With that ever-changing injury profile the levels of ‘what-if-ery’ have gone through the ozone layer. Ireland’s tournament is front-loaded with away matches to France and England in the first three ...

While Portugal is famous for its splendid Atlantic beaches, a lesser-known region is becoming increasingly popular: the Costa Verde.

Lindsay Sutton enjoyed time in the Algarve away from the usual madding crowds and discovered another quieter side to the region along with its abundant natural offerings.

Munster's new prop Michal Milne knew he had to shake himself out of a rut at Leinster to make the most of his time in the pro game. Now he's prepping for a huge Six Nations opener in Paris.

In a nation dominated by the sheer power and influence of the Big Three, even the success tales of the likes of Boavista, ...

Flights from London Southend Airport to Faro, Portugal resume from 6 February, with fares from £21. Enjoy the Algarve’s culture, golf ...

The High Seas Treaty entered into force on 17 January 2026, and, in my reading, this is one of those discreet but truly ...

January brings rain to the Algarve, and with it, a series of practical challenges that separate long-term residents from newcomers still adjusting to Portuguese reality.

Portugal is famous for its surfing culture, with many beaches attracting surfers from around the world. However, not all of ...

Edwin Edogbo is a rare talent with the kind of physicality not many Irish players possess. So it is that Andy Farrell and ...

Vintry & Mercer is a boutique hotel in the City, on Garlick Hill. It has a good reputation and it is now bookable via Hilton ...

Eight months ago, as he was sucking diesel in a Munster A jersey in his first game back from a second serious Achilles’ tendon injury, Edwin Edogbo would not have believed anyone who told him he would ...