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 […]
LEINSTER FIGHT BACK BUT SHARKS POWER PROVES TOO MUCH IN DURBAN.
Pic Credit RTE Tommy McLoughlin – New Ross RFC Leinster will return from South Africa still searching for their first win of the new BKT United Rugby Championship season after going down 26–20 to the Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Leo Cullen’s side had their opportunities and briefly led 15–14 during the second […]
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 […]
GUNNE HAT-TRICK NOT ENOUGH AS LIONS EDGE LEINSTER IN JOHANNESBURG.
Tommy McLoughlin – New Ross RFC Leinster’s defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title began with the narrowest of defeats as the Lions edged a dramatic 27–26 contest at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. A youthful Leinster side gave themselves every chance of opening the new campaign with an impressive away victory, with Fintan Gunne scoring a […]
USA stun Ireland with a second half comeback.
Peter Burke – Tallaght Stadium I said to my colleague at half time – ‘The USA 1-8 are a big threat’. Ireland women’s long-awaited homecoming to Tallaght Stadium produced a Test match that had everything except the ending the home crowd wanted. For almost an hour, Ireland looked to be cruising towards a memorable victory. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Leinster weakened for 2026/7 season.
Frank Schnittger With the club season finally over, the time has come to turn our attention to next year’s squad for each of the provinces, starting with Leinster for what will be Leo Cullen’s final season in charge. On the face of it, Leinster’s squad for next season looks significantly weaker with Rieko Ioane (Blues), […]
LEINSTER RETAIN URC TITLE WITH CROKE PARK MASTERCLASS AGAINST BULLS
Tommy McLoughlin – New Ross RFC Leinster’s season ended with silverware at Croke Park as they overwhelmed the Vodacom Bulls 36–7 to secure a second successive United Rugby Championship title. Before 39,184 spectators, Leo Cullen’s side ran in five tries and turned early Bulls indiscipline into a lead the South African visitors could not recover […]
Gibson-Park helps seal Leinster’s place in a Croke Park final.
Tommy McLoughlin – New Ross RFC Leinster are back in the BKT United Rugby Championship final after battling their way past a stubborn DHL Stormers side 20–11 at the Aviva Stadium. In front of 15,346 supporters, Leo Cullen’s side did enough to book a return to Croke Park, where they will meet the Bulls in […]