Rugby

June

June 2024

semi finalists

The stark reality is that Leinster haven't been to a URC final

16 Jun

6.7k

finding form

La Rochelle dominate Toulon to set up Top 14 semi-final with Toulouse

15 Jun

8.1k

Verdict

'We will make a plan for next year and come back stronger' - Cullen

15 Jun

4.3k

Reaction

'It’s going to take a while for that to sink in. It's hugely frustrating'

15 Jun

4.4k

Second best

Munster miss their chance on a miserable day for Irish rugby

15 Jun

7.0k

Report

Munster fall flat at Thomond as Glasgow book place in URC final

The province paid the price for an error-ridden display in Limerick.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

15 Jun

6.7k

in your head

Bulls' masterful game plan leaves Leinster empty-handed again

The Irish province were second best against Jake White’s well-prepared Bulls.

Murray Kinsella

15 Jun

6.8k

URC

Brilliant Bulls end Leinster's season and reach URC final

15 Jun

8.9k

127

Shock

Chiefs stun Hurricanes to book Super Rugby final against Auckland Blues

15 Jun

3.2k

Feud

Munster v Glasgow: it's not business, it's strictly personal

Bitemarks, standing legs, and sheer disdain: theirs is the best kind of rivalry because neither side was born into it.

Gavan Casey

15 Jun

5.8k

zebo

'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'

15 Jun

7.9k

heating up

A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms

15 Jun

1.7k

Preview

Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow

15 Jun

1.3k

Podcast

URC semi-finals preview and predictions

29:34

Young Guns

Evan O'Connell – nephew of Paul – named captain as Ireland U20s squad announced

1 hr ago

7.0k

Last Four

Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out

4 hrs ago

5.9k

Team news

Ringrose returns to starting side for Leinster's URC semi-final against Bulls

4 hrs ago

6.2k

Fixture Details

Croke Park named as potential venue if Leinster reach URC Final

5 hrs ago

6.3k

Sam Prendergast

'His ceiling is very, very high but he has to prove that he can control and manage a game'

6 hrs ago

4.3k

humphs

'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'

8 hrs ago

2.9k

Super Sub

'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'

9 hrs ago

5.5k

job

O'Brien braced for a busy day with Leinster against the Bulls

9 hrs ago

1.5k

live and learn

How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC

The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.

Ciarán Kennedy

9 hrs ago

937

hosts

'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar

10 hrs ago

2.3k

suftum

7 new contract extensions as Ulster confirm squad for next season

13 Jun

5.5k

women in rugby

IRFU plans 4 contracted women's provinces as Ireland games turn profit

13 Jun

3.4k

physical test

'Forwards should be licking their lips... There's not going to be many tip-on passes'

13 Jun

3.1k

touring party

10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour

12 Jun

3.0k

Switching Codes

Blow to Joe Schmidt as Australian fly-half Carter Gordon defects to rugby league

12 Jun

6.9k

mindset

'When you're written off, you just have to prove all the doubters wrong'

12 Jun

3.0k

One More Year

'It was messy' - Peter O'Mahony on contract delay and his Ireland future

12 Jun

5.6k

Opposition

The South Africans and Scots out to prevent an all-Irish URC final

The Bulls and Glasgow take on Leinster and Munster on Saturday in the semi-finals.

11 Jun

1.8k

URC

'He’s been a really popular signing, Cranks' - Nankivell on course for Glasgow return

11 Jun

3.8k

Update

Ringrose available for long-awaited Leinster return against the Bulls

11 Jun

3.8k

trip

Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa confirmed for October

11 Jun

6.2k

Impact

Return of Diarmuid Barron a timely boost for Munster

11 Jun

3.8k

Analysis Aerial

How Ulster tried to expose Leinster but got stung on the counter

John Cooney’s contestable kicking caused stress but Ulster didn’t quite get the rewards.

Murray Kinsella

10 Jun

3.3k

Freerugby weekly extra

'If Leinster lose to the Bulls, it's a big, big failure on their part' - Bernard Jackman

10 Jun

8.2k

Update

Munster hope to have Nankivell available for Glasgow semi-final

10 Jun

4.9k

Analysis Impact

'You almost burrow through like a mole' - McCarthy excels for Leinster

The 23-year-old lock was at his destructive best against Ulster.

Murray Kinsella

10 Jun

3.5k