Ireland players welcome but must earn Sevens place Ireland Men's Sevens coach James Topping says he would welcome players from the 15s team but has warned that there's no easy way into his … Rugby • 5 hrs
Leinster have leaders but 'definitely not like Johnny' Caelan Doris says a number of Leinster players are capable of filling the leadership void left by 'unique' Johnny Sexton after the Ireland captain's retirement. Rugby • 21 Nov
'It's a funny one' - Doris on facing Irish comrades Caelan Doris says coming up against so many of his Ireland World Cup team-mates will be "a funny one" when Leinster face Munster in Saturday's … United Rugby Championship • 20 Nov
Bealham boot just a 'precaution', says Connacht's Fardy Connacht have not ruled anyone out of Saturday's URC clash with the Bulls and say Finlay Bealham's protective boot is just a precaution. Rugby • 20 Nov
URC team of the week: Hanrahan, Keenan among standouts It was a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in round five of the United Rugby Championship and here's our team of the week. Rugby • 20 Nov
Keenan: Sevens would be 'cool' but Europe the focus Former Ireland Sevens player Hugo Keenan says he only has one goal for this season and that's helping Leinster regain the Champions Cup. Rugby • 20 Nov
Leinster 'open-minded' about Sevens switches Leinster remain "open-minded" about the possibility of some of their players joining Ireland's Sevens programme and will facilitate it where they can. Rugby • 19 Nov
Leinster labour but go top after big win over Scarlets Leinster moved top of the United Rugby Championship for the first time this season with a 54-5 victory over the Scarlets at the RDS. Rugby • 20 Nov
Wall answers Ireland's call with green & gold on mind Double All-Ireland winner Vikki Wall says her switch to rugby has been "tough" but the chance to represent Ireland was too good to turn down. Rugby • 18 Nov
Connacht keen to keep Sharks on hook Connacht have no intention of letting the Sharks off the hook but boss Pete Wilkins says they are expecting a different beast from the side … Rugby • 18 Nov