Is rugby failing its supporters? – The Irish Times
“The Chatham House Rule applies,” said our very welcoming and humorous Master of Ceremonies. Those assembled then settled…
Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings – The Irish Times
The Gloucester outhalf Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next men’s…
Leinster sweat over RG Snyman, Doris issues Rieko Ioane verdict
Leinster have been left counting the costs of their Investec Champions Cup victory over Harlequins, with three players…
5 takeaways in Investec Champions Cup
Bath defeated Munster 40-14 in a confident display at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, in their opening match…
Predictions, teams, how to watch
The Investec Champions Cup gets underway on Friday with two matches before there are another six on Saturday…
Jacques Nienaber rejects questions over his commitment to Leinster – The Irish Times
Jacques Nienaber cleaned house on Monday at Leinster’s training ground in UCD. The two-time World Cup winning Springbok…
Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener – The Irish Times
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy, right wing Tommy O’Brien and All Black centre Rieko Ioane are all available for…
Not even slow ticket sales can take shine off Leinster v Munster clash – The Irish Times
The Leinster v Munster rivalry returns on Saturday at Croke Park (5.15pm) and not a moment too soon.…
Ex-Ireland player’s 24 concussions and row with Michael Cheika
Retired Ireland and Leinster hooker Bernard Jackman has revisited his final season as a player, which featured 24…
Predictions, prospects and players to watch as new season kicks off – The Irish Times
Connacht Ian Dury and the Blockheads sang “Reasons to be Cheerful” back in the late Seventies. Connacht rugby…