Rugby

May

May 2026

Appointment

All Blacks add former World Cup-winning coach Henry as selector

12 May

1.7k

production line

'It's not reported on a lot' - Nienaber hails Leinster's ability to produce homegrown players

12 May

4.2k

Record Breakers

'We can't believe we're actually getting to finally play here'

12 May

1.2k

IN FLOW

Connected, confident Connacht prove too good for Munster

Ben Murphy’s nine-phase score showed how dangerous the westerners are.

Murray Kinsella

11 May

2.7k

race for the eight

The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the URC's final regular-season round

11 May

5.8k

Done Deal

Thaakir Abrahams leaves Munster to sign for Bulls, while Diarmuid Kilgallen extends deal

Updated 11 May

7.6k

Injury Update

Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien back for Leinster but Will Connors ruled out for season

11 May

3.8k

66m

hosts

'This is where we should be playing' - Ireland set for historic day at Aviva

11 May

2.1k

Leader

'It's a really special place at the moment' - Carty savours Connacht send-off

11 May

1.6k

Pressure

Flat showing in Galway ensures Munster's play-off battle goes to the wire again

Clayton McMillan’s team could have qualified on Saturday but were totally outplayed by Connacht.

Ciarán Kennedy

11 May

2.6k

Top 14

'If we hadn't won tonight, the dream of winning the league was over'

10 May

6.0k

Playoff race

Lancaster: Connacht can take 'great sense of belief' from impressive defeat of Munster

10 May

4.2k

combination

Wafer's magic moment part of a potent Irish back row display

10 May

1.2k

Results

Leinster's Champions Cup final opponents Bordeaux Bègles earn narrow Top 14 win

9 May

8.4k

Reaction

'We challenged our guys to make sure their motivation wasn't stronger than ours, but it was'

9 May

9.8k

step two

Ireland 'full of confidence' after getting job done against Wales

9 May

1.2k

Derby

Dominant first half sends Connacht on way to bonus-point win over Munster

9 May

6.2k

belfast brawl

Ireland bag five tries as Wafer has big influence in win over Wales

Scott Bemand’s side got back to winning ways in Belfast.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Affidea Stadium

9 May

1.9k

Strong Finish

Leinster boost hopes of home semi-final with victory over Lions

9 May

5.5k

Minute-by-Minute

Connacht defeat Munster 26-7 in URC

9 May

21.2k

Updates

Ireland v Wales, Women's Six Nations

9 May

16.5k

Reaction

'A very disappointing way to, I suppose, take a victory away' - Richie Murphy

9 May

5.0k

the hard yards

'I know I'll not find another team like Leinster'

9 May

6.3k

Preview

Connacht's fine run needs final push in tight URC play-off race

Stuart Lancaster’s side host Munster in Galway tonight.

9 May

1.8k

favourites

Ireland bid to bounce back as Wales search for elusive Six Nations win

9 May

1.1k

busy

Balancing representing Ireland in Six Nations with college exams

9 May

1.1k

URC

Ulster and Stormers share points after pulsating contest

8 May

5.1k

Exit

Aungier and Dooley among 11 players to leave Connacht this summer

8 May

7.4k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby

contract talks

'It would be great to have James here next year... It's still playing out'

8 May

8.1k

Team news

Ryan captains much-changed Leinster side for Lions clash

8 May

5.1k

Derby

Aki and Ioane return in Connacht team to face Munster

8 May

3.6k

Head Coach

IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season

8 May

4.7k

Support

'We want to fill stadiums' - Ireland excited as Aviva ticket sales hit 26,000

8 May

8.4k

Munster

'Other people might make a decision around whether I’m here next year' – McMillan

8 May

3.8k

French connection

'It has been my whole life essentially': Luke McGrath hoping Leinster farewell will be laced with silverware

8 May

2.2k

race for eight

The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the penultimate weekend of the regular season

It promises to be quite the finale.

7 May

3.1k

Munster

'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed' - McMillan on Randle U-turn

7 May

2.7k

Team news

Jack Crowley ruled out as Munster make five enforced changes for Connacht derby

7 May

6.2k