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Rugby

Yesterday
24th January 2026
Disappointment
'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'
5 hrs ago
3.4k
18
No Luck
'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt
6 hrs ago
4.6k
37
cracker
Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle
The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
7 hrs ago
5.0k
59
As it happened
Connacht 23-34 Leinster, URC
10 hrs ago
9.9k
47
URC
McMillan hails home-county Coombes and Edogbo as Munster breathe sigh of relief in Cork
12 hrs ago
2.5k
6
lock
Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland
The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.
19 hrs ago
2.8k
2
Top of the props
'Coming back to tighthead felt like putting on your old pair of shoes'
20 hrs ago
2.8k
0
Last week
18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
Sigh of relief
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
23 Jan
8.3k
87
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED: The best of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra
Squad News
Furbank in, but no George Hendy, as England name Six Nations squad
23 Jan
2.5k
29
End of an era
Mark McCall: Former Ireland international to step down after 15 years as Saracens director of rugby
23 Jan
3.4k
7
Welcome back
Michael Lowry set for Ulster return against Scarlets following three-month layoff
23 Jan
2.4k
13
Team news
Fit-again Blade handed Connacht start, as Leinster turn to debutant Smyth at tighthead
23 Jan
4.9k
30
Six Nations
France's Thibaud Flament to miss Ireland clash for wife's fertility treatment
23 Jan
3.0k
16
Top 14
Donnacha Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit
23 Jan
1.9k
0
West's awake
'The people of the West of Ireland are incredibly defiant'
23 Jan
1.9k
0
Boost
Richie Murphy extends Ulster contract until 2028
22 Jan
1.8k
16
Injury Update
Clayton McMillan says concussion will not impact Edwin Edogbo joining Irish squad
22 Jan
3.7k
10
Team news
Munster hand Seán Edogbo debut for URC meeting with Dragons
22 Jan
6.2k
39
venues
Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia – but no games at MCG
22 Jan
2.6k
1
KNOCKOUTS
Leinster get Easter Sunday slot as Champions/Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed
22 Jan
4.7k
14
different times
'We’ve never had 12,500 people here... It's a little bit surreal'
22 Jan
2.7k
4
Changes
Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door
Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.
Murray Kinsella
22 Jan
2.9k
18
Hugo Keenan
'I've done it once or twice in the past, coming straight in for a big game, and it is a challenge'
22 Jan
1.1k
4
Calm
Iain Henderson plays down resurgent Ulster's targets - 'We haven't once spoken about trying to win silverware'
22 Jan
1.3k
11
Opportunity
Sheehan: 'Powerful athlete' Boyle can step up at loosehead for Ireland
21 Jan
3.7k
8
Selection
Ulster see form rewarded with strong showing in Ireland squad
21 Jan
3.1k
19
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris
uncapped
Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad
Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jan
12.0k
110
Nearly there
Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'
21 Jan
1.8k
4
The Picks
Penaud, Fickou, and Alldritt left out of France squad ahead of Six Nations opener with Ireland
21 Jan
3.7k
12
European Rugby
Doris the only Irish player to make the cut for EPCR Player of the Year award
21 Jan
2.8k
3
Blow
Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy's Six Nations squad
21 Jan
1.8k
2
veteran
Connacht confirm signing of loosehead Francois van Wyk from Bath
21 Jan
3.3k
11
Extension
John Hodnett signs new Munster deal until 2028
21 Jan
2.5k
9
Save the Date
Lions announce fixtures for 2027 women's tour, including three-Test series against New Zealand
21 Jan
862
0
Next Level
Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium
The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jan
8.8k
23
foundations
Ulster looking to extend Mark Sexton's contract as feelgood factor sweeps through province
21 Jan
2.3k
6
return of the mack
'It'll be a struggle' - Hansen unlikely to play again this season
21 Jan
2.6k
10
concerns
Could Wales go on strike during the Six Nations? Steve Tandy says it's just 'speculation'
20 Jan
2.4k
8
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