Rugby

June

June 2024

Updates

Ringrose return provides Leinster boost, injuries rule out Munster trio

3 Jun

7.2k

Knockout

Murphy: Quarter-final meeting with Leinster a 'free shot' for Ulster

3 Jun

3.4k

Home Advantage

'It's a special place to play. A cathedral of rugby' - Thomond gives Munster edge in knockouts

3 Jun

3.7k

In Demand

Connacht could shop for out-half 'outside of Ireland' if Prendergast stays at Leinster

3 Jun

5.9k

RIP

Former Leeds star Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after motor neurone disease battle

2 Jun

5.0k

Work to do

Munster find a way to win but improvement needed if they are to retain URC title

2 Jun

2.9k

Reaction

'We're in the play-offs and finished the league at the top. I'm immensely proud'

1 Jun

6.5k

Last Eight

Here's the line-up for next week's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals

Updated 1 Jun

16.5k

Derby

Munster overcome spirited Ulster to secure top spot in URC table

The province made hard work of it against a determined Ulster team at Thomond Park.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

1 Jun

5.8k

Progress

Bath to face Northampton in English Premiership final

1 Jun

2.6k

Rugby Sevens

Keenan's last-gasp try in vain as New Zealand knock Ireland out of Sevens Grand Final

1 Jun

15.0k

Super Rugby

Drua snatch last quarter-final spot and end play-off hopes for Crusaders

1 Jun

3.2k

statement

Leinster men's and women's teams join calls for 'immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

1 Jun

2.0k

Preview

Munster out to secure URC top spot as rejuvenated Ulster visit Limerick

1 Jun

2.0k

May

May 2024

Job Done

'It was a difficult week and the lads should be proud of themselves'

31 May

4.7k

exit door

Owen Farrell signs off from Saracens career with narrow defeat at Northampton

31 May

2.7k

URC

Prendergast pulls the strings as Leinster claim bonus-point win over Connacht

Leo Cullen’s team scored five tries at the RDS.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from the RDS

31 May

8.4k

Off To A Flyer

Stunning last-gasp try wins it for Ireland 7s on Keenan's return

31 May

13.0k

Team news

Munster make 6 changes as Ulster go same again for Thomond Park

31 May

10.0k

Moving On

'It wasn't an easy decision' - Molony on swapping Leinster for Bath

31 May

2.6k

Test

'To go away to Thomond Park is a huge challenge to see where we are at'

31 May

2.1k

Preview

Prendergast gets timely opportunity to show what he could offer Connacht

31 May

2.5k

dreaming big

Bid for Olympic glory heats up for Ireland 7s in Madrid

Hugo Keenan, Andrew Smith, and Katie Corrigan join the fold for Madrid.

30 May

3.5k

Analysis on the arm

The confusing rugby law hack that may soon be totally outlawed

Leinster and Toulouse both tried playing the scrum-half’s arm in the Champions Cup final.

30 May

4.2k

In Demand

Sam Prendergast at 10 for Leinster against Connacht

30 May

9.4k

Coaching Journey

Christian Brothers College appoint Jonny Holland as rugby boss

30 May

4.7k

More games

Fixture schedule released for next season's United Rugby Championship

30 May

3.7k

Dual star

Leinster unsure if Keenan will be available for URC knockout rounds

30 May

3.8k

Ruddock

'I would never have dreamed of playing this many times for Leinster. I’ve loved every minute'

30 May

2.0k

Analysis GOAT?

Dupont's display against Leinster was mesmeric and majestic

The Toulouse scrum-half was the difference between the teams in London.

Murray Kinsella

29 May

2.7k

Freerugby weekly extra

Dupont's genius proves central to Leinster’s Champions Cup heartbreak

29 May

3.0k

new recruit

Munster confirm signing of South African Thaakir Abrahams from Lyon

29 May

4.3k

Nienaber

'I don't understand why people think I'm trying to play the rules. There's nothing sinister'

29 May

4.1k

Review

Jacques Nienaber explains his 3 key takeaways from Leinster's defeat to Toulouse

The Leinster coach also provided an update on Sam Prendergast’s future.

29 May

5.2k

Comings and goings

Munster target Abrahams has 'got that X factor ability'

28 May

4.4k

URC

Jason Jenkins to miss Connacht clash with knee injury

28 May

4.1k

squad update

Antoine Frisch an injury doubt for Munster's clash with Ulster

28 May

2.9k

Final Chapter

Leinster and Ireland back row Rhys Ruddock announces retirement

28 May

6.3k

Reunited

Ulster confirm Jimmy Duffy to join coaching team on 2-year deal

28 May

4.1k

X Factor

Munster set to sign South African flyer Thaakir Abrahams

28 May

8.2k