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.…
‘Disappointing’ Connacht settle for losing bonus-point against Cardiff – The Irish Times
URC, round three: Cardiff 14 Connacht 8 Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster took solace in a losing bonus…
Third time’s the charm as Leinster take first URC win of the season against Sharks – The Irish Times
URC, round three: Leinster 31 Sharks 5 A better composed, better structured, physical Leinster side were easily good…
Five takeaways as Ireland quartet ‘catch the eye’
Following a 28-7 victory for Ulster over the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship (URC), here’s our five…
Munster make 10 changes as Clayton McMillan gives players chance to prove worth against Edinburgh – The Irish Times
URC: Munster v Edinburgh, Virgin Media Park (7.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports) Munster’s ongoing orientation process in…
Leinster look to returning Lions to finally get them purring against Sharks – The Irish Times
There has been a lot of head-scratching in the Leinster camp following their first two games in this…
Jack Crowley tuning out of Ireland 10 debate to put full focus on Munster – The Irish Times
A strong start to the season for Munster outhalf Jack Crowley has nothing to do with him trying…
Clayton McMillan happy to see Munster ‘win ugly than lose pretty’ against Cardiff – The Irish Times
URC: Munster 23 Cardiff 20 Winning boasts an appeal and charm no matter how scruffy. The blemishes can…
Improved Leinster fall to South African opposition again as Bulls win in Pretoria – The Irish Times
URC: Bulls 39 Leinster 31 Despite producing a vastly-improved performance, Leinster ultimately fell to a second consecutive United…
Winning start for Clayton McMillan as Munster take opening URC victory against Scarlets – The Irish Times
URC: Scarlets 21 Munster 34 The Clayton McMillan era is up and running for Munster with a bonus-point…
Leinster blown away by the Stormers on chastening night for champions in Cape Town – The Irish Times
URC: Stormers 35 Leinster 0 Leinster endured a chastening experience, and not for the first time in Cape…
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…