Rugby

Across the water

Ireland's Hogan and O'Dowd join Premiership Women’s Rugby sides

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Verdict

James Ryan receives three-match ban for red card tackle against South Africa

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Bigger and better

Redeveloped RDS will allow Leinster 'do things we have never done before'

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Johnny Sexton

'We're trying to develop our game, but also we've lost 600 caps worth of experience'

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Yesterday

25th November 2025

depth chart

Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?

The Ireland boss has used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.

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Vote of Confidence

Rugby Australia back 'world's best coach' Schmidt after nightmare Autumn

23 hrs ago

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Ulster

Augustus and Izuchukwu in contention for Ulster comebacks, while Ireland internationals return

25 Nov

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Leinster

RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ following €52 million redevelopment

25 Nov

6.3k

recognition

Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year

25 Nov

6.2k

Monday

24th November 2025

looking ahead

Irish players set for immediate return with Munster

24 Nov

6.3k

squad update

Munster welcome several key players back to training ahead of table-topping Stormers test

24 Nov

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Toonie

Gregor Townsend wonders if Scotland rugby fans expect too much

24 Nov

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squad update

Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring

24 Nov

4.0k

Momentum

Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat

Andy Farrell’s side struggled to control momentum due to poor discipline and composure.

Murray Kinsella

24 Nov

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Springboks formidable scrum, the referee is not the story & Farrell's career-biggest challenge

Review

Farrell stresses the positives after a mixed November for Ireland

24 Nov

2.7k

Setbacks

Ireland's Hansen re-injures foot as Baird suffers leg fracture

24 Nov

10.0k

Sunday

23rd November 2025

confrontation

Argentina coach Contepomi calls Tom Curry a 'bully' after tunnel bust-up

23 Nov

6.7k

finish on a high

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina for 11th win in a row

23 Nov

3.5k

flying scotsmen

Scotland end Autumn series with hammering of Tonga

23 Nov

2.6k

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RG Snyman

'Knowing a lot of the guys, there was a little bit extra going into every contact'

23 Nov

5.1k

cards

How Ireland were reduced to 12 players against the Springboks

23 Nov

4.7k

it was all yellow

'There are things you're trying to avoid. It's in my control to avoid that'

23 Nov

4.8k

Last week

16th November 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Wing and a Player

Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia

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Rassie Erasmus

'They're still 3-2 up against us, but yeah, the beer is a little bit sweeter'

22 Nov

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Comment

Awesome Boks aren’t slowing down, Ireland have two years to catch up

Rassie Erasmus’ team used their power game to devastating effect in Dublin.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

22 Nov

3.0k

chaotic

'My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud' - Andy Farrell

22 Nov

6.2k

marks out of 10

The player ratings as Ireland fall to South Africa in Dublin

22 Nov

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Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards

Andy Farrell and co. will have frustrations but South Africa were the better team.

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Reports from the Aviva Stadium

22 Nov

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Match Report

McKenzie guides New Zealand to 35th straight win over Wales

22 Nov

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Liveblog

Ireland 13-24 South Africa

22 Nov

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short lived

Ulster recall Stewart Moore from Premiership loan

22 Nov

2.3k

Boks Clever

South Africa remain rugby's great innovators and agitators

Rassie Erasmus and his Springboks side have split opinion with some unorthodox ideas over the years.

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22 Nov

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Nov 22

The Festive One Pizza

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Pulled sage & onion turkey, smoked bacon and mozzarella.

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Your favourite new lunch stuffed with all the flavours of Christmas.

Hot & Cheesy Dip with Twisted Doughballs

Fresh, fluffy dough balls, brushed with garlicky mozzarella.

Ultimate Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

Large 13.5″

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sent off

Texts, high danger, wraps, and FPROs - The three rescinded reds

22 Nov

1.3k

High Ball

How James Lowe and Ireland have adapted to aerial contests

22 Nov

926

Bollocking

Fired-up Farrell rallies Ireland for ferocious Springboks test

Caelan Doris said the Ireland boss has his players in a good place.

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22 Nov

2.2k

Q and A

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Let’s find out what you know from the last seven days.

21 Nov

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

The final Ireland vs South Africa preview