Rugby

Byrne and Smyth named to start for Leinster and Leinster 'A' as part of massive double-header 

Byrne and Smyth named to start for Leinster and Leinster 'A' as part of massive double-header 

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Leo Cullen has named Carlow's Ed Byrne in his starting XV as Leinster host the Lions tomorrow evening at the Aviva, while Stephen Smyth will start for Leinster 'A' against Connacht Eagles. 
Heartache for Carlow as Portlaoise cling on

Heartache for Carlow as Portlaoise cling on

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Michael Dunne Cup Final - Carlow v Portlaoise.
"We just never seemed to get up to the pitch of the game at any stage in the first half"

"We just never seemed to get up to the pitch of the game at any stage in the first half"

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Head Coach Maurice Logue gave his thoughts following Tullow's defeat in the Towns Cup Final on Sunday. 
Slow start proves costly as Tullow fall at final hurdle

Slow start proves costly as Tullow fall at final hurdle

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Bank of Ireland Leinster Towns Cup - Tullow v Athy.
Defensive masterclass delivers Towns Cup glory for Carlow seconds

Defensive masterclass delivers Towns Cup glory for Carlow seconds

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Leinster Towns Seconds Cup - Carlow v Tullamore. 
Smyth signs first senior contract with Leinster

Smyth signs first senior contract with Leinster

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Carlow hooker Stephen Smyth is taken another major step in his rugby journey. 
Carlow’s Ed Byrne makes shock return to Leinster on short-term loan

Carlow’s Ed Byrne makes shock return to Leinster on short-term loan

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The loosehead prop will "provide immediate cover and valuable experience to the squad during a demanding period of fixtures.”
Tullow out for third Towns Cup in four years

Tullow out for third Towns Cup in four years

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Bank of Ireland Leinster Towns Cup Final preview - Tullow v Athy. 
Tullow see off Naas to return to Towns Cup Final

Tullow see off Naas to return to Towns Cup Final

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

The sides were all square at half time but Tullow pulled away in the second half to reach their third Towns Cup final in four years
Tullow emerge from Carlow cup derby

Tullow emerge from Carlow cup derby

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Tullow saw their local rivals to clinch a place in the last four of the Provincial Towns Cup
Derby showdown in Towns Cup quarter-finals

Derby showdown in Towns Cup quarter-finals

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Tom Crotty and Maurice Logue give their thoughts ahead of this weekend's derby in the Leinster Towns Cup where Tullow host Carlow
Terrific Tullow edge out De La Salle in ten-try playoff thriller

Terrific Tullow edge out De La Salle in ten-try playoff thriller

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Tullow have given themselves a lifeline in the race for Leinster League Division 1A rugby next season, after an excellent triumph over De La Salle Palmerstown on Saturday afternoon.
O'Brien named in Six Nations squad

O'Brien named in Six Nations squad

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Dannah O'Brien is among 36 players named by Head Coach Scott Bemand
Lossiemouth lands long awaited Champion Hurdle

Lossiemouth lands long awaited Champion Hurdle

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Lossiemouth became just the eighth mare to win the Champion Hurdle at the Champion Hurdle as she justified the faith shown in her to go for the opening feature race of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival 
Derby day beckons in Towns Cup as Carlow cruise past Wicklow

Derby day beckons in Towns Cup as Carlow cruise past Wicklow

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Wins for both Carlow and Tullow has resulted in a massive derby set for the quarter-finals of the prestigious Towns Cup.
Class and tradition to be tested in Towns Cup

Class and tradition to be tested in Towns Cup

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

The local club rugby scene is about to reach it's crescendo for the 2025/26 season
Stephen Smyth is loving life at Leinster

Stephen Smyth is loving life at Leinster

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

A week removed from captaining Leinster ‘A’ against Connacht Eagles, Carlow’s Stephen Smyth was one of 47 players that were on show as Leinster welcomed the public to another open training session.
Bonus-point win for Tullow keeps survival hopes in their own hands

Bonus-point win for Tullow keeps survival hopes in their own hands

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Tullow’s-bonus point win over Wexford, coupled with Athy’s defeat to Suttonians, means that one win in their final two games will be enough to see Tullow avoid a relegation play-off
Poll: Can Ireland beat England in the Six Nations this Saturday

Poll: Can Ireland beat England in the Six Nations this Saturday

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

The Irish rugby team faces its age-old rival at Twickenham Stadium
Smyth to lead Leinster 'A'

Smyth to lead Leinster 'A'

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The hooker will captain Leinster 'A' against Connacht Eagles

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