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Yesterday
16th May 2025
Team news
Leinster make 9 changes as Glasgow welcome Tuipulotu back
15 hrs ago
54
Sacrifice
This is a sad end to the Ireland sevens' exciting, emotional journey
The IRFU’s decision has been met with anger and frustration.
Murray Kinsella
17 hrs ago
8
This week
11th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
succession planning
How will Munster deal with the exits of POM, Murray, and Archer?
Their experience is impossible to replace but the southern province must move on next season.
15 May
11
versatile
Who is new Connacht signing Sam Gilbert?
The 26-year-old can play at fullback, wing, centre, and out-half.
14 May
5
SUAF
'It's half time' - Munster's URC fate is in their own hands
12 May
20
suftum
'That's the way we're going. We're backing the youth'
12 May
8
Last week
4th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
Farewell
'It was about Peter, it was about Conor, it was about Stevie'
9 May
25
ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
9 May
33
AnalysisCombinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
Murray Kinsella
9 May
32
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
29
Here's Johnny
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
8 May
10
Sidelined
Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
8 May
36
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
140
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
7 May
22
Farewell
Turner and Russell to leave Leinster at the end of the season
7 May
38
killer
Munster and Ireland prop Kilcoyne retires after 15-year career
7 May
16
BTs
'They're going to start s******g themselves' - Northampton's chats in Dublin
7 May
38
Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
Murray Kinsella
7 May
9
URC
A derby in Limerick, Connacht's faint hopes, Leinster's trophy hunt
6 May
11
jitters
Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
5 May
48
Analysisdecisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
4 May
25
Analysisd
Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
Murray Kinsella
4 May
39
This month
May 2025
Endgame
'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
3 May
91
Regrets
'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat
3 May
74
classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
128
High hopes
'It's not going to be long until we knock on the door and knock it over'
2 May
3
Selection
Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
1 May
15
Match Officials
Piardi, Amashukeli, and O’Keeffe to referee Lions Tests
1 May
25
AnalysisProlific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Murray Kinsella
1 May
7
Last month
April 2025
Business end
Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences
RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett, and Rabah Slimani hope to have a big say in Leinster’s trophy hunt.
Murray Kinsella
29 Apr
26
Explosive
'That’s the next step for Ryan... you just need that consistency'
29 Apr
16
bright sparks
AIL and U19s impress on otherwise dispiriting weekend for Irish rugby
Three of the Irish provinces are in the bottom half of the URC.
28 Apr
8
Down Under
How are Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up to face Farrell's Lions?
There have been some promising signs from key players in Super Rugby Pacific.
Murray Kinsella
27 Apr
7
Round 16
Carty's Connacht, new face for Leinster, Stockdale's Ulster switch
26 Apr
7
suftum
McCloskey and Kok back for Ulster against star-studded Sharks
25 Apr
6
AnalysisAttack
Leinster have notched 155 points, 50 breaks, and 61 offloads in three games
There has been good planning and excellent skill level involved in the recent big wins.
Murray Kinsella
23 Apr
10
Irish Abroad
'Donnacha helps me a lot. ROG has been so open to me'
Ex-Ireland back row Anna Caplice has been based in La Rochelle since 2023.
21 Apr
7
URC
'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'
17 Apr
8
Budgets
URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'
17 Apr
80
familiar face
Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.
Murray Kinsella
17 Apr
43
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