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January

January 2026

Setback

Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue

The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

28 Jan

Power

'Very proud' - Connacht's Jansen hoping Ireland call will come

26 Jan

Comeback

'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'

Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.

Murray Kinsella

25 Jan

On a Roll

Leinster happy to keep winning after 'a bit of flak' this season

25 Jan

Disappointment

'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'

24 Jan

No Luck

'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt

24 Jan

cracker

Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle

The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Dexcom Stadium

24 Jan

lock

Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland

The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.

24 Jan

West's awake

'The people of the West of Ireland are incredibly defiant'

23 Jan

different times

'We’ve never had 12,500 people here... It's a little bit surreal'

22 Jan

Changes

Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door

Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

22 Jan

uncapped

Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

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Next Level

Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium

The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

return of the mack

'It'll be a struggle' - Hansen unlikely to play again this season

21 Jan

Analysiscontrol

Munster's inability to hold momentum costs them against Castres

Clayton McMillan’s side twice got into the lead but quickly gave it up.

Murray Kinsella

19 Jan

Rolling On

Leinster tee themselves up for another shot at the Champions Cup

19 Jan

Timely

Boyle impresses for Leinster as Six Nations shot with Ireland looms

19 Jan

Number 10s

Prendergast and Byrne help Leinster home as Crowley suffers with Munster

Andy Farrell has another big call to make for Ireland’s trip to Paris in the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Bayonne

18 Jan

Reaction

'Mixed feelings' for Leinster after overcoming fierce Bayonne

17 Jan

Update

Six Nations concerns as Furlong, Henshaw, and O'Briens injured

17 Jan

hard fought

Late flurry sees Leinster over the line after battle with Bayonne

Ireland boss Andy Farrell will be concerned about injuries for Furlong, Henshaw, and O’Brien.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade Jean-Dauger

17 Jan

La Peña Baiona

Leinster are visiting one of French rugby's treasures in Bayonne

17 Jan

On The Road

Byrne in lead role as Leinster look to win big in Bayonne

17 Jan

looseheads

'A lot more serious' - Paddy McCarthy to have surgery on foot injury

16 Jan

Switch

Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster

The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

Numbers Down

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle

Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

13 Jan

Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

depth chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

12 Jan

Character

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle

11 Jan

Dramatic

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster

10 Jan

Thriller

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

10 Jan

Tumultuous

Carbery returns as Ireland's game of musical chairs at 10 continues

The pecking order at out-half in the Ireland squad has been ever-changing.

Murray Kinsella

10 Jan

Rivals

'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle

10 Jan

Injury Update

Porter and Lowe miss Leinster's clash with La Rochelle due to injury

9 Jan

Homecoming

'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal

The 30-year-old is set for a return to Irish rugby next season.

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

Family

'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier

9 Jan

prop life

Switching to tighthead, bloody ears, and Springboks lessons

8 Jan

dark arts

'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend

There was a handful of penalties against the Irish provinces in this area last weekend.

Murray Kinsella

6 Jan