Was Eben Etzebeth’s ban harsh? The 16 worst eye-gouging suspensions
Following the confirmation that Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 matches, we review previous eye-gouging bans and…
Munster’s unbeaten record ended as Stormers pull off dazzling comeback win – The Irish Times
URC: Munster 21 Stormers 27 Regrets, Munster will have a pocketful, not least a failure to score in…
Leinster survive three cards to put Dragons to the sword – The Irish Times
URC: Dragons 10 Leinster 24 Another day, another officiating controversy. Leinster shipped three cards and arguably their worst…
Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch
The United Rugby Championship (URC) season gets back underway on Friday with two games before there’s another six…
Josh Ericson in line for Leinster debut in URC return against Dragons – The Irish Times
Josh Ericson is set to become the latest Leinster debutant after being named on the bench for Friday…
South Africa ‘up a level’ across all areas of the game, says Garry Ringrose – The Irish Times
On a personal level, Garry Ringrose has always been understated. But when Springbok outhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ghosted across…
Connacht test Munster but home side hold on at Thomond Park – The Irish Times
URC, round five: Munster 17 Connacht 15 Munster snatched a win against Connacht at Thomond Park to preserve…
Leo Cullen’s Leinster are paying the price for their dominance – The Irish Times
What is the primary task of a provincial head coach such as Leo Cullen? Is it to win…
Leinster name two debutants in side for clash with Zebre – The Irish Times
Leo Cullen has named five debutants in Leinster’s matchday squad to face Zebre in the United Rugby Championship…
Munster’s victory over Leinster may well prove to be a line in the sand – The Irish Times
This one was not as big, the rewards were not so tangible. Yet, somehow, it felt more significant…
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.…
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…