Six Nations jury: English hype, Welsh fear and can Ireland rise again?
Our writers answer six key questions as the tournament looms into view Captains Dewi Lake (Wales), Sione Tuipulotu…
Cian Tracey: Prop crisis leaves Ireland facing difficult Six Nations as daunting French test looms large
Jack Boyle of Leinster leaves the field on a medical cart after picking up a leg injury against…
‘I started to notice the old neck was beginning to seize’ – ex-Munster and Ireland prop John Hayes (52) on the pain he suffers
Munster, Ireland and Lions rugby legend John Hayes. Photo by Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile Former Munster and Ireland prop John…
Much to admire as Leinster spoil opening day at Dexcom Stadium
Connacht 23 Leinster 34 Leinster form a huddle in front of the Clan Stand at Connacht’s Dexcom Stadium.…
Connacht v Leinster: ‘We’ve been dreaming about this since we were kids’ – Cian Prendergast hoping for another battle with younger brother Sam
Brothers Sam (left) and Cian Prendergast embrace after a Leinster and Connacht URC match at the RDS. Photo:…
Rugby jury: Farrell squad surprises and Six Nations bolters – Our writers give their verdicts
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Cian Tracey: Clayton McMillan’s ‘line in the sand’ moment fades as Munster face grim Challenge Cup reality
Munster’s Jack Crowley kicks a conversion during the Investec Champions Cup match against Castres Olympique at Thomond Park;…
Munster’s Champions Cup campaign ends with shock defeat to Castres as province enters Challenge Cup last-16
Munster 29 Castres 31 Munster captain Tadhg Beirne, third from left, and teammates during the Champions Cup defeat…
Munster’s Champions Cup campaign ends with shock defeat to Castres as province enters Challenge Cup last-16
Munster 29 Castres 31 Munster captain Tadhg Beirne, third from left, and teammates during the Champions Cup defeat…
The Antoine Frisch interview: ‘I don’t regret not getting capped by Ireland, it was always my dream to play for France’
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From speeding up to the game to Ireland rediscovering their mojo – Cian Tracey’s rugby wishlist for 2026 – The Irish Independent
From speeding up to the game to Ireland rediscovering their mojo – Cian Tracey’s rugby wishlist for 2026 The…
Leinster claim derby revenge on Munster with battling URC win at Thomond Park
Munster 8 Leinster 13 James Lowe of Leinster offloads to teammate Rieko Ioane, right, as he is tackled…