Rugby

September

September 2024

Test Hopes

Ireland want to see Prendergast and Izuchukwu 'under a bit of pressure' in SA

18 Sep

5.4k

CONFIRMED

Kendellen leads Emerging Ireland as Izuchukwu and Prendergast included

18 Sep

7.6k

chaos games

Munster still bringing the chaos into Year 3 of Rowntree's project

The southern province invited journalists to watch training in Limerick yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

18 Sep

4.1k

Top 10

Connacht backing new recruit Josh Ioane to add 'X-factor'

18 Sep

3.1k

Leader

'We didn’t fall out' - Rowntree says POM contract talks were complicated

18 Sep

5.4k

Return

Ulster thrilled to have 'incredible' Iain Henderson back for bruising start to URC

18 Sep

1.3k

Update

Henderson returns but Ulster dealing with long injury list for URC opener

17 Sep

5.8k

stepping up

Simon Easterby to become Ireland interim head coach in December

Updated 17 Sep

4.7k

Skipper

Wilkins: Prendergast 'is the embodiment of what we want to stand for this season'

17 Sep

1.7k

not leaving

Stuart McCloskey signs new Ulster contract

17 Sep

1.9k

Skipper

Munster confirm appointment of Beirne as permanent captain

17 Sep

3.5k

injury hell

'I literally just cried. I curled up into a ball - I couldn’t really process it'

17 Sep

5.5k

Vancouver Groovers

Bemand includes a few debuts in Ireland women's rugby squad trip to Vancouver

17 Sep

1.4k

Time to shine

'When you get an opportunity at Leinster, you've got to be able to grasp it'

17 Sep

5.0k

Ireland's call

Bundee Aki ‘honoured’ to be among over 3,600 people granted Irish citizenship

16 Sep

3.6k

Leader

From missing out on Leinster's academy to becoming Connacht's captain

24-year-old Ireland international Cian Prendergast has made a huge success of his move west.

Murray Kinsella

16 Sep

5.8k

rugby weekly extra

‘They’re going to be competitive; they could win the URC’

16 Sep

6.9k

Leader

'It is a huge honour for me' - Cian Prendergast named new Connacht captain

16 Sep

2.9k

force

21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland

The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.

Murray Kinsella

16 Sep

2.0k

Update

Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury

16 Sep

3.0k

Champs

Late Meafou try gives Toulouse victory over La Rochelle in Top 14

16 Sep

3.8k

Here we go again

Different pressures facing provincial head coaches ahead of new URC season

We look at what Pete Wilkins, Leo Cullen, Graham Rowntree and Richie Murphy will be hoping to achieve this season.

17 hrs ago

3.5k

Ulster

Three late tries sees Exeter to comfortable pre-season win over Ulster

14 Sep

3.3k

Happy Days

'You can't single any of them out' - Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win

14 Sep

2.8k

triumph

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia

14 Sep

4.7k

proposition

British and Irish league remains abstract concept but nobody can afford to close the window

14 Sep

2.2k

next chapter

'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''

Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.

14 Sep

4.2k

Return

'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'

14 Sep

3.6k

SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

13 Sep

4.7k

statement

URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league

13 Sep

3.2k

Rugby

Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter

13 Sep

3.7k

Home Advantage

'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'

13 Sep

3.3k

Squad

The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10

As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.

Murray Kinsella

12 Sep

7.2k

Team news

Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January

12 Sep

4.2k

Team news

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia

12 Sep

1.4k

Skipper

Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain

12 Sep

4.5k

New Role

Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team

12 Sep

1.7k

Preview

South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return

11 Sep

2.1k

Dates For Diary

Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed

11 Sep

663

playmaker

'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan

11 Sep

3.9k