Caolán Scully

RTÉ Sport intern

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: All Blacks and brothers Jordie, Beauden and Scott Barrett look on during the singing of the national anthem before the Rugby Championship Round 4 match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Sky Stadium on Sept

Barrett brothers emerge as doubts for New Zealand

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson confirmed that two of the Barrett brothers, Scott and Jordie, are in doubt ahead of their clash with Scotland next Saturday.

Rugby • 02 Nov

1 November 2025; Tony Butler of Munster scores his side's second try despite the efforts of Santiago Pernas of Argentina XV during the tour match between Munster and Argentina XV at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Youthful Munster power past Pumas XV for historic scalp

Munster became the first club side to defeat all four major southern hemisphere nations following a XX-YY win over Argentina XV in Thomond Park.

Rugby • 02 Nov

31 October 2025; Captain Dan Sheehan during an Ireland Rugby media conference at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland 'ready to rip into Saturday' - Sheehan

Ireland captain Dan Sheehan has reassured supporters that they will not be undercooked ahead of tomorrow's clash with the All Blacks in Chicago (8.10pm Irish time).

Rugby • 31 Oct

2 November 2024; All Blacks XV head coach Clayton McMillan before the match between Munster and All Blacks XV at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

McMillan's Munster 'excited' for latest touring test

For the fifth time in five seasons, Munster are getting set to host a touring side, reigniting old rivalries of the amateur era.

Rugby • 01 Nov

CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 10: <<enter caption here>> during the Women's Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park on April 10, 2021 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the

Welsh Rugby Union to cut one regional side by 2028

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that it is to cut from four regions down to three by 2028, with the Ospreys and Scarlets in the most danger of facing the chop.

Rugby • 24 Oct

Provinces looking to end contrasting starts on a high

With the opening block of BKT United Rugby Championship action drawing to a close this weekend, a win would do wonders for both Leinster and Ulster's seasons.

Rugby • 25 Oct

18 October 2025; Munster captain Tadhg Beirne leads his side onto the pitch before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'The vibe around the place is brilliant' - Beirne

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne has praised the work of new head coach Clayton McMillan, and the good vibes in camp, after their eyebrow-raising 31-14 win over Leinster on Saturday.

Rugby • 20 Oct

18 October 2025; Leinster head coach Leo Cullen before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster's loss to Munster a 'good wake up' - Cullen

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen rued his side's poor finishing but hoped they would learn a lesson after the reigning URC champions were shocked by rivals Munster in Croke Park.

Rugby • 19 Oct