Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Izuchukwu 'buzzing' with new Ulster deal

Ireland forward Cormac Izuchukwu has signed a new deal with Ulster until the summer of 2028, the province has announced.

Rugby • 23 Dec

8 November 2025; Players from both side's shake hands after the representative fixture rugby union match between Spain and Ireland A at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés, Spain. Photo by Alberto Gardin/Sportsfile

Ireland XV to face England 'A' in February

An Ireland XV will take on England 'A' in Limerick's Thomond Park next February, the IRFU has announced.

Rugby • 23 Dec

19 December 2025; Ciarán Frawley of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Nothing 'official yet' on Frawley Connacht reports

Leinster back Ciarán Frawley look set to join Connacht next season although there's nothing "official yet", according to senior coach Jacques Nienaber.

Rugby • 23 Dec

Art of the darts chat hits maximums at Ally Pally

The World Darts Championship always delivers drama and it's all embellished by the skilful art of darts commentary.

Darts • 6 hrs

13 December 2025; Dan Kelly of Munster scores his side's first try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Munster and Gloucester at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Champions Cup recap: Munster 31-3 Gloucester

Munster welcomed Gloucester to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for their first European game in Cork for decades, relive all the action here.

Rugby • 13 Dec

Finlay Bealham is going through the return to play protocols

Bealham among four ruled out for Connacht

Connacht are still counting the cost of Sunday's Challenge Cup defeat to Ospreys with four players, including Finlay Bealham, ruled out of Saturday's round-two tie against Georgia's Black Lion.

Rugby • 09 Dec

Rock out to upset Littler as arrows start to fly

The World Darts Championship gets under way tomorrow in London's Alexandra Palace with Luke Littler the firm favourite to retain the Sid Waddell Trophy, while Antrim's Josh Rock is eyeing his own title bid.

Darts • 10 Dec

Dublin , Ireland - 6 December 2025; Leinster players, from left, Joe McCarthy, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via

Conan: No time for 'panic' with Leinster or Ireland

Leinster may have their "backs against the wall" but finding themselves in an unusual position at the start of their season might just be the wake-up call they need, according to Jack Conan.

Rugby • 10 Dec

12 October 2024; James Lowe of Leinster celebrates with teammates Caelan Doris and James Ryan after scoring their side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Spor

Ryan, Lowe set for Leinster returns, Larmour ruled out

Leinster look set to welcome back James Ryan and James Lowe for Friday's Champions Cup trip to Leicester but in-form wing Jordan Larmour has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Rugby • 08 Dec

12 April 2025; Munster supporters during the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match between Bordeaux Begles and Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster set to come out swinging in latest Euro bid

Opening rounds of European rugby can be hard to get excited about but this evening's match-up between Bath and Munster at the Rec certainly has the essential ingredients to be a belter.

Rugby • 06 Dec