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Andrew Browne's Ireland Under-20 squad fell to an opening round defeat to England in the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia, losing out 34-27 to their Six Nations rivals.

The World Cup run-in starts with the inaugural Nations Championship, the new format which will essentially put a competition format on the traditional July and November Test windows, and culminating in a finals weekend in London later this…

Former Ireland women's rugby head coach Philip Doyle has died aged 61.

Angus Bell says he has returned to Australia a better player after his time with Ulster.

Munster out-half Charlie O'Shea has been handed the number ten shirt for the Ireland Under-20s Junior World Cup opener with England on Saturday.

Former South Africa and Bulls boss Jake White hasn't ruled out applying to be the next Leinster head coach, as he described the URC champions as the "Barcelona of rugby".

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Jake White and Ian Keatley on this week's pod as we recap Leinster's URC title win, Leo Cullen's departure in 2027, and the upcoming Nations Championship.

In trying to whittle down the list of coaches who are interested in becoming Leo Cullen's successor, it's probably easier to make a list of those who aren't, writes Neil Treacy.

Saturday served as a reminder that sport can deliver its greatest highs and harshest realities within a matter of hours.

Shane Byrne paid tribute to former team-mate Leo Cullen on the day he announced that he will leave Leinster Rugby at the end of next season, and backed Ronan O'Gara to come in as his surprise replacement.

Ulster Rugby have announced that Stuart McCloksey has agreed a new one-year contract extension that will keep him at the province until at least 2028.

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman has said that Leo Cullen will have left an "unbelievable legacy" when he steps down from the head coach role at the province at the end of next season.

Leo Cullen will leave his role of head coach of Leinster Rugby at the end of the season.

Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast admitted that the competition for the starting number ten shirt with club and country has pushed him to strive for bigger and better things.

There's been a lovely tradition down the years when Leinster win a trophy, that some of the team's departing players share the honour of raising it with the captain.

Northampton Saints were crowned Gallagher Prem champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham; with George Hendy's late quickfire brace of tries sealing the win for Phil Dowson's men.

Ireland's Nations Championship preparations have been dealt a major blow after confirmation that Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien will both miss this summer's games due to injury.

Leo Cullen looked a little bit lighter on Friday night after Leinster retained their BKT United Rugby Championship title.

Munster and Ireland tighthead prop Oli Jager has announced his shock retirement from the game at the age of just 30, following medical advice.

A delighted Leo Cullen said there was "so much to love" about his side's display, as they made it back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship titles.

The BKT United Rugby Championship trophy is staying in Dublin, after Leinster retained their title with yet another Grand Final hammering of the Bulls at Croke Park.

Leinster defend their URC title with emphatic 36-7 win over the Vodacom Bulls.

Munster have confirmed that, with the end of the current season, they have released seven players, including four members of their senior squad.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Friday named three uncapped players, including flyhalf Declan Meredith, in his squad for July's Nations Championship tests against ⁠Ireland, France and Italy.

Neil Treacy previews this evening's BKT United Rugby Championship final, as Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park for the second year in a row.

Ahead of this evening's URC final, the message and expectation is loud and clear from Leinster's Joe McCarthy.

Leinster take on the Bulls in the URC final for the second year in a row. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Friday's final at Croke Park.

Jake White believes the Bulls are stronger than ever in the bid to finally topple Leinster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park.

Leo Cullen insists he has "huge faith" his side will be able to cope without Andrew Porter in Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park.

Ireland's summer plans have taken a huge blow, with confirmation that Jack Crowley and Andrew Porter will both miss the July Nations Championship campaign.