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This week
28th December 2025 - 1st January 2026
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
30 Dec 2025
28
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
30 Dec 2025
18
Injury Update
Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht
29 Dec 2025
13
Rivalry
Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster
29 Dec 2025
28
Fallout
'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'
29 Dec 2025
10
Defence
'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run
28 Dec 2025
23
Last week
21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
Regrets
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
27 Dec 2025
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 2025
88
highlight
Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover
25 Dec 2025
13
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 2025
2
Last month
December 2025
Player Management
'I'd get my head cut off if I decided it was going to be Leinster week'
15 Dec 2025
15
Munster finish on a high after a frustrating night down the Páirc
14 Dec 2025
24
Selection
Gloucester boss points to 'reality' after fielding weakened team in Cork
13 Dec 2025
4
cookies
'He's pretty unheralded. I'm super proud of him' - McMillan
13 Dec 2025
13
Job Done
Munster grab bonus-point win in scrappy Cork clash with Gloucester
Clayton McMillan’s men finished with five tries against the second-string English side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh
13 Dec 2025
25
Nank the Tank
'It feels like home. I can definitely see myself staying here a long time'
12 Dec 2025
8
Party in the Páirc
'It was an opportunity to represent Munster, my family, and Kerry'
11 Dec 2025
4
score zone
The key stat Munster have focused on after a tough night in Bath
Munster had 10 entries into the ‘score zone’ but only delivered two tries.
10 Dec 2025
10
State of the game
'Rugby is becoming a box-kick game... It's hard to get out of it'
10 Dec 2025
31
Update
Crowley and Kleyn part of Munster's 'old-school' session in Limerick
9 Dec 2025
7
Donk
'My confidence hasn't wavered one bit' - McMillan backs Munster to rebound
8 Dec 2025
5
jvg
'We absolutely loved our time at Munster' - Bath boss van Graan
7 Dec 2025
3
Leader
'Those first 20 minutes are probably on my shoulders' - Beirne
6 Dec 2025
12
Dominant
Bath's first-half demolition job leaves Munster empty-handed
Johann van Graan’s men were impressive as they made a Champions Cup statement.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from The Rec
6 Dec 2025
41
Last year
2025
youths
'We're going to find plenty of gems as long as we continue this'
Munster’s CSP programme sees the best clubs players go up against schools teams.
Murray Kinsella
29 Nov 2025
5
Back To Business
Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.
Murray Kinsella
27 Nov 2025
8
depth chart
Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?
The Ireland boss has used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
Murray Kinsella
25 Nov 2025
19
Momentum
Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat
Andy Farrell’s side struggled to control momentum due to poor discipline and composure.
Murray Kinsella
24 Nov 2025
25
Review
Farrell stresses the positives after a mixed November for Ireland
24 Nov 2025
30
Setbacks
Ireland's Hansen re-injures foot as Baird suffers leg fracture
24 Nov 2025
46
cards
How Ireland were reduced to 12 players against the Springboks
23 Nov 2025
51
chaotic
'My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud' - Andy Farrell
22 Nov 2025
61
Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards
Andy Farrell and co. will have frustrations but South Africa were the better team.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
22 Nov 2025
153
sent off
Texts, high danger, wraps, and FPROs - The three rescinded reds
22 Nov 2025
15
High Ball
How James Lowe and Ireland have adapted to aerial contests
22 Nov 2025
3
Bollocking
Fired-up Farrell rallies Ireland for ferocious Springboks test
Caelan Doris said the Ireland boss has his players in a good place.
Murray Kinsella
22 Nov 2025
3
cleared
Ireland's Hansen comes through captain's run despite finger injury
21 Nov 2025
28
Steady Hand
'The media around the lineout has been out of proportion'
21 Nov 2025
13
Selection
How have South Africa and Ireland's teams changed since Durban?
These sides last met in South Africa when Ciarán Frawley’s drops goals decided the game.
20 Nov 2025
3
Rassie
'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland
20 Nov 2025
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