Leinster’s continuing search for a fifth Champions Cup title will start at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Sunday, December 8th when they take on Pat Lam’s...
Incoming IRFU performance director David Humphreys says new policy will be in place from 2025 The former Ulster and Ireland out-half said that Leinster’s signing of...
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Beaten finalists Leinster have been pitted against Clermont Auvergne, La Rochelle, Bristol, Benetton and Bath in the group stages of next season’s Champions Cup after they...
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The four Irish provinces will experience a summer of discontent for a variety of reasons when reflecting on the “club” season. There can be no wallowing...
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It seems that you can be at 1,350m above sea level and still be out of your depth. However, before analysing the performance of Scottish referee...
On a disastrous day for Irish rugby, Glasgow followed the Bulls’ deserved win over Leinster by ending dreams of an all-Irish final at Thomond Park this...
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On a disappointing day for Irish rugby, defending champions Munster and Leinster failed to negotiate their respective semi-finals in the United Rugby Championship (URC), the final...
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has some big decisions to make this summer. Photo: Sportsfile Andy Farrell made a swift exit midway through the second half...
Having worked so hard to finish top of the regular season table and earned the home comforts that came with that, Munster missed out on hosting...
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Five players from Irish provinces, and four Irish players in total, have made the URC team of the season for 2023/24. The “Elite XV” was determined...
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Who, what where and when? Both URC semi-finals feature Irish representation with Munster and Leinster on opposite sides of the draw this weekend. On Saturday, Leinster...
“It could have been done a lot quicker, yeah,” said O’Mahony, who came off a central contract and will now have his final professional year co-funded...