Michael Glennon

6 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

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6 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Interim boss Cullie Tucker knows Connacht's play-off fate is out of their hands but wants his side to go down fighting. The Westerners, who parted ways with head coach Pete Wilkins in April, sit 14th in the table with two rounds remaining. They can mathematically sneak into the top eight but need to win both remaining games, starting with the visit of Edinburgh this evening and a trip to Zebre, and then hope other results go their way.

6 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

James Ryan is in line his first appearance since the end of the Six Nations after being named on the Leinster bench for tomorrow's BKT URC clash against Zebre. Table-toppers Leinster will guarantee first seed for the play-offs if they beat the Italians at Aviva Stadium (5.15pm, live on RTÉ News and RTÉ Player).

6 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Senior coach Jacques Nienaber has demanded Leinster get over the "brutal" Investec Champions Cup loss in order to salvage something from their season. Leo Cullen's men saw yet another European attempt go up in smoke last Saturday after a stunning defeat to Northampton Saints. "We have to get over it, as much as it hurts," the double World Cup-winning coach told RTÉ Sport. "It hurts for me because of the fans and everything they’ve given.

6 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Connacht have signed of New Zealander Sam Gilbert from the Highlanders ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year old arrives with a wealth of experience in the highest level of southern hemisphere rugby. He has made 56 Super Rugby appearances for the Dunedin-based outfit, scoring over 320 points including 13 tries. Gilbert has primarily played as a full-back with kicking responsibilities this season, but can play at inside centre, the wing or out-half.