Rugby

Bohan makes debut as Ireland finally see off Japan in Australia

It was a day that will live long in the memory of Billy Bohan and Ireland's three other debutants, Sean Jansen, Sam Illo and Bryn Ward, but for most, Ireland’s win over Japan will be quickly forgotten.

Kildare's Carbery returns to Leinster after eight years away

Prendergast brothers and Osborne start as five Kildare players named to face Australia

Selection headaches for Farrell as Kildare seven push for game time

Seven Kildare players named on Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Naas firm in second half to book last four spot in Towns Cup

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Leinster Towns Cup quarter-final - Naas v Dundalk.

Newbridge edged out of thrilling Towns Cup tie

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Leinster Towns Cup quarter-final - Newbridge v Longford.

Naas remain in charge of their own destiny despite defeat

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Energia AIL - Division 1B Old Wesley v Naas

Comeback kings Athy through to Towns Cup semi-finals as title defence continues

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Bank of Ireland Leinster Towns Cup quarter-finals - Athy v Wexford Wanderers.

McCann: “If we got to a Towns Cup semi-final we’d be over the moon”

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Towns Cup quarter-finals Preview - Newbridge v Longford.

Miller: “Winning the Cup is everything”

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Leinster Towns Cup Preview - Athy v Wexford Wanderers.

Naas salvage bonus-point in heavy home defeat to Dublin University

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Energia All-Ireland League - Division 1B - Naas v DU.

Former Naas players named in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Ruth Campbell and Erin King are among 36 players named by Head Coach Scott Bemand

Ruby Walsh's A-Z for Cheltenham

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

The Cheltenham Festival gets underway today and Ruby Walsh, the Festival's winning most jockey, gives his A-Z of the greatest show on turf

Towns Cup quarter-finals: Naas vanquish Boyne, but Cill Dara no match for Dundalk

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Naas and Cill Dara were both in Leinster Towns Cup action this weekend.

Newbridge nullify powerful Portlaoise

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Newbridge have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Towns Cup but were made to battle for every point by Portlaoise.

Naas up to seventh after big win in Cork

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Energia AIL Division 1B - Highfield v Naas.

Awesome Athy begin Towns Cup defence

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Reigning champions Athy are into the quarter-finals of the Bank of Ireland Leinster Towns Cup following a 57-point demolition of Navan on Sunday afternoon in The Showgrounds.

Towns Cup returns with four Kildare clubs still involved

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

This coming Sunday, March 8th, is a huge day in the local rugby calendar as Round 2 of the prestigious Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup gets underway all across the province.

Selection dilemma for Farrell plus Jimmy O'Brien called up

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Ireland welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium this coming Friday night, with kickoff at 8.10pm.

Eight-try Naas give themselves a fighting chance in relegation battle

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Energia AIL Division 1B - Naas v Queens.

Quarter-final heartbreak for Newbridge in Leinster Schools Senior Cup

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Newbridge College came up just short against Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise, who now advance to the Bank of Ireland Leinster Girls Schools Senior semi-finals.

Leinster quarter-final exit for Newbridge College

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

There was disappointment for Newbridge College at Energia Park on Thursday, as St Michael’s College progressed to the semi-final's of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup.

Mangan fueled by family and friends at Leinster

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Diarmuid Mangan was one of 47 Leinster players that were on show as Leinster welcomed the public to another open training session.

Population, volunteerism and success: Johne Murphy on the rise of rugby in Kildare

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Where has the spike come from in terms of Kildare ruby players reaching the elite level? One man uniquely placed to answer that question is Rathangan's Johne Murphy.

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Rugby

Bohan makes debut as Ireland finally see off Japan in Australia

Kildare's Carbery returns to Leinster after eight years away

Prendergast brothers and Osborne start as five Kildare players named to face Australia

Selection headaches for Farrell as Kildare seven push for game time

Seven Kildare players named on Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Naas firm in second half to book last four spot in Towns Cup

Newbridge edged out of thrilling Towns Cup tie

Naas remain in charge of their own destiny despite defeat

Comeback kings Athy through to Towns Cup semi-finals as title defence continues

McCann: “If we got to a Towns Cup semi-final we’d be over the moon”

Miller: “Winning the Cup is everything”

Naas salvage bonus-point in heavy home defeat to Dublin University

Former Naas players named in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Ruby Walsh's A-Z for Cheltenham

Towns Cup quarter-finals: Naas vanquish Boyne, but Cill Dara no match for Dundalk

Newbridge nullify powerful Portlaoise

Naas up to seventh after big win in Cork

Awesome Athy begin Towns Cup defence

Towns Cup returns with four Kildare clubs still involved

Selection dilemma for Farrell plus Jimmy O'Brien called up

Eight-try Naas give themselves a fighting chance in relegation battle

Quarter-final heartbreak for Newbridge in Leinster Schools Senior Cup

Leinster quarter-final exit for Newbridge College

Mangan fueled by family and friends at Leinster

Population, volunteerism and success: Johne Murphy on the rise of rugby in Kildare

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