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Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Clayton McMillan had 'brief chat' with Munster interim CEO
Former Munster players Donncha O’Callaghan and Peter O’Mahony have also taken a phone call from Avan Lee

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Robert Baloucoune is tackled by Dan Kelly 10/10/2026
Glass half-full for Munster and Ulster after thrilling draw
Clayton McMillan wasn’t shy in pointing out that Munster’s fade came while they were turning to a bench that lacked in experience. 

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Jamie Osborne scores his side’s fifth try 10/10/2026
Leinster christen new home in some style as Clermont away day looms
Mindful of facing a Clermont side who will have played six games when they meet in the Stade Marcel Michelin next Saturday, Cullen gave his returning frontliners long shifts in URC win

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-MONTAUBAN-LA ROCHELLE
O'Gara's La Rochelle roar to fourth win of season with Lyon scalp
Top 14 Round-up: A week before the Champions Cup kicks off, five Top 14 points on the road were more than welcome against a lacklustre Lyon side

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Leinster v Cardiff - United Rugby Championship
Keenan helps get Leinster up and running with win over Cardiff in home opener
The Blues returned home and secured a bonus point before half-time taking advantage of Aled Jones' sin-binning 

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Shay McCarthy and Sean O'Brien dejected after the game 10/10/2026
McMillan laments Munster throwing away "a nice handy lead" in wild draw with Ulster 
“We needed to continue to be accurate and just apply pressure in the right parts of the field. But we didn’t quite get the same quality of possession in the second-half."

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Munster cling on for draw after Ulster's ferocious 21-point comeback 
It looked then as if Clayton McMillan’s men would atone for their loss and abject display here last January but Ulster reeled in their rivals after the break 

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Clontarf v UCD - Energia Men's All-Ireland League Division 1A
AIL round-up: Hicks lands winner as Cork Con down champions St Mary's 
Clontarf moved top of Division 1A with a commanding 61-15 victory over previously unbeaten UCD at Castle Avenue.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

New Zealand v Australia: The Rugby Championship
Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz as Bledisloe Cup misery extends to 24th year
Les Kiss’s side start bright but given reality check in second half.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Dan Kelly, Jack Crowley and Peter Donnelly 6/10/2026
Dan Kelly: 'You never walk in on a Monday and think you're getting picked'
The Reds travel to Belfast to take on Ulster today.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Ben O'Connor 6/10/2026
'It's going to be a hell of a game': Munster aiming to add to Ulster's woe at home
Ulster haven’t won a URC game at home since January, and Munster have got the better of them on three of their last six visits.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Dan Lancaster with Shayne Bolton 9/10/2026
Dan Lancaster spoils dad Stuart's birthday as Glasgow punish Connacht
Connacht paid big price for ill-discipline and problems up front despite fielding their strongest side

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Hurricanes Media Opportunity - CEO Avan Lee
Avan Lee: 'I feel like I’ve got something to contribute to a place like Munster'
New Zealander Lee, 52, is set to replace outgoing CEO Ian Flanagan at the end of this month.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Kieran Brookes Kieran Brookes ahead of a scrum 26/9/2026
McMillan pleased with Munster's positive signs up front but no pats on back just yet
If the sample size so far is tiny then there have at least been indications that the bedrock has been bolstered given the efforts of the forward pack, and scrum specifically, in those contests against Glasgow and the Bulls.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Tadhg Beirne 6/10/2026
URC team news: Munster captain Beirne returns to fray as McMillan rings the changes for Ulster trip
Captain Tadhg Beirne starts on his first Munster appearance since the home win over Ulster in April.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

England v Australia - Autumn Nations Series 2024
Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for first Bledisloe Cup Test against All Blacks
New Zealand hit hard by injury before home international.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Dan Sheehan 7/10/2026
Dan Sheehan happy with Leinster return to cozy 'proper club ground'
It’s been two years since Leinster played in what used to be the RDS and what is now the Laya Arena.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Hurricanes Media Opportunity - CEO Avan Lee
New interim Munster chief Avan Lee wants input from 'legend' Peter O'Mahony
Incoming interim Munster CEO Avan Lee has reached out to former star Peter O'Mahony, who has been critical of the province's operations.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Francois Klopper tackles Jack Aungier 3/10/2026
Jack Aungier counting on Munster move to 'light a fire' under him
The province has lost a number of key veterans from their front row ranks in recent times so the signings of Aungier, Marnus van der Merwe and Kieran Brookes are vital.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Hurricanes Media Opportunity - CEO Avan Lee
Incoming interim CEO Avan Lee eager to draw line under Munster's negative media coverage
Lee will draw on his experiences of aligning the business side of the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise he led for a decade in his native New Zealand with the high-performance arm of the Wellington outfit.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Hurricanes Media Opportunity - CEO Avan Lee
Who is Avan Lee, Munster's new interim CEO?
The former Hurricanes CEO takes over the role from Ian Flanagan. 

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Hurricanes Media Opportunity - CEO Avan Lee
Munster appoint New Zealander Avan Lee as interim CEO
Lee, who will replace Ian Flanagan, has been appointed on a one-year deal but will approach the role with an attitude of the job being permanent

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

South Africa v New Zealand All Blacks
S Donal Lenihan: New Zealand show attack power and South Africa dazzle as they lay down marker
From an international perspective, the season is set to be dominated by the journey to next year’s World Cup in Australia.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run
Joe McCarthy in business mode ahead of season bow for Leinster
Cardiff will revisit a revamped RDS this weekend. 

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Belfast trip offers Munster chance to atone for last season's low
The opportunity to atone for January’s embarrassing 28-3 defeat at the Affidea Stadium swings around this weekend as Munster head to Ulster

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Charlie O’Shea scores a try despite Zak Burger 3/10/2026
Munster boss McMillan: Let's keep a lid on Charlie O’Shea chat for a while
Clayton McMillan said it's 'important that we temper our excitement' around 20-year-old out-half Charlie O'Shea. The Munster academy prospect impressed on his competitive debut with the province amid an out-half injury crisis

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Argentina v New Zealand - Rugby Championship 2025
Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil submit joint bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Spain and Japan have also expressed interest ⁠in hosting the tournament.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Difficult spell 'hasn't shook' confident Sam Prendergast
Emmett Farrell, Leinster kicking coach and video analyst, said the province's young Austrian-born out-half Caspar Gabriel has been 'excellent' in his back-to-back URC starts

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Alana McInerney, Sophie Barrett and Kate Jordan with their caps after winning on their debut 3/10/2026
Ireland newcomers make case for South Africa trip
For the three debutants in Ireland’s seven-try victory over Japan, it was an exceptionally well-timed first impression at Virgin Media Park.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

A view of a line out 27/9/2025
Nenagh Ormond's bid for immediate bounceback gathers momentum
After a chastening maiden appearance in the top flight last season, which saw Nenagh Ormond sent straight back down to the second tier, the Tipperary club has shown no signs of feeling sorry for itself.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Charlie O’Shea with friends after the game 3/10/2026
Young No. 10 Charlie O'Shea lights up a proper Munster display
After a dismal week at the province, Clayton McMillan’s team restored the smiles to Thomond Park with this bonus-point victory over a powerhouse Bulls side to get their URC campaign up and running.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Munster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship
Munster CEO change won't impact McMillan future
The New Zealander had raised doubts about his status following the failed attempt to hire former Chiefs assistant Roger Randle last season.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Charlie O’Shea with friends after the game 3/10/2026
'Don't want to blow too much smoke up his backside': McMillan praises Munster rookie Charlie O’Shea
The 20-year-old from Cork guided Munster to their first victory of the URC campaign, a 26-22 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Limerick on Saturday night.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Denis Leamy and Ronan O’Gara before the game 28/8/2026
Top-14 round-up: Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle secure first bonus-point of the season
Whatever it was the manager said in the changing rooms at the end of a lethargic, sleep-inducing first-half awakened his side to a much more urgent and greatly improved second half.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Charlie O’Shea scores his sides third try despite Zak Burger 3/10/2026
Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster kickstart URC campaign with bonus-point win over Bulls
Twenty-year-old O’Shea, making his first competitive start after an impressive pre-season, scored two tries on the night

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Youthful Leinster fall to narrow defeat against Sharks in South Africa
Several thrived in that adversity, none more so than Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Josh Ericson and Todd Lawlor, while Caspar Gabriel and Fintan Gunne have a better understanding of running a game from the get-go.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Alana McInerney, Sophie Barrett and Kate Jordan with their caps after winning on their debut 3/10/2026
Scott Bemand hails Ireland’s debutants after big win over Japan in Cork
The head coach believes his side are “where we need to be with a three-year picture” until the 2029 World Cup in Australia.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Lansdowne FC v St Mary's College RFC - Energia Men's All-Ireland League Division 1A
All-Ireland League round-up: Division 1A champions St Mary’s College defeat Clontarf
Elsewhere Nenagh Ormond and Blackrock College remain unbeaten in 1B following Round 2 of the Energia All-Ireland League

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ireland v Japan - International Women's Rugby Fixture
Debutants shine as seven try Ireland overcome Japan once again
The more significant bonus was debut tries for Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett, Ireland’s sixth and seventh of the afternoon, which provided insurance against a second-half Japanese revival.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ireland Rugby Captain's Run
'He's brought a huge amount to us': Lancaster hails immediate impact of marquee signing Ciarán Frawley
The Irish international crowned a dream debut with two tries to get Connacht’s season up and running with a 22-19 win against Benetton in Treviso

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Lions v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Cullen implores his Leinster charges to 'capitalise on opportunities'
Leinster have made five changes, with Rónan Kelleher taking over the captaincy and Robbie Henshaw starting at centre but poised to deliver back row cover if required as Cullen has opted for a 4/4 bench split. 

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Sean O'Brien arrives 18/9/2026
'I'm happy once I'm just on the pitch': Versatile Seán O'Brien taking centre stage at Munster
Saturday night’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls at Thomond Park seems like perfect timing for O’Brien to showcase his own abilities

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Jane Clohessy 30/9/2026
'Very special': Jane Clohessy honoured ahead of first Ireland start
Dad Peter, the Munster and Ireland legend, was quickest off the mark to dial her number for a congratulatory call.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Ciaran Frawley scores a try despite Matt Gallagher 2/10/2026
Dream debut for Ciarán Frawley with winning try for Connacht against Benetton
It was a second try of the night from the former Leinster player as Connacht came from behind to snatch it in the dying moments

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Munster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Munster aiming to avoid more home discomfort as South Africa’s Bulls head to Thomond Park
Last weekend’s 26-20 loss to Glasgow Warriors came as part of a sobering round one of the 2026-27 URC campaign for Irish rugby

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Rob Gilsenan is blocked by Fionn Gilbert 4/4/2026
Mary's and Clontarf face early final rematch
Final rematch the headline fixture in this weekend's Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A programe. 

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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