Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Montpellier beat Bath to set up Tigers Challenge

Montpellier booked a Challenge Cup final appointment with Leicester after ending Bath's hopes of silverware with a 19-10 victory at the Recreation Ground.

Rugby • 02 May 21

Mixed approach but still some drama over the Rainbow

The Rainbow Cup is proving to be a mish-mash event but it's better than nothing, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 27 Apr 21

Ireland team-mates Conor Murray and James Ryan in action for Munster and Leinster on Saturday

Leinster in 'position of strength' ahead of La Rochelle

RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan discusses Munster's win over Leinster, the latter's selection strengths ahead of their semi-final against La Rochelle and the impact of new law trials in the Rainbow Cup.

Rugby • 27 Apr 21

Munster left the RDS with their their first win over Leinster since December 2018

Van Graan learns from sobering Leinster lessons

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says lessons learned from the recent Guinness Pro14 final defeat to Leinster played a significant role in finally getting the better of their rivals in a 27-3 victory at the RDS.

Rugby • 25 Apr 21

Damian de Allende makes a break on his way to setting up Conor Murray's first try

Munster shine at RDS to slay Leinster in Rainbow Cup

Conor Murray's try double drove Munster to their first win over Leinster since December 2018 as they began the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup with a 27-3 success at the RDS.

Rugby • 25 Apr 21

Rainbow Cup: Leinster 3-27 Munster recap

Look back at the key moments as Munster snapped a six-game losing streak against Leinster in style with a dominant display at the RDS.

Rugby • 24 Apr 21

Doris and Ryan set for Leinster returns against Munster

Caelan Doris and James Ryan have fully recovered from injury and are named in the Leinster squad for their opening Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup tie against Munster tomorrow.

Rugby • 23 Apr 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

Rainbow Cup: Ulster and Connacht name teams

Iain Henderson starts for Ulster opening round of the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Connacht.

Rugby • 22 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

Cullen: 'We will do what is best by him, making sure there is no short-term approach, it's when guys are right'

Cullen: No short-term approach with Sexton

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the out-half is recovering well from a head injury that has ruled him out for Saturday's visit of Munster, and insists they player won't be rushed back to action.

Rugby • 20 Apr 21