Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Payne became defence coach at Ulster following his retirement in 2018

Ulster's Payne confirms move to Clermont

Former Ireland full-back Jared Payne will Ulster to join the coaching team at Clermont Auvergne next season.

Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle's Director of Rugby Jono Gibbes

La Rochelle rise 'a testament' to O'Gara and Gibbes

On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman give their takes on Ronan O'Gara's meteoric coaching trajectory and what Leinster can expect from his La Rochelle side in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final.

Rugby • 29 Apr 21

Jono Gibbes signed a two-year deal in February 2017 to join Ulster's coaching team before departing at the end of last season for family reasons

Jono Gibbes confirmed as La Rochelle Director of Rugby

Jono Gibbes has been confirmed as La Rochelle's Director of Rugby, three months after he was granted an early release from Ulster to return to his native New Zealand for family reasons.

Rugby • 14 Jun 18

Jono Gibbes will take charge of Waikato from the end of this season

Jono Gibbes named as next Waikato head coach

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes will take charge of Waikato as the end of this season, the New Zealand club have announced.

Rugby • 05 Mar 18

Jono Gibbes will leave at the end of the season

Gibbes to leave Ulster at end of season

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes has confirmed that he will leave the province at the end of the season on family grounds.

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

Robbie Diack: 'I'm just hoping I can mark this occasion with a victory in France.'

'It's an honour & privilege' - Diack's Ulster landmark

Robbie Diack has spoken of his "honour" and "privilege" at pulling on the Ulster shirt ahead of his 200th appearance for the province.

Rugby • 19 Oct 17

Gibbes: Zebre loss made us face some brutal facts

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes admitted his team were forced to confront some "brutal facts" after their shock Pro14 loss to Zebre.

Rugby • 03 Oct 17

Jono Gibbes worked with Leinster as forwards coach

Jono Gibbes not in running for Leinster position

Former Leinster forwards coach Jono Gibbes has ended speculation he could return to the province by extending his contract with French club Clermont Auvergne.

Rugby • 04 Jun 15

Jono Gibbes (l) is set to leave Leinster at the end of the season

Leinster set to lose Gibbes to Clermont

Leinster forwards coach Jono Gibbes will leave the province at the end of the season to take up a role at Clermont Auvergne.

Rugby • 27 Sep 13

Jono Gibbes