Gibson-Park: World Cup countdown is on for Ireland Scrum-half Jamison Gibson says Ireland are starting a new chapter this autumn with the 2027 World Cup the "carrot" at the end of their journey. Rugby • 22 Oct
Gibson-Park: World Cup countdown is on for Ireland Scrum-half Jamison Gibson says Ireland are starting a new chapter this autumn with the 2027 World Cup the "carrot" at the end of their journey. Rugby • 22 Oct
Munster's upset of Leinster poses questions for Farrell Jonny Holland analyses the areas Munster exploited in achieving a rare away win over Leinster, and the knock-on effect it could have on Andy Farrell's Ireland during the upcoming international window. Rugby • 24 Oct
Munster's upset of Leinster poses questions for Farrell Jonny Holland analyses the areas Munster exploited in achieving a rare away win over Leinster, and the knock-on effect it could have on Andy Farrell's Ireland during the upcoming international window. Rugby • 24 Oct
Leinster-Munster edge 'good for Irish rugby' It may have spilled over at times but the edge in the Leinster-Munster URC derby at the weekend was exactly what the Ireland coaches want to see, according to scrum coach John Fogarty. Rugby • 24 Oct
Leinster-Munster edge 'good for Irish rugby' It may have spilled over at times but the edge in the Leinster-Munster URC derby at the weekend was exactly what the Ireland coaches want to see, according to scrum coach John Fogarty. Rugby • 24 Oct
Cullen: 'I'll take the criticism but it's a collective' The Leinster head coach was magnanimous in his praise for the Munster performance after Clayton McMillan's side handed him a third defeat from four games to start the season. Rugby • 20 Oct
Cullen: 'I'll take the criticism but it's a collective' The Leinster head coach was magnanimous in his praise for the Munster performance after Clayton McMillan's side handed him a third defeat from four games to start the season. Rugby • 20 Oct
'The vibe around the place is brilliant' - Beirne Munster captain Tadhg Beirne has praised the work of new head coach Clayton McMillan, and the good vibes in camp, after their eyebrow-raising 31-14 win over Leinster on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Oct
'The vibe around the place is brilliant' - Beirne Munster captain Tadhg Beirne has praised the work of new head coach Clayton McMillan, and the good vibes in camp, after their eyebrow-raising 31-14 win over Leinster on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Oct
Leinster's loss to Munster a 'good wake up' - Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen rued his side's poor finishing but hoped they would learn a lesson after the reigning URC champions were shocked by rivals Munster in Croke Park. Rugby • 19 Oct
Leinster's loss to Munster a 'good wake up' - Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen rued his side's poor finishing but hoped they would learn a lesson after the reigning URC champions were shocked by rivals Munster in Croke Park. Rugby • 19 Oct
Statement Munster performance downs Leinster at Croker Munster's Clayton McMillan era roared into life at Croke Park as his side recorded a 31-14 bonus-point victory over defending URC champions Leinster. United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct
Statement Munster performance downs Leinster at Croker Munster's Clayton McMillan era roared into life at Croke Park as his side recorded a 31-14 bonus-point victory over defending URC champions Leinster. United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct
URC recap: Leinster 14-31 Munster Relive all the action from Croke Park as Leinster hosted Munster in round four of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 18 Oct
URC recap: Leinster 14-31 Munster Relive all the action from Croke Park as Leinster hosted Munster in round four of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 18 Oct
Larmour and Deegan late changes to Leinster team Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has been forced into changes to his match-day squad on the morning of the BKT URC clash with Munster at Croke Park (5.15pm). Rugby • 18 Oct
Larmour and Deegan late changes to Leinster team Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has been forced into changes to his match-day squad on the morning of the BKT URC clash with Munster at Croke Park (5.15pm). Rugby • 18 Oct
Leinster 'chasing' Munster as derby day arrives It's not knockout and it's not winner takes all but the 173rd meeting of Leinster and Munster has plenty to recommend it. Rugby • 18 Oct
Leinster 'chasing' Munster as derby day arrives It's not knockout and it's not winner takes all but the 173rd meeting of Leinster and Munster has plenty to recommend it. Rugby • 18 Oct
McMillan: I've been waiting for this week to come Munster head coach Clayton McMillan admits he's been "waiting for this week to come" as his team prepare to take on rivals Leinster in round four of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 16 Oct
McMillan: I've been waiting for this week to come Munster head coach Clayton McMillan admits he's been "waiting for this week to come" as his team prepare to take on rivals Leinster in round four of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 16 Oct
Leinster's green army shows size of Munster task Ahead of the URC derby at Croke Park, Clayton McMillan says he well aware of the ground Munster need to make up on Leinster in order to increase their representation in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 17 Oct
Leinster's green army shows size of Munster task Ahead of the URC derby at Croke Park, Clayton McMillan says he well aware of the ground Munster need to make up on Leinster in order to increase their representation in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 17 Oct
Prendergast and Crowley set for derby match-up Ireland out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will face off in Saturday's Leinster v Munster URC clash at Croke Park. Rugby • 16 Oct
Prendergast and Crowley set for derby match-up Ireland out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will face off in Saturday's Leinster v Munster URC clash at Croke Park. Rugby • 16 Oct
Connacht welcome back Lions for Bulls clash Ireland internationals Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will start for Connacht in their URC clash against Bulls tomorrow night. Rugby • 16 Oct
Connacht welcome back Lions for Bulls clash Ireland internationals Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will start for Connacht in their URC clash against Bulls tomorrow night. Rugby • 16 Oct
Updated United Rugby Championship round 4: All you need to know The Irish derby clash between Leinster and Munster is the standout fixture of round four of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct
Updated United Rugby Championship round 4: All you need to know The Irish derby clash between Leinster and Munster is the standout fixture of round four of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship • 18 Oct
Kelleher determined to get 'one up' on All Blacks Rónan Kelleher admits that Ireland's loss to New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup will always be somewhere in the back of his mind. Rugby • 15 Oct
Kelleher determined to get 'one up' on All Blacks Rónan Kelleher admits that Ireland's loss to New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup will always be somewhere in the back of his mind. Rugby • 15 Oct
Munster and Leinster set to turn it up to 10 at Croker Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss the major news of the week in Irish rugby. United Rugby Championship • 15 Oct
Munster and Leinster set to turn it up to 10 at Croker Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss the major news of the week in Irish rugby. United Rugby Championship • 15 Oct
Ryan: Munster-Leinster rivalry just hits differently In each of the last three seasons, Munster have gone into the first of their URC meetings with Leinster already trying to make up lost ground. United Rugby Championship • 15 Oct
Ryan: Munster-Leinster rivalry just hits differently In each of the last three seasons, Munster have gone into the first of their URC meetings with Leinster already trying to make up lost ground. United Rugby Championship • 15 Oct
Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin t's hard to see anyone beating Leinster at home when their cavalry are back but Munster's unbeaten run and growing confidence gives them every reason to believe they can claim a statement win in the capital, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 15 Oct
Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin t's hard to see anyone beating Leinster at home when their cavalry are back but Munster's unbeaten run and growing confidence gives them every reason to believe they can claim a statement win in the capital, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 15 Oct
Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown Munster are expected to hand Tadhg Beirne his first game of the season in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against Leinster. Rugby • 13 Oct
Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown Munster are expected to hand Tadhg Beirne his first game of the season in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against Leinster. Rugby • 13 Oct
'It was gut feeling' - Van der Flier on Lions omission Josh van der Flier says he was disappointed not to win a Test cap for the British and Irish Lions and that coach Andy Farrell went with his "gut feeling". Rugby • 15 Oct
'It was gut feeling' - Van der Flier on Lions omission Josh van der Flier says he was disappointed not to win a Test cap for the British and Irish Lions and that coach Andy Farrell went with his "gut feeling". Rugby • 15 Oct
Cullen pleased as Leinster's defence leads the way Leinster scored five tries as they cruised to their first win of the season, but it was their defensive efforts in the 31-5 win against the Sharks that pleased Leo Cullen most. United Rugby Championship • 11 Oct
Cullen pleased as Leinster's defence leads the way Leinster scored five tries as they cruised to their first win of the season, but it was their defensive efforts in the 31-5 win against the Sharks that pleased Leo Cullen most. United Rugby Championship • 11 Oct
Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks Leinster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a routine 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Leinster • 11 Oct
Leinster up and running with win over toothless Sharks Leinster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a routine 31-5 victory over Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Leinster • 11 Oct
United Rugby Championship recap: Leinster 31-5 Sharks Relive all the action from Leinster's round three URC clash with Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Oct
United Rugby Championship recap: Leinster 31-5 Sharks Relive all the action from Leinster's round three URC clash with Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Oct
URC selections tease Prendergast-Crowley derby trial Irish rugby fans look set to get their wish next Saturday with the long-awaited match-up between international out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley when Leinster and Munster face off. Rugby • 11 Oct
URC selections tease Prendergast-Crowley derby trial Irish rugby fans look set to get their wish next Saturday with the long-awaited match-up between international out-half rivals Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley when Leinster and Munster face off. Rugby • 11 Oct
