Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

17 April 2026; Jimmy O'Brien of Leinster is tackled into touch by Werner Kok and Jacob Stockdale of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Leinster at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

URC: Ulster 21-29 Leinster - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage from Affidea Stadium, as Ulster host Leinster in a crucial BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro.

Rugby • 17 Apr

30 March 2025; Anna McGann of Ireland on the way to scoing her third try during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Massimiliano Carnabuci/Sportsfile

Ireland target dominance as they welcome Italy to Galway

Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as they welcome Italy to Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Rugby • 18 Apr

11 April 2026; Béibhinn Parsons Ireland is tackled by Abi Burton, left, and Megan Jones of England during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sport

Ireland riding their Green Wave to the west coast

Ireland host Italy in the first of their three home Women's Six Nations games this Saturday, and as has been the case in recent years, they're bringing the show on the road.

Rugby • 17 Apr

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 21: Attack Coach Roger Randle of the Chiefs reacts prior to the round two Super Rugby match between Highlanders and Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium, on February 21, 2026, in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Gett

Munster's McMillan defends Randle coaching appointment

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he stands by his decision to hire Roger Randle as the province's new attack coach.

Rugby • 16 Apr

23 January 2026; Jean Kleyn of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Dragons at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Munster retain Test stars as they seek Benetton win

Munster have made eight changes to their side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to Benetton.

United Rugby Championship • 16 Apr

11 April 2026; Ireland players sing Ireland's Call before the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Bemand: 'We've got the expectation on ourselves'

Scott Bemand insists his side have learned from their mistakes at Twickenham last week as they look to get their Women's Six Nations campaign up and running on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Apr

O'Connor set for debut among three changes for Italy

Robyn O'Connor will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Galway, as Scott Bemand makes three changes from his side that were beaten by England last week.

Rugby • 16 Apr

14 January 2026; Sam Monaghan during an Ireland Women's Rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Monaghan in line for return as Ireland prepare for Italy

Sam Monaghan looks set to make a welcome return to the Ireland squad for Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations against Italy.

Rugby • 15 Apr

21 March 2026; Tom Farrell of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Farrell: 'We have been in these situations before'

Tom Farrell insists Munster are determined to put their Challenge Cup exit behind them and finish the season in style, starting with this Saturday away to Benetton.

United Rugby Championship • 15 Apr

11 April 2026; Anna McGann of Ireland scores her side's first try during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

McGann: Twickenham errors are 'easy fixes' for Ireland

Anna McGann believes Ireland will have to be faster out of the blocks if they are to kick-start their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign against Italy on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Apr