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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

Munster Rugby6 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)6 May
Wales great Halfpenny to retire at the end of the season
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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.

RTÉ Sport5 May
Munster sweat on Beirne knee issue as injuries pile up
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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

RTÉ Sport5 May
Borthwick backed by RFU despite Six Nations failure
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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

RTÉ Sport5 May
McCloskey and Stockdale injury doubts for Ulster
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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.

RTÉ Sport5 May
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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

Munster Rugby5 May
New IRFU contract for Leinster full-back Keenan
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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.

RTÉ Sport5 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)5 May
Connacht swoop for Leinster prop Jerry Cahir
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Connacht swoop for Leinster prop Jerry Cahir

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Leinster loosehead prop Jerry Cahir.

RTÉ Sport5 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)5 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)5 May
Prop Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 seasons
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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.

RTÉ Sport4 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)4 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)4 May
Henshaw ruled out of Leinster's URC clash with Lions
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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

RTÉ Sport4 May
Leinster can look a class apart despite issues
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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

RTÉ Sport4 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)3 May
Bordeaux see off Bath to tee up final date with Leinster
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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

RTÉ Sport3 May
Montpellier book Challenge Cup final date with Ulster
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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.

RTÉ Sport3 May
Jackman: Media right to be a bit sceptical of Leinster
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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

RTÉ Sport3 May
Challenge Cup: Montpellier v Dragons latest score
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Challenge Cup: Montpellier v Dragons latest score

Find out who Ulster will face in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

RTÉ Sport3 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)3 May
Leinster aim to summon 'spirit of Bilbao' for next battle
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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

RTÉ Sport2 May
Murphy: Ulster players 'bouncing into' URC fixtures
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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.

RTÉ Sport2 May
'You Love Throwing The Boot Into Us': Leo Cullen Tore Into Irish Media After Nervy Leinster Win
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'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.

Balls.ie2 May
Ulster dismiss Exeter to roar into Challenge Cup final
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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.

RTÉ Sport2 May
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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

Irish Rugby (IRFU)2 May
Cullen says media 'love throwing the boot' into Leinster
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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

RTÉ Sport2 May
Porter: 'A lot of work to do' before our return to Bilbao
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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

RTÉ Sport2 May