Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 3 hrs
Munster denied famous win after slow burner comes alive Munster's latest bid to record another stunning Champions Cup upset fell agonisingly short as Toulon edged a thrilling Pool 2 clash 27-25 that burst into life in an amazing second half. Rugby • 3 hrs
Ulster awarded points after Cheetahs game postponed Ulster have been awarded the points after today's Challenge Cup tie against the Toyota Cheetahs was postponed due to an unplayable pitch at the s'Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. Rugby • 17 mins
Ulster awarded points after Cheetahs game postponed Ulster have been awarded the points after today's Challenge Cup tie against the Toyota Cheetahs was postponed due to an unplayable pitch at the s'Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. Rugby • 17 mins
Connacht let slip 17-point lead in Montpellier There was more agony for Connacht as a winning hand was again let slip as Montpellier came from 17 points adrift 24 minutes from time to maintain their winning run in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 8 hrs
Connacht let slip 17-point lead in Montpellier There was more agony for Connacht as a winning hand was again let slip as Montpellier came from 17 points adrift 24 minutes from time to maintain their winning run in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 8 hrs
Trouble for Toulouse after second pool defeat Saracens produced a victory to rescue their season as they overcame Toulouse 20-14 in a heavyweight Champions Cup clash at StoneX Stadium. Rugby • 3 hrs
Trouble for Toulouse after second pool defeat Saracens produced a victory to rescue their season as they overcame Toulouse 20-14 in a heavyweight Champions Cup clash at StoneX Stadium. Rugby • 3 hrs
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 8 hrs
Champions Cup recap: Toulon 27-25 Munster Relive all the action from Munster's Champions Cup trip to Stade Mayol where they faced three-time champions Toulon. Rugby • 8 hrs
Champions Cup round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 5 hrs
Champions Cup round 3: All You Need To Know All four Irish provinces are back in action this week across the Investec Champions and EPCR Challenge Cup pool stages. Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's games. Rugby • 5 hrs
Cullen pleased with Leinster's fight and Byrne's nerve Sparks always fly when Leinster and La Rochelle cross paths, and the great modern rivals produced another game for the ages as Leinster edged a 25-24 thriller which went down to the final kick of the game. Rugby • 11 hrs
Cullen pleased with Leinster's fight and Byrne's nerve Sparks always fly when Leinster and La Rochelle cross paths, and the great modern rivals produced another game for the ages as Leinster edged a 25-24 thriller which went down to the final kick of the game. Rugby • 11 hrs
Byrne the hero as Leinster beat La Rochelle in epic Leinster and La Rochelle's rivalry produced another game for the ages, as Harry Byrne's penalty kick with the final play of the game sealed a 25-24 Champions Cup win for Leo Cullen's side. Rugby • 10 Jan
Byrne the hero as Leinster beat La Rochelle in epic Leinster and La Rochelle's rivalry produced another game for the ages, as Harry Byrne's penalty kick with the final play of the game sealed a 25-24 Champions Cup win for Leo Cullen's side. Rugby • 10 Jan
Champions Cup recap: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle Relive all the action from the Champions Cup round-three clash of Leinster and La Rochelle at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 10 Jan
Champions Cup recap: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle Relive all the action from the Champions Cup round-three clash of Leinster and La Rochelle at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 10 Jan
Champions Cup: Bears outlast Bulls in 16-try shootout Bristol ran riot in a remarkable first half to secure their place in the Champions Cup knockout phase with a 61-49 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. Rugby • 10 Jan
Champions Cup: Bears outlast Bulls in 16-try shootout Bristol ran riot in a remarkable first half to secure their place in the Champions Cup knockout phase with a 61-49 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. Rugby • 10 Jan
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
'There have been days when we've let ourselves down' Like most coaches who come to Ireland from New Zealand or Australia, Clayton McMillan has now experienced the step up in energy on the week of a big Champions Cup tie. Rugby • 10 Jan
'The D4 crowd would be banging the drum for him' Stephen Ferris wants to see more of Ulster's emerging crop of talent getting a chance for Ireland and cited Bryn Ward as an example of a player that might receive a clamour to be fast-tracked if he was lining out for Leinster instead. Rugby • 10 Jan
'The D4 crowd would be banging the drum for him' Stephen Ferris wants to see more of Ulster's emerging crop of talent getting a chance for Ireland and cited Bryn Ward as an example of a player that might receive a clamour to be fast-tracked if he was lining out for Leinster instead. Rugby • 10 Jan
Cullen: 'We've had some conversations with Joey' Leo Cullen says Leinster have had "some conversations" with Ireland out-half Joey Carbery about a return to the province. Rugby • 5 hrs
Cullen: 'We've had some conversations with Joey' Leo Cullen says Leinster have had "some conversations" with Ireland out-half Joey Carbery about a return to the province. Rugby • 5 hrs
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
McMillan calls on Munster to 'embrace the cauldron' Champions Cup cauldrons in France are new to Clayton McMillan, but nothing new to Munster. Rugby • 09 Jan
ROG angle adds extra spice to Leinster-La Rochelle tie When La Rochelle face Leinster later this afternoon, Ronan O'Gara will once against find himself deep in enemy country but the former Ireland out-half has never been afraid of leaving his comfort zone. Rugby • 10 Jan
ROG angle adds extra spice to Leinster-La Rochelle tie When La Rochelle face Leinster later this afternoon, Ronan O'Gara will once against find himself deep in enemy country but the former Ireland out-half has never been afraid of leaving his comfort zone. Rugby • 10 Jan
Ulster v Cheetahs game to be played behind closed doors Ulster's EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Toyota Cheetahs will be played behind closed doors after a severe freeze in the Netherlands forced a change of venue for the game. Rugby • 09 Jan
Ulster v Cheetahs game to be played behind closed doors Ulster's EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Toyota Cheetahs will be played behind closed doors after a severe freeze in the Netherlands forced a change of venue for the game. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Leinster low on props as Munster make 10 changes Leinster have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle with three of their frontline prop forwards missing. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Munster must start hitting ceiling to go deep in Europe With Ireland opening their 2026 Guinness Six Nations campaign away to France in just under four weeks' time, there's an appropriate theme to these next two weekends of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup rugby. Rugby • 09 Jan
Irish rugby still in 'a very healthy place' - Ryan La Rochelle assistant coach Donnacha Ryan feels Irish rugby is in a "healthy place" as Ronan O'Gara's side prepare to pitch up at Aviva Stadium to take on familiar foes Leinster in the Investec Champions Cup. Rugby • 09 Jan
Irish rugby still in 'a very healthy place' - Ryan La Rochelle assistant coach Donnacha Ryan feels Irish rugby is in a "healthy place" as Ronan O'Gara's side prepare to pitch up at Aviva Stadium to take on familiar foes Leinster in the Investec Champions Cup. Rugby • 09 Jan
Will Ulster's form be rewarded in the Six Nations? Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson outline the case for more Ulster players in the Ireland Six Nations squad. United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan
Will Ulster's form be rewarded in the Six Nations? Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson outline the case for more Ulster players in the Ireland Six Nations squad. United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Bath 'shocker' not on Munster minds ahead of Toulon tie Craig Casey insists Munster's defeat to Bath, and the manner of the 40-14 loss, won't play on their minds ahead of Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon. Rugby • 09 Jan
Ulster continuing impressive rebuild with 6N on horizon Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2026, as we look back on wins for Ulster and Leinster in the New Year Interpros. United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan
Ulster continuing impressive rebuild with 6N on horizon Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2026, as we look back on wins for Ulster and Leinster in the New Year Interpros. United Rugby Championship • 07 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Munster lose Hodnett, Kendellen but internationals back Munster will welcome back their Ireland contingent for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Toulon but back rows John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen are out through injury. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Six Nations a chance for Ireland to blood new players Ireland could use the Six Nations as a chance to blood new players, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 06 Jan
Porter: System changes far from straightforward Andrew Porter admits that managing different systems across three different teams has played into Leinster's unusual start to the season. Rugby • 06 Jan
Porter: System changes far from straightforward Andrew Porter admits that managing different systems across three different teams has played into Leinster's unusual start to the season. Rugby • 06 Jan
