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Last month
May 2026
Landmark
Ireland aim to finish with a bang on record-breaking day in Dublin
17 May
1.5k
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Last Chance
Leinster target second before Munster fight for a URC quarter-final
16 May
2.8k
13
legacy
'The legends are coming in' - Ireland to honour their heritage
15 May
1.2k
2
Team news
One change for Ireland, with 30,000 tickets sold for Scotland clash
15 May
1.2k
2
success
'A season like no other' - MU Barnhall celebrate trophies across the club
The partnership between the club and Maynooth University has been increasingly productive.
Murray Kinsella
13 May
2.4k
5
Sanction
Ex-Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban after doping scandal
12 May
3.0k
Rising
Connacht appoint Mullen as Lancaster's new backs coach
Updated 12 May
10.7k
13
IN FLOW
Connected, confident Connacht prove too good for Munster
Ben Murphy’s nine-phase score showed how dangerous the westerners are.
Murray Kinsella
11 May
2.3k
4
hosts
'This is where we should be playing' - Ireland set for historic day at Aviva
11 May
2.1k
19
combination
Wafer's magic moment part of a potent Irish back row display
10 May
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0
step two
Ireland 'full of confidence' after getting job done against Wales
9 May
1.2k
0
belfast brawl
Ireland bag five tries as Wafer has big influence in win over Wales
Scott Bemand’s side got back to winning ways in Belfast.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Affidea Stadium
9 May
1.9k
4
favourites
Ireland bid to bounce back as Wales search for elusive Six Nations win
9 May
1.0k
1
contract talks
'It would be great to have James here next year... It's still playing out'
8 May
8.1k
17
Head Coach
IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season
8 May
4.7k
18
Support
'We want to fill stadiums' - Ireland excited as Aviva ticket sales hit 26,000
8 May
8.4k
0
Home Soil
'We're a different animal' - Ireland have chance to finish Six Nations strong
7 May
654
0
Team news
Ireland bring Higgins into midfield for Wales clash in Belfast
7 May
870
1
Numbers Down
How 13-man Leinster dominated 15-man Toulon for 3 crucial minutes
Leinster’s assertive defence and patient, potent shortside attack were crucial.
Murray Kinsella
5 May
4.2k
12
Focus
'Munster is such a big club, it's always in the media. That's outside noise'
5 May
2.9k
Leo's Word
'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen
4 May
6.4k
38
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
2.9k
14
meeja
'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen
2 May
11.9k
98
Toll
Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon
2 May
8.2k
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
6.7k
69
Number 10
Harry Byrne starts a Champions Cup semi-final for the first time today
2 May
2.6k
18
Pilou Pilou
Toulon stand in the way of Leinster's return to Champions Cup final
2 May
2.2k
4
Prospect
20-year-old out-half Gabriel set to stay with Leinster despite Munster interest
1 May
12.7k
25
Team news
Porter starts for Leinster as Henshaw and Ioane get nod in backline
1 May
7.5k
50
Choppy waters
McMillan and Munster back to drawing board after U-turn with Randle
1 May
3.9k
reminders
Saints and Bulls games still fresh in Leinster's minds this week
1 May
1.4k
7
April
April 2026
No Go
Roger Randle no longer expected to become Munster attack coach
30 Apr
10.5k
Game respects game
'He's unbelievable' - Italian centre Brex a big threat to Leinster
30 Apr
2.7k
4
RCT
'There's European Cups in the reception... It's a very proud rugby city'
29 Apr
3.3k
8
high quality
The near misses will rankle for Ireland after a thriller in France
28 Apr
2.1k
0
Show Time
'We haven’t really hit our straps' - Leinster eager to kick on
28 Apr
2.4k
1
Concern
Leinster have to 'wait and see' as Baird sidelined again
28 Apr
5.6k
19
Crowd
30,000 tickets sold for Leinster's semi-final against Toulon in Dublin
27 Apr
9.7k
31
Talent
Tipp man Gleeson plots path from Munster to an Ireland jersey
The 22-year-old number eight is ambitious about following ex-team-mates into Test rugby.
Murray Kinsella
25 Apr
3.2k
7
moving day
This is a big, busy day for the Irish provinces in the URC
25 Apr
2.6k
15
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