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Rugby

The Boss
Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract through to 2031 World Cup
1 hr ago
3.3k
35
URC
As people 'pick holes', Cullen explains 'completely collaborative' coaching process
4 hrs ago
1.3k
6
Yesterday
4th June 2026
Leinster
'Jacques is brilliant and we’re very lucky to have him' - Cullen expects Nienaber to stay at Leinster
16 hrs ago
2.0k
13
Team news
Sheehan, Furlong and O'Brien ruled out as Leinster name XV for Stormers semi
20 hrs ago
6.0k
33
Legend
Tributes paid after death of former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery
22 hrs ago
4.2k
21
URC
With coaches under scrutiny, James Ryan says Leinster's players have 'taken ownership' of Bilbao defeat
4 Jun
2.3k
34
This week
31st May 2026 - 5th June 2026
Back to the drawing board
Munster target Tyrel Lomax signs new contract to stay in New Zealand until 2029
3 Jun
4.1k
19
standout performers
Five players from Irish provinces named in URC Team of the Season
3 Jun
8.7k
20
Rugby
Hugo Keenan says Leinster owe it to loyal fans to bounce back in URC
3 Jun
1.9k
7
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster v the Media and URC quarter-final review
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Jacques Nienaber
'I don’t think people value me here'
2 Jun
11.3k
139
Leinster
Leinster injury list grows longer after Lions win
1 Jun
5.3k
1
big blow
Stormers will miss Sacha FM for semi-final visit to Leinster
1 Jun
4.6k
16
Positive Pressure
'Do I feel under pressure? No, I absolutely love it' - Leo Cullen
1 Jun
2.7k
23
Back To Business
McCarthy and Prendergast shine as Leinster swat feeble Lions aside
31 May
4.1k
8
Last week
24th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
One More Year
'James will come out in terms of his own individual piece'
30 May
7.6k
32
too good
Leinster and Lowe make light work of Lions to earn URC semi-final
Leo Cullen’s men will be back in the Aviva Stadium against the Stormers next Saturday.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
30 May
6.9k
71
As it happened
Leinster 59-10 Lions, URC quarter-final
30 May
14.4k
35
looking ahead
Lancaster 'excited about the future' after Connacht bow out in URC quarter-finals
30 May
3.4k
9
Reaction
'We conceded two relatively soft tries. Moments like those swing big games'
30 May
4.3k
22
Second best
Munster well beaten by Bulls in URC quarter-final
30 May
6.0k
54
Bulls v Munster, URC quarter-final
Relive all the action as it happened in Pretoria.
30 May
16.5k
96
Final Chapter
'I've loved coming into this Leinster team and this environment'
30 May
2.7k
10
Preview
Absences of Beirne and Crowley feel insurmountable for Munster in lofty Pretoria
30 May
2.1k
16
hard fought
Connacht's season ends with URC quarter-final loss at Glasgow
29 May
6.1k
42
Glasgow Warriors v Connacht, URC quarter-final
29 May
17.8k
30
Test
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29 May
3.1k
4
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Lowe leaving, Cullen's comments and URC quarter-finals preview
34m
Exit
James Lowe set to leave Leinster and Irish rugby this summer
The 33-year-old was offered a new deal but is expected to depart at the end of the season.
Murray Kinsella
29 May
47.9k
91
Proceedure
France and Toulon star Gaël Dréan to undergo heart surgery
29 May
2.8k
2
matadors
Returning Nankivell the only change to Munster's team to face the Bulls
Updated 29 May
3.8k
22
The Boss
'For me to walk away, that's not going to make this better' - Leo Cullen
The Leinster head coach is adamant he’s the right man to continue leading the province.
29 May
3.9k
36
Number 10
'We see Sam as a huge part of the future of Leinster and Irish rugby'
28 May
5.8k
55
Future
'There will be people that move on' - Concerns grow about Lowe exit
Leo Cullen said he regrets mentioning Joey Carbery signing for Leinster last weekend.
28 May
9.9k
33
Team news
Murray in, Jansen misses out among five Connacht changes for URC quarter-final
28 May
4.0k
16
Team news
Lowe back as Leinster make 6 changes for URC quarter-final
28 May
6.4k
40
Misery
'It's nearly like PTSD... it's an incredibly sh*t feeling'
28 May
3.7k
9
Review
Ulster have made great strides but next steps will be challenging
Ciarán Kennedy
27 May
1.7k
16
Departures Lounge
Munster confirm forwards coach Codling to leave for Top 14
27 May
5.2k
22
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James Tracy on Leinster's final defeat, and what needs to happen next
46m
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