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11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

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Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster

The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

13.2k

decision

'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty

14 Jan

5.8k

Numbers Down

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle

Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

2.2k

Moving On

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

13 Jan

1.7k

Boost

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury

Updated 13 Jan

7.4k

Blow

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester

13 Jan

11.5k

Sponsored

Quiz: How much do you know about heat pumps? Let’s myth bust

Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

13 Jan

6.6k

Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

13 Jan

2.5k

10 Questions

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'

13 Jan

10.1k

Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

13 Jan

3.1k

Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

2.6k

projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

12 Jan

4.5k

Injury List

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy

12 Jan

4.3k

total recall

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel

12 Jan

1.1k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon

depth chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

4.0k

missed opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

12 Jan

2.8k

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

12 Jan

2.6k

weekend in amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

11 Jan

7.5k

Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

11 Jan

3.8k

Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

11 Jan

9.7k

Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

11 Jan

4.5k

agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

11 Jan

5.9k

Feet up

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands

11 Jan

4.8k

Minute-by-Minute

Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup

11 Jan

25.9k

Character

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle

11 Jan

3.2k

Preview

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans

11 Jan

2.0k

This month

January 2026

Champions Cup

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont

10 Jan

6.6k

Dramatic

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster

10 Jan

5.0k

Thriller

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

10 Jan

7.7k

Liveblog

Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup

10 Jan

30.7k

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Tumultuous

Carbery returns as Ireland's game of musical chairs at 10 continues

The pecking order at out-half in the Ireland squad has been ever-changing.

Murray Kinsella

10 Jan

15.9k

Champions Cup

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry

10 Jan

2.6k

wingman

Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon

10 Jan

5.9k

Rivals

'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle

10 Jan

1.2k

Desire

'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'

10 Jan

3.2k

Rugby

Bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16

9 Jan

2.7k

Update

Ulster v Cheetahs Challenge Cup clash to be played behind closed doors at alternative venue

9 Jan

4.9k

Video

Video: Is Joey Carbery the best Irish 10 when fit?

9 Jan

3.1k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Cullen confirms Carbery conversations | Europe preview