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Frank Quin looks at ‘Life with the 2025 Lions’ By rugby correspondent FRANK QUINNTHE end is near for the 2025 Lions Tour with one test to go (11am, 2nd August) and already two up. The test selection was probably a bit easier for Andy Farrell this week. Nine Irish players start, 60% of team selection and one Irish player (Kelliher) in the replacements. With […]
31.07.2025 20:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Hugo in the hero as the Lions roar to a late victory HUGO Keenan was the hero for the British and Irish Lions today when he scored a spectacular try in the final minutes of a thrilling Test match today in Brisbane. It was a cracker of a first haf with the Lions slow to start and the home side running up a 23-5 lead after 31 […]
26.07.2025 12:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
First Nations and Pasifika XV make the Lions sweat First Nations and Pasifika 19, Lions 24 When the Lions went 14-0 up in the opening stagges of today’s clash, it looked as if this was to be an easy victory. By half time it was a different story with the Australians taking advantage of a gift past from Owen Farrell that fell into the […]
22.07.2025 13:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Maeve Og is named as captain of Munster Women MUNSTER Rugby can confirm that Maeve Óg O’Leary will take over as captain of the Munster Women’s side for the 2025/26 season.Chloe Pearse and Stephanie Nunan will serve as this year’s vice captains.Born and raised in Ballina, County Tipperary, Maeve Óg began her playing career at the age of 15 for local club Ballina-Killaloe RFC.From […]
18.07.2025 11:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Frank Quin has a look at the Lions Tour so far THE Circus got underway on the Friday 20th June following the completion of the European Clup competitions, we were waiting for the main acts to turn upIt started with a game against Argentina at the Aviva stadium at 8 pm. The Lions lost, Presume it was a warm up Financial game “getting to know you […]
17.07.2025 22:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Portugal fiasco sees rampant Irish pass the 100 mark Portugal 7, Ireland 106 IF this was a boxing match it would have been called off long before the break. From the opening score after 50 seconds, it was a total one-sided bore and for the Ireland fans who basked in the sun the outcome was just a formality with their side cruising at the […]
12.07.2025 22:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Frank Quin casts his eye on the Lions chance of glory  By Frank QuinnTHE Circus got underway on the Friday, 20th June following the completion of the European Clup competitions. We were waiting for the main acts to turn up.It started with a game against Argentina at the Aviva stadium at 8 pm. The Lions lost, Presume it was a warm up. This was a “Financial […]
12.07.2025 09:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Andy trusts his Ireland stars for clash with ACT Brumbie ANDY Farrell is taking no chances for Wednesday’s match against the ACT Brumbies in the Lions’ next challenge in Australia. He has chosen eight Ireland internationals as part of his starting fifteen.Included to start are Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose, Joe McCarthy, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Fiurlong, Jack Conan and James Lowe while on […]
07.07.2025 14:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Paul pleased with win over Georgia despite conditions iT’S cerainly good to see Limerick rugby players staring at international level and  Ireland captain, Craig Casey, winger Calvin Nash and interim coach Paul O’Connell surely enjoyed last night’s victory over Georgia. It wasn’t a very impressive performance all round but if the home side had any hopes of a second half shock result it […]
06.07.2025 12:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Investec Champions Cup 2025/ 2026 fixtures Investec Champions Cup title-holders Union Bordeaux Bègles to reignite rivalry with Northampton Saints in Pool 4URC winners Leinster Rugby to face Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, Stade Rochelais, Aviron Bayonnais and DHL Stormers in Pool 3Top 14 champions Stade Toulousain head up Pool 1 alongside ASM Clermont Auvergne, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Saracens, Glasgow Warriors and Sale SharksBath Rugby […]
04.07.2025 17:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Roman Salanoa and Conor Bartley continue to prop MUNSTER Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that props Roman Salanoa (pictured) and Conor Bartley have signed contract extensions with the province.Salanoa has scored two tries in 30 appearances for Munster and played in 21 games over the URC title-winning 2022/23 campaign.The 27-year-old Hawaiian made his Munster debut against Edinburgh in 2020. He […]
25.06.2025 20:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The real rugby Circus is nearly ready to begin By rugby writer FRANK QUIN:THE excitement of top class professional rugby was evident last week-end but the big top blew down on Andy Farrell’s Performers. A 28-24 defeat by Argentina dented the Lions’ pride and Andy Farrell did not back off with his criticism. It was a big night out at about €200 a ticket […]
24.06.2025 12:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Munster Women’s squad get set for August start THE Munster Women’s squad have started their preparations ahead of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship which takes place in August.An extended squad have begun training at Munster Rugby’s High Performance Centre with Matt Brown taking on the role of Head Coach for the first time since 2021, when he led Munster to their first Interpro […]
18.06.2025 17:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Munster Rugby announce pre-season 25/26 fixtures MUNSTER Rugby can confirm its upcoming pre-season fixtures ahead of the beginning of the 2025/26 season.Munster will take on Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque, Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby in August and September ahead of the 2025/26 URC season beginning on Saturday, September 27th.First up, Munster will take on Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque at the Stade […]
18.06.2025 16:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Lions 2025 Tour starts this Friday at Aviva Stadium Dublin-based rugby writer FRANK QUINN writes: 2025 Lions Tour to Australia in June/July/August . Start Friday 20th June.The Circus gets underway on the Friday 20th June following the completion of the European Cup competitions (England and France Winners) and the completion of all the local competitions in Ireland, Scotland – Wales and England. Leinster won […]
18.06.2025 13:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Investec Champions Cup 30 Year Dream Team AS part of the celebrations marking the 30th season of the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR invited supporters to vote for their ultimate Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup 30 Year Dream 15.Now, the final 15—selected by fans from across the rugby world—has been revealed, showcasing the legends who have defined three decades of competitions. […]
18.06.2025 13:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Dublin’s “Croker” tops the URC attendance record A RECORD Irish attendance of 46,127 watched The BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park, Dublin.on Saturday 14th June 2025.This figure marks the largest-ever crowd for a league final held in Ireland, surpassing the 46,092 who attended the 2018 PRO14 Final—also involving Leinster Rugby—against Scarlets at Aviva Stadium. They watched Leinsrter fittingly in […]
17.06.2025 13:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Sharks award winners for URC Players of the Season THE Innovation Award winners have been announced with the Hollywoodbets Sharks taking home the prize for ‘Sharks Fest’.Meanwhile, DHL Stormers forward Deon Fourie has won Try of the Season after he finished a stunning team effort against the Scarlets, full of offloads and trickery throughout.His DHL Stormers teammate Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also picks up an award […]
15.06.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Trademark L’Equipe photographer earns Investec award A trademark Louis Bielle-Biarrey acrobatic try snapped by L’Equipe photographer Alain Mounic during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Bielle-Biarrey’s Union Bordeaux Bègles and Stade Toulousain has been named the Investec Champions Cup “Out of the Ordinary” Photograph of the year.Judged by a panel drawn from across the world of rugby, the out-of-the-ordinary moment features […]
15.06.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
It’s early training for the Munster Women’s squad THE Munster Women’s squad have started their preparations ahead of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship which takes place in August.An extended squad have begun training at Munster Rugby’s High Performance Centre with Matt Brown taking on the role of Head Coach for the first time since 2021, when he led Munster to their first Interpro […]
15.06.2025 12:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Strong rumours that world star is to join Thomond IT is strongly rumoured that a Limerick AIL club are on the verge of signing one of the most capped and higly regarded world class players in rugby. Recently promoted to the AIL, Thomond, could yet open their season with the return of 100 times capped Keith Earls. The 37 year old backline player, who […]
10.06.2025 14:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Let’s hope for a sporting and exciting URC finale By Frank Quinn CROKE Park will host the 2025 BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final this Saturday, June 14 at 17:00, as Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash of hemispheres.What we need is a super game of rugby in a final and we deserve that at the end of a […]
09.06.2025 15:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Croke Park to host next Saturday’s URC Grand Final CROKE Park will host the 2025 BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final this Saturday, June 14 at 17:00, as Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls go head-to-head in a blockbuster clash of hemispheres. Kick-off is at 17:00 UK / 18:00 SAST.As the No. 1-ranked team from the league phase of the BKT URC, Leinster have earned […]
08.06.2025 17:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Here are all the details of the URC semi-finals HERE are all the details of the semi-finals of the BKT URC this Saturday, June 7th:Leinster v Glasgow WarriorsAviva Stadium, Dublin – KO 14.45 IRE & UK / 15.45 ITA & SAReferee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 54th league game)AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU) AR 2: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)#TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)Live on: RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, […]
06.06.2025 13:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Zebre Parma’s Massimo Brunello BKT Coach Season (Leinster’s RG Snyman is selected Players’ Player of the Season) BKT Coach of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season Announced.Zebre Parma’s Massimo Brunello has been named BKT Coach of the Season, with Leinster Rugby’s RG Snyman named Players’ Player of the Season bringing the curtain down on the 2024/25 URC Awards.The BKT Coach […]
06.06.2025 12:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The 2024/25 United Rugby URC ‘Elite XV’ announced. THE Elite XV is determined by a media vote and players must have made at least nine appearances to be considered, with the media panel provided a shortlist of 10 per position by URC StatMaster.Meanwhile, Vodacom Bulls forward Cameron Hanekom has been named as Next-Gen Player of the Season. The prestigious award was voted for […]
05.06.2025 22:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rory Scannell “calls it a day” after 12 years with Munster MUNSTER Rugby have confirmed that 200-cap Rory Scannell will depart this summer after 12 years at his home province.A Munster man through and through, the 31-year-old centre is one of only 16 players to have reached the 200-cap landmark and has also earned three caps for Ireland.A former PBC student, Rory impressed for Dolphin RFC […]
05.06.2025 22:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Shannon RFC Awards Night, Golf Classic and AGM (Happy days after Shannon lifted the AIL once again) IT is going to be a busy time for Shannon RFC this month.Their Club Awards Night (originally postponed) is now happening on Friday, 6th June 2025 at 7:15pm in the clubhouse! and they inviting members to come along and help them celebrate the end of another […]
04.06.2025 09:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Munster’s brave effort ends with penalty miss Sharks 24, Munster 24 (penalties, 5-4 to Sharks)SELDOM have we seen a Munster match that had so much to be proud of and yet suffer the cruelty of defeat. Every player in the red shirt gave his all, they fought for every inch of territory in this most physical battle and at the end they […]
31.05.2025 21:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Munster’s strong side capable of overcoming Sharks MUNSTER are on the threshold of reaching the BKT URC semi-final this afternoon. They have named their strongest starting side possible when to meet Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban and they are certainly up for this mouth-watering battle which kicks off at 5.35 on TG4.The home side will, of course, be favourites but there is something […]
31.05.2025 08:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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