Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Leinster and Leicester Tigers are set for another battle

Leinster to host Leicester, Munster go to Northampton

It's familiar oppostition for Leinster and Munster who will take on Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints respectively in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.

Rugby • 21 Jan 24

Stade Francais players at the final whistle

Jackman: Both fans and Leinster being 'short-changed'

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says Stade Francais' selection of an under-strength side to face Leinster indicates the EPCR need to examine whether the current model is working.

Rugby • 14 Jan 24

Champions Cup recap: Leinster 43-7 Stade Francais

The action as it happened in Leinster's Champions Cup clash at home to Stade Francais at the Aviva Stadium

Rugby • 13 Jan 24

'The inter-provincial rivalries gave us some scintillatingly close encounters'

Burns kicking masterclass exposes Leinster defence

Billy Burns led Ulster to a monumental win against Leinster yesterday evening, to stop the league leaders from mustering their tenth win on the trot.

Rugby • 02 Jan 24

URC: Leinster 21-22 Ulster - recap

The action as it happened as Ulster ground out a win at the RDS

United Rugby Championship Leinster • 01 Jan 24

Ciarán Frawley was the star of the show for Leinster in France

Frawley edging ahead of Byrne at 10, says Ferris

Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Ciarán Frawley is edging ahead of Harry Byrne in the battle to claim the Leinster number 10 jersey on a long-term basis.

Rugby • 11 Dec 23

URC recap: Connacht 22-24 Leinster

Leinster's Ciarán Frawley strikes at the death to deny Connacht victory in a dramatic clash in Galway.

Rugby • 10 Dec 23

Dan Sheehan scores the opening try in his first match wearing the Leinster captain's armband

Sheehan stars for Leinster in win over Dragons

Leinster came away from Rodney Parade with a bonus-point victory as Dragons fell to their third home defeat of the season.

Rugby • 12 Nov 23

Max Deegan touches down for Leinster's second try

Leinster secure bonus-point victory against Edinburgh

Leinster ended Edinburgh's winning start to the BKT United Rugby Championship season with a well-judged 36-27 bonus-point victory at the RDS Arena.

Leinster • 04 Nov 23

Joey Carbery is set for another spell on the sidelines

URC: Carbery blow for Munster, Leinster make one change

Munster have made seven changes for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons at Musgrave Park, with Joey Carbery facing wrist surgery, while Leinster have made just one switch for Edinburgh.

Rugby • 03 Nov 23

Tommy O'Brien runs in for Leinster's fourth try

Leinster bounce back in dominant fashion against Sharks

Max Deegan marked his 100th appearance for Leinster with a try in their 34-13 United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks at a wet RDS Arena.

Rugby • 30 Oct 23

URC recap: Connacht 34-26 Glasgow Warriors

The action as it happened from Connacht v Glasgow Warriors from the Sportsground in Galway.

Rugby • 28 Oct 23

Lee Barron

A graduate of St Michael's College in Dublin, Barron joined the Leinster academy ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Leinster • 19 Aug 24

Alex Soroka

Born in Cork to Ukrainian parents, Soroka played underage rugby with Clontarf before joining the Leinster academy for the 2020/21 season.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

John McKee

A former student at Campbell College in Belfast, McKee joined the Leinster academy for the 2021/22 season.

Leinster • 26 Aug 24

Rob Russell

Having scored 10 tries in 18 appearances, the Dubliner earned a senior contract ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

Sam Prendergast

Prendergast starred for the Ireland U20s side as they won the Six Nations title in 2023 and then reached the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

Leah Tarpey leads Leinster to glory over Munster

Two-try centre Leah Tarpey starred as three unanswered second-half tries gave Leinster a runaway 33-14 final win over Munster and their first Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship crown since 2019.

Rugby • 02 Sep 23

Connacht claim famous one point win over Leinster

Connacht threw the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship title race wide open with an epic 18-17 win over a much-fancied Leinster at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 12 Aug 23

'Ronan O'Gara is one of world rugby's most tactically astute students'

ROG could help Ireland by showing them their weaknesses

Ronan O'Gara once again displayed his superb tactical nous by leading La Rochelle past Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. His unique perspective could massively benefit Ireland ahead of the World Cup.

Rugby • 23 May 23

Jonny Holland reflects on what could be a landmark win for Munster

Munster are nearly back but need to complete the job

Jonny Holland says that Munster are nearly back to winning ways, but they are one more win from being there.

Jonny Holland • 16 May 23

Sunday championship football - results and reports

Dublin were pushed all the way in Croke as an impressive Kildare side led for the majority of game before eventually coming unstuck. Earlier there were wins for Louth and Armagh, here's how it all happened.

Football • 30 Apr 23

Leinster's James Ryan attempts to repel a Toulouse maul

Leinster's Ryan thrilled with defensive fortitude

Leinster captain James Ryan has said the way his team cut down the attacking prowess of Toulouse will give them immense confidence heading into the Heineken Champions Cup final next month.

Rugby • 29 Apr 23

Kilkenny GAA fixtures cancelled due to referee strike

More than 50 matches are off across Gaelic games in Kilkenny this weekend as match officials strike over an abusive letter allegedly sent to a referee, which is being investigated by gardaí.

GAA • 28 Apr 23

'Play-off games bring a different energy compared to regular-season games'

Mistakes cost more in play-offs as URC hits quarters

All four Irish provinces remain in the hunt for the URC title and at least one will go through to the semi-finals.

Rugby • 25 Apr 23