Rugby

This month
May 2026
Setback
Robbie Henshaw to miss Leinster's clash with Lions
4 May
12
Leo's Word
'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen
4 May
38
jouez jouez
Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to set up Champions Cup final with Leinster
3 May
60
Save the Date
Connacht conquerors Montpellier set up Challenge Cup final against Ulster
3 May
5
Decider
Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao
Hugo Keenan and co will be watching closely as Bordeaux host Bath today.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
14
celebrations
'We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe
2 May
17
bound for bilbao
Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final
2 May
47
meeja
'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen
2 May
98
Toll
Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon
2 May
36
finalists
Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men seemed to be home and hosed at 29-11, but Toulon nearly came back.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
2 May
69
As it happened
Leinster 29-25 Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final
Updated 2 May
126
Number 10
Harry Byrne starts a Champions Cup semi-final for the first time today
2 May
18
Crunch time
'We deserve this shot at a big team' - Ulster's Jack Murphy gears up for Chiefs test
2 May
2
opposition report
Champions Cup love affair has reignited sleeping giant Toulon after turbulent season
2 May
4
Pilou Pilou
Toulon stand in the way of Leinster's return to Champions Cup final
2 May
4
Test
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1 May
1
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PodcastThe 42FM
Munster’s leadership crisis evident in Randle U-turn
46m
Prospect
20-year-old out-half Gabriel set to stay with Leinster despite Munster interest
1 May
25
Teamsheet
Ulster shake up starting side ahead of Challenge Cup tie with Exeter
1 May
24
Team news
Porter starts for Leinster as Henshaw and Ioane get nod in backline
1 May
51
Choppy waters
McMillan and Munster back to drawing board after U-turn with Randle
1 May
reminders
Saints and Bulls games still fresh in Leinster's minds this week
1 May
7
Ambition
'We’ve spoken about it being 20 years this season since there has been a trophy'
1 May
8
Last month
April 2026
Deal off
Munster confirm that Roger Randle will no longer join the province
The New Zealander said he is “deeply saddened” that the deal isn’t going through.
Updated 30 Apr
Game respects game
'He's unbelievable' – Italian centre Brex a big threat to Leinster
30 Apr
5
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
How Leinster stack up against Toulon, plus JT’s backline selection calls
41m
Pen to Paper
Jack O'Donoghue signs Munster contract extension
29 Apr
24
Time to say goodbye
Welsh rugby icon George North to retire
29 Apr
8
RCT
'There's European Cups in the reception... It's a very proud rugby city'
29 Apr
8
high quality
The near misses will rankle for Ireland after a thriller in France
28 Apr
Show Time
'We haven’t really hit our straps' - Leinster eager to kick on
28 Apr
1
Concern
Leinster have to 'wait and see' as Baird sidelined again
28 Apr
19
Boost
Ulster welcome back key players from injury
27 Apr
22
Crowd
30,000 tickets sold for Leinster's semi-final against Toulon in Dublin
27 Apr
31
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Munster find their groove in exciting URC play-off race
59m
back on top
St Mary's complete their rise with AIL 1A victory over Clontarf
26 Apr
6
Late Drama
Finn scores 83rd-minute winning try as UL Bohemians claim AIL three-peat
26 Apr
Looking Back
Munster's victory comes at a cost
25 Apr
31
Hard Lines
Ireland battle bravely but France eventually prevail with bonus-point win
Scott Bemand’s side took the lead in the first half but were eventually outgunned in Clermont.
25 Apr
4
Frustration
Leinster suffer dramatic late defeat to Benetton
25 Apr
99
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