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Rugby

Yesterday
11th April 2026
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'If you stay brave, keep playing your game, you get your rewards' - Cullen
8 hrs ago
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Job Done
Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale
9 hrs ago
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Champions Cup
Toulon beat Glasgow to set up semi-final against Leinster or Sale
11 hrs ago
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too good
England defeat Ireland in front of record-breaking Twickenham crowd
Scott Bemand’s side opened their Six Nations campaign with a somewhat expected loss.
12 hrs ago
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As it happened
Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final
12 hrs ago
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Liveblog
England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship
13 hrs ago
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Reaction
Lancaster laments yellow cards as Connacht's winning run is snapped in southern France
13 hrs ago
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Disappointment
Connacht's Challenge Cup campaign ends with heavy defeat by Montpellier
Ill-discipline plagued the visitors efforts at Septeo Stadium.
14 hrs ago
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Concern
'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times
18 hrs ago
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Dorothy Wall
'It’s just being present with it all and realising that it can be taken away from you so quickly'
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fighting on two fronts
'These guys are really hungry, they want to be in the latter stages of these competitions'
22 hrs ago
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big challenge
Montpellier trip is the biggest ask of Connacht's impressive run
22 hrs ago
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Preview
Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain
23 hrs ago
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Last week
5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
Thriller
Stunning Bath comeback books Champions Cup semi place as they defeat Northampton
10 Apr
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Challenge Cup
Ulster put 40 points on La Rochelle to book place in Challenge Cup semi-finals
The province were too strong for Ronan O’Gara’s injury-hit team.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Affidea Stadium
10 Apr
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let's get down to quizzness
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10 Apr
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Team news
Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final
10 Apr
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Team news
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster in Champions Cup clash vs Sale Sharks
10 Apr
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witness the fitness
'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands
10 Apr
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Women's Six Nations
'We've nothing to lose': Ireland excited for 70,000+ Twickenham clash with England
10 Apr
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versatile
Tom O'Toole enjoying new role as dual prop for province and country
10 Apr
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Connacht
Lancaster makes case for the defence as he tightens the rearguard
9 Apr
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MOVES AHEAD
Toulon confirm signing of Leinster prop Slimani
9 Apr
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Selection
Bemand backs Moloney-MacDonald to bring 'a bit of edge' in Twickenham
9 Apr
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Team news
Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle
9 Apr
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Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham
9 Apr
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green wave
'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'
9 Apr
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locked in
'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul
9 Apr
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reflections
'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process
9 Apr
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Tit for tat
Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh
There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again.
Murray Kinsella
8 Apr
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Ciao Sergio
Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach
8 Apr
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New Addition
Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins
8 Apr
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Fixture Details
Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium
8 Apr
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Staying Put
In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia
Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.
8 Apr
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Impact
'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster
8 Apr
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onto the next
Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup
7 Apr
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Champions Cup
Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash
7 Apr
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last push
Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht
7 Apr
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Challenge Cup
Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle
7 Apr
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