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Gallery | Connacht Preparations
The Munster squad are continuing their preparations ahead of their round 17 fixture against Connacht in the URC this Saturday, May 9th, 7.45pm kick-off. Gallery
Galway-Born Prop Connolly ‘Thrilled’ To Join Connacht
Connacht Rugby has announce a further new arrival to their playing squad for next season, with the signing of tighthead prop Thomas Connolly. A native of Kinvar

Wales great Halfpenny to retire at the end of the season
Wales great Leigh Halfpenny will retire at the end of the season to bring down the curtain on a professional career spanning almost two decades.

Munster sweat on Beirne knee issue as injuries pile up
There are fears that Munster could be without captain Tadhg Beirne for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, as they count the cost of their recent URC w

Borthwick backed by RFU despite Six Nations failure
Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union to lead England into next year's World Cup following an investigation into the recent Six Nations fa

McCloskey and Stockdale injury doubts for Ulster
Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale both appear to be major injury doubts for Ulster's EPCR Challenge Cup final against Montpellier later this month.
Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Connacht In Galway
The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC Round 17 clash against Connacht at Dexcom Stadium (7.45pm, live on TG4 & Premie

New IRFU contract for Leinster full-back Keenan
Hugo Keenan is the latest frontline Ireland international to agree a new central contract, keeping him with Leinster until the summer of 2028.
Keenan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract
Hugo Keenan has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and Leinster Rugby until the end of the 2027/28 season. The UCD

Connacht swoop for Leinster prop Jerry Cahir
Connacht have confirmed the signing of Leinster loosehead prop Jerry Cahir.
Cahir To Make Switch From Leinster To Connacht
Connacht Rugby has announced the signing of loosehead prop Jerry Cahir from provincial rivals Leinster ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 25-year old joined Leins
Opta Facts: Guinness Women’s Six Nations – Ireland v Wales
International rugby returns to Ulster’s Affidea Stadium on Saturday, as the Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) resume their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign

Prop Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 seasons
Prop Denis Buckley has confirmed he will leave Connacht at the end of the season, bringing an end to a 17-year association with his home province.
Briggs: It’s A Joy To Coach Them, I’m Very Proud
Niamh Briggs believes the Ireland Under-21s’ ‘resilience and grit’ shone through as they took the lead after half-time against England and held onto it to recor
Connacht Confirm Departure Of Second Most-Capped Player Buckley
Denis Buckley has today announced that he will leave Connacht Rugby at the end of the season, bringing to an end an impressive 17-year association with his home

Henshaw ruled out of Leinster's URC clash with Lions
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that Robbie Henshaw will miss Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Aviva Stadium as he ente

Leinster can look a class apart despite issues
Leo Cullen has expressed his dissatisfaction at some of the negative responses to his team's advances to the final of the competition. However, some of those ex
IRFU Junior Men’s Interpros: Round 2 Results Round-Up
Defending champions Ulster are just 80 minutes away from completing an IRFU Junior Men’s Interprovincial Championship three-in-a-row after maintaining their unb

Bordeaux see off Bath to tee up final date with Leinster
Leinster will face Bordeaux-Begles in this year's Investec Champions Cup final in Bilbao after the reigning champions beat Bath 38-26 at the Stade Atlantique Bo

Montpellier book Challenge Cup final date with Ulster
Ulster will play Montpellier in the final of the Challenge Cup after the Top 14 side beat the Dragons 18-12 in France today.

Jackman: Media right to be a bit sceptical of Leinster
Leo Cullen may be trying to instil a siege mentality after defending his Leinster team against perceived unjustified media commentary, according to Bernard Jack

Challenge Cup: Montpellier v Dragons latest score
Find out who Ulster will face in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Briggs: It’s A Joy To Coach Them, I’m Very Proud
Niamh Briggs believes the Ireland Under-21s’ ‘resilience and grit’ shown through as they took the lead after half-time against England and held onto it to recor

Leinster aim to summon 'spirit of Bilbao' for next battle
Hugo Keenan had just two senior club appearances to his name the last time Leinster conquered Europe and looked on with pride as Isa Nacewa and his team-mates l

Murphy: Ulster players 'bouncing into' URC fixtures
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy was thrilled with his side's attacking display against the Chiefs, hailing it as one of their best performances of the season.

'You Love Throwing The Boot Into Us': Leo Cullen Tore Into Irish Media After Nervy Leinster Win
Leinster secured another return to the Champions Cup final under Leo Cullen after holding out under pressure for a 29-25 win over Toulon.

Ulster dismiss Exeter to roar into Challenge Cup final
Ulster booked an Challenge Cup final place after brushing aside Exeter 29-12 following a dominant display in Belfast.
Linn Leads Ireland U-21s To Historic Victory Over England
The Ireland Under-21 Women (sponsored by PwC) erased a 14-point first-quarter deficit with a terrific team performance to beat England 41-40 at Coventry’s Nick

Cullen says media 'love throwing the boot' into Leinster
Leo Cullen launched an impassioned defence of his Leinster team after their survived a late scare to see off Toulon and return to the Investec Champions Cup fin

Porter: 'A lot of work to do' before our return to Bilbao
Leinster will find out this evening who they face in the Investec Champions Cup final in three weeks, but whether it's Bordeaux-Begles or Bath, Andrew Porter in
