Munster confirm Tadhg Beirne as captain for new season
Munster have confirmed Tadhg Beirne as their new captain ahead of the 2024/25 season.
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New dawns for early riser Jack Conan ahead of Leinster season opener
Jack Conan was always an early riser but since becoming a father over the summer, the Leinster forward has had to readjust his body clock.
Ulster's young guns to determine season's fortunes
Ulster endured a tumultuous 2023/24 season in which they lost head coach of more than five years Dan McFarland, while chief executive Jonnie Petrie, in place in that role since 2019, departed in March.
RG Snyman 'getting stuck in' as Leinster debut looms
It's a hard watch for certain rugby fans in Ireland but RG Snyman was getting "stuck into mauls and scrums" at Leinster training on Monday afternoon.
Connacht looking to new era on and off the pitch
Last year took off with a bang for Connacht, but finished with a dull thud.
URC deny reports of British & Irish league talks
The URC has denied claims it is involved in talks regarding the possible formation of British and Irish league.
James Ryan gives Caelan Doris his 'full support' after captaincy change
Leinster's James Ryan has given his backing to Caelan Doris after the number 8 replaced Ryan and Garry Ringrose as the province’s new captain.
Caelan Doris takes over from Garry Ringrose and James Ryan as new Leinster captain
Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.