Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Edel McMahon returns to captain the side against Italy

McMahon returns as Ireland make three changes for Italy

Ireland have made three changes to their team to take on Italy in the Women's Six Nations in Parma on Sunday with Edel McMahon, Aoibheann Reilly and Fiona Tuite coming into the side.

Rugby • 28 Mar

Will Connors was player of the match against Bulls

Edge in South Africa trip the 'beauty' for Connors

Leinster's winning run came to an end this day last week but Will Connors reckons the 21-20 loss to Bulls will stand to the team in the long run.

Rugby • 29 Mar

Rob Baloucoune last played for Ulster in April

Baloucoune boost for Ulster as Stormers hit town

Rob Baloucoune is set for his first appearance of the season when Ulster welcome Stormers to Belfast on Friday night.

Rugby • 27 Mar

Italy beat Ireland 27-21 at the RDS last season

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

Ireland bid to get their Women's Six Nations campaign on track when they visit Italy on Sunday. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 29 Mar

URC Round 14: All you need to know

The novel derby clash of Connacht and Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park is the standout fixture in round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 29 Mar

Paul O'Connell is the new Ireland interim head coach

O'Connell to take charge of Ireland for summer tour

The IRFU has confirmed that forwards coach Paul O'Connell will take over as the next interim head coach of Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal.

Rugby • 26 Mar

'They're our closest neighbours and probably our biggest rivals'

'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash

A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win" it's set to be another full-blooded affair.

Rugby • 27 Mar

Sean O'Brien has scored nine tries in 26 games since joining from Exeter Chiefs in 2023

O'Brien: 'It was a massive part of my childhood'

Sean O'Brien's GAA background means the Munster back won't be out of place at Mayo GAA's MacHale Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 27 Mar

Clayton McMillan's Chiefs top the Super Rugby standings

McMillan's 'meet-and-greet' reveals Munster intentions

Two days after overseeing a big Chiefs win against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, incoming Munster head coach Clayton McMillan touched down in Limerick to check out what will be his new home for the next three years.

Rugby • 26 Mar

Jack Crowley's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks

No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl

Munster hope to have an update on Jack Crowley's situation at the club soon but wouldn't get drawn on speculation about the Ireland out-half, who has been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 25 Mar