Byrne's boot proves decisive
Leinster 23; Leicester 15 It was far from perfect from a Leinster point of view but as Head Coach Leo Cullen said after the game, it was a step in ...
December 15, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Scotstown edge Kilcoo in thriller
Scotstown (Monaghan) 0-19; Kilcoo (Down) 0-16 (aet) It may be the cusp of Christmas but this had all the high drama and athleticism of high summer ...
December 15, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
St. Martin's late victory sparks exhilaration in Wexford
St Martin’s (Wexford) 0-24; Shamrocks (Kilkenny) 2-17 It’s not too often that Wexford teams get the better of their Kilkenny counterparts in a tigh...
December 10, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Leinster still off-key despite 17-point win in cup opener
Leinster 45; Harlequins 28 Leinster may be four-time champions but they look nothing like a side capable of repeating their exploits despite openin...
December 08, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Geaney 2-pointer breaks Rebel hearts in Munster football final
Daingean 1-18; St Finbarrs 0-20 Never write off a Kerry team. You would have been tempted to do so at half-time at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Sun...
December 08, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Plum Sam openers in Ulster
Ulster is the championship that just keeps on giving. Following the draws for next year’s provincial series throughout Ireland, we have some fixtur...
December 02, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Scotstown win via spot shootout
Scotstown (Monaghan) 2-20 Newbridge (Derry) 2-20 (Scotstown win 4-2 on penalties) Wow- imagine witnessing such an epic battle on the cusp of Decemb...
December 01, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Stormers revival fells Munster, as three other provinces win
Stormers 27 Munster 21 Munster looked to be coasting against the South Africans when leading by 14 points at the interval, but the stature of these...
December 01, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Kilcoo hit top gear vs. Gaels
Kilcoo (Down) 4-12; Erne Gaels Belleek (Fermanagh) 1-10 While the pitch won the battle in the other semi-final, not even the weather could stop Dow...
November 24, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
'Boks win exposes gulf in class
South Africa 24; Ireland 13 Scorers Ireland: Tries: Dan Sheehan Cons: Jack Crowley (1) Pens: Sam Prendergast (2) South Africa: Tries: Damian Willem...
November 24, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Determined Ballygunner blitz holders Sarsfield in Munster
Ballygunner 4-18; Sarsfields 2-17 Warning to the rest - Ballygunner are back firing on all cylinders and following last year’s slip-up in Munster, ...
November 18, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham
Mack the knife butchers Aussies
Ireland 46; Australia 19 Ireland Scorers - Tries: M Hansen 3 tries, C Doris, R Baird and R Henshaw 1 try each; S Prendergast 2 cons, 1 drop goal; J...
November 17, 2025
by P.J. Cunningham