Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Brian Gleeson of Munster is tackled by Rob Hunt, left, and Harry Beddall of Dragons - URC, January 2026

United Rugby Championship R12: All you need to know

The United Rugby Championship returns as the Six Nations takes a break with all four Irish provinces in action. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 27 Feb

Sport Ireland’s Women’s in Sport Week 2026 Erin King

King: 'We just want the game to be next week'

Ireland captain Erin King wants her team to take inspiration from the men's victory over England, with over 60,000 tickets sold for their Six Nations opener.

Rugby • 28 Feb

23 February 2026; Robbie Henshaw during a Leinster Rugby squad training session at Thornfields in UCD, Belfield, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Henshaw makes Leinster's Cardiff trip; Edogbo on bench

Robbie Henshaw will start for Leinster against Cardiff in Friday's URC clash as the Ireland centre completes his comeback from a knee injury.

Rugby • 26 Feb

Rock ready to roll as Premier League hits Belfast

Josh Rock is determined to put on a show for his home fans as the Premier League bandwagon rolls into Belfast this evening with the Antrim man looking for a first win of the campaign.

Darts • 26 Feb

21 February 2026; Tommy O'Brien of Ireland is tackled by Marcus Smith of England during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Sometimes you don't have time to think' - O'Brien

Thrown in at the deep end earlier than expected, Tommy O'Brien made an immediate impact in Ireland's stunning 42-21 victory over England at Twickehham.

Rugby • 22 Feb

21 February 2026; Joe McCarthy of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCarthy: Ireland staying in the Six Nations 'hunt'

Ireland are determined to stay in the "hunt" for the Six Nations title, according to Joe McCarthy, while a shot at the Triple Crown remains very much on the cards.

Rugby • 23 Feb

21 February 2026; Ireland coaching staff and non-playing squad members, including Ireland assistant coaches Jonathan Sexton and Simon Easterby share a joke during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz S

Farrell hopes England rout gets fans on board again

Andy Farrell says he hadn't paid much attention to the negativity that surrounded his Ireland team but hopes the win over England gets some fans "back on board".

Rugby • 23 Feb

21 February 2026; Stuart McCloskey of Ireland after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCloskey: 'We proved a lot of people wrong'

Stuart McCloskey was almost stuck for words following Ireland's 42-21 victory over England but did admit that proving some of the team's doubters wrong was especially satisfying.

Rugby • 22 Feb

21 February 2026; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'We got told we needed to dampen them down, rightly so'

Andy Farrell refused to rank Ireland's win over England preferring instead to savour the moment as his side crushed the hosts 42-21 at the home of rugby.

Rugby • 21 Feb

21 February 2026; Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first try during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. Phot

Born-again Ireland dismantle England in record victory

Ireland delivered a statement performance for the ages to stun England and claim a record 42-21 Six Nations win at Twickenham.

Rugby • 22 Feb