Rugby

leinster guys

Frawley a cracking signing for Connacht and it's a different Leinster exit

Leo Cullen made several interesting comments about ‘Leinster guys’ playing elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

2 hrs ago

7

FreeComeback

Promising back rower Gleeson set to make Munster return after recovering from injury

2 hrs ago

4

Six Nations Preview

Dupont's France and improved England will make Ireland's life tricky

Andy Farrell’s side are at home to Italy, Wales, and Scotland in 2026.

Murray Kinsella

4 hrs ago

6

Yesterday

29th December 2025

Move On

'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip

16 hrs ago

18

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat

Injury Update

Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht

19 hrs ago

13

le roi

Dupont back to 'genius' best as Toulouse hit under-strength La Rochelle for 60

20 hrs ago

4

going west

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster

The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

23 hrs ago

36

Rivalry

Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster

29 Dec

28

Fallout

'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'

29 Dec

10

This week

28th December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Back in action

Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle

28 Dec

8

secondment

Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles

28 Dec

4

that winning feeling

Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'

28 Dec

22

Defence

'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run

28 Dec

23

Last week

21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025

Regrets

'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'

27 Dec

37

Derby

Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle

Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Thomond Park

27 Dec

88

Rugby

Northampton rock Bath to take top spot in English Prem

27 Dec

7

Reaction

Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'

27 Dec

27

interpro

Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht

Richie Murphy’s side took 34 minutes to score their first points of the night, before Connacht set up a nervy finish.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Dexcom Stadium

27 Dec

16

As it happened

Munster v Leinster, URC

27 Dec

80

As it happened

Connacht v Ulster, URC

27 Dec

34

goals

'We’re trying to get where Munster is' - Nienaber outlines Leinster's URC ambition

27 Dec

26

Preview

Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway

27 Dec

4

Results

Cardiff and Ospreys prevail in Welsh URC derbies

26 Dec

1

Interpros

'It’s always tight with these guys': Ulster's McCloskey anticipates close contest with Connacht

26 Dec

6

highlight

Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover

25 Dec

13

Ready to go

Connacht team includes teenage debutant, 6 alterations for Ulster

24 Dec

9

Derby

Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster

24 Dec

51

Fighting Fit

'A complete idiot just landed on my leg... I sprained my toe, my ankle, and I had a fracture in my foot'

24 Dec

13

URC

'It was a bit of an eye-opener for us' - Ronan Kelleher vows to right wrongs against Munster

24 Dec

5

THOMOND TALES

'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception

23 Dec

18

Interpros

'We're coming off two losses, and we need to step up and try and right that wrong'

23 Dec

7

squad update

Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster

Updated 23 Dec

18

Irish Abroad

'If I had stayed in Ireland, I'd still be selling houses'

Dublin man Ian Robinson coached King’s College to success in New Zealand rugby this year.

23 Dec

2

Limerick

Ireland XV to play England A at Thomond Park in February

23 Dec

4

move in making

Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms

23 Dec

31

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.

61m

Derby Day

Munster confirm all of their Ireland internationals available to face Leinster on Saturday

22 Dec

Rugby

Stuart Lancaster tight lipped as he refuses to be drawn on Ciarán Frawley move

22 Dec

2

going west

Ciarán Frawley set to join Connacht from next season

Bernard Jackman reports that Connacht hope for the versatile 28-year-old to play primarily at out-half.

22 Dec

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