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Rugby

Yesterday
14th October 2025
Dates For Diary
Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties
14 hrs ago
3.0k
Stand up and fight
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
17 hrs ago
3.5k
11
Interview
Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
17 hrs ago
1.7k
5
Skipper
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
18 hrs ago
2.1k
5
Boost
Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster
18 hrs ago
2.2k
7
Monday
13th October 2025
squad update
Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster
13 Oct
3.7k
28
Podcast
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker
13 Oct
237
reinforcement
Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad
13 Oct
3.4k
Rugby
All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour
13 Oct
4.8k
9
Reaction
'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
13 Oct
3.2k
20
This week
12th October 2025 - 15th October 2025
Strong start
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
12 Oct
2.9k
8
Reaction
Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'
12 Oct
6.7k
11
aftermath
Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'
12 Oct
8.0k
Sponsored
Check out all of the Samhain celebrations taking place across the country this month
DiscoverIreland.ie
Oct 13
Kilkenny
Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends, Halloween in Kilkenny means food festivals, light shows, and storytelling.
Galway City
Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.
Meath & Louth
Explore the origins of Halloween through a five-week celebration rooted in the ancient stories of the Boyne Valley.
Longford & Westmeath
“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” is a month-long celebration of ancient Celtic highways, where all routes lead to sacred and mythical locations.
Kerry
Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration inspired by the Cailleach Chiarraí – the wise and wild winter goddess of local legend.
Fingal
The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin with five weeks of immersive events rooted in local culture and heritage.
Limerick
Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages into a six-week celebration of folklore, creativity, and community
View all
YouTube
'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.
Murray Kinsella
12 Oct
8.2k
12
Last week
5th October 2025 - 11th October 2025
Tense
Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht
11 Oct
3.7k
22
suftum
Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
11 Oct
4.8k
20
Wrap
St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries
11 Oct
3.5k
blues cruise
Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
11 Oct
5.2k
47
Reaction
'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.
11 Oct
4.7k
40
Preview
Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them
11 Oct
1.8k
3
Tom O'Toole
'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
11 Oct
2.7k
Away day
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
11 Oct
3.8k
fingertips
Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
10 Oct
8.7k
105
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action & Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
PodcastThe 42FM
Blathnaid Raleigh on the aftermath of a rape trial and the two sides of sport
On The Road
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
10 Oct
3.7k
11
Team news
First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
10 Oct
2.8k
11
round three
Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
10 Oct
5.3k
41
Development
Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés
10 Oct
2.8k
8
score to settle
Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them
10 Oct
2.5k
8
Injury Update
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
9 Oct
4.0k
6
Team news
Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh
9 Oct
6.6k
33
Stateside
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
8 Oct
5.6k
41
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
Sponsored
Check out all of the Samhain celebrations taking place across the country this month
DiscoverIreland.ie
Oct 9
Kilkenny
Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends, Halloween in Kilkenny means food festivals, light shows, and storytelling.
Galway City
Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.
Meath & Louth
Explore the origins of Halloween through a five-week celebration rooted in the ancient stories of the Boyne Valley.
Longford & Westmeath
“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” is a month-long celebration of ancient Celtic highways, where all routes lead to sacred and mythical locations.
Kerry
Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration inspired by the Cailleach Chiarraí – the wise and wild winter goddess of local legend.
Fingal
The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin with five weeks of immersive events rooted in local culture and heritage.
Limerick
Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages into a six-week celebration of folklore, creativity, and community
View all
Gameplan
'You move big guys around the pitch, they tire out quite easily' - Zac Ward
8 Oct
4.0k
9
top class
Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides
7 Oct
2.9k
Rugby
IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league
7 Oct
5.1k
11
Rugby
France captain Dupont returns to training after seven-month injury layoff
7 Oct
2.2k
Update
Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury
7 Oct
2.2k
8
Rugby
Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach
7 Oct
2.1k
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