Leinster vs Connacht: Clash of Irish Provinces in URC Showdown Kick-off: 7:35 pm, Friday, 31st May 2024 Venue: RDS Arena, Dublin Match Preview Leinster will welcome Connacht to the RDS Arena for their second interprovincial clash of the season and the final round of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship (URC). Kick-off is scheduled for 7:35 pm on Friday. After a heartbreaking extra-time loss in the Champions Cup last weekend, Leinster faces a quick turnaround for this game. Leinster’s Recent Form and Team News Leinster are coming off a grueling Champions Cup match that extended into extra time ..read more

Irish Rugby Inter-Provincial Derbys in URC 2024/25 R Date Home Away Venue KO GMT/BST 1 Sat, Sept 21 Munster Connacht Thomond Park 17:30 4 Sat, Oct 12 Leinster Munster TBC 17:45 5 Sat, Oct 19 Connacht Leinster Dexcom Stadium 19:35 8 Thurs, Dec 26 Leinster Connacht Aviva Stadium TBC 8 TBC Ulster Munster Kingspan Stadium TBC 9 TBC Connacht Ulster Dexcom Stadium TBC 9 TBC Munster Leinster Thomond Park TBC 14 TBC Connacht Munster Dexcom Stadium TBC 15 Sat, Apr 19 Leinster Ulster Aviva Stadium 19:35 15 Sat, Apr 19 Munster Vodacom Bulls Thomond Park 17:15 17 Fri, May 9 Muns ..read more

Connacht Rugby – URC Home and Away fixtures for 2024/25 R Date Home Away Venue KO GMT/BST 1 Sat, Sept 21 Munster Connacht Thomond Park 17:30 2 Sat, Sept 28 Connacht Hollywoodbets Sharks Dexcom Stadium 19:35 3 Fri, Oct 4 Scarlets Connacht Parc Y Scarlets 19:35 4 Sat, Oct 12 Ulster Connacht Kingspan Stadium 20:00 5 Sat, Oct 19 Connacht Leinster Dexcom Stadium 19:35 6 Sat, Oct 26 Connacht Dragons Dexcom Stadium 19:35 7 Sat, Nov 30 Connacht Vodacom Bulls Dexcom Stadium 17:30 8 Thurs, Dec 26 Leinster Connacht Aviva Stadium TBC 9 TBC Connacht Ulster Dexcom Stadium TBC 10 Fri ..read more

Group 2: Roscommon v Mayo – GAA Championship Showdown Match Preview The Group 2 clash in the GAA Gaelic football championship sees Roscommon taking on Mayo. Both teams have had different starts to their campaigns, with Mayo looking strong and Roscommon aiming to bounce back. Previous Encounters Roscommon and Mayo meet again in the Connacht championship for the second time this year. Mayo secured a five-point victory in the Connacht semi-final clash last month, adding to their recent dominance in this fixture. Live scores for Roscommon v Mayo Championship Journey So Far Roscommon Mayo 1-1 ..read more

Group 1: Derry v Armagh – GAA Championship Showdown Match Preview The Group 1 encounter in the GAA Gaelic football championship features Derry facing Armagh. Both teams have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup. This would be a disastrous loss for Derry after such a great start to the season. Live scores for Armagh v Derry  Previous Encounters Derry and Armagh last met in the championship in the 2023 Ulster final, which Derry won on penalties after extra-time. This game adds another chapter to their storied rivalry. Championship Jo ..read more

Group 1: Westmeath v Galway – GAA Championship Clash Match Preview The eagerly anticipated Group 1 clash in the GAA Gaelic football championship features Westmeath taking on Galway. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in their initial outings, setting the stage for a fascinating encounter. Galway will secure a place in the quarter-finals if they win. Live Scores for Westmeath v Galway Previous Encounters Westmeath and Galway have met only twice previously in the championship. Westmeath claimed a narrow victory in an All-Ireland qualifier tie back in 2006, winning 1-8 to 0-10 in Pearse Sta ..read more

Ireland Gears Up for World Rugby U20 Championship 2024: Fixtures and Kick-Off Times Ireland’s U20 rugby team is set to compete in the highly anticipated World Rugby U20 Championship 2024, taking place in the Western Cape, South Africa from June 29 to July 19. This marks the 14th edition of the tournament and the second consecutive year it will be held in South Africa. Here’s a preview of Ireland’s fixtures and kick-off times for the championship. Tournament Overview The World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 will feature 12 of the world’s best teams competing across three venues: Cape Town Stadium ..read more

Aidan Morgan to Join Ulster Rugby Until June 2026 Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of fly-half Aidan Morgan, who will join the club until at least June 2026. The Auckland-born playmaker, who turns 23 next month, is Irish-qualified through his Belfast-born grandfather. Morgan will make the move to Belfast this summer on a two-year contract. Morgan, who represented New Zealand at the U20s level, first gained attention during the 2019 school campaign, helping Kings College win its first Auckland Schools championship title in over a decade. He was then developed through the Hurrican ..read more

Rhys Ruddock Announces Retirement from Leinster Rugby Leinster Rugby’s back row forward, Rhys Ruddock, has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Ruddock, who has amassed 228 appearances for Leinster and earned 27 caps for Ireland, will conclude his illustrious career as this season wraps up. The 33-year-old debuted for Leinster in December 2009 against the Dragons, quickly becoming a key player in the back row and occasionally the second row for coaches Michael Cheika, Joe Schmidt, Matt O’Connor, and Leo Cullen. Less than a year later, Ruddock made ..read more

Get ready for thrilling fairways, stunning landscapes, and fierce competition as top golfers tee off in scenic locations across the Emerald Isle. From the prestigious Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club to the inclusive ISPS Handa Irish Open for Golfers with a Disability, this summer promises golfing excellence. Whether you’re a player or a spectator, these tournaments are a hole-in-one for summer excitement! Ireland, a golfing enthusiast’s paradise, boasts some of the world’s finest courses, and with a rich history of legendary players like Fred Daly and Des Smyth, the Irish have go ..read more