Jackman: McCarthy making his size count for Leinster Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 19 hrs
New signing Nankivell already a hit with Munster fans Munster's new signing Alex Nankivell has settled in well at Thomond Park, as he explains to Neil Treacy. Rugby • 4 hrs
Could provinces look to play inter-pros at GAA grounds? Could big BKT URC inter-provincial rugby games potentially be hosted in some of the country's bigger GAA venues? That was up for discussion on Monday … Rugby • 28 Nov
Cullen: This game takes on a life of its own Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he expects Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship inter-pro against Munster to be as ferocious as ever, as the pair … Rugby • 25 Nov
Archer - Mr Dependable set for Munster record As Stephen Archer prepares to break Munster's appearance record, Neil Treacy looks at the career of one of the province's unsung heroes. Rugby • 25 Nov
Loughman: 'We'll have a big target on our back' Munster prop Jeremy Loughman says he's expecting a big backlash from Leinster when they face their rivals at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 23 Nov
O'Mahony and O'Donoghue big doubts for Leinster clash Munster are likely to be without both Peter O'Mahony and Jack O'Donoghue for this weekend's meeting with Leinster, in a double injury blow for the … Rugby • 21 Nov
Confident Leinster have the upper hand against Munster Jonny Holland previews the interprovincial clash of Munster and Leinster at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Rugby • 21 Nov
Cullen: Internationals 'keen to get back' after RWC Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he doesn't expect a World Cup hangover from his returning internationals in Saturday's URC meeting with Scarlets. Rugby • 18 Nov
Cullen happy with co-captains' balance of power Leo Cullen says he doesn't expect there to be any on-field confusion with the province's co-captains James Ryan and Garry Ringrose their season. Rugby • 17 Nov
Lions agree player availability with URC & Premiership The British and Irish Lions have announced a partnership with the United Rugby Championship and Premiership Rugby that ensures players are available for all games … Rugby • 16 Nov
URC Round 5: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the five round of games in the BKT … Rugby • 17 Nov
Ryan: No major regrets on missing Munster's title win John Ryan says he doesn't have any major regrets over his move to the Chiefs last season, which saw him miss out on the title … Rugby • 16 Nov
Holland: Nienaber will be well briefed upon arrival Jonny Holland says he doesn't expect new Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber to make sweeping changes to the province in his debut season, but believes … Rugby • 15 Nov
Ulster's bounce-back, Conway retires, plus URC recap Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap the main talking points from the week in the BKT United … Rugby • 15 Nov
Getting basics right is still key to winning or losing After a disappointing defeat against Connacht, Ulster exacted their interprovincial revenge on Munster in Belfast on Friday night. Rugby • 14 Nov
Sheehan stars for Leinster in win over Dragons Leinster came away from Rodney Parade with a bonus-point victory as Dragons fell to their third home defeat of the season. Rugby • 12 Nov
Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh A Ben Healy drop-goal with the last kick of the match earned Edinburgh a dramatic 25-22 win over Connacht just as the visitors appeared to … Rugby • 13 Nov
Internationals return for Ulster v Munster Interpro Ulster and Munster will both welcome back several of their Ireland World Cup players for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship interpro at Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 09 Nov
Jager's Crusaders exit prompts Irish interest Oli Jager could be set for a return to Ireland, after the Crusaders confirmed he's likely to depart the Super Rugby champions. Rugby • 13 Nov
URC focus | Who's stood out as World Cup stars return Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast, as our focus turns back to the BKT United Rugby Championship … Rugby • 08 Nov
Nienaber tipped to be Leinster's 'missing ingredient' Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman believe Jacques Nienaber's addition to the Leinster coaching set-up can lead to greater success for the province, with the former … Rugby • 08 Nov
Nascent stars can embrace post-World Cup opportunities With established internationals still injured or resting up, the season after a World Cup offers huge opportunities for breakthrough stars to strut their stuff. Rugby • 07 Nov
Wilkins hails resilient Connacht after beating Ulster Pete Wilkins says pride is his overwhelming feeling after Connacht staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat Ulster at The Sportsground. Rugby • 05 Nov
Connacht stage thrilling comeback to see off Ulster For the first time in nine years Connacht have made it three wins from three to start the season, staging an incredible second half comeback … Rugby • 04 Nov
