Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

5 January 2026; Andrew Porter during Leinster Rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Porter: System changes far from straightforward

Andrew Porter admits that managing different systems across three different teams has played into Leinster's unusual start to the season.

Rugby • 06 Jan

27 December 2025; Robbie Henshaw of Leinster leaves the pitch to receive medical attention for an injury during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Henshaw fit for Leinster, Snyman and Ringrose training

Leinster's Robbie Henshaw has recovered from a finger injury and is available for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, while the province will assess RG Snyman, Rabah Slimani, Garry Ringrose and Harry Byrne during the week.

Rugby • 05 Jan

La Rochelle's Irish head coach Ronan O'Gara

O'Gara's Stade thrash Toulon ahead of Leinster tie

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle warmed up for Saturday's Champions Cup clash against Leinster with a 66-0 victory over Toulon in the Top 14.

Rugby • 05 Jan

22 November 2025; South Africa assistant coaches Felix Jones, left, and Jerry Flannery before the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Jones and Flannery switch from Boks to Bulls

Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery are set to join up with the Bulls on a temporary basis.

Rugby • 28 Dec 25

27 December 2025; Caelan Doris of Leinster is tackled by Gavin Coombes, left, and Jack O'Donoghue of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

URC recap: Munster 8-13 Leinster

Relive the action from the URC derby clash between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 27 Dec 25

Izuchukwu 'buzzing' with new Ulster deal

Ireland forward Cormac Izuchukwu has signed a new deal with Ulster until the summer of 2028, the province has announced.

Rugby • 23 Dec 25

27 December 2024; Luke McGrath of Leinster scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know

Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December.

Rugby • 27 Dec 25

8 November 2025; Players from both side's shake hands after the representative fixture rugby union match between Spain and Ireland A at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés, Spain. Photo by Alberto Gardin/Sportsfile

Ireland XV to face England 'A' in February

An Ireland XV will take on England 'A' in Limerick's Thomond Park next February, the IRFU has announced.

Rugby • 23 Dec 25

19 December 2025; Ciarán Frawley of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Ulster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Nothing 'official yet' on Frawley Connacht reports

Leinster back Ciarán Frawley look set to join Connacht next season although there's nothing "official yet", according to senior coach Jacques Nienaber.

Rugby • 23 Dec 25

Art of the darts chat hits maximums at Ally Pally

The World Darts Championship always delivers drama and it's all embellished by the skilful art of darts commentary.

Darts • 24 Dec 25