Joe Schmidt's new role in Irish rugby confirmed
The New Zealander left Ireland in 2019, having served as head coach of Leinster and the country's national team.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jul 2026, 4:12
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Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2026, 3:05
Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2026, 2:50
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Interview
Munster duo John Ryan & Niall Scannell: ‘We’ve left those jerseys in a good place’
The Ireland front-rowers recall 'surviving the slagging' at Munster, a Rassie rollocking and the highs and lows of their last 13 y…
Pat McCarry
25 Jun 2026, 8:40
Munster sign Australian playmaker to 'add balance to the squad'
Munster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Australian Will Harrison from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners on a one-year deal.
Jon Newcombe
24 Jun 2026, 8:39
Munster prop Oli Jager retires at 30 with a 'heavy heart'
Munster and Ireland tighthead prop Oli Jager has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, the province co…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 12:45
Ireland U20 Grand Slam winners on list of Munster departures
Munster have announced the departure of four senior backs and three academy players.
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 3:46
Irish-qualified 16-cap England star among two incoming Munster signings
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is closing in on making two more signings ahead of next season with Australian playmaker Will …
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 4:09
Puma Eduardo Bello headlines Ulster's list of three new signings
Ulster have completed a triple recruitment boost ahead of the new season, with Argentina international Eduardo Bello headlining a …
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 2:01
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Ex-Ulster and Lions star Jared Payne completes provincial rivals' coaching team
Munster have completed their coaching team ahead of next season with the appointment of former Ulster and Ireland utility back Jar…
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 7:42
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Ulster sign Argentine prop Eduardo Bello
Ulster have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle Red Bulls tighthead Eduardo Bello on a one-year contract despite him being out of acti…
Neil Fissler
08 Jun 2026, 8:11
Munster name well-travelled former lock as Codling replacement
Munster Rugby have confirmed that Jimmy Duffy will join the province as forwards coach ahead of the 2026/27 season on a two-year d…
Jon Newcombe
05 Jun 2026, 6:30
Irish province snubbed in URC 2025/26 Dream Team vote
For the first time since the inception of the United Rugby Championship in 2021, Munster Rugby do not have a single player in the …
Jon Newcombe
03 Jun 2026, 4:14
