An English rugby league legend is making the big switch to union
EVEN IF IT isn’t Sonny Bill Williams or Sam Burgess making the switch, it is always interesting when a big name jumps from rugby league …
How we rated Leinster after squeezing past Bath in the Champions Cup quarter-final
Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO Rob Kearney – 5 Was beaten for pace by George Ford for the opening try, wasted a good counter-attacking opportunity with a …
Familiar stage, but an unfamiliar feeling for underdogs Leinster
LEO CULLEN STARTED by raising an eyebrow to a quote from Brian O’Driscoll. Minutes later, Sean Cronin found himself comparing his current employers to Connacht. …
Munster cult hero Holland will be coaching in Super Rugby from next year
THE HURRICANES HAVE announced that former Munster centre Jason Holland will join their coaching staff for the 2016 season. Holland and Dominic Crotty on the …
Against the Head decide Ronan O’Gara is Ireland’s best pro-era out-half
RTÉ’S AGAINST THE Head are currently putting together the best Irish rugby XV from the professional era. We know most of the backs at this …
‘To wear the All Black jersey you have to play in New Zealand’ — NZRU not following Australian lead
THE NEW ZEALAND Rugby Union (NZRU) has no plans to follow Australia’s example and allow foreign-based players to pull on the All Black jersey. The …
Munster product O’Shea powering Warriors’ drive for Premiership promotion
FROM UNDERAGE SUCCESS to academy deal to development contract to fringe squad member to Pro12 regular; the professional pathway in Irish rugby is well worn …
200 not out for Heaslip – Here are the Ulster and Leinster teams for tomorrow’s inter-pro
Updated 19.20 JAMIE HEASLIP WILL join Leinster’s elite 200 club when he captains the province in their sold-out clash with Ulster tomorrow. The back row …
The Barbarians have announced three exciting names to face Ireland
THE BARBARIANS HAVE announced that Rene Ranger, David Smith and Joe Rokocoko will be part of their squad to face Ireland and England next month. The …
The sporting week through a lens – here’s 20 of our favourite images from the past seven days
Michael O’Leary pretends to throw water on racegoers Tyler Bleyendaal Brendan Hyland in the pool Sam Hidalgo-Clyne during Friday’s Challenge Cup final Mark Walsh celebrates …