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Rugby

Ireland U20s run 11 tries past USA to finish pool campaign on a high
'There's a reason they're here' - Illo and Bohan impressing Ireland
'I was pretty calm' - Prendergast on his game-clinching conversion
Yesterday
6th July 2026
The two Munster men playing in magnificent Manly in Sydney
Cian Hurley and Jack Stafford are part of the Shute Shield club.
'We were blown away by him' - 20-year-old Billy Bohan's rapid rise
The Connacht loosehead prop is in line for his Ireland debut this weekend.
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A thrilling Irish win in Sydney, and Nations Championship review
Murray Kinsella joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey from Down Under as the lads dissect an impressive Irish victory over an exciting Wallabies team, and the rest of the Nations Championship action.
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France winger Penaud to miss remainder of Nations Championship
Papier wins first cap in 8 years as Springboks make 10 changes for Scotland
Ireland's delight in Sydney as Nations Championship makes exciting start
The new second-tier Nations Cup also kicked off last weekend.
Loughman ruled out of Japan game, with Bohan in line for Ireland debut
'We were about 50 points ahead when I scored my last try' - Clarkson
Baloucoune set to return for Japan clash as Farrell considers changes
This week
5th July 2026 - 7th July 2026
The resilient, incisive and fluid 5 minutes that won Ireland the game
Hugo Keenan’s try-saving tackle and Jamison Gibson Park’s try were pivotal against the Wallabies.
'I'm delighted for Sam. Some set of stones on him to slot the kick'
Last week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Sione Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
South Africa inflict a fifth successive Test defeat on England
'That was special' - Ireland skipper Sheehan revels in Wallabies win
'There were special moments like Hugo's try-saving tackle and Sam's calmness'
Our player ratings as Ireland edge the Wallabies in Sydney
Imbued by their bench, Ireland dig deep to make perfectly imperfect start in Sydney
A bonus-point success in the southern hemisphere is not to be sniffed at, and yet there is ample room to improve over the next fortnight.
Australia 31 Ireland 33, Nations Championship
Farrell's Ireland grab dramatic win after wild battle with Wallabies
The Wallabies had a chance to win it with the very last kick of the game but missed.
Japan beat Italy with Eddie Jones absent through suspension
O'Brien starts for Ireland as Baloucoune ruled out of Wallabies clash
New Zealand edge France 34-32 in thrilling Nations Championship opener
Huge Irish crowd expected as Ireland target fast start against Wallabies
Scotland's Healy and Springbok lock among nine new signings for O'Gara's La Rochelle
'I grew up in Ireland and Australia, but the green jersey is most important'
Tom O’Toole is back in the country where he spent 10 years of his youth.
Dave Rennie aims to change mindset as new All Blacks chapter kicks-off
Ireland get Saturday night Aussie limelight amid staggering competition
'I got the call from Faz on day two of the URC celebrations'
Mullets, maul laws and a special trophy lift - Joe McCarthy's world
This is what Andy Farrell had to say about James Lowe's exit
'Family was the only thing... it was an absolute no-brainer' - Farrell
Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Van Poortvliet gets scrum-half nod over Mitchell for England's opener against South Africa
Ireland U20s' semi-final hopes ended in heavy defeat to Pumas
Narrow defeat to England followed by morale-sapping loss.
'Leinster have my son working for them, I don't think they need the whole family'
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery ahead of next season
The province were in discussions with the out-half about a possible return earlier this year.
Love gets nod at 10 for All Blacks as France recall record try scorer Penaud