Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

Harlequins proved no match for Leinster in last season's round of 16 clash at Croke Park

Champions Cup round 1: All You Need to Know

The European season kicks off this weekend with an even split of Irish provinces taking part in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 05 Dec

22 November 2025; Mack Hansen of Ireland during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Connacht waiting for scan results on Hansen injury

Connacht are awaiting the results of scans on Mack Hansen's foot and hand injuries and have ruled him out of contention for this weekend's URC clash against Sharks.

Rugby • 25 Nov

22 November 2025; Damian de Allende of South Africa celebrates during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sexton: South Africa beating will be 'reference point'

Johnny Sexton says Ireland will use Saturday's loss to South Africa as a "reference point" on their way to the World Cup in 2027.

Rugby • 26 Nov

7 November 2025; Craig Casey, left, and Tom Farrell before an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Munster Irish may face Stormers as Edogbo nears return

Munster have not ruled out their Ireland contingent from this weekend's top of the table URC battle against Stormers at Thomond Park, while Edwin Edogbo is closing in on a return from a head injury.

Rugby • 24 Nov