Rugby
Last year
2025
Interpros
'It’s always tight with these guys': Ulster's McCloskey anticipates close contest with Connacht
Fighting Fit
'A complete idiot just landed on my leg... I sprained my toe, my ankle, and I had a fracture in my foot'
THOMOND TALES
'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception
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.
move in making
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
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.
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Derby Day
Munster confirm all of their Ireland internationals available to face Leinster on Saturday
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.
Not good enough
'We were miles off what I expect and we need to sort it out' - Lancaster after Connacht loss
Leinster v Ulster
Richie Murphy on Aviva defeat: 'It definitely won't deflate us. It definitely won't knock us off track'
Drama
Leinster edge Ulster to claim provincial bragging rights
A converted try late on sealed a four-point victory for the hosts.
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
Stockdale Exchange
'If you're saying that the interpros are just another game, you're probably lying to yourself'
the most wonderful time of year
'It's Christmas time. Everyone gets to go to the pub and have pints and watch us bate the head off each other'
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
Bench press
'Huge guys who couldn't play 80 minutes of rugby' - McBride scathing of substitute rules
