Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 11: Toulon players celebrate after their victory during the Investec Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and RC Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Toulon Euro pedigree primes Leinster showdown

Leinster have more than enough recent Champions Cup heartache to deal with but the memory banks store plenty of older pain in that department as well.

Rugby • 18 hrs

3 May 2025; Tommy O'Brien of Leinster reacts after the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster not dwelling on Saints shock ahead of Toulon tie

Tommy O'Brien says Leinster can't afford to dwell on recent Champions Cup heartbreak as they prepare for Saturday's semi-final against Toulon at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 28 Apr

5 April 2026; Caelan Doris, left, and Josh van der Flier of Leinster after the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Boost as Doris and Van der Flier return for Leinster

Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier return to a Leinster side containing 13 changes for their BKT URC trip to Benetton on Saturday.

Rugby • 24 Apr

2 January 2026; A general view of conditions during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Munster at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship round 16: All you need to know

It's moving week in the United Rugby Championship for the teams with ambitions of securing top seeding and those who are fighting for play-off places.

Rugby • 24 Apr

23 April 2026; Katie Whelan pictured at Dublin Airport ahead of the team's departure to Clermont for their 2026 Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match against France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know

Ireland face France in round three of the Guinness Women's Six Nations on Saturday night. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 24 Apr

18 April 2026; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton and Munster at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy. Photo by Tim Rogers/Sportsfile

McMillan: Munster must reflect on Randle hiring process

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he stands over the decision to hire Roger Randle but admits there are lessons to be learned about how the organisation dealt with the appointment.

Rugby • 23 Apr

23 January 2026; Oli Jager of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Dragons at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Jager only switch for Munster side to face Ulster

Oli Jager makes his first start since January as Munster's only change in their side to take on Ulster in Saturday's BKT URC derby.

Rugby • 23 Apr

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: General view of of kids on the field during the round 15 A-League Men match between Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium, on January 31, 2026, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty

Ireland to play Japan in Newcastle, Australia

Ireland's Nations Championship clash against Japan will take place at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on 11 July, it has been confirmed.

Rugby • 22 Apr