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Rugby

Dominant
Parsons bags three as Ireland batter Italy on glorious Galway day
Scott Bemand’s side scored seven of their nine tries in a thrilling first-half display.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
1 hr ago
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England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations
2 hrs ago
856
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Ireland v Italy, Women's Six Nations
Relive all the action from a big win in Galway.
3 hrs ago
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3
Reaction
'This is huge for Connacht' - Lancaster's pride after statement victory in South Africa
4 hrs ago
3.1k
13
road win
Naughton try seals historic win for Connacht in Cape Town
4 hrs ago
3.4k
48
Second best
Ulster 'definitely deserved something out of the game' - Murphy
10 hrs ago
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16
Reaction
'Sam's just had to be patient, I thought he was great'
13 hrs ago
4.5k
4
home comforts
Ireland must show true selves on record-breaking day in Galway
14 hrs ago
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Yesterday
17th April 2026
Derby
Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback
Leo Cullen’s team went 29-0 up before the home side scored three unanswered tries.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Affidea Stadium
22 hrs ago
6.5k
71
As it happened
Ulster 21-29 Leinster, URC
17 Apr
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27
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
The Randle appointment fallout at Munster | Weekend URC preview
The Starters
Connacht make six changes for trip to Cape Town
17 Apr
3.5k
37
Climbing the ladder
Sam Prendergast entering intriguing 'contender' phase of his career
A more incremental build towards the ultimate title may be exactly what the Leinster out-half needs to further his development.
Gavan Casey
17 Apr
2.9k
15
task at hand
Munster have to overcome off-pitch distractions for URC run-in
17 Apr
1.7k
Preview
Ulster can seize opportunity to break losing run against Leinster
17 Apr
1.4k
8
URC
'We just want to go out there and be the best in the country' - Ulster back row Augustus
17 Apr
959
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Thursday
16th April 2026
Munster
'A family man that I trust unequivocally' - McMillan on Randle appointment
16 Apr
7.9k
Selection
Munster make eight changes for URC trip to Benetton
16 Apr
4.6k
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first cap
Bemand backs 'tough' O'Connor to make impact on Ireland debut
16 Apr
1.3k
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attack coach
Munster say 'due diligence' was carried out before Randle appointment
It’s understood that there have been some internal issues in Munster regarding the deal.
16 Apr
5.3k
Team news
Prendergast back at 10 at Leinster rotate, Ulster make one change
16 Apr
7.2k
59
Selection
Leinster winger among three changes as Ireland prepare for historic Six Nations tie in Galway
16 Apr
1.3k
1
home comforts
'Me and Dexcom Stadium go way back' - Parsons gearing up for Six Nations game in Galway
16 Apr
1.1k
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Wednesday
15th April 2026
Determined
'It's a challenging time for everyone at Munster, but that's going to motivate us' - Crowley
15 Apr
3.4k
Appointment
Roger Randle named as new attack coach with Munster Rugby
15 Apr
7.4k
14
Underdogs
Toulon will love their crack at Leinster in Dublin semi-final
15 Apr
3.6k
9
New Deals
Jordan Larmour, Paddy McCarthy and Scott Penny commit futures to Leinster
15 Apr
3.7k
24
Scott Penny
'It’s going to be a proper interpro derby, it’s going to be heated'
15 Apr
2.5k
1
Tuesday
14th April 2026
Succession
Munster looking into a new era without their tighthead stalwarts
John Ryan will follow Stephen Archer into retirement at the end of this season.
Murray Kinsella
14 Apr
3.5k
9
Crunch time
'The next couple of weeks are going to be huge for us' - Richie Murphy ready for Ulster's run in
14 Apr
1.4k
1
On The Dotted Line
Ed Byrne returns to Leinster on short-term loan
14 Apr
5.6k
12
Italian Job
Munster get welcome injury boost ahead of trip to face Benetton
14 Apr
4.1k
20
URC
Montpellier loss can prepare Connacht for South Africa tests, says Lancaster
14 Apr
1.6k
8
Challenge
'It's hard to just dominate a game for 80 minutes'
14 Apr
3.0k
9
Monday
13th April 2026
playmaker
Byrne delivers another assured showing in Leinster's 10 shirt
The 26-year-old is enjoying a strong season.
Murray Kinsella
13 Apr
3.2k
11
Home Stretch
URC: Play-off race heats up as provinces return to league action
13 Apr
2.2k
6
squad update
Alex Usanov and Ryan Baird out for Leinster's trip to Ulster
13 Apr
3.4k
8
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's Champions Cup chances, Ulster impress, and Connacht's yellows
standards
'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'
13 Apr
3.1k
20
Sunday
12th April 2026
Fixture Details
Leinster and Ulster set for Saturday semi-finals in Europe
12 Apr
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