Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Rugby

Last month

October 2025

Team news

First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls

10 Oct

2.9k

11

round three

Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash

10 Oct

5.3k

41

Development

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés

10 Oct

2.8k

8

Sponsored

O Come All Ye Peckish

Dominos

Nov 27

The Festive One Pizza

Large 13.5″

Mince Pie Cookie

All the gorgeous Christmas spices, currants, sultanas and orange peel.

The Festive Loaded Fries

Pulled sage & onion turkey, smoked bacon and mozzarella.

The Festive Wrap

Your favourite new lunch stuffed with all the flavours of Christmas.

Hot & Cheesy Dip with Twisted Doughballs

Fresh, fluffy dough balls, brushed with garlicky mozzarella.

Ultimate Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

Large 13.5″

Ultimate Hot Honey Nduja Pepperoni Pizza

Large 13.5″

Twisted Doughballs

Hot honey & nduja flavoured.

score to settle

Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them

10 Oct

2.5k

8

Injury Update

Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland

9 Oct

4.0k

6

Team news

Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh

9 Oct

6.7k

33

Stateside

'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US

8 Oct

5.7k

41

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi

Sponsored

The evenings are long... How about a Christmas movie night?

Gameplan

'You move big guys around the pitch, they tire out quite easily' - Zac Ward

8 Oct

4.0k

9

top class

Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides

7 Oct

2.9k

2

Rugby

IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league

7 Oct

5.1k

11

Rugby

France captain Dupont returns to training after seven-month injury layoff

7 Oct

2.2k

2

Update

Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury

7 Oct

2.2k

8

Rugby

Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

7 Oct

2.2k

0

Showdown

Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms

6 Oct

3.5k

4

In form

Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season

6 Oct

3.9k

16

Update

Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff

6 Oct

2.4k

4

squad update

Edwin Edogbo and Roman Salanoa among 7 players back in full training for Munster

6 Oct

4.7k

12

squad update

Jamie Osborne fit and available for Leinster's first home game of the season

6 Oct

2.4k

3

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review

Lewis Moody

Former England rugby captain diagnosed with motor neurone disease

6 Oct

6.9k

10

Reaction

'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start

5 Oct

5.2k

14

rugby championship

Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour

5 Oct

2.4k

9

early promise

Munster edge Cardiff in Clayton McMillan's first game in charge at Thomond Park

4 Oct

6.6k

47

URC

Leinster's rally falls short as they pick up bonus point in loss to Bulls

4 Oct

7.6k

85

Top 14

Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again at 43 as Toulon cruise past Pau

4 Oct

4.2k

1

Winning

South Africa edge out Argentina to retain Rugby Championship

4 Oct

3.1k

7

in control

All Blacks outgun Australia to keep Rugby Championship title dream alive

4 Oct

3.4k

6

Irish Abroad

Irish influence strong as new season of the Champ gets rolling

English rugby’s second tier has rebranded and expanded.

Murray Kinsella

4 Oct

4.0k

9

rematch

Leinster's URC visit to the Bulls brings several layers of intrigue

4 Oct

2.6k

0

Rugby

Connacht's meeting with Scarlets postponed due to travel disruption for Welsh side

4 Oct

3.3k

16

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start

storm amy

Ulster-Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy; Cork City-St Pat's Cup semi set to go ahead

Updated 3 Oct

3.7k

5

URC

Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit

3 Oct

3.4k

9

Team news

Cullen makes 7 changes as Leinster bid to bounce back against Bulls

3 Oct

4.7k

18

Ulster

'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries

3 Oct

1.3k

2

Injury List

Craig Casey ruled out indefinitely as injury-hit Munster name team to face Cardiff

2 Oct

8.0k

18

Team news

Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip

2 Oct

3.5k

20

Pumas

Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks

2 Oct

1.3k

1

Team news

Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks make six changes, Wallabies bench James O'Connor

2 Oct

2.6k

1

Previous Articles

10

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie