A cornerstone for both Munster Rugby and Ireland, Tadhg Beirne was this evening recognised by his fellow players as the OCC Consulting Men’s XVs Players’ Players of the Year 2025 at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards.

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Brothers Sam and Cian Prendergast, sons of Carlow's Ciara Ware, featured on the pitch together for the Ireland senior team for the first time today at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland trounced Fiji 52-17.