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January

January 2026

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

suftum

Entertaining Ulster head for Amsterdam on crest of wave

Richie Murphy’s men are staying true to their attacking philosophy this season.

Murray Kinsella

6 Jan

Appointments

Munster and Leinster get English referees for Champions Cup

6 Jan

no scrum no win

Furlong a doubt as Leinster brace for big scrum test from La Rochelle

6 Jan

Rivalry

Over 35,000 tickets sold for Leinster and La Rochelle's latest battle

6 Jan

Update

Robbie Henshaw fit for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle

5 Jan

form

'We're not playing rugby anywhere near what we think we're capable of'

5 Jan

interpro

Familiarity for Lancaster as Connacht hope to rebound in Leinster

3 Jan

Impact

'They're both incredible ball carriers' - Ward brothers shine for Ulster

3 Jan

Ulster

'Myself and the coaches will look at ourselves before we look at the players'

2 Jan

whitewash

Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC

Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Affidea Stadium

2 Jan

Derby

Ulster eye New Year opportunity against much-changed Munster

2 Jan

top tier

This year marks the beginning of the Nations Championship era

2 Jan

Last year

2025

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

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

Injury Update

Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht

29 Dec 2025

Rivalry

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

29 Dec 2025

Fallout

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

29 Dec 2025

Defence

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

28 Dec 2025

Regrets

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

27 Dec 2025

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

highlight

Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover

25 Dec 2025

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

Player Management

'I'd get my head cut off if I decided it was going to be Leinster week'

15 Dec 2025

Munster finish on a high after a frustrating night down the Páirc

14 Dec 2025

Selection

Gloucester boss points to 'reality' after fielding weakened team in Cork

13 Dec 2025

'He's pretty unheralded. I'm super proud of him' - McMillan

13 Dec 2025

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

Nank the Tank

'It feels like home. I can definitely see myself staying here a long time'

12 Dec 2025

Party in the Páirc

'It was an opportunity to represent Munster, my family, and Kerry'

11 Dec 2025

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

State of the game

'Rugby is becoming a box-kick game... It's hard to get out of it'

10 Dec 2025

Update

Crowley and Kleyn part of Munster's 'old-school' session in Limerick

9 Dec 2025