Lions release statement on cause of death for Hyron Andrews
Natural causes. The Lions have confirmed that Hyron Andrews died of natural causes after an autopsy found he had suffered an aortic dissection. The 31-year-old second row passed away at...
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Munster fans are not happy with Ireland’s Nations Championship squad
Left out. Munster supporters have been left frustrated following the announcement of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations Championship, with just two players from the province included in...
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Dan Sheehan captains Ireland as squad named for Nations Championship
Nations Championship. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere Series, with Dan Sheehan confirmed as captain. The Leinster hooker will lead...
Ireland announce extra Cork fixture in November for Farrell to assess World Cup squad
XV. Ireland XV will return to action for the first of three outings during the 2026/27 season when they face Fiji ‘A’ at Virgin Media Park on Friday, 20 November...
The unexpected Andrew Porter moment from Clermont that was pure class
Top class. Andrew Porter received an unexpected moment from Clermont supporters after a dominant scrummaging performance helped Leinster secure a huge Champions Cup victory on Saturday. The Ireland loosehead was...
Munster set for triple fitness boost ahead of Leinster showdown
Boost. Munster look set for a triple fitness boost ahead of Saturday’s URC huge clash with rivals Leinster at the Aviva Stadium. Lee Barron (ankle), Shane Daly (groin) and Edwin...
South African star being eyed up by provinces ahead of potential Ireland switch
Wanted man. Highly rated Stormers centre Jonathan Roche is reportedly attracting interest from the Irish provinces as he considers a move that could open the door to representing Ireland. The...
Leinster boss Leo Cullen makes honest Munster admission ahead of Aviva Stadium showdown
Streamrolled. Leo Cullen has admitted Leinster were “steamrolled” by Munster last season as the provincial rivals prepare to meet again at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Leinster head into the...
Ben Whitehouse set to take charge of final game as he quits refereeing
New role. Ben Whitehouse will bring his refereeing career to an end this weekend before taking up a full-time role in Wales’ coaching team. The Welsh official will take charge...
Rassie Erasmus eyes up England international for Springbok switch
Switch. Rassie Erasmus could soon have another option to consider as he assesses his second-row resources ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Springboks boss has previously identified England...
Why Munster vs Leinster is Club Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Club Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. There are few rivalries in world rugby quite like Munster against Leinster. Two provinces separated by just over 200 kilometres, a history stretching back almost 150...
Nations Championship explained: Format, Fixtures, Finals weekend & How it works
Nations Championship. The Nations Championship brings a new format to international rugby, linking the July and November Test windows in a competition featuring 12 countries. Ireland, England, France, Scotland, Wales...
Lions explain decision to play hours after sudden death of Hyron Andrews
Tragic. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has explained why his side decided to fulfil their Investec Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle following the sudden death of teammate Hyron...
