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Rugby

Yesterday
9th May 2026
Leinster's Champions Cup final opponents Bordeaux Bègles earn narrow Top 14 win
'We challenged our guys to make sure their motivation wasn't stronger than ours, but it was'
Ireland 'full of confidence' after getting job done against Wales
Dominant first half sends Connacht on way to bonus-point win over Munster
Ireland bag five tries as Wafer has big influence in win over Wales
Scott Bemand’s side got back to winning ways in Belfast.
Leinster boost hopes of home semi-final with victory over Lions
Connacht defeat Munster 26-7 in URC
Ireland v Wales, Women's Six Nations
'A very disappointing way to, I suppose, take a victory away' - Richie Murphy
'I know I'll not find another team like Leinster'
Connacht's fine run needs final push in tight URC play-off race
Stuart Lancaster’s side host Munster in Galway tonight.
Ireland bid to bounce back as Wales search for elusive Six Nations win
Balancing representing Ireland in Six Nations with college exams
Last week
3rd May 2026 - 9th May 2026
Ulster and Stormers share points after pulsating contest
Aungier and Dooley among 11 players to leave Connacht this summer
McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
'It would be great to have James here next year... It's still playing out'
Ryan captains much-changed Leinster side for Lions clash
Aki and Ioane return in Connacht team to face Munster
IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season
'We want to fill stadiums' - Ireland excited as Aviva ticket sales hit 26,000
'Other people might make a decision around whether I’m here next year' – McMillan
'It has been my whole life essentially': Luke McGrath hoping Leinster farewell will be laced with silverware
The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the penultimate weekend of the regular season
It promises to be quite the finale.
'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed around the decision' - McMillan on Randle U-turn
Jack Crowley ruled out as Munster make five enforced changes for Connacht derby
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James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby
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'We're a different animal' - Ireland have chance to finish Six Nations strong
Ulster and Stormers name teams for URC clash
Ireland bring Higgins into midfield for Wales clash in Belfast
'To be involved with Ireland in any way is an honour and I'm buzzing to be here'
McNamara extends Bordeaux Bègles contract until 2029
How 13-man Leinster dominated 15-man Toulon for 3 crucial minutes
Leinster’s assertive defence and patient, potent shortside attack were crucial.
Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny announces retirement
'I genuinely don't think the media have been really hard on Leinster'
Forde and Victory to miss rest of Connacht's season, but Ioane returns for Munster clash
'To be in the position to challenge on both fronts is without question a goal of ours'
'Munster is such a big club, it's always in the media. That's outside noise'
Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final
Beirne, Farrell, Jager, Kleyn and Nash all ruled out of Munster's trip to Connacht