Scientific Reports Distinct genetic clusters in Ireland are identified by different-coloured symbols. A similar map for Britain ... Munster and Connacht - or historical kingdoms.

Connacht's home win over Sharks in Galway on Saturday evening will breed life into the early part of their season. After opening the game with dominance, despite a lack of scoreboard pressure from ...

When Connacht came calling ... within compelled him to make this move at this moment of his life. As much as Ireland is learning about Piers O’Conor, there is so much more he needs to learn ...

Ireland looks set to enjoy 14-days of summer-like weather, with an 'Indian summer' possibly on the horizon. Met Eireann's ...

Seven Connacht players have been picked for the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa They will miss three URC games against the Sharks, Scarlets and Ulster as a result. Shayne Bolton ...

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side's hard-earned 32-27 win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium ... members of Richie Murphy's panel. The Ireland international says that while defeats ...

Ireland Sevens back Chay Mullins is one of ... Forwards (18): Jack Aungier (Clontarf/Connacht), James Culhane (UCD/Leinster), Mark Donnelly (Garryowen/Munster), Jordan Duggan (Naas/Connacht ...

Connacht will be bitterly disappointed not ... C Oliver (S Hurhel-Langton 50), C Prendergast (c). Referee: C Busby (Ireland).

READ MORE - Major Ireland weather update as dramatic maps show monster storm and Met ... especially in the south. Connacht ...

“We’ll find out Monday.” Shayne Bolton, one of seven Connacht players in the Emerging Ireland squad, departed in the 34th minute due to a knee laceration, but he is expected to trave ...

Ireland may be in for a burst of an "Indian summer" as weather forecasts hint at a jump in temperatures, possibly reaching nearly 20C in a delightful late-autumn surprise. An 'Indian summer' is ...

What a day to showcase inter-provisional rugby in Ireland. After 80,000 people packed out Croke Park to watch Leinster beat Munster, Ulster and Connacht served up a nine-try thriller in Belfast.