Continuity in attack key to a Munster Aviva revival Poor so far on the road, Munster need to find momentum in attack against their oldest foes, while ensuring Leinster don't negate their line speed in defence. Rugby • 05 Oct 18
Continuity in attack key to a Munster Aviva revival Poor so far on the road, Munster need to find momentum in attack against their oldest foes, while ensuring Leinster don't negate their line speed in defence. Rugby • 05 Oct 18
Carbery will relish the return of Earls for derby clash This weekend's interprovincial derbies heralds the end of the early season phoney war, with Munster in particular in need of a big performance against Ulster at Thomond Park. Rugby • 28 Sep 18
Carbery will relish the return of Earls for derby clash This weekend's interprovincial derbies heralds the end of the early season phoney war, with Munster in particular in need of a big performance against Ulster at Thomond Park. Rugby • 28 Sep 18
Lenihan: Connacht have reconnected with their fans Last season is one best forgotten from a Connacht perspective, but Donal Lenihan believes the team and its supporters are back on the same page under head coach Andy Friend. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Lenihan: Connacht have reconnected with their fans Last season is one best forgotten from a Connacht perspective, but Donal Lenihan believes the team and its supporters are back on the same page under head coach Andy Friend. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
O'Brien in line to return for Connacht clash Sean O'Brien could be set to return to the Leinster line-up as the province confirmed he will return to training this week. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
O'Brien in line to return for Connacht clash Sean O'Brien could be set to return to the Leinster line-up as the province confirmed he will return to training this week. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Leinster back on top after bonus-point victory Leinster returned to the top of the Guinness PRO14's Conference B after a 31-7 bonus-point victory over 14-man Edinburgh at the RDS. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Leinster back on top after bonus-point victory Leinster returned to the top of the Guinness PRO14's Conference B after a 31-7 bonus-point victory over 14-man Edinburgh at the RDS. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Friend hails 'special scalp' against Scarlets Connacht coach Andy Friend hailed a 'special scalp' after the westerners defeated Scarlets in the Guinness Pro 14 in the Sportsground this evening. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Friend hails 'special scalp' against Scarlets Connacht coach Andy Friend hailed a 'special scalp' after the westerners defeated Scarlets in the Guinness Pro 14 in the Sportsground this evening. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Luke McGrath eyes dangling November carrot It will be just his second Leinster start of the season, but scrum-half Luke McGrath is acutely aware of the opportunity to shine against Edinburgh at the RDS. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Luke McGrath eyes dangling November carrot It will be just his second Leinster start of the season, but scrum-half Luke McGrath is acutely aware of the opportunity to shine against Edinburgh at the RDS. Rugby • 22 Sep 18
Pro 14 Champions Leinster open with trip to Cardiff Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht now know what their Pro14 fixture schedule will be for the 2018/2019 season. Rugby • 25 Jul 18
Pro 14 Champions Leinster open with trip to Cardiff Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht now know what their Pro14 fixture schedule will be for the 2018/2019 season. Rugby • 25 Jul 18
Irish rugby's 2017-18: Glory on the pitch, chaos off it In the 2017-18 season, Ireland's chaotic off-field shenanigans provided a curious background to a season of unprecedented success on the pitch. Rugby • 30 May 18
Irish rugby's 2017-18: Glory on the pitch, chaos off it In the 2017-18 season, Ireland's chaotic off-field shenanigans provided a curious background to a season of unprecedented success on the pitch. Rugby • 30 May 18
Leinster claim double in style after 5-star display Leinster completed a near perfect season in the Aviva Stadium this evening with an eight-point victory over Scarlets in a free-scoring Pro 14 final. Rugby • 26 May 18
Leinster claim double in style after 5-star display Leinster completed a near perfect season in the Aviva Stadium this evening with an eight-point victory over Scarlets in a free-scoring Pro 14 final. Rugby • 26 May 18
Scarlets' Pro14 final plans affected by 4G carpet burns Leinster's Guinness Pro14 final opponents were unable to train Monday as several players had "blisters with a bit of pus coming out" following their semi-final victory on Glasgow's 4G artificial pitch. Rugby • 22 May 18
Scarlets' Pro14 final plans affected by 4G carpet burns Leinster's Guinness Pro14 final opponents were unable to train Monday as several players had "blisters with a bit of pus coming out" following their semi-final victory on Glasgow's 4G artificial pitch. Rugby • 22 May 18
'Hanrahan better suited to attacking Munster gameplan' Munster must play a high-tempo game if they are to overturn Leinster at the RDS in Saturday's Pro14 semi-final, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 18 May 18
'Hanrahan better suited to attacking Munster gameplan' Munster must play a high-tempo game if they are to overturn Leinster at the RDS in Saturday's Pro14 semi-final, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 18 May 18
Munster rugby season waning as hurling cranks up? The most fabled of Irish provincial rivalries will get another run out this weekend, but why has Munster fail to utilise its full allocation for the Pro14 semi-final? Rugby • 16 May 18
Munster rugby season waning as hurling cranks up? The most fabled of Irish provincial rivalries will get another run out this weekend, but why has Munster fail to utilise its full allocation for the Pro14 semi-final? Rugby • 16 May 18
Henshaw out of Munster while Sexton is being monitored Leinster's Champions Cup winning centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Munster. Rugby • 14 May 18
Henshaw out of Munster while Sexton is being monitored Leinster's Champions Cup winning centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Munster. Rugby • 14 May 18
Pro14 teams: Munster ring the changes The Munster team to face Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan and is much changed from the side that beat the Southern Kings last weekend. Rugby • 12 Apr 18
Pro14 teams: Munster ring the changes The Munster team to face Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday has been named by Head Coach Johann van Graan and is much changed from the side that beat the Southern Kings last weekend. Rugby • 12 Apr 18
Leinster report clean bill of health after Zebre win Leo Cullen reported a clean bill of health from his Leinster dressing room after his team beat Zebre in the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 07 Apr 18
Leinster report clean bill of health after Zebre win Leo Cullen reported a clean bill of health from his Leinster dressing room after his team beat Zebre in the Guinness Pro14. Rugby • 07 Apr 18
Pro14 team news: Best returns for Ulster Rory Best returns to the Ulster team to face Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday night, while Jarrad Butler captains Connacht for the first time against Ospreys at the Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Apr 18
Pro14 team news: Best returns for Ulster Rory Best returns to the Ulster team to face Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday night, while Jarrad Butler captains Connacht for the first time against Ospreys at the Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Apr 18
Dillane back in Connacht team to face Cheetahs Ultan Dillane has been restored to the Connacht team to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in the Guinness Pro14 on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Mar 18
Dillane back in Connacht team to face Cheetahs Ultan Dillane has been restored to the Connacht team to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in the Guinness Pro14 on Saturday. Rugby • 02 Mar 18
Munster gain play-off boost with win over Glasgow Munster defeated Glasgow 21-10 in their Pro14 Conference A top-of-the-table clash at a sold-out Irish Independent Park to boost their play-off hopes. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
Munster gain play-off boost with win over Glasgow Munster defeated Glasgow 21-10 in their Pro14 Conference A top-of-the-table clash at a sold-out Irish Independent Park to boost their play-off hopes. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
Pro14 team news: Jordan Larmour back for Leinster Jordan Larmour will start at full-back for Leinster when reigning Pro14 champions Scarlets visit the RDS tomorrow, while Gerbradt Grobler is set for his first Munster start away to the Cardiff Blues. Rugby • 16 Feb 18
Pro14 team news: Jordan Larmour back for Leinster Jordan Larmour will start at full-back for Leinster when reigning Pro14 champions Scarlets visit the RDS tomorrow, while Gerbradt Grobler is set for his first Munster start away to the Cardiff Blues. Rugby • 16 Feb 18
Van der Flier sets new record against Connacht Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier set a new tackling record in the inter-provincial win over Connacht characterised by a strong defensive showing from Leo Cullen's side. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
Van der Flier sets new record against Connacht Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier set a new tackling record in the inter-provincial win over Connacht characterised by a strong defensive showing from Leo Cullen's side. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
Leinster dig deep to hold off Connacht challenge Leinster withstood a late onslaught to extend their hoodoo over Connacht with a hard-earned 21-18 interprovincial win at the RDS. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
Leinster dig deep to hold off Connacht challenge Leinster withstood a late onslaught to extend their hoodoo over Connacht with a hard-earned 21-18 interprovincial win at the RDS. Rugby • 02 Jan 18
Recap: Pro14 derby wins for Ulster and Leinster Ulster produced a sensational comeback to defeat Munster at the Kingspan Stadium, while Leinster held out against Connacht at the RDS. Rugby • 01 Jan 18
Recap: Pro14 derby wins for Ulster and Leinster Ulster produced a sensational comeback to defeat Munster at the Kingspan Stadium, while Leinster held out against Connacht at the RDS. Rugby • 01 Jan 18
Connacht 44-16 Ulster: Pro14 Interprovincial recap The festive interprovincial season kicked off with the meeting of Kieran Keane's Connacht and Ulster and the home side put a record score on Les Kiss's team. Rugby • 23 Dec 17
Connacht 44-16 Ulster: Pro14 Interprovincial recap The festive interprovincial season kicked off with the meeting of Kieran Keane's Connacht and Ulster and the home side put a record score on Les Kiss's team. Rugby • 23 Dec 17
Munster and Leinster ring changes for Thomond Park tie Munster have made four changes to their side while Leinster coach Leo Cullen has handed Jack McGrath the captain's armband ahead of the St. Stephen's Day clash between the pair at Thomond Park. Rugby • 26 Dec 17
Munster and Leinster ring changes for Thomond Park tie Munster have made four changes to their side while Leinster coach Leo Cullen has handed Jack McGrath the captain's armband ahead of the St. Stephen's Day clash between the pair at Thomond Park. Rugby • 26 Dec 17
