Recap: Champions Leinster learn Pool opponents Relive the exciting draw as Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht found out their European opponents for next season. Rugby • 20 Jun 18
Recap: Champions Leinster learn Pool opponents Relive the exciting draw as Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht found out their European opponents for next season. Rugby • 20 Jun 18
Gloucester end Connacht's Challenge Cup run Connacht's Challenge Cup run has come to an end after a 33-28 defeat to Gloucester at the Sportsground. Rugby • 31 Mar 18
Gloucester end Connacht's Challenge Cup run Connacht's Challenge Cup run has come to an end after a 33-28 defeat to Gloucester at the Sportsground. Rugby • 31 Mar 18
Munster and Leinster name teams for Champions Cup ties Both Munster and Leinster have named their teams ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-final games. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Munster and Leinster name teams for Champions Cup ties Both Munster and Leinster have named their teams ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-final games. Rugby • 30 Mar 18
Romanian ref taken off duties due to security fears Romanian referee Vlad Iordachescu will not take charge of the Challenge Cup quarter-final between Pau and Stade Francais because of security fears. Rugby • 25 Mar 18
Romanian ref taken off duties due to security fears Romanian referee Vlad Iordachescu will not take charge of the Challenge Cup quarter-final between Pau and Stade Francais because of security fears. Rugby • 25 Mar 18
Connacht to face Gloucester in Challenge Cup last eight Connacht will take on Gloucester in the Challenge Cup quarter-final, but will be on the road should they prevail and reach the last four. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Connacht to face Gloucester in Challenge Cup last eight Connacht will take on Gloucester in the Challenge Cup quarter-final, but will be on the road should they prevail and reach the last four. Rugby • 21 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Clean sweep for provinces RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over the final weekend of pool action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Rugby • 19 Jan 18
Lenihan's European preview: Clean sweep for provinces RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan runs the rule over the final weekend of pool action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Rugby • 19 Jan 18
European permutations: Wins needed for Munster & Ulster Leinster make it six wins from six while Munster and Ulster know what they need to do in order to seal their passage into the last eight. Rugby • 20 Jan 18
European permutations: Wins needed for Munster & Ulster Leinster make it six wins from six while Munster and Ulster know what they need to do in order to seal their passage into the last eight. Rugby • 20 Jan 18
Connacht rally from behind to secure quarter-final spot Connacht have qualified for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, following a 24-24 draw against Rugby • 13 Jan 18
Connacht rally from behind to secure quarter-final spot Connacht have qualified for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, following a 24-24 draw against Rugby • 13 Jan 18
Dillane, Aki & Marmion boost Connacht's Euro push Irish Internationals Ultan Dillane, Bundee Aki and Kieran Marmion return to Kieran Keane's Connacht side as they travel to Sixways to take on Worcester Warriors in the Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Dillane, Aki & Marmion boost Connacht's Euro push Irish Internationals Ultan Dillane, Bundee Aki and Kieran Marmion return to Kieran Keane's Connacht side as they travel to Sixways to take on Worcester Warriors in the Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Butler hungry to keep Connacht's European run going Connacht's Jarrad Butler is eager to continue their good European run following an eventful Christmas period for the province. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Butler hungry to keep Connacht's European run going Connacht's Jarrad Butler is eager to continue their good European run following an eventful Christmas period for the province. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Carty buzzing as 'heads-up' Connacht come good Jack Carty says Connacht are reaping the rewards of sticking to their guns after their 44-16 win over Ulster made it three wins in their last three outings. Rugby • 24 Dec 17
Carty buzzing as 'heads-up' Connacht come good Jack Carty says Connacht are reaping the rewards of sticking to their guns after their 44-16 win over Ulster made it three wins in their last three outings. Rugby • 24 Dec 17
Irish rugby poised for even greater heights in 2018 As a much improved 2017 for Irish rugby draws to a close, Declan Whooley looks ahead to what could be an even better 12 months ahead for Ireland and the provinces. Rugby • 24 Dec 17
Irish rugby poised for even greater heights in 2018 As a much improved 2017 for Irish rugby draws to a close, Declan Whooley looks ahead to what could be an even better 12 months ahead for Ireland and the provinces. Rugby • 24 Dec 17
Recap: Leinster come from behind to beat Exeter Relive all the action from the Aviva where Leinster hosted Exeter looking to extend their lead at the top of Champions Cup Pool 3. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
Recap: Leinster come from behind to beat Exeter Relive all the action from the Aviva where Leinster hosted Exeter looking to extend their lead at the top of Champions Cup Pool 3. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
History made as Neville referees European club fixture Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville has made history by becoming the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
History made as Neville referees European club fixture Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville has made history by becoming the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
O'Sullivan predicts back-to-back Irish clean sweep Eddie O'Sullivan is backing the Irish provinces to follow up last week's wins with more of the same in the Champions Cup this weekend. Rugby • 15 Dec 17
O'Sullivan predicts back-to-back Irish clean sweep Eddie O'Sullivan is backing the Irish provinces to follow up last week's wins with more of the same in the Champions Cup this weekend. Rugby • 15 Dec 17
Connacht overturn 16-point deficit to win in Brive Connacht shot to the top of the Pool 5 table after their 38-31 victory over Brive in the Challenge Cup in the Stade Amedee-Domenech on Saturday evening. Rugby • 10 Dec 17
Connacht overturn 16-point deficit to win in Brive Connacht shot to the top of the Pool 5 table after their 38-31 victory over Brive in the Challenge Cup in the Stade Amedee-Domenech on Saturday evening. Rugby • 10 Dec 17
Cillian Gallagher to make his first Connacht start Connacht academy player Cillian Gallagher will make his first start for Connacht in their Challenge Cup clash away to Brive on Saturday. Rugby • 08 Dec 17
Cillian Gallagher to make his first Connacht start Connacht academy player Cillian Gallagher will make his first start for Connacht in their Challenge Cup clash away to Brive on Saturday. Rugby • 08 Dec 17
Munster and Ulster face crunch Champions Cup ties Leinster are the best-placed of the Irish provinces in Europe, while Munster and Ulster are in must-win territory ahead of the back-to-back Champions Cup fixtures. Rugby • 08 Dec 17
Munster and Ulster face crunch Champions Cup ties Leinster are the best-placed of the Irish provinces in Europe, while Munster and Ulster are in must-win territory ahead of the back-to-back Champions Cup fixtures. Rugby • 08 Dec 17
Neville hopes her success will help female referees Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville is blazing a trail as a referee on the international stage and and the Limerick native hopes that her success will benefit other women who want to follow in her footsteps. Rugby • 03 Dec 17
Neville hopes her success will help female referees Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville is blazing a trail as a referee on the international stage and and the Limerick native hopes that her success will benefit other women who want to follow in her footsteps. Rugby • 03 Dec 17
Joy for Neville as Irish referee makes more history Fresh from becoming one of the first female referees to officiate at a men's international, Irish official Joy Neville will break further ground after being appointed to take charge of Challenge Cup game in December. Rugby • 07 Nov 17
Joy for Neville as Irish referee makes more history Fresh from becoming one of the first female referees to officiate at a men's international, Irish official Joy Neville will break further ground after being appointed to take charge of Challenge Cup game in December. Rugby • 07 Nov 17
No Butler service for Connacht, after he has surgery Connacht have been dealt an injury blow with the news that they will be without Jarrad Butler for up to six weeks. Rugby • 31 Oct 17
No Butler service for Connacht, after he has surgery Connacht have been dealt an injury blow with the news that they will be without Jarrad Butler for up to six weeks. Rugby • 31 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Butler helps Pau to pull off Italian job Paddy Butler helped Pau to a pulsating 38-33 Challenge Cup defeat of Zebre in Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 22 Oct 17
Irish abroad: Butler helps Pau to pull off Italian job Paddy Butler helped Pau to a pulsating 38-33 Challenge Cup defeat of Zebre in Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 22 Oct 17
Connacht rise to Challenge against Worcester Connacht have moved top of Challenge Cup Pool 5 after a 15-8 win over Worcester at the Sportsground. Rugby • 21 Oct 17
Connacht rise to Challenge against Worcester Connacht have moved top of Challenge Cup Pool 5 after a 15-8 win over Worcester at the Sportsground. Rugby • 21 Oct 17
Connacht triumph in Challenge Cup opener Connacht secured an impressive 43-15 win against French Top 14 outfit Oyonnax at the Stade de Geneve in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 15 Oct 17
Connacht triumph in Challenge Cup opener Connacht secured an impressive 43-15 win against French Top 14 outfit Oyonnax at the Stade de Geneve in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 15 Oct 17
Connacht leave Aki at home for Challenge Cup trip Connacht head coach Kieran Keane has opted to rest star centre Bundee Aki for Connacht's Challenge Cup trip to face Oyannax on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Oct 17
Connacht leave Aki at home for Challenge Cup trip Connacht head coach Kieran Keane has opted to rest star centre Bundee Aki for Connacht's Challenge Cup trip to face Oyannax on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Oct 17
