THE perils of writing about women in sport are easily delineated, yet hard to avoid.

IRFU chiefs have defended their treatment of domestic rugby in the wake of stinging criticism from two high profile clubs.

THE silver trophy is in the shape of rugby ball, but, contrary to the instincts of a scrum-half, this was one oval sphere Conor Murray was not keen to let go of.

THE Irish Rugby Football Union last night performed a major U-turn in its ticketing policy for this month’s autumn international series and in the process averted a concerted revolt by clubs across the country.