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Rugby

Team news
Internationals return as Ulster host Connacht
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Rugby
Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer appears in court charged with alleged assault at Copper Face Jacks
1 hr ago
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Squad News
Munster Rugby name squad for URC South African tour
4 hrs ago
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Injury
Ulster confirm that Rob Baloucoune faces surgery and three months out
5 hrs ago
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suftum
'Hopefully it's a springboard': Ulster hoping to ride Six Nations momentum into URC title race
7 hrs ago
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Yesterday
18th March 2026
Change
Billionaire Dyson buys 50% stake in English Prem rugby side Bath
16 hrs ago
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trophy hunt
As dust settles on Six Nations, exciting times ahead for Irish provinces
19 hrs ago
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Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown
20 hrs ago
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Champions
PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
22 hrs ago
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Selection
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
18 Mar
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reinforcements
Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash
18 Mar
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
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supply and bemand
Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup
18 Mar
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Tuesday
17th March 2026
grandstand finish
Campbell College beat Belfast rivals RBAI with last-minute try to lift Ulster Senior Cup
17 Mar
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Rock On
Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's
17 Mar
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End Of A Chapter
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season
17 Mar
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On The Dotted Line
New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.
17 Mar
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provincial matters
Leinster set to welcome back key players from injury as business end looms
17 Mar
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PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
On a Roll
'28 and the Rising Star, I'm getting slagged for it already!'
17 Mar
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Rugby
How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style
Murray Kinsella analyses the tactical battle and key stats that underpinned Ireland’s brilliant Triple Crown victory against Scotland.
Murray Kinsella
17 Mar
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The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
17 Mar
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Monday
16th March 2026
tv figures
Just under one million people tune in to Ireland's Triple Crown decider
16 Mar
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Northern Sounds
Ulster welcome Ireland squad members back as Murphy hails 'maturity starting to grow'
16 Mar
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Claim
Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
16 Mar
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
What a championship
Updates
Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury
16 Mar
3.5k
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sign up
Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract
16 Mar
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Impact
'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember
16 Mar
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15
faz
'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU
The Ireland head coach is happy about his team’s trajectory towards the 2027 World Cup.
16 Mar
4.3k
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Silverware
'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown
16 Mar
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This week
15th March 2026 - 19th March 2026
Os Lobos
Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004
15 Mar
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getting his props
'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead
15 Mar
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on a high
Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display
France are Six Nations champions but Ireland earned their Triple Crown in style.
Murray Kinsella
15 Mar
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Last week
8th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
winners
France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.
14 Mar
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Scenes
Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win
Number eight Aaron Wainwright crossed for the first two tries in Cardiff.
14 Mar
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Reaction
Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts
14 Mar
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Best Bits
Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt
14 Mar
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Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown
14 Mar
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marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again
14 Mar
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