Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

2 March 2024; Eoin De Buitléar of Connacht scores his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Postponed Connacht and Ulster URC ties fixed for March

Connacht and Ulster will play their postponed URC fixtures against Scarlets and Edinburgh in mid-March.

Rugby • 20 Nov

5 November 2022; Both teams walk out before the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland v South Africa: All you need to know

Ireland take on world champions South Africa in their final November international Test of the year. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 21 Nov

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 8: Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 rugby match between France and South Africa (Springboks) at Stade de France on November 8, 2025 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty

Springboks 'a lot more than just brutes running at you'

Dan Sheehan believes Ireland will face a South Africa side with no significant weaknesses and has urged his team to match up when the sides clash in tomorrow's Test at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 21 Nov

15 November 2025; James Ryan of Ireland during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ryan 'couldn't believe' Ireland heroics in Budapest

The Ireland rugby team are looking to take more inspiration from the heroics of the Boys in Green, with James Ryan hailing Troy Parrott's incredible hat-trick.

Rugby • 18 Nov

26 July 2025; James Ryan of British & Irish Lions is tackled by Carlo Tizzano of Australia during the second test match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Steve Christo/Sportsf

'Proud' Lion Ryan ready for Springboks

Ahead of Saturday's November international against South Africa, Ireland lock James Ryan was happy to reflect on his successful summer tour with the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 19 Nov

15 November 2025; Robbie Henshaw of Ireland scores his side's sixth try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Henshaw finds form after unwanted lay-off

After enduring a disappointing end to last season, Robbie Henshaw feels he's getting the benefit of some unwanted time off.

Rugby • 18 Nov

17 November 2025; Eben Etzebeth during a South Africa media conference at the Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Etzebeth: Irish coaches now part of Springboks 'family'

Eben Etzebeth admitted he couldn't hide his delight when he heard that Felix Jones was rejoining the South Africa set-up and says that the former Ireland full-back and Jerry Flannery are part of the Springbok family.

Rugby • 18 Nov

15 November 2025; Stuart McCloskey of Ireland leaves the field with an injury during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

McCloskey out as Van der Flier, Ringrose return

Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out Ireland's final November international against South Africa on Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a groin injury.

Rugby • 17 Nov