Tony Tighe

RTE Sport journalist

Tadhg Furlong's ankle injury will be assessed by the IRFU's medical team this week

Cullen allays concerns over Furlong's fitness

Leo Cullen expects Tadhg Furlong to be fit for Ireland's meeting with world champions South Africa despite concerns over the ankle injury that caused him to miss Leinster's win over Munster.

Rugby • 24 Oct 22

Pete Wilkins (left) said Connacht must back up their win over the Scarlets when they travel to Swansea on Saturday

Wilkins: Connacht have faltered against depleted sides

Saturday's assignment against a depleted Ospreys presents Connacht with the chance to register back-to-back wins but Pete Wilkins is all too aware these are the games where they have slipped up in the past.

Rugby • 25 Oct 22

John Porch has been one of the standout performers for Connacht this season

Friend amazed Wallabies have not come calling for Porch

Mack Hansen may have stolen the headlines with his two-try display against the Scarlets but it was the performance of fellow Connacht wing John Porch that again caught the eye of Andy Friend.

Rugby • 24 Oct 22

United Rugby Championship: Leinster 27-13 Munster recap

Leinster continued their 100% start to the season after coming from behind to defeat Munster at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 22 Oct 22

Cian Prendergast is all smiles after Connacht's victory

Friend: There is much more to come from Connacht

There was a collective sigh of relief from the Connacht coaching box as their players finished strongly to see off the Scarlets on Friday night, but Andy Friend still sees plenty of room for improvement.

Rugby • 22 Oct 22

Mack Hansen holds off Sam Costelow's tackle to score

Connacht dig deep to claim crucial win over Scarlets

Mack Hansen crossed for a try in each half as Connacht breathed new life into their season with a 36-14 bonus-point victory over the Scarlets.

Rugby • 21 Oct 22

URC team news: Sexton starts derby, Beirne misses out

Johnny Sexton and Ciarán Frawley both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Munster, who are without Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne.

Rugby • 21 Oct 22

Johnny Bell: 'I've got a lot of friends who are out of work. It's worrying.'

Ulster coach Bell saddened by Worcester's demise

When Jonny Bell swapped Worcester for Ulster during the summer, little did he realise that within months the English club would find itself battling extinction.

Rugby • 19 Oct 22