Rugby

May

May 2024

Big Joe

Explosive lock McCarthy can be a point of difference for Leinster

24 May

4.3k

column

Leo Cullen is the most under-praised man in Irish rugby

The Leinster head coach is unlikely to get the most credit if his side wins tomorrow, but will get a lot of blame if they lose.

24 May

3.4k

Ruling

South Africa's Wiese to miss Ireland Tests due to six-match ban

23 May

2.7k

Selection

Leinster set to start Connors in Champions Cup final against Toulouse

23 May

8.8k

ANALYSIS

A case for the defence: How teams score tries against Toulouse and Leinster

23 May

1.4k

DNA

'Toulouse are about something bigger than just the rugby match'

The French aristocrats take pride in their playing identity and homegrown players.

Murray Kinsella

22 May

3.7k

Switch

Munster confirm signing of Tom Farrell from Connacht

22 May

7.6k

Gold Hopes

Hugo Keenan to return to Ireland 7s set-up ahead of the Olympics

22 May

14.5k

Central contracts

IRFU confirms change to central contracting model

22 May

11.1k

Obsession

Toulouse seeking to move past Leinster complex and add sixth star on their own terms

RMC rugby journalist Wilfried Templier gave an insight into the Toulousain mindset on Wednesday’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

22 May

3.4k

Injury Update

Munster face waiting game as Nankivell suffers ankle injury ahead of URC run-in

22 May

2.7k

main man

Leinster have always had faith in Ross Byrne's ability to deliver

The 29-year-old out-half has built plenty of experience with his province.

Murray Kinsella

22 May

2.1k

point to prove

'We've sat down and said 'We haven't had a good game against Leinster'

22 May

1.8k

there goes the hotstepper

Simon Zebo tore down the right wing at Musgrave Park and never looked back

The Munster legend never compromised on being able to enjoy both rugby and life simultaneously.

Gavan Casey

21 May

3.9k

decisions decisions

The Leinster team we'd like to see start against Toulouse

21 May

9.0k

Farewell

Munster's Simon Zebo to retire at the end of the season

21 May

7.0k

strengths

'It’s easy to forget who's playing in blue' - Leinster's cause for confidence

21 May

3.5k

the numbers

Leinster v Toulouse: a rivalry in which the Blues have become the bogeymen

20 May

2.5k

match week

Triple fitness boost for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup final

20 May

7.1k

rugby weekly extra

'How many players that go through the Irish system have the same attributes? Not many'

20 May

7.5k

best in the business

Dupont and Gibson-Park: Two world class 9s, two different paths to the top

20 May

2.7k

Star

Praise for Cooney: 'His goalkicking has been incredible for a number of years'

15 hrs ago

2.7k

Reaction

Leo Cullen frustrated as Leinster's chances of top-two finish diminish

16 hrs ago

5.0k

Plus ça change

What has changed for Toulouse since last year's loss to Leinster?

Blair Kinghorn joined in December, while 21-year-old centre Paul Costes has broken into the team.

Murray Kinsella

19 hrs ago

4.9k

belfast bounce

Cooney the late hero as Ulster beat Leinster to secure place in URC play-offs

18 May

9.1k

RIP

Lions great Tony O'Reilly dies aged 88

18 May

4.4k

Disappointment

Connacht's hopes of play-off and Champions Cup rugby all but over after Stormers defeat

18 May

4.5k

Lions trounce Glasgow in result with significant implications for Irish provinces

18 May

9.6k

super rugby wrap

Last-gasp penalty try condemns Crusaders to first defeat to Brumbies in 15 years

18 May

2.1k

Preview

Returning big guns can help Leinster end Ulster's winning run

18 May

3.7k

Big Stu

Ulster's McCloskey on Murphy, France links and Twitter spat with Stephen Ferris

18 May

5.3k

Reaction

Rowntree not yet entertaining talk of top-two finish as Munster show guts in Edinburgh

17 May

5.1k

eight straight

Munster take maximum points from pulsating Edinburgh encounter

17 May

7.7k

Podcast The 42 Rugby Weekly

Ulster v Leinster preview, and Cordero finally set for Connacht bow

28:21

SQOTW

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17 May

6.4k

Ready to go

O'Halloran set for final home game as Connacht name team to face Stormers

17 May

3.8k

Derby

Ryan and Keenan return for Leinster's URC clash with Ulster

17 May

5.8k

recognition

Ireland's Neve Jones and Aoife Wafer make Six Nations Team of the Championship

17 May

1.2k

the pumas

Toulouse's Chocobares eligible for Champions Cup final in spite of suspension

16 May

3.8k

Team news

5 changes for Munster team to face Edinburgh

16 May

7.0k