Back home. Leinster return to the redeveloped RDS, now known as Laya Arena, to take on Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. Leo Cullen has named an entirely...
Interpro time. Munster travel to Belfast to take on Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, with both provinces welcoming back Ireland internationals for the derby. Tadhg Beirne returns...
A different story. Brian O’Driscoll has offered a surprising insight into Ciarán Frawley’s final season at Leinster, claiming the Ireland international requested more opportunities at inside centre rather than out-half....
Double swoop. Bristol Bears are reportedly in advanced talks to sign All Blacks brothers Beauden and Scott Barrett after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. According to Planet Rugby, Pat Lam’s...
Powerhouse. Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam believes Pedro Rubiolo could become the best player in the world — and the numbers behind the Argentina lock are extraordinary. The 23-year-old was...
Pumas. Shaun Edwards will leave his short-term role with England’s Red Roses after agreeing a deal to become Argentina’s defence coach through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World...
Bledisloe Cup. New Zealand host Australia at Eden Park this weekend as the two sides meet in the opening Test of the 2026 Bledisloe Cup series. The All Blacks are...
Perfect Rugby Clubhouse. As the clocks turn back and the interprovincial season kicks into gear, rugby clubs across Ireland are preparing their grounds for another busy autumn of matches, training...
Home Field Advantage. Home advantage in rugby is real, but it is worth less than the roar of a full Aviva Stadium suggests, and that gap between perception and evidence...
Remote ready. An Irish interprovincial clash, a Bledisloe Cup showdown and another full round of Gallagher PREM action headline this weekend’s rugby viewing. Connacht get things started on Friday night...
Back in action. Munster captain Tadhg Beirne returns as Clayton McMillan makes nine changes for Saturday’s URC clash with Ulster at Affidea Stadium. Beirne makes his first provincial appearance since...
New beginnings. Samoa have received a major boost ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with three former All Blacks named in their squad for November’s internationals. Akira Ioane, Shaun...
Why a rugby forward’s weight, and where it lands, explains the difference between UDL and point load. Take eight players at Leinster’s 2024 squad average of 105.4kg and you have...
