SUAF
Young out-half Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster power to bonus-point win against Bulls
The 20-year-old scored two tries as Clayton McMillan’s side picked up their first win of the season.
Work in progress
Frustrated Cullen says Leinster will take 'lots of positives' from South African trip
Kerry First Round
All-Ireland champs Dingle knocked out by Spa, Clifford two-pointer rescues East Kerry
URC
Leinster snatch late bonus point in Durban loss to Sharks
Leo Cullen’s side depart South Africa with three points on the table after two narrow losses.
joining the tribe
'I did wrestle with it a lot' - New Galway boss Éamonn Fitzmaurice on prospect of facing Kerry
uefa nations league
Uefa delegate absent from press conference as Israeli accusations force chaotic scenes
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson retains composure as he also explains Dara O’Shea may not be available after returning for birth of child.
Analysis
Preview
Munster could do with a stress-free evening after another turbulent week off the pitch
Must Read
way out west
From there to here: Belmullet taking their place among the elite as emigration slows
Without a senior football championship in their 90-year history, Belmullet have never had it so good.
Friday
2 Oct
Away Days
Frawley marks Connacht debut with two tries to seal road win for Connacht
Great start for Stuart Lancaster’s men.
uefa nations league
Austria draw a reminder of the mild inconveniences Ireland manager must relish
Heimir Hallgrímsson won’t have much time to reflect on events in Dublin as Israel brings a renewed focus.
Grassroots Glory
All-Ireland contenders meet, Ulster crackers, resurgent giants - the weekend's key GAA club games
The 42 Rugby Weekly
Ian Flanagan's Munster departure and weekend preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend’s rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday’s big news from Munster.
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Analysis
Comment
For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget
A glorious goal from the Dubliner was the highlight of Ireland’s clash with Austria on Thursday night.
Thursday
1 Oct
