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Rugby

'The World Cup was just the beginning of what's to come for women's rugby'
Yesterday
12th November 2025
‘Fast and explosive’ Louis Rees-Zammit back in ‘happy place’ after Wales return
Ireland unveil side to face South Africa in Friday's U20 challenge match
Beirne and Wafer take top honours at Rugby Writers awards
Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots
Ireland need sharper edge in attack to end November on a high
'I tried to simplify the game - ball carry, tackle and scrum'
Beirne feels he has even more to offer after season 'full of ups and downs'
Tuesday
11th November 2025
South Africa's De Jager to miss Ireland game after copping 4-match ban
'Joe has been massive for us... He has saved a couple of the boys’ careers'
Tucker to leave Connacht at end of season to take Ireland U20 head coach job
George Ford returns at out-half for England to face New Zealand
Under-pressure Wales lose captain Morgan
Aviva Stadium keeping its name for five more years as insurance giant extends IRFU and FAI deals
Monday
10th November 2025
Could the returning Mack Hansen be Ireland's jack-in-the-box?
The Connacht man is back in Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of the Wallabies clash.
'I know it's colder than Australia': Wallabies prop Bell ready to write new chapter in Belfast
Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week
Hansen and Murray called up to Ireland squad as Osborne ruled out
IRFU pay tribute after passing of former Ireland international Barry McGann
'We need to get over ourselves and get on with the big-boy stuff'
All-action wing O'Brien enjoys a special day in Dublin
This week
9th November 2025 - 13th November 2025
Seven-try Argentina overpower Wales as Steve Tandy era begins with loss
Farrell faces interesting Ireland selection calls for Wallabies clash
The head coach will be bringing back some frontliners who sat out the Japan game.
Last week
2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025
14-man South Africa hold off France in thriller
Ireland XV earn comprehensive victory over Spain
Australia connection gives Italy stunning win over Wallabies
6-try England claim ninth win in a row
'The great thing Ireland do is produce teams that stay in the fight'
Scotland fight back from 17-0 down, but All Blacks do enough to extend 120-year winning streak
Farrell's 'lifeline' with Munster ends with singing 'Killeagh' after impressive Ireland debut
Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish
A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.
Did Andy Farrell get the response he wanted? 'In short, no'
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan
Farrell's Ireland finish strong to see off Japan in Dublin
Andy Farrell’s side had a poor first half but pulled clear of their visitors late on.
Ireland dominate Japan 41-10 in November Test
'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream'
Dylan Fawsitt became the first player to reach 100 appearances in the MLR earlier this year.
Exciting Irish side take on Spain and Farrell will be watching
'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby'
Ireland look for dominant display against Eddie Jones' Japan
Invigorated Caelan Doris | Japan preview