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July

July 2026

Character

This is what Andy Farrell had to say about James Lowe's exit

3 Jul

6.6k

New Deal

'Family was the only thing... it was an absolute no-brainer' - Farrell

3 Jul

5.1k

Say it Ain't Joe

'Leinster have my son working for them, I don't think they need the whole family'

2 Jul

18.2k

left wing

Farrell asks Osborne to switch again as post-Lowe era begins

2 Jul

2.1k

playmaker

'Sam has earned the right' - Farrell backs Prendergast at 10

2 Jul

4.7k

Team news

Osborne starts on the left wing for Ireland against Australia

Sam and Cian Prendergast are both in the starting XV for the clash in Sydney.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

2 Jul

8.0k

leftfield

Wallabies spring surprise with Campbell picked at 15 against Ireland

2 Jul

3.1k

Friends

'It's definitely a bit quieter. You miss Big Jimmy around the place'

2 Jul

3.3k

Irish Abroad

Inside the Sydney Swans' stunning HQ with Cobh man Shane Lehane

The Irishman is head of athletic performance for the leading Aussie Rules club.

Murray Kinsella

1 Jul

2.4k

Future

Farrell's coaching team is settled but post-2027 will be interesting

1 Jul

3.7k

Family

Hugo doing high-achieving Keenans proud as he returns for Ireland

1 Jul

3.5k

Options

'It's very competitive' - Ireland get set to name first XV of tour

1 Jul

2.5k

June

June 2026

Memories

'Sexton wanted me to enjoy it. I thought that was a quality moment'

The 42 catches up with ex-Connacht and Scotland out-half Dan Parks in Sydney.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

30 Jun

4.8k

Dan the Man

'He leads by his actions' - Sheehan steps up as Ireland captain

30 Jun

2.7k

Guideline

'More mauls, more penalties' - The big change that Rassie wanted

Ireland and other nations have been preparing for a shift in refereeing at the maul.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jun

3.9k

fresh faces

'They're here on merit' - Ireland welcome energy of uncapped players

29 Jun

2.9k

Paulie

Paul O'Connell on his Ireland future and Joe Schmidt's influence

29 Jun

4.9k

Number 10

'Once I got back into Leinster, the goal was to get back into Ireland camp'

28 Jun

3.3k

Irish Abroad

'Going back in to Munster was full circle in a weird way. I enjoyed it'

Ex-Munster scrum-half John Poland is now playing in Sydney’s Shute Shield.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

27 Jun

7.4k

on the ground

'Everyone's training' - Ireland have full hand to pick from in Australia

27 Jun

3.3k

Letter from Australia

Sharks in the water and the World Cup on Sydney's mind

26 Jun

2.3k

score to settle

How are Joe Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up for Ireland's visit?

The experienced head coach has calls to make in a few areas of his team.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sydney

26 Jun

2.0k

Homecoming

'I’ve made friends for life in Belfast' - Bell back with Wallabies after Ulster stint

26 Jun

1.7k

Selection

Ireland arrive in Sydney as Farrell considers team for Wallabies clash

The Ireland head coach will want to make a fast start to the Nations Championship.

Murray Kinsella

24 Jun

10.8k

Last Hurrah

Cullen's Leinster legacy is secure with a big final season ahead

23 Jun

2.3k

The Boss

Cullen on how far Leinster have come, Munster trolls, and what's next

22 Jun

3.6k

Dominant

How Leinster's complete performance took the Bulls apart

Leo Cullen’s men delivered an excellent display at Croke Park.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jun

5.0k

Leader

'Be like Lukey' - How departing legend McGrath inspired Leinster

21 Jun

2.3k

Injuries

Sheehan captains Ireland as Doris and O'Brien ruled out of tour

20 Jun

6.7k

winners

Cahir the URC winner and Prendergast the playmaker

20 Jun

3.8k

Champions

'They've been legends' - Doris shares trophy lift with Lowe and McGrath

19 Jun

2.5k

Deja Vu

Leinster retain URC crown in style with another battering of the Bulls

Leo Cullen’s men were too good for the South Africans at Croke Park again.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Croke Park

19 Jun

5.1k

Lowey

'One of the best of all time' - Leinster want to give Lowe fitting farewell

19 Jun

2.9k

High Standards

'If you don't win a trophy every season, you feel pretty inadequate'

19 Jun

1.4k

contest

How Leinster and the Bulls are using a new tactic under high balls

There have been some teething issues for teams implementing the new approach.

Murray Kinsella

18 Jun

2.6k

Addition

Munster set to sign Australian playmaker Will Harrison

17 Jun

17.5k

no scrum no win

Bulls out to settle scrum score with Leinster in Croker repeat

The Irish province had the better of this battle in last season’s final.

Murray Kinsella

16 Jun

2.1k

Lessons

Leinster used down week to dig into Champions Cup final loss

16 Jun

2.9k

Loosehead

'Andrew’s a loss but whoever has played has done admirably'

16 Jun

1.7k

Tourists

Schmidt, Jones and Rennie look to deny Ireland a happy tour

14 Jun

3.4k