Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

13 May 2023; Munster Rugby chief executive Ian Flanagan during the United Rugby Championship Semi-Final match between Leinster and Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster looking forward as Flanagan falls on his sword

It seemed inevitable that there would be change at the top of Munster Rugby after the Roger Randle saga in April. The only surprise is that it took close to six months for it to happen, writes Neil Treacy.

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24 September 2026; Jane Clohessy during a Ireland Women's Rugby squad training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch

Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher will both make their first starts for Ireland, while Scott Bemand is set to hand three players their debuts in Saturday's rematch with Japan in Cork.

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27 September 2026; Béibhinn Parsons of Ireland scores her side's third try, equalling the record of Alison Miller, during the WXV Global Series match between Ireland and Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Parsons: History on home soil is 'really special'

In two Tests at Dexcom Stadium, Beibhinn Parsons has crossed for five Ireland tries, and this afternoon's two against Japan in Galway sent the winger into the record books.

Rugby • 27 Sep

27 September 2026; Béibhinn Parsons of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's third try, equalling the record of Alison Miller, during the WXV Global Series match between Ireland and Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Parsons breaks record as Ireland hold off Japan in Galway

Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland's record tryscorer, as Scott Bemand's side returned to winning ways in the WXV Global Series.

Rugby • 27 Sep

26 September 2026; Alex Kendellen of Munster, top. celebrates with teamates and try scorer, Ben O’Connor, 11, after heir side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by

McMillan: Work needed to get Munster fans back on side

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan says he and his players have to "work" to get some supporters back on board, but the New Zealander is confident with the direction of travel, despite Saturday's 26-20 defeat to Glasgow Warriors.

United Rugby Championship • 28 Sep

26 September 2026; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

McMillan highlights 'green shoots' in spite of defeat

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan admits his side were worn down in the final quarter of their 26-20 defeat to Glasgow Warriors, but he believes there were still some "green shoots" in their overall performance.

Rugby • 27 Sep

26 September 2026; JJ Hanrahan of Munster is tackled by Patrick Schickerling and Rory Darge of Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster ground down by Glasgow for opening day defeat

Munster gave up a 10-point half time lead at Thomond Park, as their BKT United Rugby Championship season started with a disappointing 26-20 defeat to Glasgow Warriors.

Rugby • 26 Sep

25 September 2026; Mack Hansen of Connacht scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

URC: Defeats for Connacht and Ulster - recap

Connacht and Ulster both get their BKT United Rugby Championship seasons under way this evening, with Connacht hosting Stormers and Ulster hosting Edinburgh

Rugby • 25 Sep