Frawley can move ahead in race to succeed Sexton Ciarán Frawley was one of the big winners from Leinster's absorbing inter-pro derby derby against Munster - and he now has the opportunity to show … Rugby • 28 Nov
Confident Leinster have the upper hand against Munster Jonny Holland previews the interprovincial clash of Munster and Leinster at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Rugby • 21 Nov
Getting basics right is still key to winning or losing After a disappointing defeat against Connacht, Ulster exacted their interprovincial revenge on Munster in Belfast on Friday night. Rugby • 14 Nov
Nascent stars can embrace post-World Cup opportunities With established internationals still injured or resting up, the season after a World Cup offers huge opportunities for breakthrough stars to strut their stuff. Rugby • 07 Nov
Springboks mastery of basics is its own kind of torture The South African rugby team are currently touring their home country to visit the people that they represented during their deserved World Cup victory. Rugby • 31 Oct
South Africa set up clash of styles against New Zealand South Africa will play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final, a clash of styles according to RTÉ Rugby columnist Jonny Holland. Rugby • 24 Oct
The doom and gloom of starting a new four-year cycle Jonny Holland is full of praise for New Zealand, and also examines the difficulty of starting a World Cup cycle under such a cloud. Rugby • 17 Oct
All Blacks clash as much a mental battle as physical Ireland convincingly beat Scotland on Saturday night to set up the double sided tale of revenge in a grudge match against the All Blacks this … Rugby • 10 Oct
Ireland must focus on job first, permutations later Ireland know what they have to do against Scotland, writes Jonny Holland, but they also need to make sure they know exactly what they need … Rugby • 03 Oct
Ireland changed the picture to outmanoeuvre Springboks Ireland were not perfect, but smart tactical tweaks helped them battle past South Africa in a World Cup blockbuster. Rugby • 26 Sep