European Rugby Cup

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Munster prop James Cronin was handed a ban that was so meaningless as to be cynical for an anti-doping violation. Photograph: Inpho
James Cronin case puts Munster in uncomfortable position

A lifetime ago the boss pointed towards Dublin airport and barked ‘go.’ The simple instruction demanded a degree of impudence. Ask Michelle Smith, who(...)

Derek McGrath: ‘I knew what I was getting into.’ File photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Curragh chief executive Derek McGrath confirms departure

The departing Curragh boss has suggested a lack of unity exists within racing’s top echelons about the best long-term future for Ireland’s most famous(...)

‘Like me, the lad from England had a big interest in both Patrick Kavanagh and Flann O’Brien (above)’.
An Irishman’s Diarist walks in to a bar – and makes new friends

In Dublin on Friday night, I stepped into a thronged O’Neill’s Pub on Suffolk Street in hopes of watching Ulster’s European Rugby Cup match. It was a (...)

Kerry’s Sean O’Shea and Stephen O’Brien celebrate after the Munster final victory over Cork. Their next outing is against Galway at Croke Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Seán Moran: World outside can’t stop the Gael at play

Without undue fanfare we’ve reached the halfway point of the most radically altered championship in at least 17 years. Ironically, considering the fe(...)

Michael Murphy: play a pivotal role for Donegal, he’s totally selfless, the controller in the middle of the park, the leader, incredibly disciplined and focused. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Jim McGuinness: Fine details are key as real business starts

This was the most significant weekend of the championship so far. The bigger teams all made their move and it was interesting to see the impact of top(...)

Flann O’Brien: experienced a short-lived infatuation with rugby
Conversion attempt – An Irishman’s Diary on the vexed relationship between Flann O’Brien and rugby

I note with indignation that this year’s “Mylesday” has been deferred by 24 hours to avoid a clash with rugby. For those who don’t know, Mylesday is (...)

Curragh Racecourse Ltd said on Tuesday that it has appointed Derek McGrath as chief executive of the company, which will own, operate and redevelop the racecourse and training grounds in Co Kildare.
Ex-European rugby chief to run Curragh Racecourse

Former European rugby chief, Derek McGrath, is to oversee the planned €65 million redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse, Ireland’s premier flat trac(...)