Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie

Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon.

Rugby • 16 hrs

2 January 2026; John Hodnett of Munster leaves the pitch with an injury during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Munster at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back

Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury.

Rugby • 06 Jan

5 January 2026; Andrew Porter during Leinster Rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Porter: System changes far from straightforward

Andrew Porter admits that managing different systems across three different teams has played into Leinster's unusual start to the season.

Rugby • 06 Jan

27 December 2025; Robbie Henshaw of Leinster leaves the pitch to receive medical attention for an injury during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Henshaw fit for Leinster, Snyman and Ringrose training

Leinster's Robbie Henshaw has recovered from a finger injury and is available for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, while the province will assess RG Snyman, Rabah Slimani, Garry Ringrose and Harry Byrne during the week.

Rugby • 05 Jan

La Rochelle's Irish head coach Ronan O'Gara

O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14.

Rugby • 05 Jan

22 November 2025; South Africa assistant coaches Felix Jones, left, and Jerry Flannery before the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Jones and Flannery switch from Boks to Bulls

Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery are set to join up with the Bulls on a temporary basis.

Rugby • 28 Dec 25

27 December 2025; Caelan Doris of Leinster is tackled by Gavin Coombes, left, and Jack O'Donoghue of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

URC recap: Munster 8-13 Leinster

Relive the action from the URC derby clash between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 27 Dec 25

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 25

27 December 2024; Luke McGrath of Leinster scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know

Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December.

Rugby • 27 Dec 25

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 25