Michael Glennon

Dublin

Sport Journalist at RTÉ

RTÉ journalist. All opinions my own and correct at time of Tweet #keepthefaith

Featured in: Favicon

rte.ie

askbygeeks.com Favicon

time.com

yahoo.com (+1) Favicon

reason.com Favicon

ahajournals.org

Articles

'Winning ugly' may serve Leinster better than blowouts

5 days ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Hugo Keenan admits that Leinster won ugly against Scarlets but getting over the line in nervy contests may serve them better at the business end of the BKT URC. Just a couple of weeks ago, head coach Leo Cullen wondered about "some of these blowout games, I'm not sure what we necessarily have learned from a few of them".
URC quarter-final: Leinster v Scarlets updates

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

© RTÉ 2025. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
URC quarter-finals: All you need to know

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for the first stage of the knockout rounds. Just two Irish provinces remain in the hunt with Munster aiming to win their second title in two years, while Leinster look to bridge a four-year gap since they last won silverware. First up is the visit of Scarlets to Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon, while Munster take on the Sharks later that day. Find out all you need to know here.
Munster's Nankivell excited by McMillan arrival

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Alex Nankivell wasn't quite sure what former policeman Clayton McMillan wanted when he received a random text message up on his phone. "Hey bro, are you free for a call?" wrote Nankivell's old coach at Chiefs towards the end of January when McMillan's move to Munster was in the works. "When you get to meet him, he can be quite an intimating fella so when you get those sort of messages you a bit like, s**t, what does he want?
Nash demanding more with season on the line

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

There's definitely more in the tank. That’s where Calvin Nash’s head is at ahead of Saturday’s BKT URC quarter-final against the Sharks. The Munster winger, who played twice for Ireland in the Six Nations, has a decent record on the road in the Rainbow Nation. Prior to last October’s losses to Stormers and Sharks, Nash had tasted just one defeat in his previous seven games in South Africa. That loss came in the opening Test of the 2024 series, in which he started both games.
Reds must withstand 'savage' Sharks pressure

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Calvin Nash knows Munster can't afford to give the Sharks a second bite of the cherry when the teams meet in Saturday’s BKT URC quarter-final. Munster are back on South African soil for the second time this season and know improvement from October's 41-24 defeat is a must. The game, in which Munster conceded twice in the first five minutes and four first-half tries, led to the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
Lowe would give green light for 'traffic light system'

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

James Lowe jokes at the start of his answer but by the time he finishes giving his thoughts, it's clear that more clarity would be very welcome in Leinster’s bid to get over the line. The Champions Cup is gone again for another season. Gone but not forgotten. The heartbreaking semi-final loss to Saints is now stored somewhere in the back of the mind, keeping the memories of the previous three finals company.
Munster's Crowley fit for Sharks expedition

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Jack Crowley has been passed fit for Munster's BKT URC quarter-final against Sharks on Saturday. The Ireland out-half played through a rib injury in the province's crucial victory over Benetton in round 18 ten days ago before coming off with six minutes to play. However, the club confirmed that the 25-year-old has travelled with the squad to Durban and is available for selection for the Kings Park clash (5.30pm Irish time). A 32-player squad is making its way to South Africa today.
Leinster's Henshaw out for season, Furlong to miss 1/4s

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled for the remainder of Leinster's season with a knee injury. The 31-year-old Ireland back was replaced in the first half of the team's win over Glasgow nine days ago. Leo Cullen’s side will also be without prop Tadhg Furlong for this weekend’s BKT URC quarter-final against Scarlets at Aviva Stadium (3pm, live on RTÉ).
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams

1 week ago | rte.ie | Michael Glennon

Strictly necessary cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the site, use its features and/or services. Any cookies used in this way are first party only in nature and the data that is collected is fully aggregated. Without these cookies, the Site will not perform as smoothly for you as we would like it to and we may not be able to provide the Site or certain services or features.