Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Leone Nakaraw is no longer joining Ulster

Ulster pull the plug on signing of Leone Nakarawa

Ulster have pulled the plug on signing Glasgow Warriors forward Leone Nakarawa.

Benetton qualify for Rainbow final after game cancelled

Irish interest in the Guinness Pro 14 Rainbow Cup has ended after the cancellation of the upcoming match between Ospreys and Benetton, handing the Italian side a place in the final.

Rugby • 09 Jun 21

Denis Buckley is set to make his 200th Connacht appearance in Italy this weekend

Buckley's journey from mascot to double centurion

A decade on from making his Connacht debut away to Benetton, Denis Buckley returns to Stadio di Monigo this weekend in what would be his 200th appearance for the province.

Rugby • 26 May 21

Bundee Aki is expected to make his first appearance for Connacht since March

Connacht coach Wilkins wary of Benetton banana skin

Connacht attack coach Pete Wilkins has warned his players that they will need to maintain the standards set in their win over Munster to avoid slipping up against Benetton this weekend.

Rugby • 25 May 21

Connacht celebrate their thrilling victory

Connacht snatch dramatic Rainbow Cup win at Ulster

A last-gasp try from replacement winger Peter Sullivan gave Connacht a dramatic 26-24 victory over Ulster at the Kingspan in the Rainbow Cup's opening round.

Rugby • 23 Apr 21

Irish sides will not play South African opposition

Rainbow Cup altered as South African sides stay at home

South African teams will not compete as planned in the Rainbow Cup, with the Pro 14 stating there will be a "dual tournament" which sees them play a series of games against each other.

Rugby • 21 Apr 21

Edinburgh will not be required to play the fixture

Edinburgh given walkover for Pro14 fixture

Edinburgh have been awarded four walkover points from their cancelled Pro14 match against Benetton, drawing a line under the coronavirus-affected campaign.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

Johnny Sexton shakes hands with Joey Carbery after the 2019 Pro14 semi-final

Leinster v Munster - Pro14 Final: All you need to know

Leinster and Munster are on collision course in the Guinness Pro14 final on Saturday. Here's all you need to know ahead of the game.

Rugby • 27 Mar 21

Joey Carbery of Munster in action against Scarlets' Steff Hughes

Comeback kid Carbery pulls strings to sink Scarlets

Joey Carbery looks to be finding form at just the right time after impressing in Munster's 28-10 bonus point win over Scarlets at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 12 Mar 21

Connacht and Munster last met in January, where Johann van Graan's side edged out their hosts at the Sportsground in a thrilling finish

Lenihan: Final incentive should be enough for Munster

Donal Lenihan expects Munster to seal their place in the Pro14 final as they welcome Connacht to Thomond Park, while a Leinster win in Belfast will effectively put paid to Ulster's hopes of reaching the decider.

Rugby • 05 Mar 21

Scott Penny scored two tries for Leinster

Leinster finish strongly to overcome 14-man Glasgow

Scotland international Adam Hastings was sent-off as Glasgow lost 40-21 at reigning Guinness PRO14 champions Leinster.

Rugby • 01 Mar 21

Carbery returns as Munster surge past Cardiff Blues

Joey Carbery returned to action for the first time in 13 months as Munster overhauled a first half deficit to beat Cardiff Blues in Cardiff Arms Park this evening.

Rugby • 26 Feb 21

Marcel Coetzee has made 11 appearances for Ulster this season, scoring eight tries

Ulster's Coetzee in race to be fit to face Ospreys

Ulster will have wait until later in the week to decide whether backrower Marcell Coetzee will be available for selection for Friday night's visit of Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Feb 21

Johnny Sexton is fit to start at No 10 for Leinster

Big names back for Leinster-Ulster clash

After being passed fit to play, Johnny Sexton will captain Leinster, while Michael Lowry comes in for the injured Jacob Stockdale on the Ulster team for Friday's top-of-Conference A clash in the Pro14 at the RDS.

Rugby • 07 Jan 21

The game at Scotstoun will now have to be rescheduled in 2021

Covid-19 claims Glasgow v Edinburgh in Pro14

Glasgow have been forced to call off next week's derby clash with Edinburgh in the Pro14 after reporting four players have tested positive for coronavirus.

Rugby • 18 Dec 20

Billy Holland will run out as captain again

Holland returns to Munster team against Cardiff

Billy Holland will make his first appearance of the season for Munster against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park on Monday, kick-off 8.15pm

Rugby • 25 Oct 20

Leavy could make Leinster comeback as Kearney starts

Dave Kearney is in the Leinster team to face Zebre Rugby in the Guinness Pro14 on Friday, while Dan Leavy could make a long-awaited return at the RDS.

Rugby • 23 Oct 20

'It's been a fascinating experience for me personally'

Van Graan lauds winning pedigree of Munster's new wave

Munster head coach Johann van Graan discusses the integration process of the province's four new signings as the resumption of the Pro14 season approaches.

Rugby • 19 Jul 20

'Naming rights to Thomond Park is certainly one of the things on the table'

Munster CEO: Thomond Park naming rights 'on the table'

Munster CEO Ian Flanagan says the province is 'actively investigating' the possibility of selling the naming rights to Thomond Park.

Rugby • 23 Jun 20

Johnny Sexton has replaced the Aviva Stadium with Dodder Park

Sexton's 'ups and downs' ahead of return to rugby

Johnny Sexton remains focused on finishing the year with Leinster and Ireland once the rugby season finally restarts, however, the Ireland captain admits that motivation has been challenging during this coronavirus crisis.

Rugby • 19 May 20

Tiernan O'Halloran scored the second Connacht try

14-man Connacht grind out win over Southern Kings

Connacht survived an early red card for Peter Robb to win 29-19 against the Southern Kings in the Pro 14 this afternoon.

Rugby • 01 Mar 20

'Uncertainty creates a lot of questions. And you're asking me questions I don't know the answer to'

Cullen: Virus disruption has caused 'uncertainty'

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he is unsure as to the extent of the disruption the outbreak of coronavirus will have on the Pro 14 season.

Rugby • 27 Feb 20

Carbery was already rehabbing a wrist injury

Munster's Joey Carbery to undergo surgery on ankle

Munster's Joey Carbery will undergo a procedure on his ankle while he rehabs his current wrist ligament injury that had ruled him out of Ireland's Six Nations campaign.

Rugby • 25 Feb 20

Alby Mathewson initially joined Munster in 2018 before extending his time at the province

Alby Mathewson signs for Ulster

Former All Black Alby Mathewson will join Ulster on a one-year deal in July.

Rugby • 25 Feb 20

Ulster's Treadwell free to play after citing dismissal

Kieran Treadwell has been cleared to play for Ulster after a citing for alleged foul play against Bath in the Heineken Champions Cup was dismissed.

Rugby • 06 Feb 20