Former Munster out-half Ian Keatley looking for new club after leaving Benetton
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Munster and Ireland out-half Ian Keatley has left Benetton by mutual consent.
Denis Leamy joins new Ireland U-20 coaching staff as Noel McNamara departs
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Munster and Ireland back-row Denis Leamy has joined the Ireland U-20s coaching team.
European Cup Tournaments Are Temporarily Suspended
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing a directive from the French authorities that the participation of Top 14 clubs in the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup at the current time constitutes too great a public health risk,...
Team of the week
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWe put together a stand-out XV of the eye-catching performers from the latest domestic matches in the UK, Ireland and France...
13-Man Munster Hold On In Thrilling Finale In Galway
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht threw the kitchen sink at Munster during the closing stages of their Galway clash, but it was Johann van Graan’s men who prevailed on a 16-10 scoreline to boost their hopes of reaching March’s...
O'Connell will have to move fast to stay afloat in the deep end
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAt 10.32am last Thursday a press release from the IRFU dropped into our inbox, announcing the appointment of Paul O'Connell to the Ireland coaching team. It had an interesting collection of quotes, seemingly...
Connacht’s Late Rally Not Enough As Munster Extend Lead
5 years ago by Irish Rugby News13-man Munster survived a frantic finish to this Guinness PRO14 top of the table clash to emerge as breathless 16-10 winners over Connacht at the Sportsground. A last-gasp match-winning try eluded the...
Bonus Point Reward For Leinster As Ulster Fall To First Defeat
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster reeled off three second half tries to pull clear of previously-unbeaten Ulster and register a 24-12 bonus point win. Check out the best photos from Friday’s action-packed interprovincial...
Four-Try Leinster End Ulster’s Winning Run
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster came good in the second half to claim a crucial 24-12 Guinness PRO14 bonus point win over previously-unbeaten Ulster at the RDS. Tries from Sean Cronin and Robbie Henshaw provided a big momentum...
Guinness PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Munster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFresh from their historic away win over Leinster, Connacht are hoping to lower the colours of Munster, the team currently leading the race to qualify from Conference B for March’s Guinness PRO14...
