World Cup 'heartbreak' can fuel Leinster season, says Hugo Keenan
Hugo Keenan says Ireland's World Cup frustration can fuel Leinster’s season as they bid to regain Champions Cup and URC titles.
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Peter O'Mahony steps down as Munster captain
Peter O'Mahony's decade-long tenure as Munster captain has come to an end, with the flanker opting to relinquish the role.
Johne Murphy: Leinster-Munster rivalry as healthy as ever
Johne Murphy believes the Leinster-Munster rivalry is healthier than it's been for a long time, thanks to the his former province's BKT United Rugby Championship last season.
RTÉ Rugby podcast Leinster's revenge mission against Munster & Connacht's Shark attack
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Leinster v Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
Plenty of 'free spirits' - Scott Fardy delighted with Mack Hansen impact
It's not just Mack Hansen’s game that has come on in leaps and bounds since he made the switch to Connacht and Ireland, says Scott Fardy.
Ireland players welcome but must earn Sevens place, says James Topping
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 Olympic Games squad.
Focus on the breakdown for Munster ahead of derby with Leinster
While we're only approaching the one-third mark of the BKT United Rugby Championship regular season, the five rounds of games to date are more than enough evidence to suggest there's a target on Munster's back.
How Sri Lanka Cricket Got 'ICC Exception' For International Participation Despite Suspension
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva has made a "fervent appeal" to the members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) board members to "carve out an exception" that allowed Sri Lanka to play international cricket despite getting suspended. Earlier in the month, SLC was suspended by ICC following a political slugfest in SL after the introduction of an interim committee led by Arjun Ranatunga by the Sri Lanka Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, who also suspended the entire SLC board following a heavy loss to India in the Cricket World Cup and a disappointing tournament overall, which saw them win only two matches out of nine and also miss out on ICC Champions Trophy 2025 slot.