Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

17 January 2026; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the Investec Champions Cup match between Munster and Castres Olympique at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Worrying Munster slide part of 'journey' - McMillan

The 'statement' victory over Leinster in October seems a long way away now as Munster's worrying slide continues.

Rugby • 20 Jan

17 January 2026; Sam Prendergast of Leinster, right, celebrates with teammates Luke McGrath, centre, and Caelan Doris, left, after scoring their side's second try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bayonne and Leinster at the Stade Jean Dauge

Leinster dig deep to pass Bayonne test

Leinster needed two late tries to see off Bayonne in their final Champions Cup pool game but Ireland players Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw and Tommy O'Brien all suffered injuries.

Rugby • 17 Jan

17 January 2026; Robbie Henshaw of Leinster during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bayonne and Leinster at the Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Champions Cup recap: Bayonne 13-22 Leinster

Relive all the action from the Basque Country as Leinster aimed to secure a top seeding for the knockout rounds of the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 17 Jan

Newcastle Falcons' Callum Chick and Benetton's Eli Snyman

Benetton's Snyman to join Ulster next season

Ulster have announced the signing of 29-year-old Benetton lock Eli Snyman on a two-year deal.

Rugby • 14 Jan

11 February 2024; Jeremy Loughman of Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'It's something I wouldn't shy away from' - Loughman

Jeremy Loughman says he won't shy away from stepping up if called upon by Ireland boss Andy Farrell but won't get distracted ahead of Munster's clash with Castres.

Rugby • 14 Jan

11 January 2026; Craig Casey of Munster during the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

'Big boost' as Casey injury less serious than feared

Craig Casey's shoulder injury appears to be less serious than initially thought and the Ireland scrum-half has not yet been ruled out of Munster's Champions Cup tie with Castres on Saturday.

Rugby • 13 Jan

13 January 2026; Jean Kleyn during Munster Rugby squad training at the University of Limerick in Limerick. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Kleyn to join Gloucester after 10 years with Munster

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is to join Gloucester next season after a 10-year spell with the Irish province.

Rugby • 13 Jan

Rosney Q-School run secures another Irish PDC tour card

Tipperary's Stephen Rosney has become the third Irish player to win a Professional Darts Corporation tour card at this weekend's UK Qualifying School.

Darts • 11 Jan

11 January 2026; Alex Nankivell of Munster after the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive

Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half.

Rugby • 13 Jan

11 January 2026; Fineen Wycherley of Munster wins possession in the lineout against Esteban Abadie of RC Toulon during the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfil

Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster

Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon.

Rugby • 11 Jan