Stay to play or stray and play?
Danny Brosnan It’s been there for quite a few years. Not exactly officially but always used. The “no province, no call up” rule. Why I get it has it’s merits and disadvantages. It’s seems to have suited us well in certain regards. Obviously there are people who would rather see the rule abolished completely and […]
O’Shea shines as Munster hold off the Bulls.
Sportsdesk Editor Charlie O’Shea announced himself on the senior stage in spectacular fashion as Munster overcame the Bulls 26–22 at Thomond Park to claim their first United Rugby Championship victory of the season. The 20-year-old Cork out-half, making his first competitive start for the province, produced a performance of maturity and composure well beyond his […]
A win for Ireland and a record breaker.
James Grennan at the Dexcom Highly entertaining game in the Dexcom Playing in front of a roaring Galway crowd, hometown hero Béibhinn Parsons cemented her status as an all-time great by becoming the all-time record try scorer for the Ireland women’s game. The local winger put on a spectacular masterclass, scoring two breath taking tries […]
A defensive masterclass by Munster seals the win.
James Grennan live from the Dexcom Munster Rugby delivered a defensive masterclass to secure a gritty 14-5 victory over Leinster in a pulsating senior women’s clash. Throughout the encounter, Leinster threw absolutely everything at the visitors, continuously launching waves of attack that looked destined to break the deadlock. However, Munster’s tenacious defensive line refused to buckle, […]
Clinical Munster win in the Dexcom.
James Grennan at the Dexcom Connacht delivered a promising start at Dexcom Stadium, with debutant hooker Uillin Eilian scoring a third-minute try from a powerful maul, before a 30-metre interception try by Munster’s Alana McInerney shifted the momentum. Despite strong work at the breakdown, further first-half scores from Alisha Flynn and Caitríona Finn saw the […]
2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pools confirmed.
EPCR Media release The countdown to the start of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began today as the Pool Draws for the competitions took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin. Hosted by presenters Elma Smit and Benjamin Boyet (beIN SPORTS), the event featured Premier Sports pundit and former […]
A review of the last round of the URC.
Frank Schnittger The last round of the URC went about as well as could have been hoped for the Irish provinces. Leinster had a facile win over a game Ospreys side to secure home knock-out matches up to the final. You have to feel for the constant humiliation of Welsh fans. Connacht and Munster had […]
Ireland’s historic day topped off with a resounding win.
Andrew Heffernan at the Aviva A historic occasion was on the horizon as Ireland took on Scotland in the Womens Six Nations Finale. The Aviva Stadium was the stage for the girls in green’s final game of this years championship, the last time they played in the Aviva was over 12 years ago. Ireland’s Erin […]
‘I’m beginning to wonder even if the players care any longer’.
David Corkery As I sat down to write this article on Saturday evening after Connacht made Munster look like a team that had no interest whatsoever in even competing, I did so by asking myself, does anyone really care anymore? I don’t want to take anything from a Connacht side that played a great game […]
Munster v Ulster a report.
David Corkery What a very strange and somewhat worrying game of rugby. Thankfully Munster won and did so with a try scoring bonus point, but questions must now be asked if the modern day professionals body is capable of withstanding the kind of punishment that a single season is demanding. We’ll discuss the casualty list […]