Rúaidhrà O’Connor: New Zealand struggling to come to terms with reality
End of All Black exceptionalism has left coach Scott Robertson under pressure New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson,…
‘He’s given us some good insights’ – New Zealand head coach praises Jordie Barrett’s intel on Ireland ahead of Chicago clash
All Black Jordie Barrett of Leinster with his winner’s medal after the URC Grand Final win over the…
‘We were second in hard work, grit and determination’ – Leo Cullen unhappy with Leinster after Munster mauling
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen during the United Rugby Championship loss to Munster at Croke Park in Dublin.…
What the numbers tell us about out-half rivals Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast
Battle royale between No 10s is fascinating Croke Park sub-plot for URC derby clash of Leinster and Munster…
Munster coach Clayton McMillan praises team’s grit in Edinburgh win as thoughts turn to Leinster
Jack O’Donoghue of Munster, right, celebrates with team-mate Andrew Smith When it is put to Clayton McMIllan that…
IRFU’s run of sold-out internationals under threat with tickets remaining for Japan and Australia
Ireland and South Africa walk out at the Aviva Stadium in 2022. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Tickets for two…
Leinster deliver one of their worst displays under Leo Cullen as they are held scoreless for the first time in 17 years
Stormers 35 Leinster 0 Back-row Will Connors (centre) and his Leinster teammates digest a sobering defeat in South…
Hugo Keenan set to miss first half of season as Joe McCarthy and Caelan Doris in race to be fit for All Blacks
Hugo Keenan. Picture: PA Images via Getty Images Hugo Keenan will miss the first half of the upcoming…
‘It was a frustration. I needed to voice it’ –retiring Conor Murray backs up withering critique of Munster
Conor Murray spoke to the Irish Independent’s Rúaidhrà O’Connor for the Indo Sport Rugby podcast Conor Murray has…
‘I saw a baby on the video call’ – Bundee Aki reveals his wife gave birth in a car on the day he played in Brisbane Lions Test
Lions players, from left, Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen with the series trophy after the third…
Andy Farrell and Ireland set for a 2026 return to Oz as Nations Cup picture begins to emerge
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt, left, and Lions head coach Andy Farrell at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia…
‘Devastating for him’ – Garry Ringrose will leave Australia without having played a Test for the Lions
Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy are back fit for last game in Sydney Garry Ringrose, left, and James…