Rugby

Alex Nankivell, of Munster Rugby, is tackled by Ciarán Frawley, of Leinster Rugby, during the URC derby fixture at Thomond Park on Saturday evening

Munster Rugby come up just short against Leinster in Thomond Park arm wrestle

Jack Crowley, of Munster Rugby, is tackled by Sam Prendergast, left, and Jordan Larmour of Leinster, during their URC clash at Croke Park earlier this season

Munster Rugby and Leinster Rugby reveal line-ups for Christmas derby clash at Th...

RTÉ and Virgin Media will provide live coverage of the men's, women's and the U20 Six Nations for the next four seasons

Great news for Irish Rugby fans as Six Nations free-to-air coverage to remain un...

Nick Champion de Crespigny of Australia Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan of British & Irish Lions during the first test matchat Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane | PICTURES: Sportsfile

Opinion: I’m a sports fan but I’m not sure this year's Lions tour is essential T...

'Selfless' Irish rugby star praised for withdrawing from Lions test amid concuss...

PICTURES: History made at the Aviva Stadium as British and Irish Lions begin sum...

PICTURES: Fantastic evening for Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

PICTURES: All style and smiles at Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

PICTURES: Glamourous night for Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

PICTURES: Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

Aoife Wafer of Ireland in action against Jenni Scoble of Wales. Photo: Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile

VOTE: Ireland's latest rugby cult hero in the running for Six Nations award afte...

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Who is Rieko Ioane? Controversial All Blacks rugby star headed to Ireland in sho...

The note from an 'embarrassed' Connacht Rugby supporter.

Irish jeweller gets 'lovely' note from rugby fan who was sick in doorway

EXPLAINER: How Ireland can still win the Six Nations despite defeat to France

EXPLAINER: How Ireland can still win the Six Nations despite defeat to France

File photo. Credit: Sportsfile

Six Nations: When and where to watch Ireland vs Wales | Time, TV, tickets and te...

PICTURES: Celebrations at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland beat England in Six Natio...

OPINION: Being on the other side of the whistle has given me a whole new respect for referees

OPINION: 'I've become an underage referee in my 50s and learned one major lesson...
Damian Moran writes about swapping the sidelines as a coach and journalist for the whistle as he becomes the man in the middle for underage rugby matches
Damian Moran

Ireland rugby win against Australia ten years ago

PICTURES: Looking back at Ireland's rugby win over Australia ten years ago in 20...

Graham Rowntree

Munster Rugby confirm Graham Rowntree's shock departure from head coach role

Craig Casey, of Munster Rugby, gets his pass away at a wet Virgin Media Park in their URC bonus point win over the Ospreys on Saturday evening

'Fastest URC try ever': Munster Rugby storm back to victory over Ospreys

Munster Rugby Defence Coach Denis Leamy stated that Donncha O'Callaghan's comments were on the money | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Comments from Donncha O'Callaghan 'were on the money' says Munster defence coach

Tony Butler starts at out-half for Munster Rugby against Zebre Parma in Italy tomorrow evening | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby name squad travelling to Zebre for URC second round

Irish rugby player Bundee Aki granted Irish citizenship

Irish rugby player Bundee Aki granted Irish citizenship

Billy Burns, of Munster, chips past Max Llewyllyn, of Gloucester, during the pre-season fixture at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday evening | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby coach Graham Rowntree: 'We weren't at the races early on'

Jack Crowley, of Munster, is tackled by Rob Russell, of Leinster, during the URC fixture at Thomond Park on St Stephen's Day 2023 | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Details confirmed for Munster Rugby's big Christmas URC clash with Leinster

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Munster Rugby player ties the knot in glamourous wedding ceremony

Courtesy of @mikehaley_ on Instagram and wonderandmagic.ie

Irish International Rugby player ties the knot in glamourous wedding ceremony

Ennis Rugby Football Club’s Brian Farrell & fellow members, with Texaco dealer, Gerry Donnellan & Valero Area Sales Manager, Eugene Coyne at the Texaco Service Station in Ennis

Clare rugby club wins €5,000 county award under Texaco Support for Sport
Fund will go towards significant development of facilities including new pitches, dressing rooms and car park
Ellen Gough

The late Rory Burke

Sadness at passing of former Munster Rugby player Rory Burke

The The U-18 Clubs and U-19 Men’s matches will be run off as double-headers at the same venues each week | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Fixtures for Munster Rugby's underage interprovincial championship confirmed

Shannon Airport announce sponsorship of Munster Women's Rugby

The Limerick Leprechauns face the Kilkee Fallen Stars this weekend in Kilkee

Kilkee Fallen Stars to face Limerick Leprechauns RFC in beach charity fixture

Enya Breen of Munster during the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial launch

Munster squad named for Women’s Interprovincial Championship

Munster Rugby will take on Leinster in the URC at Croke Park in October

Munster to face Leinster at Croke Park

New Munster Rugby signing, Thaakir Abrahams, in action here for Lyon where he is tackled by Shayne Bolton, of Connacht, during their Investec Champions Cup fixture in Lyon last January

Munster Rugby players return for pre-season training

Jamison Gibson-Park will miss Ireland’s tour of New Zealand (Brian Lawless/PA)

Two key players due to miss upcoming Ireland Tests against South Africa

Munster Rugby's Simon Zebo in action against Leinster in the URC at Thomond Park last December | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby's URC fixtures for 2024/2025 season revealed

Munster Rugby legend and much loved player Simon Zebo has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby's record try-scorer Simon Zebo announces his retirement

Antoine Frisch scored two tries for Munster Rugby in their URC clash with Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday night

In-form Munster Rugby secure home quarter-final in URC play-offs with pulsating ...

Where to watch Leinster vs Northampton Saints in Investec Champions Cup semi-fin...

Irish Rail confirms extra services for Leinster vs Northampton Saints match at C...

Conor Murray, of Munster Rugby, attempts to get past Richard Kriel, of Emirates Lions, during the URC fixture at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Impressive Munster Rugby score precious bonus point win over Lions in Johannesb...

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Leinster Rugby confirms switch to Aviva Stadium for next season

Former Munster Rugby out-half Tyler Bleyendaal is joining Leinster as an assistant coach next season

Former Munster Rugby star to join Leinster's coaching team

Jordie Barrett of New Zealand during the Steinlager Series match between New Zealand and Ireland at Eden Park. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster Rugby announce sensational signing of All Blacks star Jordie Barrett

Leinster v La Rochelle: Where to watch, team news and betting odds before Europe...

Munster's Peter O'Mahony I PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby team named for Champions Cup clash with Northampton

Munster Rugby's John Ryan has been suspended for three games following a disciplinary hearing | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby confirm three match suspension for tighthead prop

PICTURES: Celebrations at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland retain the Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland when they take on Scotland on Saturday | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Ireland team to play Scotland in Guinness Six Nations is named

New Zealand members of the Munster squad, Jeremy Manning, Rua Tipoki, Doug Howlett and Lifeimi Mafi perform a Haka before the 2008 meeting of Munster and New Zealand at Thomond Park

Munster Rugby to face All-Blacks XV later this year

Andy Farrell. PICTURE: Sportsfile

Where to watch as Ireland team to play England is confirmed

Mack Hansen in action for Connacht (Picture: Sportsfile)

Ireland Rugby star Mack Hansen pays visit to Ballina kids tournament

FAN PICTURES: Were you at the Ireland Rugby Open Training Session? Photos here!

Craig Casey returns from International duty to start Munster's URC home game against Zebre | PICTURE: Sportsfile

Munster Rugby name team to face Zebre in home URC clash

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Sportsfile

Six Nations fixtures: Who and when do Ireland play next?

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Sportsfile

Six Nations fixtures: Who and when do Ireland play next?

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