Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

22 November 2025; Jack Crowley of Ireland contests a high ball with Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Jackman doesn't agree with kicking game criticism

Bernard Jackman doesn't believe the current laws around the kick-chase are having a negative effect on the game.

Rugby • 3 hrs

The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro week

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss a mixed week of results for the Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.

Rugby • 8 hrs

6 December 2025; Shane Daly of Munster and Santi Carreras of Bath contest a high ball during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath and Munster at The Recreation Ground in Bath, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Prendergast frustrated by kicking escort clampdown

Munster's attack coach Mike Prendergast is the latest figure to voice his frustration with the way kicking has changed rugby in the last year.

Rugby • 13 hrs

29 November 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Munster trio 'tracking well' for Gloucester return

Munster appear confident that Jack Crowley, Jean Kleyn and Michael Milne will all be able to return for Saturday's crucial Champions Cup Pool 3 meeting with Gloucester in Cork.

Rugby • 09 Dec

12 September 2025; Craig Casey of Munster during the pre-season friendly match between Munster and Bath at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

New contract for Munster scrum-half Casey

Munster scrum-half Craig Casey has agreed a new contract to keep him at the province until 2028.

Rugby • 09 Dec

BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Joe Cokanasiga of Bath celebrates scoring his team's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath Rugby and Munster Rugby at The Recreation Ground on December 06, 2025 in Bath, England. (Photo by Michael Ste

Champions Cup: Bath 40-14 Munster - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Munster take on Premiership champions Bath in their Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 opener

Rugby • 06 Dec

6 December 2025; Ciarán Frawley of Leinster scores his side's fourth try despite the tackle of Cadan Murley of Harlequins during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sport

Champions Cup: Leinster 45-28 Harlequins - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Leinster begin their Investec Champions Cup campaign at home to Harlequins.

Rugby • 06 Dec

12 April 2025; Nicole Fowley of Ireland is tackled by Maddie Feaunati of England during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Out-half Fowley retires from international rugby

Connacht out-half Nicole Fowley has confirmed her retirement from international rugby.

Rugby • 06 Dec

29 November 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

McMillan confident Crowley will be fit for Gloucester

Clayton McMillan has backed JJ Hanrahan to steer the ship for Munster this weekend, but the head coach remains confident Jack Crowley will be fit to return for the province's highly-anticipated meeting with Gloucester at SuperValu Pairc Uí Chaoimh next week.

Rugby • 05 Dec

18 January 2025; Leinster head coach Leo Cullen before the Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 match between Leinster and Bath at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cullen insists Champions Cup hasn't lost its 'magic'

The current iteration of the Investec Champions Cup has its detractors, but Leo Cullen certainly isn't one of them.

Rugby • 05 Dec