The Debrief: Munster SHC Round 5

The Munster SHC round robin series is now concluded. We now know our finalists and third…

URC Playoff Picture

Who writes the scripts for the URC? This league continues to create sensational story lines. The…

2025 Lions Squad excites, fascinates and causes a stir

Andy Farrell has announced his 2025 Lions squad. This announcement opens the door for two more…

Champions Cup: Leinster Rugby 34-37 Northampton Saints

The business end of any sporting championship is about delivering your best performances at the end…

URC: Connacht Rugby 24-30 Munster Rugby

Castlebar looked a picture as fourteen man Munster Rugby held out for a key URC win…

Dragons 19-38 Munster Rugby

This was very much a game of two halves for Munster Rugby at Rodney Parade. A…

Andy Farrell announces the Ireland squad for the South African summer tour

A squad selection which was brought forward saw tried and trusted (predominantly) given the nod. Andy…

2023 In Review: Rugby Union (Ireland)

This end of year review comes from an Ireland rugby union perspective. Hawkeye Sidekick reflects on…

URC Round 5 Preview

An intriguing opening set of fixtures in the BKT URC campaign. Benetton Rugby remain the only…

New beginnings heading into the URC season opener

The BKT URC season is upon us. A delayed start to the championship but this is…