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Rugby

squad update
Mack Hansen to miss Connacht's URC run-in as ankle injury rules him out for five weeks
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Review
Defence, Barrett selection call, decisions in finale: Nienaber on Leinster defeat
6 hrs ago
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Yesterday
5th May 2025
Setback
Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure
Updated 17 hrs ago
7.8k
98
looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
18 hrs ago
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jitters
Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
5 May
5.4k
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Sunday
4th May 2025
decisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
4 May
12.0k
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UBB
Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
4 May
5.5k
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super saint
Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'
4 May
3.7k
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french derby
Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath
4 May
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d
Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
Murray Kinsella
4 May
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Last week
27th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025
Endgame
'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
3 May
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Saints March On
'We can take anyone on. They said Leinster by 30, but here we are'
3 May
4.9k
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Highlights
All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final
3 May
3.0k
9
Regrets
'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat
3 May
6.2k
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Comment
A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again
This latest Champions Cup scar will be the most painful yet for the province.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
4.5k
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classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
10.1k
131
Rugby
Finn Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final
3 May
2.6k
5
Minute-by-Minute
Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-finals
3 May
31.6k
134
Jack Conan
'Maybe I doubted myself a little bit. Becoming a Lion gave me a lot of self-belief'
3 May
2.6k
10
demand
'How many rugby teams are playing in front of over 40,000? I wouldn't take it for granted'
3 May
5.7k
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Preview
Leinster primed to book final berth but Saints will land some shots
3 May
1.6k
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Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
2 May
3.0k
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Jordie Barrett
'This is top-secret now... You can’t get into the ins and outs but he could have got picked'
2 May
7.2k
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Team news
Barrett and Porter on bench, O'Brien, Deegan start for Leinster against Saints
2 May
7.2k
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED: Champions Cup semi-finals preview
High hopes
'It's not going to be long until we knock on the door and knock it over'
2 May
2.3k
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coming force
Leinster will be toughest test yet for Northampton's 'cocky' rising star Henry Pollock
2 May
2.2k
35
Selection
Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
1 May
2.0k
15
Match Officials
Piardi, Amashukeli, and O’Keeffe to referee Lions Tests
1 May
3.3k
25
Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Murray Kinsella
1 May
2.3k
7
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Gavan Casey
1 May
4.6k
57
archie
Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to retire at end of season
30 Apr
5.5k
15
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster v Northampton/Bordeaux v Toulouse previews and predictions
Changes
Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss
30 Apr
4.0k
28
Injured
Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi
30 Apr
2.8k
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Setback
Major blow for Ireland as injury rules Dorothy Wall out of Women's World Cup
30 Apr
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Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
Gavan Casey
30 Apr
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Top Job
Australia confirm Les Kiss will be their next head coach
Updated 29 Apr
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tribesman
Kieran Molloy to headline pro boxing card at Galway's Pearse Stadium in June
29 Apr
3.0k
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Final Four
Ireland's Aoife Wafer named on Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
29 Apr
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