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Rugby

Yesterday
17th September 2025
Osborne could be Ireland's man with Keenan to miss November Tests
The 23-year-old has been next-in-line at number 15 and was part of the Lions tour.
'It's got everything I need' - Lancaster beams about Connacht's High Performance Centre
Leinster chase more trophies after 'very bad kick in the h*le'
This week
14th September 2025 - 18th September 2025
France duo out of World Cup as bans from Ireland game upheld
Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery
'This gesture has no place on a rugby field': France's Berthoumieu apologises to Wafer
Lynne Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
'Multiple concussions' force France lock Paul Willemse to retire
Leinster coaches McBryde, Nienaber and Bleyendaal all sign contract extensions
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Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on Ireland’s 13-18 defeat vs France in the World Cup quarter-final.
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'It's a young group. We're going to get better and better'
France's Berthoumieu cited for biting incident against Ireland
Record-breaking England crush Scotland
Ireland feel the pride after a sickening World Cup defeat
The controversial alleged bite leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
'I spoke to the referee' - Ireland skipper on alleged bite on Wafer
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
Ireland bow out of Rugby World Cup after thrilling quarter-final defeat
Ireland get World Cup quarter-final shot against familiar France
Last week
7th September 2025 - 13th September 2025
Canada book World Cup semi-final date with New Zealand after storming past Australia
Cooney and Tector tries not enough as Leinster lose out to Cardiff in pre-season friendly
World Cup holders New Zealand reach semi-finals after second-half surge against South Africa
South Africa smash New Zealand in Rugby Championship
Carreras boots Argentina to nervy win over Australia
'They took collagen out of a pig and put it on my kneecap'
'It's not just me, maybe I'm the first to put it in a book. It's for Munster to do better'
Conor Murray speaks to The 42 about his new book and moving on from rugby.
Aviva Stadium to host Ireland-Scotland Women's Six Nations game next May
'I'm very happy to hang up the boots properly' - Murray fully retires
WORLD CUP QF PREVIEW: Ireland v France
Aoife Wafer returns to back row for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
'I love the place. There's nothing better for me than playing for Munster'
Henderson leads 27-strong Ulster squad for warm-up against Edinburgh
Munster welcome back Ireland internationals for pre-season match with a twist
'Extremely quick' winger Carter to make All Blacks debut against South Africa
'Ahead of schedule' - Leinster remain on course for RDS return for 2026-27 season
'You won't get another POM... You'll see new faces popping up'
'There's positives and negatives that stick with you' - Sam Prendergast
Boost for Ireland as Wafer 'looking really good' and on track for France showdown
The Kiwi 'disruptor' tasked with taking Munster to the next level
Clayton McMillan is aiming to make Munster a consistent force.
Leinster name side to face Cardiff, Munster gear up for game against Bath
'Ireland will come in with huge belief, thinking everything is possible against us'