Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Sam Prendergast has been on Fin Smith's radar for a while

Smith relishing battle with 'calm customer' Prendergast

If the sparks fly between Leinster and Northampton on Saturday, it's unlikely that Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast will be the instigators.

Rugby • 01 May

Phil Dowson is happy with his team's recent form ahead of Saturday's visit to Dublin

Saints up for 'special' Euro clash against Leinster

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson brings his side to Dublin on Saturday with a genuine belief that the Saints can march on, even if it is Leinster that stand in their way.

Rugby • 30 Apr

James Lowe scored a hat-trick when Leinster met Northampton at Croke Park 12 months ago

Saints alive to 'incredibly dangerous' Leinster

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson is preparing his team for a full-court press from Leinster and is equally as impressed with their attack as their miserly defence.

Rugby • 30 Apr

Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick against Ulster in round 15 of the URC

Sheehan: Leinster did everything right for finals

Dan Sheehan is adamant Leinster "did absolutely everything right" in the last three years despite falling at the final hurdle in their bid to win a fifth Champions Cup.

Rugby • 29 Apr

Robin McBryde: 'We've all done a little bit of soul-searching after that game'

Defeat proves Leinster not infallible - McBryde

Robin McBryde reckons Leinster's loss to Scarlets wasn't necessarily a "bad thing" in the context of the team's overall goals as they move into the business end of the season.

Rugby • 28 Apr

RG Snyman at training in Dublin on Monday morning

Snyman given all-clear for Leinster's Saints semi

Leinster have allayed injury concerns around RG Snyman after the lock returned to full training ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final, but James Ryan is a major doubt for the game against Northampton.

Rugby • 28 Apr

Aoife Wafer scored two tries against Wales

Wafer ruled out of Ireland's trip to Scotland

Number 8 Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland with a knee injury.

Rugby • 24 Apr

Niamh O'Dowd: 'We'll be hoping to put some points on them this weekend away from home'

O'Dowd hoping Ireland finish on a high at Hive

Niamh O'Dowd is not used to kicking her heels when Ireland are playing and is determined to return with a bang when the team finish off their Guinness Six Nations campaign against Scotland on Saturday.

Rugby • 25 Apr

Jackman: URC refereeing standards getting worse

Bernard Jackman believes the standard of refereeing in the United Rugby Championship is getting worse with the "shambles" during Munster's defeat to Bulls the latest example.

Rugby • 23 Apr

Mack Hansen (l) and Bundee Aki return for Connacht

Connacht and Munster welcome back Ireland players

Connacht and Munster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals as they named their teams for Saturday's historic URC derby in Castlebar.

Rugby • 28 Mar