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Rugby

Yesterday
12th January 2026
Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming
The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.
The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy
Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel
Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?
Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.
Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon
Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.
'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip
Sunday
11th January 2026
Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled
The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.
Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse
Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster
Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon
The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.
Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier
Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands
Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup
'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle
Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans
Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont
'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.
Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup
Carbery returns as Ireland's game of musical chairs at 10 continues
The pecking order at out-half in the Ireland squad has been ever-changing.
Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry
Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon
'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle
'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'
Bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16
Ulster v Cheetahs Challenge Cup clash to be played behind closed doors at alternative venue
Video: Is Joey Carbery the best Irish 10 when fit?
Cullen confirms Carbery conversations | Europe preview
Porter and Lowe miss Leinster's clash with La Rochelle due to injury
'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal
The 30-year-old is set for a return to Irish rugby next season.
Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs
Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier
JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle
Munster make 10 changes for Champions Cup trip to Toulon
Family and Skibbereen at heart of Coombes' Munster motivation
'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier
What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?
'I know the places we can take it' - Casey confident Munster can find top form