Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.
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Byrne fumes over Brandywell penalty drama
RTÉ Sport pundit Conan Byrne has expressed his rage at the controversial penalty decision that saw Derry City claim a crucial 1-1 draw at home to fellow title challengers Shamrock Rovers.
Leinster overcome stubborn Edinburgh to start URC season with bonus-point win
In a match featuring 10 tries, scores from Jordan Larmour, Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan in the space of 10 minutes in the third quarter proved crucial, taking the visitors from 19-12 behind to 33-19 in front, and they did just enough to close out the win.
Derry City hold Shamrock Rovers to a draw as Shelbourne lose to Galway
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 1-1 draw at the Brandywell on Friday night, leaving the Dublin side in third place in the table, four points behind Derry City and seven off Shelbourne.
Controversial penalty denies Shamrock Rovers a big win at Derry City
Derry City's title hopes are well and truly alive, as Pat Hoban's stoppage time penalty earned them a deserved point against champions Shamrock Rovers.
'Disgraceful' – Stephen Bradley launches scathing attack on referee
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley described referee Damien MacGraith as "the worst in the game" after a controversial penalty decision cost his team three valuable points at the Brandywell.
Callum Walsh crowns Irish homecoming with second-round TKO
Callum Walsh defended his WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight title at the 3 Arena with a devastating second round knockout to push his unbeaten professional record to 12-0.
Melia to the fore as St Pat's make it three on the spin
Teenager Mason Melia scored for the third match running as St Patrick's Athletic made it three league wins on the bounce for the first time this season.