Why are we persisting with Mike Adamson and his perplexing decisions? – The Irish Times
Every match official must have a detailed plan, and prematch preparation of that plan is vital to success.…
Cian Tracey: Munster prove their point after Ireland squad snub by Andy Farrell
Immense Croke Park display was motivated by anger and dismay of players Munster’s Jack Crowley during the URC…
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell left to count the cost of bruising weekend ahead of departure to Chicago
Tadhg Beirne insists they will have no excuses if they underperform against New Zealand despite injuries and lack…
Simon Zebo’s persistent interjections distracting for Leinster v Munster viewers – The Irish Times
The novelty of Croke Park playing host to big rugby games has moved on to the point where…
Bernard Jackman: New Munster leaders revive this old rivalry with deserved scalp
Leo Cullen’s side left to work out where it all went wrong Jack Crowley celebrates Munster winning a…
Leo Cullen says his Leinster side ‘just not battle-hardened at the moment’ – The Irish Times
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said that his players lacked composure after their first defeat in two years…
‘I didn’t always deal with scrutiny properly’ – Jack Crowley ups the ante as he seeks to make Irish No 10 shirt his own
Munster out-half hoping his hard work in pre-season pays off as he looks sharp and lean so far…
media-stoked outhalf rivalry is about to get real – The Irish Times
A little cruelly perhaps, they’ve been pitted against each other like two pugilists for our delectation. Yet, a…
Leinster and Munster name much-changed sides for Croke Park derby – The Irish Times
There are changes aplenty ahead of Leinster and Munster’s URC showdown at Croke Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm),…
Since losing my dad, I’ve thought a lot about what it means to be a father – The Irish Times
A collusion of circumstance and a commitment to my late father took me to the prematch lunch before…
kick-off time, TV details and team news
The first interpro of the URC season takes place this weekend with Munster making the trip to GAA…
Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clash – The Irish Times
The Leinster v Munster rivalry returns on Saturday at Croke Park (5.15pm) and not a moment too soon.…