhanced GamesThe event has been described as ‘a dangerous clown show’ and ‘irresponsible’ by anti-doping figuresFri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne breaking down the barriers of guarded sportspeople with new radio showDunne Talking explores the stories around success for sporting starsWed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Swim Ireland investigation found no welfare issues linked to national performance director Jon RuddCoach had been subject of bullying allegations during tenure with Swim EnglandMon May 19 2025 - 19:02
Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ potential as Leinster focus on quarter-final testMunster braced for a difficult URC last eight assignment against Sharks in DurbanMon May 19 2025 - 06:00
Lacklustre Leinster see off Glasgow but know they will need to step things up in playoffsLeo Cullen’s side will host Scarlets in their URC quarter-final in a fortnightMon May 19 2025 - 06:00
PGA Championship Round 2 live leaderboard: McIlroy makes the cut Jhonattan Vegas holds two-shot lead on seven under heading into day twoSat May 17 2025 - 00:24
The ‘gimme’ in golf: A short history of the contentious move referenced by Trump this weekIf someone gives you a putt, then take it and say thank you, so the US president saysFri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointmentLeinster’s winning margin at the Aviva was the biggest in URC historySun May 11 2025 - 12:36
Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over ZebreSat May 10 2025 - 22:40
Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issueWomen’s soccer and boxing icon Katie Taylor have brought about progress that jars with camogie problemFri May 09 2025 - 06:00
Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place Both sides presently sit outside the top eight that will make URC quarter-finals and next season’s Champions CupThu May 08 2025 - 17:11
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to NorthamptonLeinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-finalSat May 03 2025 - 21:27
Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-finalFor all the willing work, Leinster suffered from a lack of accuracy at vital timesSat May 03 2025 - 19:56
Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statementsPrevailing culture appears to be the real arbitrator in such matters and not sets of rulesFri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger pictureHooker in a rich try-scoring vein as Leinster close in on the crucial part of the seasonThu May 01 2025 - 06:00
Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injuryBackrow forward to undergo surgery on Wednesday after suffering injury against Scotland last SaturdayWed Apr 30 2025 - 12:10
Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for grantedCurrent Northampton coach Phil Dawson will renew long history with Leinster when he visits Aviva on SaturdayWed Apr 30 2025 - 06:00
Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton Leinster keen to understand way referee will manage scrums in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-finalTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-finalRyan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to ScarletsMon Apr 28 2025 - 16:11
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny Both players will have big says in the outcome of the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and NorthamptonSun Apr 27 2025 - 06:00
Ulster v Sharks: Tough shift ahead for Richie Murphy’s side as they face nine World Cup winnersUlster bench will have six forwards, and Werner Kok makes a welcome return against his former South African sideFri Apr 25 2025 - 19:00
Rónan Kelleher takes captaincy as Leinster change things up for trip to Scarlets Ruben Moloney in line to make debut as Leo Cullen makes nine changes from Ulster winFri Apr 25 2025 - 16:38
Without the personalities, rivalries and characters tennis is just another game The French Open begins in a matter of weeks but many of the players will not be known to the general publicFri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Women have come a long way in sports, but more needed to achieve equality ‘It is less than four years since Connacht players were forced to change in disgraceful conditions beside bins at Energia Park in Donnybrook’Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
Scott Bemand says Ireland won’t be overawed facing England in CorkIreland looking to scratch a 10-year itch since the last victory over the world’s number one sideThu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Jordie Barrett: ‘I’m just hoping whatever opportunity I get, I’ll take it with two hands’The multi-talented All Black is ready to get even more into the swing of things at Leinster as the season enters its critical stage Thu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman: Leinster lock happy to stay another year with the province Springbok has been one of Leinster’s star performers after arriving from Munster this seasonWed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Leinster have sold almost 20,000 tickets for Glasgow clash so farMore than 55,000 people attended the previous round against Harlequins at Croke ParkTue Apr 08 2025 - 17:13
Ruthless Leinster show a darker side to their personalityGlasgow Warriors on Friday night in the Champions Cup quarter-finals will be a different challenge to HarlequinsTue Apr 08 2025 - 06:00
Leo Cullen highlights Glasgow’s away form in big games ahead of Friday night quarter-finalHarlequins coach Danny Wilson heaps praise on Leinster after he admits his side ‘were completely blown away’Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier credits opening defensive stand as vital to Leinster’s big win Irish flanker capped a man of the match display with a try at Croke ParkSat Apr 05 2025 - 18:54
