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Yesterday
17th April 2024
Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in
This week
14th April 2024 - 18th April 2024
Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett
The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.
How the brilliant Baird try showed Leinster's mettle against La Rochelle
Having conceded just before the break, Leo Cullen’s side were composed early in the second half.
Last week
7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
14 weeks later: Can Nienaber's defence carry Leinster past La Rochelle?
The South African was brought in to help with the big games like Saturday’s.
Ireland-capped centre Hume's influence continues to grow in Ulster
The 25-year-old was slowed up by a groin injury in 2022 but has returned to strong form.
The case for Leinster to pick Connors and a 6/2 bench
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber have important decisions to confirm on Friday afternoon.
So what next for Munster after their Champions Cup exit?
Graham Rowntree and co. are convinced the best is yet ahead for the province.
England's Dickson to referee Leinster's meeting with La Rochelle
Ringrose and Healy doubts for Leinster's date with La Rochelle
ROG and La Rochelle land into Cork ahead of Leinster clash
Three French, three English, one South African, and one Irish
'I’m not going to lie, that’s ongoing' - Frisch could leave Munster this summer
Munster had little luck but regrets in Northampton feel too familiar
Errors allowed Northampton to prosper, while sickness-hit Munster struggled in the final quarter.
Leinster and La Rochelle confirmed for prime time Saturday showdown
'Lads are going to pick up bugs but that's not the reason we lost today'
Munster's Champions Cup campaign ended as Saints go marching on
Northampton finished strongly to advance into the quarter-finals.
'He did things which no forward should really have been able to do'
Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.
This month
April 2024
'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'
Conor Murray is pleased to have signed up for another year with Munster and Ireland.
Snyman fit for Munster as Zebo starts against Northampton
'I think there's a lot more in me... I want to add to those two Ireland caps'
'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'
The English side are six-point favourites for Sunday’s clash at Franklin’s Gardens.
'He’s outrageously gifted' - Snyman's fitness could be key for Munster
Munster optimistic about Snyman but Nash only 50/50 for Saints
'We needed a police escort to get to the ground, it was like a World Cup final'
Keenan and Porter among Leinster concerns ahead of Leicester game
Doak's move to out-half an intriguing aspect of Ulster's rebuild
The 22-year-old was at number 10 against the Stormers on Saturday.
Last month
March 2024
20-minute reds, no croc rolls, and crooked lineout throws
'I never thought I was going to be in Tbilisi... I'm going to ride the wave'
Former Connacht man Conor McPhillips helped Georgia to their Rugby Europe Championship title.
Aussies have big appetite for Lions tour that could have Irish tinge
There was high demand for the first batch of tickets Down Under.
Ireland's Aki on shortlist for 6N player of the championship
England and France's upward trajectories ominous for Ireland
They’ll both come to Dublin next year as Ireland look to make it three consecutive titles.
The six players who made Six Nations debuts for Ireland
Six Nations title an excellent achievement for Farrell's remodelled side
Ireland’s statement performance came on the opening weekend in Marseille.
'We made a boll**ks of it in the captain's run!' - Ireland's Six Nations-sealing try
Andrew Porter finally cracked the Scottish resistance with a clever set-piece play.
'I thought we played bloody well' - Andy Farrell proud of Ireland
'If it was my last one, it's not a bad one to go on' - O'Mahony
Ireland are Six Nations champions again after squeezing past Scots
Andy Farrell’s men have sealed back-to-back titles after a hard-fought win in Dublin.
Larmour starts as Keenan ruled out of Ireland's clash with Scotland
Crowley can see out impressive first Six Nations as Ireland's main man
The 24-year-old has added classy touches and a notable physicality at out-half.