Rugby

Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

4 hrs ago

2.8k

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

5 hrs ago

1.7k

Yesterday

7th April 2026

onto the next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

16 hrs ago

1.5k

Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

16 hrs ago

3.1k

last push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

17 hrs ago

1.7k

Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

22 hrs ago

1.7k

57m

u-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

7 Apr

2.4k

Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

7 Apr

2.2k

no room for error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

7 Apr

2.2k

This week

5th April 2026 - 8th April 2026

Decision time

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht

6 Apr

5.7k

Sole Focus

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC

6 Apr

3.7k

Work to do

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh

6 Apr

2.0k

Dates For The Diary

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals

5 Apr

5.0k

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Reaction

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen

5 Apr

4.3k

emphatic

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight

5 Apr

3.6k

chaotic

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

5 Apr

6.4k

As it happened

Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16

5 Apr

24.2k

Preview

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form

5 Apr

3.0k

Regrets

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands

5 Apr

3.1k

Last week

29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Boost

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot

The Irish side will next meet La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup.

4 Apr

4.8k

Winning

Toulouse crush Bristol to move into Champions Cup quarters

4 Apr

7.7k

down and out

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan

4 Apr

5.3k

campaign over

Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz

Clayton McMillan’s men were taken apart by the Chiefs in the opening 40 minutes.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Sandy Park

4 Apr

6.7k

knockout rugby

Exeter v Munster, Challenge Cup round of 16

4 Apr

16.6k

High praise

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw

4 Apr

3.7k

Leaders

'When you run out with Tadhg, it lifts everyone. He's world-class'

The Munster captain has been making turnovers since the beginning of his career.

Murray Kinsella

4 Apr

1.5k

history lesson

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

4 Apr

2.5k

High Standards

'If you're an international player, you're meant to be one of the bigger players'

4 Apr

3.2k

SUAF

'We've got some really good talent' - McMillan believes as Munster face Exeter

4 Apr

1.3k

Thriller

Northampton edge Castres in 13-try Champions Cup battle

3 Apr

2.8k

Progress

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

3 Apr

6.0k

Test

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3 Apr

2.7k

24m

Challenge Cup

Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys

3 Apr

2.2k

Team news

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh

3 Apr

7.8k

big job

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach

The Munster head coach doesn’t believe the financial challenges will hit his plans.

Murray Kinsella

3 Apr

7.3k

Familiar faces

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'

3 Apr

3.9k

French Flyer

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

2 Apr

3.5k

the business end

"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in

2 Apr

1.3k