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Mack Hansen quickly adapting to Galway life as he seeks to excite Connacht faithful

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 23, 2021, 10:00

Former Brumbies wing admits Ireland call would be very tempting after good early form

Leinster’s Niall Breslin during a match against Llanelli in 2003. Photo: Patrick Bolger/Inpho

Matt Williams: I still feel I let Bressie down at Leinster

Rugby
Matt Williams
October 23, 2021, 08:43

Likes of my former Leinster backrower and Keith Earls can be an inspiration to many

Jack Conan celebrates Ed Byrne scoring a try. Photograph: Craig Watson/Inpho

Clinical Leinster maintain unbeaten record away to Glasgow

Pro14
John O'Sullivan
October 22, 2021, 21:59

Champions secure their fifth consecutive URC win ahead of international break

Leinster Schools Junior Cup Final: Newbridge College crowned champions

Rugby
October 22, 2021, 18:56

Blackrock College miss out on victory by four points at Energia Park

Ireland will play their November Tests at the RDS. Photo: Matteo Ciambelli/Inpho

Ireland women set for RDS debut in November Tests

International
October 22, 2021, 16:34

Adam Griggs’ team will play USA and Japan in Ballsbridge next month

FedEx Field in Washington, DC. ‘They have the chance to play in their own country in a special stadium, that they don’t normally play in, and in front of a big crowd.’ Photograph: Jerry Driendl/Getty Images

New Zealand coach expects the Eagles to be lifted by home crowd

International
October 22, 2021, 14:54

Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players

Connacht without Bundee Aki while Ulster recall trio for interpro clash

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 22, 2021, 12:52

Iain Henderson, Robert Baloucoune and Stuart McCloskey all return for Ulster

Munster’s Craig Casey will start against Ospreys. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ospreys v Munster: Conor Murray returns to the bench as van Graan rings changes

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 22, 2021, 12:35

Jack Crowley makes his first start for the province in trip to Wales

Billy Dardis combines his Sevens rugby with work as a strategy consultant. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Billy Dardis keen to make Olympic experience even better in Paris

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
October 22, 2021, 09:44

‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’

Leinster face a step up in challenge on trip to Scotstoun to face Glasgow

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
October 22, 2021, 09:12

Leo Cullen’s side looking to complete unbeaten start before international break

Connacht senior coach Peter Wilkins fell out of love for the game for six years in his 20s after failing to make it as a player. Photograph: Ryan Hiscott/Inpho

How Toulouse lit a spark in Peter Wilkins and rekindled his love for rugby

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 22, 2021, 06:36

Connacht senior coach fell out of love with game in his 20s after failing to make it as a player

File photo of Greg McWilliams during his time as USA assistant coach. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Greg McWilliams to take over as Ireland women’s head coach

International
John O'Sullivan
October 21, 2021, 15:43

Move comes along with the announcement that Adam Griggs will step down

Leinster look to continue winning run with strong team named for Glasgow clash

Rugby
October 21, 2021, 12:31

Johnny Sexton not involved as expected with November internationals looming

Dan Sheehan’s ability with ball in hand has earned him a call up for the autumn internationals. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

International
Gerry Thornley
October 21, 2021, 06:00

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

A Rorschach test for rugby: contrasting conclusions from new dementia study

Rugby
Andy Bull
October 20, 2021, 19:47

Even two of the groups who collaborated on the new BRAIN study disagree about what it means for the sport

Simon Zebo set for Ireland return in autumn internationals

International
October 20, 2021, 18:09

Andy Farrell includes uncapped Leinster duo Ciarán Frawley and Dan Sheehan in 38-man squad

Action from the women’s interprovincial between Connacht and Ulster at Energia Park in Donnybrook back in September. Photograph: Brian Reilly-Troy/Inpho

IRFU review highlights key issues around women’s interpro changing facilities

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
October 20, 2021, 16:56

Lack of personnel and resources added to ambiguity over who had responsibility

A new study has found that multiple concussions can have an effect on players’ cognitive functions in later life. Photo: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

New study shows multiple concussions affect rugby players in older age

Rugby
October 20, 2021, 12:00

Research involved 146 former players and showed worse cognitive function in over 75s

Sam Whitelock takes over All Blacks captaincy ahead of Ireland Test

International
October 20, 2021, 09:46

New Zealand begin their northern hemisphere tour against the USA on Saturday

Ireland players are dejected after the game against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup European qualifying tournament in Parma. Photograph: Matteo Ciambelli/Inpho

Gordon D’Arcy: Women’s rugby must forge its own identity rather than follow men’s model

Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy
October 20, 2021, 06:37

Ireland’s failure to qualify for World Cup a blow to the women’s game

Simon Zebo has been somewhat under used in his two and a bit outings by Munster on the left wing. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

International
Gerry Thornley
October 20, 2021, 06:00

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Ulster	4	4	0	0	125	50	4	20
Leinster	4	4	0	0	131	31	3	19
Munster	4	4	0	0	139	66	3	19
Glasgow	4	3	0	1	94	74	3	15
Ospreys	4	3	0	1	87	90	1	13
Edinburgh	4	2	1	1	90	80	3	13
Cardiff	4	2	0	2	89	85	2	10
Benetton	4	2	0	2	84	102	2	10
Stormers	4	1	1	2	80	86	1	7
Dragons	4	1	0	3	74	80	3	7
Connacht	4	1	0	3	95	95	2	6
Lions	4	1	0	3	60	75	2	6
Scarlets	4	1	0	3	86	132	2	6
Sharks	4	1	0	3	85	113	1	5
Bulls	4	1	0	3	49	101	1	5
Zebre	4	0	0	4	42	134	1	1