Michael Lowry

Ulster look to do the double on defending champs, Toulouse

After pulling off a great victory at Stade Toulousain last week, Ulster will take the field at Kingspan Stadium with soaring confidence as they eye the Champions Cup trophy.    The Northern...

Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg

A look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures.     LEINSTER v CONNACHT   Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...

Champions Cup: Current Individual Stats Leaders

With the first leg of the Round of 16 done and dusted, we take a look at the current individual stats leaders in the 2021-22 Champions Cup competition. As things stand, Racing 92 and Leicester are leading...

Champions Cup: The Irish Fixtures

Connacht vs Leinster:    The Sportsground will play host to another juicy Irish derby this weekend when the dark green jerseys of Connacht once again clash with the blue of the mighty Leinster.    Leinster...

Ireland tackle Scotland with one eye on the trophy

Ireland will return to Dublin with their tails up after a magnificent game saw them down the English 32-15 at Twickenham. This week, the Irish will give a last surge to cap off their campaign against the...

Ryan Baird, James Ryan ruled out Ireland's Six Nations finale

The Ireland squad returned to Dublin on Saturday evening following the victory over England at Twickenham and reassembled at Carton House on Sunday evening.   Locks James Ryan and Ryan Baird have...

Ireland Squad Update: Henderson Returns, Loughman Gets First Call-up

The Ireland squad has reassembled at Carton House following last week’s Open Session at Aviva Stadium and a number of players featuring for their provinces in URC fixtures at the weekend.   Ulster...

Every Try From Round 3 | 2022 Guinness Six Nations

Ireland name 27-man squad for two-day camp in Dublin

The Ireland squad commence preparations for the final two rounds of the Six Nations and have retained 27 players for a two-day camp in Dublin, which includes an open session in the Aviva Stadium.     Due...

Farrell pays tribute to 'brave' Italy after Ireland rout

Ireland boss Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave" Italy performance in defeat, as his side downed the Azzurri in the Six Nations.     Ireland coach Andy Farrell paid tribute to a "brave"...