Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

15 March 2025; Jack Crowley, left, and Sam Prendergast of Ireland before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

URC selections tease Prendergast-Crowley derby trial

Irish rugby fans look set to get their wish next Saturday with the long-awaited match-up between international out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley when Leinster and Munster face off.

Rugby • 11 Oct 25

23 February 2025; Paddy McCarthy, left, and Stephen Smyth of Ireland after their side's defeat in the representative fixture rugby union match between England A and Ireland A at Ashton Gate in Bristol, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland 'A' to play Spain in November

Ireland 'A' will take on Spain in Leganes next month, the IRFU has announced.

Rugby • 10 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Alex Nankivell of Munster is tackled by Rory Jennings of Cardiff Rugby during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

'Day-to-day behaviours' key to Munster consistency

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan appears to be a stabilising factor at the club and says "day-to-day behaviours" are key to consistency.

Rugby • 10 Oct 25

5 September 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the pre-season friendly match between Gloucester and Munster at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England. Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Sportsfile

McMillan: Players getting chance to 'stake their claim'

Clayton McMillan said it was always the plan to make significant changes to his Munster side for the visit of Edinburgh with next weekend's derby against Leinster part of his thinking.

Rugby • 09 Oct 25

26 September 2025; Jimmy O'Brien of Leinster in action against Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Leinster at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship Round 3: All You Need to Know

It's round three of the United Rugby Championship with all four provinces in action following last weekend's storm-affected fixture list. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 16 Oct 25

19 April 2025; Joe Joyce of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Connacht's Joyce 'learning' rugby again under Lancaster

Connacht lock Joe Joyce is enjoying life under new head coach Stuart Lancaster and says although team meetings are longer he's learning more about rugby at the ripe old age of 31.

Rugby • 08 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Crowley: Ireland 10 battle not on mind on Munster duty

Jack Crowley has started the season like a man on a mission but dismisses any suggestion that establishing himself as Ireland's chosen number 10 has anything to do with it.

Rugby • 09 Oct 25

7 October 2025; Dan Sheehan, right, and Scott Penny during a Leinster rugby squad training at Rosemount in UCD, Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Leinster aim to fix 'physical intent' issue for Sharks

Seán O'Brien believes Leinster's problems in South Africa began with a lack of "physical intent" and expects that to be rectified this weekend.

Rugby • 08 Oct 25

27 September 2025; Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster before the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Benetton Treviso at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Scarlets postponement 'frustrating' for Connacht

Stuart Lancaster says that Connacht were massively frustrated by the postponement of last weekend's URC clash against Scarlets.

Rugby • 07 Oct 25

27 September 2025; Craig Casey of Munster prepares to put the ball into scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Munster at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales. Photo by Gruff Thomas/Sportsfile

Casey injury status unclear but seven back for Munster

Munster are still waiting for a diagnosis on Craig Casey's injury and hope to have more clarity later this week, while seven players who missed the win over Cardiff are back in training.

Rugby • 06 Oct 25