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Charlie O’Shea with friends after the game 3/10/2026
'Don't want to blow too much smoke up his backside': McMillan praises Munster rookie Charlie O’Shea
The 20-year-old from Cork guided Munster to their first victory of the URC campaign, a 26-22 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Limerick on Saturday night.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Denis Leamy and Ronan O’Gara before the game 28/8/2026
Top-14 round-up: Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle secure first bonus-point of the season
Whatever it was the manager said in the changing rooms at the end of a lethargic, sleep-inducing first-half awakened his side to a much more urgent and greatly improved second half.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Charlie O’Shea scores his sides third try despite Zak Burger 3/10/2026
Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster kickstart URC campaign with bonus-point win over Bulls
Twenty-year-old O’Shea, making his first competitive start after an impressive pre-season, scored two tries on the night

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Youthful Leinster fall to narrow defeat against Sharks in South Africa
Several thrived in that adversity, none more so than Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Josh Ericson and Todd Lawlor, while Caspar Gabriel and Fintan Gunne have a better understanding of running a game from the get-go.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Alana McInerney, Sophie Barrett and Kate Jordan with their caps after winning on their debut 3/10/2026
Scott Bemand hails Ireland’s debutants after big win over Japan in Cork
The head coach believes his side are “where we need to be with a three-year picture” until the 2029 World Cup in Australia.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Lansdowne FC v St Mary's College RFC - Energia Men's All-Ireland League Division 1A
All-Ireland League round-up: Division 1A champions St Mary’s College defeat Clontarf
Elsewhere Nenagh Ormond and Blackrock College remain unbeaten in 1B following Round 2 of the Energia All-Ireland League

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ireland v Japan - International Women's Rugby Fixture
Debutants shine as seven try Ireland overcome Japan once again
The more significant bonus was debut tries for Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett, Ireland’s sixth and seventh of the afternoon, which provided insurance against a second-half Japanese revival.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ireland Rugby Captain's Run
'He's brought a huge amount to us': Lancaster hails immediate impact of marquee signing Ciarán Frawley
The Irish international crowned a dream debut with two tries to get Connacht’s season up and running with a 22-19 win against Benetton in Treviso

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Lions v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Cullen implores his Leinster charges to 'capitalise on opportunities'
Leinster have made five changes, with Rónan Kelleher taking over the captaincy and Robbie Henshaw starting at centre but poised to deliver back row cover if required as Cullen has opted for a 4/4 bench split. 

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Sean O'Brien arrives 18/9/2026
'I'm happy once I'm just on the pitch': Versatile Seán O'Brien taking centre stage at Munster
Saturday night’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls at Thomond Park seems like perfect timing for O’Brien to showcase his own abilities

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Jane Clohessy 30/9/2026
'Very special': Jane Clohessy honoured ahead of first Ireland start
Dad Peter, the Munster and Ireland legend, was quickest off the mark to dial her number for a congratulatory call.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ciaran Frawley scores a try despite Matt Gallagher 2/10/2026
Dream debut for Ciarán Frawley with winning try for Connacht against Benetton
It was a second try of the night from the former Leinster player as Connacht came from behind to snatch it in the dying moments

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Munster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Munster aiming to avoid more home discomfort as South Africa’s Bulls head to Thomond Park
Last weekend’s 26-20 loss to Glasgow Warriors came as part of a sobering round one of the 2026-27 URC campaign for Irish rugby

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Rob Gilsenan is blocked by Fionn Gilbert 4/4/2026
Mary's and Clontarf face early final rematch
Final rematch the headline fixture in this weekend's Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A programe. 

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Leinster's Head Coach Leo Cullen ahead of the game 26/9/2026
Cullen looks to Henshaw to cover gaps in Leinster back-row options
The eastern province face the Sharks this weekend.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

'We have subconsciously created a lot of barriers': The rugby documentary challenging perceptions
'We have subconsciously created a lot of barriers': The rugby documentary challenging perceptions
It’s four years since Oisin Misteil attended the mixed ability rugby World Cup held in Cork and got the idea for the documentary.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Ian Flanagan 30/7/2023
Munster keen to attract right candidate but Lengthy to-do list awaits new supremo
Ian Flanagan said one of his main tasks was to regain the trust of Munster supporters, an objective still with some course to run given a poor turnout of 11,031 at Thomond Park for last Saturday’s URC season-opening match against Glasgow

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Ian Flanagan 4/10/2025
URC triumph reminded Munster of glory days, but Flanagan reign remembered for hammer blows
Financial hits as well as external economic pressures provided the backdrop for the round of 10 or so redundancies which damaged morale earlier this year but the most devastating aspect of this scenario was the top brass’s mishandling of the Roger Randle affair

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

JJ Hanrahan backs young No.10 Charlie O'Shea to deliver for Munster
JJ Hanrahan backs young No.10 Charlie O'Shea to deliver for Munster
O'Shea, who captained Christians to Munster Senior Cup success in 2025, is highly rated by the province

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Connacht v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship
Ian Flanagan to step down as Munster Rugby CEO at end of October
Flanagan’s departure comes as an independent review examines the governance failures surrounding Munster’s controversial Roger Randle appointment

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Craig Casey 29/9/2026
Casey to skipper Munster for visit of Bulls
The home side will aim to bounce back from last week's opening-night defeat. 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Jack Crowley 15/9/2026
Munster's Jack Crowley eyes Christmas return after months of injury uncertainty
The Ireland out-half reflected on the uncertainty surrounding his unusual vascular injury and how his first major layoff has reinforced his love for rugby

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Munster v Lions - United Rugby Championship
Jack Crowley backs Munster review process amid criticism of leadership
Former Munster captain Peter O'Mahony was the latest to criticise the province's decision makers

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

England v Ireland - Women's 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Ireland to host England at Aviva Stadium in 2027 Women's Six Nations
Ireland begin their campaign away to Scotland on April 10 before welcoming France to Galway the following weekend

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Conor O’Tighearnaigh 26/9/2026
Leinster's Conor O’Tighearnaigh pursuing medicine and rugby dreams
O’Tighearnaigh isn’t the only pro player juggling third-level commitments on the side, far from it, but medicine is the kind of labour-intensive course that few others can match.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Craig Casey 22/9/2026
'His energy is probably unmatched': Jared Payne hails Craig Casey's impact on Munster group
Head coach Clayton McMillan is set to name his team to face the Bulls this Thursday afternoon.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Craig Casey 29/9/2026
Munster boosted by Ireland duo but four ruled out after Glasgow defeat
Full-back Mike Haley , hooker Diarmuid Barron, back-rower Jack O’Donoghue and centre Alex Nankivell have all been ruled out for this weekend's clash with the Bulls

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Leinster v Toulouse - Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final
Jack Willis open to playing for Ireland but move remains unlikely
Willis qualifies to play for Ireland through his Belfast-born grandfather

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run
Tyler Bleyendaal impressed by 'fresh' Joey Carbery
Out-half Caspar Gabriel and scum-half Fintan Gunne grabbed their chances to start for Leinster against the Lions 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Tackle laws continue to reduce Irish rugby injuries
Tackle laws continue to reduce Irish rugby injuries
The report from the 2025/26 season monitors injuries suffered across 625 adult club games and 229 schools Senior Cup matches.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Emily Lane, Béibhinn Parsons and Niamh Gallagher celebrate 27/9/2026
Scott Bemand challenging his Ireland team to back up Japan win
The head coach was also full of praise for new record try scorer Beibhinn Parsons

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Scott Bemand speaks to media ahead of the game 27/9/2026
Bemand relishing Heineken Cup-style Japan rematch after Ireland edge 'part one'
The Irish women had teetered on the brink of blowing another big lead as they allowed Japan to rally from 19-0 down after 35 minutes to 19-12 after the 44th, but they prevailed

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Lions v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Leinster hoping to bring in the big dogs after disappointing Lions loss
The reigning URC champions got their season underway in Johannesburg on Saturday with a one-point defeat to the Lions despite the absence of all bar a handful of their first-choice players who are on tour but still being game-managed

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Munster are clapped in by Glasgow Warriors 26/9/2026
'When it rains, it pours' - McMillan hoping Munster injury issues will ease ahead of Bulls clash
The Reds boss is expecting to see some reinforcements this week. 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Munster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Munster have 'a bit of work to do' to win back Thomond Park crowds, admits McMillan
Just 11,031 spectators saw the home side open their URC campaign with defeat to Glasgow on Saturday. 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

A view of a Ireland team huddle after the match 27/9/2026
Scott Bemand delighted as Ireland put US lessons to good use in Japan win
The Six Nations side held out against a Japanese rally after coughing up a big lead to the Americans a week earlier

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Clayton McMillan 26/9/2026
Why Clayton McMillan is so positive in defeat 
One reason: For all the pre-season angst over a lengthy injury list, McMillan can look forward to welcoming some much needed reinforcements in the coming weeks

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Ireland v Japan - WXV Global Series
Ireland survive Japan rallies to claim Global XV win in Galway
Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland’s leading women’s try scorer with her 24th in Test rugby

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025
Wallabies hold off Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages
The victory found the home side harnessing the aerial powers of Australian Rules and the rambunctious power of rugby league to dominate rugby’s world champions

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-TOULOUSE
Top 14: Tough debut for Healy as Pau punish La Rochelle
The former Munster fly-half made his bow for Ronan O'Gara's side. 

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Jack O'Donoghue 26/9/2026
Proud Clayton McMillan takes positives from opening-night defeat to Glasgow
The Thomond Park chief says he saw green shoots in the URC opener.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Lions v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Fintan Gunne hat-trick not enough for Leinster 
The eastern province came away with a bonus point

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Munster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Munster start URC campaign with defeat at home to Glasgow
The Scottish side claimed a bonus-point victory at Thomond Park thanks to two tries from wing Jamie Dobie and further scores from replacement prop Nathan McBeth and scrum-half George Horne. 

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Aled Walters and Clayton McMillan 22/9/2026
New coaches, new hope, same old questions: Can Munster finally find consistency?
Clayton McMillan’s second season begins with injuries, new coaches and a daunting run of fixtures putting Munster under pressure

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Jack Crowley and Craig Casey 22/9/2026
Without Crowley, Munster look a diminished beast
No gentle introduction to the season for Munster with Glasgow Warriors the opposition at Thomond Park on Saturday evening.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Jerry Blyth-Lafferty celebrates the final whistle with team mates 25/9/2026
Ulster fall short against Edinburgh despite late surge
Richie Murphy’s side trailed 34-5 after 57 minutes before scoring 24 unanswered points but couldn’t find a winning score in the frantic final minutes and had to settle for two match points

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

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