Rory Keane

Before we know it, the 2027 Six Nations will be upon us and then it's full steam ahead for the big one in Australia... the World Cup and the bid to end 40 years of failure.

Leinster don’t have to look too far back for inspir­a­tion ahead of their URC title defence this even­ing. Twelve months ago, the Bulls rocked up..

There's two ways at look­ing at this 36-player Ireland squad selec­tion ahead of next month’s tour of Aus­tralia and New Zea­l­and.

'A tectonic shift in global sport is coming,' was the opening line in a visual production which dialled up the hype to 11. A big claim.

IT'S just under 16 months until the 2027 World Cup in Australia, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell still appears to be none the wiser when it comes to the identity of his first-choice out-half.

Like every good agent, Eddie Hearn is trying to get the best deal for one of his clients. in this case Henry Pollock.

Joe Schmidt will be back on Irish soil this coming week. Before he heads for Belfast to take up his new role at Ulster Rugby.

Joe Schmidt will be back on Irish soil this coming week. Before he heads for Belfast to take up his new role as Coach Development Adviser

Rugby supporters have switched off a bit since the Nations Championship concluded. It had been a long season anyway.

THERE was shock among the Connacht fanbase when it was confirmed out west that Matthew Devine would be leaving to join provincial rivals Ulster on a one-year deal midway though last season.