Rugby

May

May 2024

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

7.6k

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'

19 May

2.7k

Reaction

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

19 May

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 May

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

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

Changes

Centurions set to depart Connacht

16 May

6.3k

cian to continue

'A lot of people say 'when you know, you know'. I can't relate to that yet'

16 May

4.7k

graduation day

Ireland Sevens star Chay Mullins earns first pro deal at Connacht

15 May

5.5k

Moving On

Will Addison and Dave Ewers to leave Ulster at end of season

15 May

6.7k

Man in the Middle

Matthew Carley to referee Leinster's Champions Cup final clash with Toulouse

39 mins ago

5.7k

Analysis

'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'

5 hrs ago

4.9k

richie murphy

'It's going to test me and it's going to push me... it was a no-brainer'

5 hrs ago

2.0k

clinical

Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time

Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.

Murray Kinsella

15 hrs ago

3.5k

Crunch time

'90% fit' Mack Hansen ruled out of Connacht's must-win clash with Stormers

16 hrs ago

2.9k

All over

Rory O'Loughlin forced to retire on medical grounds

18 hrs ago

7.9k

Blow

Ulster confirm captain Iain Henderson out for three months

19 hrs ago

3.0k