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Award Winner

Beirne feels he has even more to offer after season 'full of ups and downs'

12 Nov 2025

6

Eddie Jones

'The great thing Ireland do is produce teams that stay in the fight'

8 Nov 2025

23

Comment

Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish

A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

8 Nov 2025

21

Andrew Porter

'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby'

8 Nov 2025

3

Out to impress

Ireland A coaches aim to 'stretch and push players out of comfort zone'

6 Nov 2025

5

driven

Casey: 'I'm very ambitious. I want to get to the highest level'

6 Nov 2025

17

ronan kelleher

Ireland go 'back to the drawing board' as they target improvement for Japan

5 Nov 2025

36

Fixtures

Galway to host Kilkenny in 2026 Leinster SHC opening round

3 Nov 2025

4

Comment

McCloskey a rare positive of a sloppy showing in Chicago

1 Nov 2025

33

Competition

Baird gets another shot to make statement in Ireland 6 jersey

1 Nov 2025

24

Fixture

Ireland U20s to face South Africa in Cork

29 Oct 2025

9

decision

Wessels has ban reduced by one week after appeal hearing

29 Oct 2025

14

Backlash

'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin

29 Oct 2025

23

Progress

'We're miles away from playing our best rugby. We could be some hell of a team'

27 Oct 2025

14

Reaction

'Coming away to Thomond Park, you learn a lot about character and spirit'

26 Oct 2025

5

Reaction

'One thing that wasn’t missing was effort' - McMillan pleased as Munster find a way

25 Oct 2025

23

interpro

Munster come out on top of tight tussle with Connacht

Clayton McMillan’s team made it five wins from five in the URC.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

25 Oct 2025

40

Dan Kelly

'As soon as my agent told me Munster were in for me, it was a no-brainer'

25 Oct 2025

5

Preview

Munster keen to make another statement as Connacht come to Thomond

25 Oct 2025

2

In form

'I'm not sure what else he could have done' - McMillan backs Crowley for Ireland 10 shirt

23 Oct 2025

19

Exit

Former Munster man Jason Holland to leave All Blacks role later this year

23 Oct 2025

1

jack o donoghue

'Missing out on big games has been a massive motivating factor'

23 Oct 2025

4

Depth

Munster putting tools in place to add more layers to their attack

22 Oct 2025

11

On the plane

'He thoroughly deserves it' - Munster delighted to see Farrell get Ireland call

21 Oct 2025

7

NFL

'It’s on me' - Derry's Jude McAtamney misses crucial kicks in NY Giants defeat

20 Oct 2025

5

Motivated

Ireland frustration helps fuel Munster's statement showing in Croke Park

Only four Munster players made Andy Farrell’s November squad, which was selected before Saturday’s interpro in Croke Park.

20 Oct 2025

19

Reaction

'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'

18 Oct 2025

71

As it happened

Leinster 14 Munster 31, URC

Relive all the action as it happened at Croke Park.

18 Oct 2025

63

Preview

Munster seek to keep the fire alive in Leinster rivalry

18 Oct 2025

1

Derby

'They're going to be gunning for us' - Gibson-Park relishing Croke Park clash with Munster

17 Oct 2025

3

Comment

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season

15 Oct 2025

36

pico

'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes helps Cape Verde make history

14 Oct 2025

4

Interview

Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain

14 Oct 2025

5

Boost

Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster

14 Oct 2025

7

Preview

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them

11 Oct 2025

3

round three

Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash

10 Oct 2025

41

Development

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés

10 Oct 2025

8

Rugby

IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league

7 Oct 2025

11

Update

Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury

7 Oct 2025

8

GAA

Donegal confirm McGuinness to stay in charge for 2026

6 Oct 2025

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