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Rugby

Yesterday
14th October 2025
Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster
Monday
13th October 2025
Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker
Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad
All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour
'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
This week
12th October 2025 - 15th October 2025
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'
Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'
'French rugby is on the precipice of becoming an international behemoth'
FR-UK Rugby broadcasts Pro D2 games on YouTube, with hopes of gaining Top 14 rights too.
Last week
5th October 2025 - 11th October 2025
Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht
Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries
Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press
Munster beat Edinburgh 20-19 to maintain their perfect start to the season under their new Kiwi coach.
Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them
'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action & Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
Blathnaid Raleigh on the aftermath of a rape trial and the two sides of sport
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés
Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
'You move big guys around the pitch, they tire out quite easily' - Zac Ward
Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides
IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league
France captain Dupont returns to training after seven-month injury layoff
Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury
Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach