On their last visit to the RDS, Glasgow came away with a bonus point win. Leinster’s place at the top of Conference A might well be beyond anyone’s reach, but there is still a tonne to play for as the difference between second and third cannot be overstated. As things stand, a third place finish […]

6 years ago

Ruan Pienaar is finally making a return to Ravenhill for Ulster v Cheetahs. Like wounded cheetahs lions, you can bet that the South African side is reeling from that loss to Leinster last weekend. That was their lowest score of the season so far, and they would have fancied their chances of testing a Leinster […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by  Only the biggest football fan will be able to remember all of these Premier League results. So very much has happened, yet we’re still only in February. Despite the fact it feels like Liverpool have mounted an unassailable lead at the top of the table, there is plenty of action still […]

6 years ago

A win here could bring Connacht up to third in their conference. While Leinster have been busy running away with Conference A, things have been much tighter in the other group. A mere eight points separate the top four teams in Conference B, and none of them have European rugby to worry about. It’s pretty […]

6 years ago

Something to ease the pain of not having any Guinness Six Nations action this weekend… As much as we love the Guinness Six Nations, it hasn’t always been a smooth road. Since the addition of Italy in 2000 to complete the set, we’ve seen everything from Triple Crowns and Grand Slams to dramatic drop-goals and […]

6 years ago

Leinster may have their work cut out for them this weekend. There’s no such thing as perfection when it comes to sport. You’ll always find things to improve or problems to solve, no matter how good the team. That said, it’s nigh on impossible to think how Leinster’s season could be in better shape than […]

6 years ago

The men in red play host to the South African side this weekend. To say this season has been a bit of a mixed bag for Munster would be an understatement. A brand-new coaching setup was always going to take time to gel, but a World Cup, rest periods and injuries to key players and […]

6 years ago

Yes, this is an exercise in killing time until the Guinness Six Nations 2020 kicks off… “The board is set, the pieces are moving.” Quoting Gandalf might not be the standard way to buildup towards the Six Nations, but here we are. Much like the white wizard staring into the depths of Mordor, there is […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by AIG Insurance Not that every single battle isn’t a key one when it comes to New Zealand… If you’re finding it hard to remember a more important game in Irish rugby history, that’s because there really hasn’t been one. A place in the semi-finals awaits, and while that wouldn’t even meet […]

6 years ago

Japan are only one place below Scotland in the world rankings, but are arguably in better form. The age-old saying that “you can only play what’s in front of you” is particularly apt this week. On paper, Ireland should have more than enough ammo in their arsenal to outmaneuver Japan and put one foot into […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone Ireland Now that the rugby has finally kicked off in Japan, it’s time to test your knowledge. Well, that wasn’t a bad start to things now was it? An emphatic victory over Scotland leaves Ireland in a good place, with host nation Japan up next. As excited as we are […]

7 years ago

Is the devil you know really any better when it comes to the Rugby World Cup? When Ireland face off against Scotland on 22 September, it’ll be the first time since the inaugural 1987 tournament they’ll open a World Cup game against a Six Nations side. Whether or not that’s a good thing remains to […]

7 years ago

SPOILER ALERT: There were one or two Rugby World Cup Quarter Final exits along the way… Well, here we are again. The Rugby World Cup is upon us, and we have an Irish team that has proven itself more than capable of competing at the highest level. This won’t exactly be anything strange for us […]

7 years ago

Twenty clubs, 20 Premier League stadiums. Go! After the long football-ridden drought that is summer, we’ve finally made it. The Premier League has finally returned, and fans from all over the world will be flocking to their club’s stadium for the chance to see the action up close. Speaking of which, we’re also giving away […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by   Who’s ready to start the football season all over again? We did it guys, we’ve made it through the summer. It wasn’t easy and there were times that it brought us close to the edge, but the time is finally here. The Premier League is returning tonight, the Scottish Premiership is […]

7 years ago

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has said that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has not been able to change the style of football at the club. Van Gaal has said that he has been a keen observer of United this season, and despite the magnificent run of games that the club went on at the […]

7 years ago