Event: British & Irish Cup

Cork Con retain spine for bid to retain crown

Cork Constitution captain Niall Kenneally insists that his side will have to go back to square one as they aim to retain their Ulster Bank League crown in 2017/18.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2017

Munster get back on track after Saracens heartbreak

Benetton Treviso 14 Munster 34: It’s a pity in many ways that Saturday’s visit of Connacht to Thomond Park means little to the Red Army even though a favourable outcome could still see Munster emerge as top seeds after the 22nd and final round of the Guinness PRO12 regular season.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Scannell brothers get just rewards for super Munster performances

The call-up of the Scannell brothers, Niall and Rory, to Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations squad is as much a cause for celebration at Dolphin as it is Munster.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Munster seal home last-eight showdown in B&I Cup

Munster A 24 Doncaster Knights 16: Munster A sealed the deal for a home quarter-final in the B&I Cup when they proved too good for battling Doncaster Knights at Bandon last night.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Sean O’Brien: I’ve plenty left in the tank

Sean O’Brien has told Leo Cullen he wants to play the full 80 minutes against Connacht this Saturday, after admitting to being ‘p*ssed off’ after he was replaced in France on Sunday afternoon.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

Marcus Horan: The shine has been taken out of the Munster Senior Cup

Shannon head coach Marcus Horan admits he doesn’t believe the Munster Senior Cup is “special anymore” ahead of his side’s quarter-final clash with Young Munster.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Ulster Bank League profiles: UCD boast next crop of Leinster stars

“Our model is slightly different in that all the other players. All the players we have are students in the university. They start in first year and you hope they stay with UCD RFC for the duration of the degree.  We haven’t really recruited anyone else because you have to be a student to play.”

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Ulster Bank League profiles: Clontarf off to a flying start in their title defence

Tony Ryan is a hugely destructive force, I’m amazed he hasn’t been given a contract but we’re happy to keep him.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Denis Hurley and BJ Botha exit as Munster trim squad

BJ Botha and Denis Hurley headlined a list of departing players from Munster as plans for life under incoming director of rugby Rassie Erasmus continue to take shape.

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Nigel Carolan’s U20s aim to lay foundations for Irish success

The morning after the depressing night before, when Ireland’s failure to provide a single representative in the Champions Cup’s last eight was belatedly confirmed, and Nigel Carolan is introducing his latest batch of Ireland U20s to the media in a Dublin hotel.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016

Leinster A v Rotherham Titans - British & Irish Cup Pool 1

Classy Leinster 'A' set up home quarter-final

Leinster ‘A’ 43 Rotherham Titans 24: Leinster ‘A’ safely secured a home British & Irish Cup quarter-final with a 19-point Pool 1 triumph over Rotherham Titans at Donnybrook last night.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Ospreys v ASM Clermont Auvergne - European Champions Cup - Pool Two - Liberty Stadium

Supersub Sam Davies inspires stunning Ospreys fightback

Champions Cup - Ospreys 21 Clermont Auvergne 13: Substitute Sam Davies delivered a commanding performance as the Ospreys fought back superbly to floor French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne in stunning fashion at the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

London Scottish edge Munster in British and Irish Cup thriller

London Scottish 27 Munster A 25: London Scottish opened their British and Irish Cup campaign with a thrilling 27-25 win over Munster ‘A’ at the Athletic Ground.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Munster Rugby not ruling out Gerhard van den Hever suspension appeal

Munster have still not ruled out an appeal against the two-week suspension handed to wing Gerhard van den Heever, meaning there is an outside chance the in-form South African could be available for one if not two rounds of the Champions Cup this month.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

The second coming of Michael Bent

Ireland’s teamsheet in Cardiff last Saturday held within it no shortage of heart-warming subplots.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

CJ Stander the standout player for Munster

CJ Stander acknowledged the encouragement and drive of his team-mates after being named Munster’s Player of the Year at the province’s 2015 Munster Rugby Awards in Cork yesterday.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

O’Driscoll makes four Munster A changes

Munster A coach Mick O’Driscoll makes four personnel changes from last weekend’s British & Irish Cup for this afternoon’s clash with Worcester Warriors (Sixways, 3pm).

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

O’Driscoll welcomes Howlett on board

Munster kick off their A campaign at Donnybrook today (1pm) with new head coach Mick O’Driscoll welcoming an important addition to his backroom staff in Doug Howlett.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Lethal Leinster retain crown

Leinster ‘A’ 44 Leeds Carnegie 17

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Blues inspired by maestro Marsh

Leinster A 47 Munster A 15.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

From captain to commander for Munster stalwart Foley

Saying ‘yes’ was the easy part, but having fulfilled his ambition to be Munster head coach Anthony Foley will lean on the coaches he faithfully served as he prepares to take charge of his beloved province next season.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Ruddock spoilt for choice with U20s

The late, great Karl Mullen once summed up Irish rugby as a combination of ‘boot, bollock and bite’ but if there is a dominant theme to sides in green these days it is the strength of their back rows.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Solomons on alert for backlash

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons has warned his in-form players to beware a backlash from a revenge-seeking Munster side in tomorrow’s Heineken Cup Pool 6 finale at Thomond Park (12.45pm).

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Young gun Carty stakes claim for run out against Zebre

THE latest young gun to burst on the scene in Connacht can’t wait to see some more action but Jack Carty knows there is stiff competition for the No.10 shirt.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Facing the great unknown

The future of rugby in Europe remains uncertain.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2014

O’Donnell back in reckoning

Tommy O’Donnell has moved a step closer to his Munster comeback this weekend at Perpignan after being nominated by the province as an additional player to its Heineken Cup squad.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

Munster mood lifted by imminent return of O’Donnell and Ryan

Munster may be set to welcome back-rowers Tommy O’Donnell and Donnacha Ryan into the selection pool for Saturday’s make or break Heineken Cup pool clash with Perpignan.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2013

Leinster claim team of the year hat-trick

Johnny Sexton was not the only recipient at the annual Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards, held in Dublin last night.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2013

Cronin keen to follow in ‘Killer’s’ footsteps

James Cronin may well have been more aggrieved than many within Munster when he heard Dave Kilcoyne had not been named by Joe Schmidt in Ireland’s squad for the autumn internationals.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2013

Murphy to step into Zebo void

HEINEKEN CUP POOL SIX:

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Captain set to lead Munster’s rescue mission

Team selection may still be up in the air following Munster’s embarrassing defeat to Edinburgh but whoever faces Gloucester at Thomond Park on Saturday, head coach Rob Penney will send out a side desperate to atone for that shock Heineken Cup defeat.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Captain set to lead Munster’s rescue mission

Team selection may still be up in the air following Munster’s embarrassing defeat to Edinburgh but whoever faces Gloucester at Thomond Park on Saturday, head coach Rob Penney will send out a side desperate to atone for that shock Heineken Cup defeat.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Trio commit to Connacht

Connacht trio Frank Murphy, Mata Fifita and Brian Murphy have committed to the province by singing contract extensions.

Tue, 14 May, 2013

Injury worries for Leinster after Biarritz win

Ireland's head coach Joe Schmidt can’t switch focus from his Leinster duties just yet, with the province reporting a number of injury concerns ahead of Friday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Ospreys.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Leinster do just enough

British & Irish Cup semi-final

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Schmidt: No drop in focus from Leinster’s Lions

AMLIN CHALLENGE CUP SEMI-FINAL

Fri, 26 Apr, 2013

All change for Munster

Munster head coach Rob Penneyn has made twelve changes to the starting XV that took on Leinster, for tomorrow night’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting with Dragons at Rodney Parade (7pm)

Thu, 18 Apr, 2013

O'Driscoll back for Leinster, but blues wait on Sexton

Brian O’Driscoll will return to action for Leinster in Saturday evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 interprovincial clash against Munster in Thomond Park (6.30pm) and he may be joined by flyhalf Jonathan Sexton.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Determined Leinster A overcome Bristol challenge

Bristol 26 Leinster A 30

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

‘Killer’ enjoying turbulent adventure

Munster forward David Kilcoyne has come a very long way in a very short space of time.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Munster eye smash and grab raid on Pirates

Rob Penney’s men aren’t the only Munster outfit in search of glory across the Irish Sea tomorrow.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

O’Driscoll an injury concern for Leinster

Leinster management have said thay they are confident Brian O’Driscoll will be available for Saturday’s crunch Heineken Cup meeting with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park Stadium, despite picking up an ankle knock against the Scarlets over the weekend.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2013

Sweetnam on Munster bench

British and Irish Cup

Sat, 12 Jan, 2013

Munster end Ulster’s 11-game winning streak

Munster 24 Ulster 10

Sat, 29 Dec, 2012