Sport: BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/ 3 BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/images/logo/logo.svg https://www.breakingnews.ie James Lowe linked with move to Japan after announcing departure from Leinster https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-linked-with-move-to-japan-after-announcing-departure-from-leinster-1911216.html In a post on Instagram, the 33-year-old - who moved to Leinster from his native New Zealand in 2017 - said the decision came with a "heavy heart", also saying that "not everyone gets their fairytale ending". Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:47:19 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-linked-with-move-to-japan-after-announcing-departure-from-leinster-1911216.html Former rugby star Brendan Mullin accused of stealing perfume from Brown Thomas https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/former-rugby-star-brendan-mullin-accused-of-stealing-perfume-from-brown-thomas-1911224.html The former Irish rugby international appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court on Tuesday Ireland: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:32:21 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/former-rugby-star-brendan-mullin-accused-of-stealing-perfume-from-brown-thomas-1911224.html Saturday Sport: Galway beat Dublin in Leinster hurling final https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/saturday-sport-galway-beat-dublin-in-leinster-hurling-final-1910063.html Darragh Neary's goal put the Tribesmen in a commanding position at Croke Park Sport: Gaa BreakingNews.ie Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:35:02 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/saturday-sport-galway-beat-dublin-in-leinster-hurling-final-1910063.html Andy Farrell signs new contract with Ireland until 2031 https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/andy-farrell-signs-new-contract-with-ireland-1909552.html Andy Farrell's contract was set to expire after the World Cup next year, but he has now signed a contract for an additional four years. Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:11:08 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/andy-farrell-signs-new-contract-with-ireland-1909552.html Former Ireland captain Fergus Slattery dies aged 77 https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/former-ireland-captain-fergus-slattery-dies-aged-77-1909180.html He captained Ireland on 18 occasions, made 61 Test appearances between 1970 and 1984, and was regarded as one of the best flankers of his generation. Sport: Ireland BreakingNews.ie Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:13:05 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/former-ireland-captain-fergus-slattery-dies-aged-77-1909180.html John Kear remembered as inspirational figure by former player Johnny Lawless https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/john-kear-remembered-as-inspirational-figure-by-former-player-johnny-lawless-1907795.html The Challenge Cup-winning coach and renowned broadcaster died on Sunday at the age of 71. Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:13:29 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/john-kear-remembered-as-inspirational-figure-by-former-player-johnny-lawless-1907795.html James Lowe double sends Leinster into last four https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-double-sends-leinster-into-last-four-1907337.html The Ireland wing touched down twice in the second half, taking his overall tally to 71, as Leinster eased to a 59-10 victory over Lions in Dublin Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Sun, 31 May 2026 09:37:34 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-double-sends-leinster-into-last-four-1907337.html Wigan secure Challenge Cup with dominant win over Hull KR at Wembley https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/wigan-secure-challenge-cup-with-dominant-win-over-hull-kr-at-wembley-1907331.html Jack Farrimond scored Wigan’s opening two tries in a seven-try thrashing. Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Sun, 31 May 2026 09:25:14 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/wigan-secure-challenge-cup-with-dominant-win-over-hull-kr-at-wembley-1907331.html Munster's season ends in heavy defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/munsters-season-ends-in-heavy-defeat-to-the-bulls-in-pretoria-1907162.html Bulls were threatening to run away it and got their first try of the second half in the 54th minute when Papier claimed his second of the afternoon and the hosts’ fifth. Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Sat, 30 May 2026 15:38:04 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/munsters-season-ends-in-heavy-defeat-to-the-bulls-in-pretoria-1907162.html James Lowe set to leave Leinster at the end of the season https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-set-to-leave-leinster-at-the-end-of-the-season-1907131.html Lowe has been recalled to the Leinster team to make his 100th appearance for the province in their URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Sport: Rugby BreakingNews.ie Sat, 30 May 2026 14:16:46 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/james-lowe-set-to-leave-leinster-at-the-end-of-the-season-1907131.html