Rugby
October
October 2024
interprovincial
'Pete should concentrate on coaching his own team' - Murphy ramps up Ulster-Connacht clash
Three from Three
Emerging Ireland finish with a flourish to end South Africa trip unbeaten
Simon Easterby’s men delivered a big second half to beat the Cheetahs.
josh ioane
'Coming off the field, I was telling Ben Murphy, "Man, I was so nervous for this game"'
Connacht’s Kiwi arrival Josh Ioane has settled nicely into his new life halfway across the world.
Analysis Analysis
Irish 4-pod surprises and the Springboks' 1-4-2-1 system
South Africa have had success with their move to a 1-4-2-1 framework in attack.
Courts
Former Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin goes on trial accused of stealing €500,000 from bank
Freerugby weekly extra
'You can’t operate a professional rugby team and have that many players unavailable'
November internationals
'I might have to beg ROG if I get picked to play Ireland at the Aviva' - Will Skelton
Analysis Munster
Garryowen's Bryan Fitzgerald makes strong impression on first Munster start
The Limerick native is currently on a 3-month deal with the province.
Leading The Way
Kendellen's breakdown work and Prendergast's kicking central to Emerging Ireland win
Two from two
Strong first half lays platform as Emerging Ireland beat Western Force
Jude Postlethwaite, Chay Mullins, Sean Jansen and Alex Kendellen were the try-scorers in Bloemfontein.
WXV1 Rugby
Ireland punished for early yellow cards in WXV1 defeat to Canada
Canada ran out 21-8 winners at the Langley Event Centre on Saturday night.
URC
Munster bounce back with bonus-point win over Ospreys in biblical conditions in Cork
Graham Rowntree’s side righted their course towards Croke Park next Saturday with a 23-0 win at Virgin Media Park.
Three from Three
Conan stars as five-try Leinster thump toothless Benetton
Leo Cullen’s side tuned up for next week’s Munster clash with a routine win in Italy.
URC
Le Roux-inspired Bulls gore Ulster in Pretoria
The hosts scored seven tries to Ulster’s three at Loftus Versfeld.
Big Boot
'I was confident in Cathal, but it wasn’t an easy kick' - Connacht coach Wilkins on matchwinner
