Lancaster's Connacht open with bonus-point victory Connacht began a new era under head coach Stuart Lancaster with a 26-15 URC win over Benetton at the Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 27 Sep
Lancaster's Connacht open with bonus-point victory Connacht began a new era under head coach Stuart Lancaster with a 26-15 URC win over Benetton at the Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 27 Sep
Naughton gets Connacht start for Benetton visit Full-back Sean Naughton will make his first start for Connacht in tomorrow's United Rugby Championship season opener against Benetton. Rugby • 26 Sep
Naughton gets Connacht start for Benetton visit Full-back Sean Naughton will make his first start for Connacht in tomorrow's United Rugby Championship season opener against Benetton. Rugby • 26 Sep
Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off The URC returns this weekend with some familiar faces and some new blood on the scene as Munster, Connacht and Ulster aim to close the gap to defending champions Leinster. Rugby • 26 Sep
Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off The URC returns this weekend with some familiar faces and some new blood on the scene as Munster, Connacht and Ulster aim to close the gap to defending champions Leinster. Rugby • 26 Sep
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know The new BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend, the fifth season of this iteration of the competition. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know The new BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend, the fifth season of this iteration of the competition. United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep
Who is playing to impress in the URC this season? With the United Rugby Championship season kicking off this week, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy pick out some of the young - and not so young - players who could make an impact in 2025/26. United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep
Who is playing to impress in the URC this season? With the United Rugby Championship season kicking off this week, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy pick out some of the young - and not so young - players who could make an impact in 2025/26. United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep
Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns As a new United Rugby Championship season begins, Jonny Holland writes that the provinces are being asked to do more with less resources. Rugby • 23 Sep
Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns As a new United Rugby Championship season begins, Jonny Holland writes that the provinces are being asked to do more with less resources. Rugby • 23 Sep
Lancaster excited by Connacht but hopes for Test return Stuart Lancaster says he would love to return to Test rugby some day, but he doesn't believe his role with Connacht is a stepping stone to becoming the next Ireland head coach. United Rugby Championship • 22 Sep
Lancaster excited by Connacht but hopes for Test return Stuart Lancaster says he would love to return to Test rugby some day, but he doesn't believe his role with Connacht is a stepping stone to becoming the next Ireland head coach. United Rugby Championship • 22 Sep
Pressure on Connacht and Ulster to come back stronger With the new United Rugby Championship just over a week away, it's time to remind ourselves how the four provinces fared in 2024/25, and what lies ahead for the coming year. United Rugby Championship • 21 Sep
Pressure on Connacht and Ulster to come back stronger With the new United Rugby Championship just over a week away, it's time to remind ourselves how the four provinces fared in 2024/25, and what lies ahead for the coming year. United Rugby Championship • 21 Sep
Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware. Rugby • 30 Aug
Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware. Rugby • 30 Aug
Leinster pip Connacht to qualify for Interpro final Vicky Elmes Kinlan's 68th-minute try split the sides at Dexcom Stadium where three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster beat Connacht 17-12 to qualify for next Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship final. Rugby • 23 Aug
Leinster pip Connacht to qualify for Interpro final Vicky Elmes Kinlan's 68th-minute try split the sides at Dexcom Stadium where three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster beat Connacht 17-12 to qualify for next Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship final. Rugby • 23 Aug
Munster storm Leinster to reach interpro final Munster sealed their place in the final of the 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship after a convincing 33-22 win over Leinster in Donnybrook. Rugby • 17 Aug
Munster storm Leinster to reach interpro final Munster sealed their place in the final of the 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship after a convincing 33-22 win over Leinster in Donnybrook. Rugby • 17 Aug
Women's Interpro's Round 2: All you need to know Round two of the Women's Interprovincial series promises to be a gripping weekend as we get a repeat of last year's final between Leinster and Munster, while Connacht welcome a strong-looking Ulster squad to Galway. Rugby • 16 Aug
Women's Interpro's Round 2: All you need to know Round two of the Women's Interprovincial series promises to be a gripping weekend as we get a repeat of last year's final between Leinster and Munster, while Connacht welcome a strong-looking Ulster squad to Galway. Rugby • 16 Aug
Leinster and Munster off to perfect start in interpros Last year's champions Leinster and runners-up Munster got their 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship campaigns off to perfect starts courtesy of home bonus-point wins over Ulster and Connacht respectively. Rugby • 10 Aug
Leinster and Munster off to perfect start in interpros Last year's champions Leinster and runners-up Munster got their 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship campaigns off to perfect starts courtesy of home bonus-point wins over Ulster and Connacht respectively. Rugby • 10 Aug
Women's Interpros 2025: All you need to know The Vodafone Women's Interprovincial series kicks off this afternoon with a double header that sees defending champions Leinster host Ulster at the Energia Stadium and Connacht visit Munster in Cork. Rugby • 10 Aug
Women's Interpros 2025: All you need to know The Vodafone Women's Interprovincial series kicks off this afternoon with a double header that sees defending champions Leinster host Ulster at the Energia Stadium and Connacht visit Munster in Cork. Rugby • 10 Aug
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and La Rochelle meet again Leinster have been drawn with familiar foes La Rochelle for the 2025/26 Champions Cup. Rugby • 01 Jul
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and La Rochelle meet again Leinster have been drawn with familiar foes La Rochelle for the 2025/26 Champions Cup. Rugby • 01 Jul
Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level Ben Murphy believes Stuart Lancaster can take Connacht to the next level when he takes over as head coach next season. Rugby • 26 Jun
Murphy: Lancaster can bring Connacht to next level Ben Murphy believes Stuart Lancaster can take Connacht to the next level when he takes over as head coach next season. Rugby • 26 Jun
Bealham a 'great fit' for Lions, says Farrell British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell believes replacement call-up Finlay Bealham will prove a "great fit" for the squad following the "heartbreaking" withdrawal of injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson. Rugby • 11 Jun
Bealham a 'great fit' for Lions, says Farrell British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell believes replacement call-up Finlay Bealham will prove a "great fit" for the squad following the "heartbreaking" withdrawal of injured Scotland prop Zander Fagerson. Rugby • 11 Jun
Connacht's Bealham called up to Lions squad Connacht and Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in place of the injured Zander Fagerson. Rugby • 09 Jun
Connacht's Bealham called up to Lions squad Connacht and Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in place of the injured Zander Fagerson. Rugby • 09 Jun
Jackman: Connacht rugby 'invigorated' by Lancaster news Bernard Jackman believes Stuart Lancaster is an "amazing" appointment for Connacht Rugby, after what had been a couple of "rudderless" seasons for the western province. United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun
Jackman: Connacht rugby 'invigorated' by Lancaster news Bernard Jackman believes Stuart Lancaster is an "amazing" appointment for Connacht Rugby, after what had been a couple of "rudderless" seasons for the western province. United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun
Lancaster says Connacht can be up to '40%' better New Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster feels the club have plenty of room for improvement and says the hurt of his Racing 92 experience will spur him on. Rugby • 05 Jun
Lancaster says Connacht can be up to '40%' better New Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster feels the club have plenty of room for improvement and says the hurt of his Racing 92 experience will spur him on. Rugby • 05 Jun
Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide drama Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland react to the big news of the week in Irish rugby. United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun
Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide drama Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland react to the big news of the week in Irish rugby. United Rugby Championship • 04 Jun
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
