Champions Cup confirm pool games to go ahead as planned The Champions Cup pool stage are set to be completed as planned, after the EPCR confirmed travel exemptions would apply between France and the UK. Rugby • 07 Jan
Time running out for Ireland fringe to impress Farrell Cancellations and disruptions do no favours for those hoping to break into Andy Farrell's Six Nation's squad. Rugby • 05 Jan
RTÉ Rugby pod: Should Munster cut their losses? Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes for the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of the new year. Rugby • 05 Jan
EPCR hoping to avoid further Champions Cup disruption The organisers of the Heineken Champions Cup say the are hopeful Rounds 3 and 4 of the competition will go ahead as planned this month. Rugby • 04 Jan
Sub-standard derby fare worrying for Ireland The Connacht and Munster tussle didn't impress our columnist Jonny Holland. Rugby • 04 Jan
Van Graan denies Munster disruption drift Johann van Graan denies Munster are drifting as they recover from a "helter-skelter period." Rugby • 03 Jan
'We really loved it' - Prendergast on fronting up Cian Prendergast doesn't want Connacht to stand accused of shirking their physical responsibilities. Rugby • 02 Jan
Winning ugly a thing of beauty for Connacht boss Friend Connacht boss Andy Friend hopes his side's narrow win over Munster will be "season-defining". Rugby • 01 Jan
Connacht edge Munster in tetchy tussle Connacht beat Munster 10-8 in their United Rugby Championship clash at the Sportsground. Rugby • 03 Jan
As it happened: Connacht see off Munster in fiery derby Read back on how Connacht came from behind to hold off Munster in a bad-tempered United Rugby Championship Interpro. Rugby • 01 Jan
All you need to know: Connacht v Munster URC round 9 Find out all you need to know about Connacht and Munster's meeting round 9 of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 31 Dec 21
Larkham: Isolation recovery factored into Munster pick Despite a lack of match action for many frontliners, Munster have opted to make a host of changes for tomorrow's game against Connacht. Rugby • 31 Dec 21
Hansen returns for Connacht as Munster change seven Connacht are able to welcome back Mack Hansen for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship clash with Munster at the Sportsground. Rugby • 31 Dec 21
Unpopular decision awaits URC as games start to pile up With more and more high-profile games getting postponed in the URC, Neil Treacy says there are tough decisions facing those in charge of the United … Rugby • 30 Dec 21
Wootton has nothing to prove ahead of Munster reunion Connacht wing Alex Wootton on the growing squad depth at the Sportsground, adapting to the new Connacht style and gearing up to play his former … Rugby • 31 Dec 21
Carty doubtful for Munster Interpro with foot injury Jack Carty has emerged as an injury doubt for Connacht's United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster on New Year's Day. Rugby • 28 Dec 21
Christmas cheer in short supply amid URC fixture chaos Rugby fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that the games between Connacht and Munster, and Ulster and Leinster, both on New Year's Day, get … Rugby • 27 Dec 21
John Porch making the most of another Galway Christmas Connacht's Australian winger explains what Christmas Day will be like for the province's international brotherhood. Rugby • 24 Dec 21
Ireland prop Bealham 'buzzing' with new Connacht deal Ireland prop Finlay Bealham says Connacht is "where his heart is" after signing a contract extension with the club. Rugby • 22 Dec 21
Ten would be perfect but Lowry happy with game time Michael Lowry wants his long-term future at Ulster to be in the number 10 shirt but for the moment is happy to play anywhere. Rugby • 23 Dec 21
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The podcast before Christmas The panel discuss the latest rugby news including more fixture disruption and Ultan Dillane's move to France. Rugby • 22 Dec 21
'Ultie is first and foremost a brilliant human being' Connacht senior coach Pete Wilkins says there are no ill-feelings towards Ultan Dillane, after the second row confirmed he would leave the province at the … Rugby • 22 Dec 21
Ultan Dillane to leave Connacht at end of season Connacht second row Ultan Dillane has confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season, with reports suggesting he is set to … Rugby • 21 Dec 21
Herring: 'I don't look at other hookers, it's about me' Ronán Kelleher and Dan Sheehan might be the shiniest pennies but Rob Herring insists he's not trying to copy the Leinster hookers. Rugby • 20 Dec 21
Ulster progress pleases Payne ahead of Connacht visit Jared Payne reckons Ulster are in a better place mentally now to deal with the threat of Connacht, who have won their three of their … Rugby • 22 Dec 21
