Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

30 May 2026; James Lowe of Leinster before the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Leinster and Lions at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Live United Rugby Championship: Leinster v Lions updates

Leinster host the Lions at Aviva Stadium looking to book their place in the semi-finals of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

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4 October 2025; Munster forwards coach Alex Codling before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster confirm departure of forwards coach Codling

Munster have confirmed that forwards coach Alex Codling will depart the province at the end of the season to take up a new role in the Top 14.

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16 May 2026; Evan O'Connell of Munster after the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Lions at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

'I have to be my own player' - Evan O'Connell

Evan O'Connell feels no extra pressure as the nephew of Ireland legend Paul, saying he has to forge his own way in the game.

Rugby • 28 May

25 April 2026; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

McMillan wants assurances 'all heading in same direction'

Clayton McMillan has again indicated that he will remain with Munster next season but is still seeking assurances that everyone at the club are "all heading in the same direction."

Rugby • 26 May

16 May 2026; Jack Crowley of Munster before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Lions at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Munster's Crowley to miss Bulls tie with 'obscure' injury

Jack Crowley has been ruled out of Munster's BKT URC quarter-final against Bulls on Saturday as he continues his recovery from an "obscure" leg injury.

Rugby • 25 May

23 May 2026; Ciarán Frawley of Leinster is tackled by Matthieu Jalibert of Union Bordeaux Bègles during the Investec Champions Cup final match between Leinster and Union Bordeaux Bégles at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call

Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht.

Rugby • 26 May

11 May 2018; A general view of the European Champions Cup trophy during the Leinster Rugby captains run at the San Mames Stadium, in Bilbao, Spain. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Champions and Challenge Cup finals: All you need to know

Four-time winners Leinster face Bordeaux-Begles in the final of the Investec Champions Cup, while Ulster take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup decider. Find out all you need to know here.

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