Rugby

Last week

7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Challenge Cup

Henderson and Kitshoff doubts for Ulster's trip to Clermont but key trio return

10 Apr

1.9k

rugby weekly extra

'He has something to say, he says it - and that's quite new in France'

10 Apr

10.3k

Crocked

Munster-bound Kilgallen gone from Connacht for rest of season with shoulder injury

10 Apr

5.9k

Selection

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.

Murray Kinsella

10 Apr

5.9k

Progress

A woman refereeing men's Six Nations and World Cup Test matches 'inevitable' - Neville

10 Apr

2.1k

Champions Cup

'There's definitely a bit more to it' – Van der Flier on La Rochelle rivalry

10 Apr

2.2k

The Future

So what next for Munster after their Champions Cup exit?

Graham Rowntree and co. are convinced the best is yet ahead for the province.

Murray Kinsella

9 Apr

10.2k

Back in the fold

'Just going about her business' - Cliodhna Moloney's Ireland return

9 Apr

1.3k

Wave Goodbye

Munster confirm three departures

9 Apr

23.9k

Selection

Replacing James Ryan one of the biggest calls facing Leinster this week

9 Apr

5.0k

obsessed

Johnny Sexton's autobiography set for October release

9 Apr

4.6k

Fixture

France to face World XV in Bilbao before South America tour

9 Apr

3.9k

red card

'Landmark' prosecution for online abuse of Rugby World Cup official

9 Apr

4.1k

man with a plan

Accuracy, intent and luck – Jacques Nienaber on how to win in knockout rugby

9 Apr

3.5k

Time to go

Ulster's Luke Marshall to retire from rugby at the end of the season

8 Apr

6.0k

rugby weekly extra

Jackman: Nienaber can swing fine margins in Leinster's favour against powerful La Rochelle

Bernard Jackman believes doubts will persist about Leinster until they can routinely beat power-based teams like ROG’s Rochelais.

8 Apr

4.5k

Reaction

'We've a lot of work to do': Murphy targets Ulster improvement for Clermont quarter-final

8 Apr

2.7k

Sponsored

In The Lab: Hannah Looney’s drive to succeed in both camogie and ladies football

Gillette

Apr 8

Match Officials

England's Dickson to referee Leinster's meeting with La Rochelle

8 Apr

4.4k

Injury Update

Ringrose and Healy doubts for Leinster's date with La Rochelle

8 Apr

5.4k

home comforts

ROG and La Rochelle land into Cork ahead of Leinster clash

8 Apr

11.5k

quarters

Three French, three English, one South African, and one Irish

8 Apr

8.8k

rematch

This could be the week that defines Leinster's season

La Rochelle are coming back to Dublin for a massive Champions Cup quarter-final clash.

8 Apr

4.5k

French Frisch

'I’m not going to lie, that’s ongoing' - Frisch could leave Munster this summer

8 Apr

9.1k

ANALYSIS

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.

Murray Kinsella

7 Apr

8.6k

french exam

Bundee Aki stars on birthday as Connacht come from behind to beat Pau

Connacht set-up a Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Benetton in Treviso next Sunday.

7 Apr

8.8k

Fixtures

Leinster and La Rochelle confirmed for prime time Saturday showdown

7 Apr

8.5k

Champions Cup

Dupont and Ntamack return as five-time champs Toulouse cruise past Racing

7 Apr

3.9k

ill

'Lads are going to pick up bugs but that's not the reason we lost today'

7 Apr

16.1k

Challenge Cup

Ulster deliver stunning second-half comeback to book quarter-final in Clermont

7 Apr

7.0k

down and out

Munster's Champions Cup campaign ended as Saints go marching on

Northampton finished strongly to advance into the quarter-finals.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Franklin's Gardens

7 Apr

6.4k

AS IT HAPPENED

Northampton Saints v Munster, Champions Cup Round of 16

7 Apr

28.6k

Rugby Sevens

Ireland Men finish with a flourish to take bronze at Hong Kong Sevens

Updated 7 Apr

7.3k

Champions Cup

Leinster and La Rochelle set for another heavyweight battle in Dublin

7 Apr

4.2k

hybrid

'He did things which no forward should really have been able to do'

7 Apr

13.5k

Underdogs

Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton

Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.

Murray Kinsella

7 Apr

2.1k

This month

April 2024

Reaction

'We'll need to be better' - Leinster gear up for La Rochelle rematch

6 Apr

4.2k

Familiar Foes

Gibson-Park hat-tricks sees Leinster book quarter-final date with La Rochelle

The province put five tries on Leicester Tigers at Aviva Stadium.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

6 Apr

5.4k

champions cup wrap

La Rochelle survive almighty Stormers scare, while Bordeaux crush Sarries once more

Updated 6 Apr

11.6k

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Leicester, Champions Cup Round of 16

Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 8pm.

6 Apr

10.9k

National Football League

Considine inspires Clare to Division 3 title, while O'Neill goal seals Division 4 for Carlow

6 Apr

2.5k