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
Connacht finish above Ulster after win v Zebre Connacht have finished 13th in the BKT United Rugby Championship, ending their season with a 22-12 win away to Zebre in Parma. United Rugby Championship • 17 May
Connacht finish above Ulster after win v Zebre Connacht have finished 13th in the BKT United Rugby Championship, ending their season with a 22-12 win away to Zebre in Parma. United Rugby Championship • 17 May
Leinster make nine changes for visit of Glasgow James Ryan will start for Leinster against Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's BKT URC clash as Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Leinster make nine changes for visit of Glasgow James Ryan will start for Leinster against Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's BKT URC clash as Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Former Connacht coach Wilkins to join Treviso Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins will join Benetton Treviso as attack coach ahead of next season. Rugby • 12 May
Former Connacht coach Wilkins to join Treviso Former Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins will join Benetton Treviso as attack coach ahead of next season. Rugby • 12 May
Connacht's play-off hopes ended after Edinburgh loss Connacht's slim URC play-off hopes were ended as they lost 31-21 to Edinburgh at the Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 10 May
Connacht's play-off hopes ended after Edinburgh loss Connacht's slim URC play-off hopes were ended as they lost 31-21 to Edinburgh at the Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 10 May
Connacht target 10 points as play-off hopes fade Interim boss Cullie Tucker knows Connacht's play-off fate is out of their hands but wants his side to go down fighting. Rugby • 10 May
Connacht target 10 points as play-off hopes fade Interim boss Cullie Tucker knows Connacht's play-off fate is out of their hands but wants his side to go down fighting. Rugby • 10 May
Ryan returns as Leinster loose Lions on Zebre James Ryan is in line his first appearance since the end of the Six Nations with Leinster naming nine Lions in their squad to take on Zebre on Saturday. Rugby • 09 May
Ryan returns as Leinster loose Lions on Zebre James Ryan is in line his first appearance since the end of the Six Nations with Leinster naming nine Lions in their squad to take on Zebre on Saturday. Rugby • 09 May
Updated Connacht sign Gilbert, with Cordero, Oliver to leave Connacht have signed of New Zealander Sam Gilbert from the Highlanders ahead of the 2025/26 season, while Conor Oliver and Santiago Cordero are among those leaving the club. Rugby • 09 May
Updated Connacht sign Gilbert, with Cordero, Oliver to leave Connacht have signed of New Zealander Sam Gilbert from the Highlanders ahead of the 2025/26 season, while Conor Oliver and Santiago Cordero are among those leaving the club. Rugby • 09 May
Hansen's Lions pick a surprise but Farrell always a fan Bernard Jackman says Mack Hansen's inclusion in the Lions squad is something of a surprise but that Andy Farrell has always been a big fan of the Connacht wing. Rugby • 08 May
Hansen's Lions pick a surprise but Farrell always a fan Bernard Jackman says Mack Hansen's inclusion in the Lions squad is something of a surprise but that Andy Farrell has always been a big fan of the Connacht wing. Rugby • 08 May
Updated URC Round 17: All You Need To Know With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Updated URC Round 17: All You Need To Know With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Hansen ruled out for remainder of URC season Mack Hansen has been ruled out for the remainder of Connacht's season, a blow to the province as they attempt to force their way into the play-offs in the final two games. Rugby • 06 May
Hansen ruled out for remainder of URC season Mack Hansen has been ruled out for the remainder of Connacht's season, a blow to the province as they attempt to force their way into the play-offs in the final two games. Rugby • 06 May
Connacht's URC play-off hopes dented further at Lions Connacht's hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a major blow after a 26-7 defeat to Lions in Johannesburg. Rugby • 26 Apr
Connacht's URC play-off hopes dented further at Lions Connacht's hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a major blow after a 26-7 defeat to Lions in Johannesburg. Rugby • 26 Apr
URC team news ahead of Round 16 Rónan Kelleher will captain Leinster for the first time, as head coach Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side for Saturday's trip to Scarlets. United Rugby Championship • 25 Apr
URC team news ahead of Round 16 Rónan Kelleher will captain Leinster for the first time, as head coach Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side for Saturday's trip to Scarlets. United Rugby Championship • 25 Apr
