Ruaidhri O'Connor

1 day ago | independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor

‘I didn’t think I’d play as much as I have’ – Signing of the season Tom Farrell exceeding his own expectations since Munster moveTom Farrell on his way to scoring a try for Munster in their URC win over Ulster. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileA year ago, Tom Farrell was facing an uncertain future but now he’s on solid ground. If he doesn’t win Munster’s player of the year award it will be a grave injustice given the impact he’s had.

4 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ruaidhri O'Connor

Munster still have work to do if they want to secure a place in the URC knock-out stages and the 2025/26 Champions Cup, with five teams still in the hunt for three spots in the top eight. Leinster secured top spot and home advantage through the knock-outs by dint of their record win over Zebre on Saturday night, and League organisers have confirmed Leo Cullen’s charges will host a Quarter-Final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, May 31 at 3pm.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor

‘I don’t want another week like that’ – Leinster captain Jack Conan reveals highs and lows as Lions call-up follows Champions Cup heartbreakJack Conan during Leinster's URC win over Zebre. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileJack Conan has admitted he has replayed the decision on 76 minutes to kick to the corner against Northampton Saints over and over again in his own head during a tumultuous week.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor

URC permutations: Munster still have work to do as Leinster’s home quarter-final date confirmedThe Leinster team huddle after their United Rugby Championship win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileMunster still have work to do if they want to secure a place in the URC knockouts and next season’s Champions Cup, with five teams still in the hunt for three spots in the top eight.

5 days ago | independent.ie | Ruaidhri O'Connor

‘It’s a challenging position’ – Leo Cullen calls for patience around Sam Prendergast after heavy criticism over Northampton lossSam Prendergast of Leinster scores his side's seventh try during the United Rugby Championship win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.