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...
Greatest Rivalries. South Africa’s 3-1 series win over New Zealand has reopened rugby’s favourite argument. From the Calcutta Cup to Leinster vs Munster, these are the rivalries that still define...
Banned. World Rugby has confirmed action against two dangerous tackle techniques, with “hip drop” tackles to be explicitly banned and new guidance reinforcing that “knee drop” tackles are already illegal....
Remembering Axel. Munster have announced a series of special tributes to Anthony Foley ahead of their Investec Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The province...
A role to play. Munster’s new interim chief executive Avan Lee has opened the door to a potential role for Peter O’Mahony, revealing he has already reached out to the...
Fresh start. Leinster and Ireland lock Joe McCarthy has admitted the Aviva Stadium could feel “a bit empty” as the province prepares for its long-awaited homecoming — with the second-row...
Interim CEO. Munster Rugby and the IRFU today confirm the appointment of Avan Lee as Interim Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Ian Flanagan. One of the most experienced...
Frightening. Former England international Ugo Monye believes South Africa are clear favourites for the next Rugby World Cup — and has suggested their second team could be the closest challenger...
Ranked. Former England internationals Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have teamed up with Squidge Rugby to rank the biggest club sides in world rugby. The trio compiled their individual selections...
Snake. Brian O’Driscoll faced some of the finest centres in rugby during his career, but one opponent proved particularly difficult to handle. The former Ireland and Leinster captain singled out...
Transformation. Leinster and Ireland outhalf Sam Prendergast has bulked up over the summer, with the 23-year-old seemingly taking steps to address one of the biggest criticisms of his game. Prendergast’s...
