Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 23 mins
Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 23 mins
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Leinster's composure under pressure pleases Cullen While Leinster easily brushed aside Connacht in the second half of their BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro at Aviva Stadium, the 52-17 win could have been very different had it not been for the final three minutes of the first half. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Leinster's composure under pressure pleases Cullen While Leinster easily brushed aside Connacht in the second half of their BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro at Aviva Stadium, the 52-17 win could have been very different had it not been for the final three minutes of the first half. United Rugby Championship • 03 Jan
Sheehan returns for Leinster, five Connacht changes Dan Sheehan returns to the Leinster team with the hooker to captain his side for Saturday's BKT URC game with Connacht at Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm). Rugby • 02 Jan
Sheehan returns for Leinster, five Connacht changes Dan Sheehan returns to the Leinster team with the hooker to captain his side for Saturday's BKT URC game with Connacht at Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm). Rugby • 02 Jan
'Frustrating' Connacht set for make or break period In three weeks, the ribbon will be cut on Connacht Rugby's new and improved Dexcom Stadium, completing the three-year, €40m redevelopment of the Sportsground. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
'Frustrating' Connacht set for make or break period In three weeks, the ribbon will be cut on Connacht Rugby's new and improved Dexcom Stadium, completing the three-year, €40m redevelopment of the Sportsground. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship round 9: All you need to know Round nine of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of derbies on the first weekend of 2026. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
United Rugby Championship round 9: All you need to know Round nine of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of derbies on the first weekend of 2026. United Rugby Championship • 02 Jan
Ulster boss Murphy 'delighted' with win on the road Ulster head coach Richie Murphy said he was "absolutely delighted" as his side held on for a deserved away win at Connacht. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
Ulster boss Murphy 'delighted' with win on the road Ulster head coach Richie Murphy said he was "absolutely delighted" as his side held on for a deserved away win at Connacht. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
Ulster withstand late Connacht rally to claim away win A profitable twenty-minute spell either side of half-time saw Ulster dig out a narrow bonus point win over Connacht in an entertaining game in Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
Ulster withstand late Connacht rally to claim away win A profitable twenty-minute spell either side of half-time saw Ulster dig out a narrow bonus point win over Connacht in an entertaining game in Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 28 Dec 25
Connacht hand debut to winger Ryan for Ulster visit Denis Buckley is set to move to second in Connacht's all-time appearance list after being named in Stuart Lancaster's side for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
Connacht hand debut to winger Ryan for Ulster visit Denis Buckley is set to move to second in Connacht's all-time appearance list after being named in Stuart Lancaster's side for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 24 Dec 25
United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
United Rugby Championship round 8: All you need to know Round eight of the United Rugby Championship serves up a double helping of festive derbies on 27 December. Rugby • 27 Dec 25
Connacht fall apart in heavy defeat to Dragons A late flurry of tries saw Connacht avoid a historically poor defeat away to the Dragons, although Stuart Lancaster's side still fell to a comprehensive loss in Newport. Rugby • 20 Dec 25
Connacht fall apart in heavy defeat to Dragons A late flurry of tries saw Connacht avoid a historically poor defeat away to the Dragons, although Stuart Lancaster's side still fell to a comprehensive loss in Newport. Rugby • 20 Dec 25
Prendergast fit ahead of 'huge' run of Connacht games Connacht will be able to welcome Cian Prendergast and Josh Ioane back to their side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Dragons, but Finlay Bealham remains a doubt due to concussion. Rugby • 16 Dec 25
Prendergast fit ahead of 'huge' run of Connacht games Connacht will be able to welcome Cian Prendergast and Josh Ioane back to their side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Dragons, but Finlay Bealham remains a doubt due to concussion. Rugby • 16 Dec 25
Eight-try Connacht outclass Black Lion Connacht ran in eight tries to get their Challenge Cup campaign back on track as they outclassed Georgian side Black Lion in the wind and rain in Galway. Rugby • 13 Dec 25
Eight-try Connacht outclass Black Lion Connacht ran in eight tries to get their Challenge Cup campaign back on track as they outclassed Georgian side Black Lion in the wind and rain in Galway. Rugby • 13 Dec 25
Champions and Challenge Cup R2: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 13 Dec 25
Champions and Challenge Cup R2: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 13 Dec 25
Bealham among four ruled out for Connacht Connacht are still counting the cost of Sunday's Challenge Cup defeat to Ospreys with four players, including Finlay Bealham, ruled out of Saturday's round-two tie against Georgia's Black Lion. Rugby • 09 Dec 25
Bealham among four ruled out for Connacht Connacht are still counting the cost of Sunday's Challenge Cup defeat to Ospreys with four players, including Finlay Bealham, ruled out of Saturday's round-two tie against Georgia's Black Lion. Rugby • 09 Dec 25
Aki to captain Connacht in Ospreys Challenge Cup clash Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup opener against Ospreys in Bridgend on Sunday. Rugby • 05 Dec 25
Aki to captain Connacht in Ospreys Challenge Cup clash Bundee Aki will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup opener against Ospreys in Bridgend on Sunday. Rugby • 05 Dec 25
Champions Cup round 1: All You Need to Know The European season kicks off this weekend with an even split of Irish provinces taking part in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 05 Dec 25
Champions Cup round 1: All You Need to Know The European season kicks off this weekend with an even split of Irish provinces taking part in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 05 Dec 25
Hansen a Six Nations doubt after surgery on foot injury Mack Hansen has emerged as an injury doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign next year, with the Connacht back undergoing surgery on a foot injury. Rugby • 02 Dec 25
Hansen a Six Nations doubt after surgery on foot injury Mack Hansen has emerged as an injury doubt for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign next year, with the Connacht back undergoing surgery on a foot injury. Rugby • 02 Dec 25
Connacht cruise to bonus-point win over Sharks Connacht cruised to a 44-17 bonus-point win against Durban Sharks, scoring five tries at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway to secure just their second win of the season Rugby • 29 Nov 25
Connacht cruise to bonus-point win over Sharks Connacht cruised to a 44-17 bonus-point win against Durban Sharks, scoring five tries at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway to secure just their second win of the season Rugby • 29 Nov 25
Connacht waiting for scan results on Hansen injury Connacht are awaiting the results of scans on Mack Hansen's foot and hand injuries and have ruled him out of contention for this weekend's URC clash against Sharks. Rugby • 25 Nov 25
Connacht waiting for scan results on Hansen injury Connacht are awaiting the results of scans on Mack Hansen's foot and hand injuries and have ruled him out of contention for this weekend's URC clash against Sharks. Rugby • 25 Nov 25
Postponed Connacht and Ulster URC ties fixed for March Connacht and Ulster will play their postponed URC fixtures against Scarlets and Edinburgh in mid-March. Rugby • 20 Nov 25
Postponed Connacht and Ulster URC ties fixed for March Connacht and Ulster will play their postponed URC fixtures against Scarlets and Edinburgh in mid-March. Rugby • 20 Nov 25
Aki: Form not where I want it to be Bundee Aki admits his game is not exactly where he wants it to be and knows he has to start performing if he wants to keep pace with the rest of Ireland's centres. Rugby • 14 Nov 25
Aki: Form not where I want it to be Bundee Aki admits his game is not exactly where he wants it to be and knows he has to start performing if he wants to keep pace with the rest of Ireland's centres. Rugby • 14 Nov 25
Bolton ready to kick on after taste of Chicago Shayne Bolton hopes he can put into action some of the tips he picked up hanging out with the seniors when Ireland XV take on Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 07 Nov 25
Bolton ready to kick on after taste of Chicago Shayne Bolton hopes he can put into action some of the tips he picked up hanging out with the seniors when Ireland XV take on Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 07 Nov 25
Jackman: IRFU should help Connacht sign Carbery Bernard Jackman believes Connacht should do everything they can to bring Joey Carbery back to Irish rugby, and has called on the IRFU to support the move financially. United Rugby Championship • 28 Oct 25
Jackman: IRFU should help Connacht sign Carbery Bernard Jackman believes Connacht should do everything they can to bring Joey Carbery back to Irish rugby, and has called on the IRFU to support the move financially. United Rugby Championship • 28 Oct 25
Effort trumped accuracy and discipline - McMillan Munster head coach Clayton McMillan was delighted with his side's effort as they dug out a fifth win in a row, despite being far from perfect in the 17-15 victory over Connacht. Rugby • 26 Oct 25
Effort trumped accuracy and discipline - McMillan Munster head coach Clayton McMillan was delighted with his side's effort as they dug out a fifth win in a row, despite being far from perfect in the 17-15 victory over Connacht. Rugby • 26 Oct 25
