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Rugby

June
June 2025
No scrum, no win: Leinster set to lock horns with the Bulls
White feels 'stars are aligned' as Bulls look to inflict more URC pain on Leinster
'It's an honour' - Contepomi's Argentina name squad for Lions clash
Can Leinster take that final step and end their trophy wait?
The Bulls have happily embraced a role as underdogs for the URC final.
'I thought Sam played a good match... he's his harshest critic'
Bealham's Lions delight as Farrell's men get up and running
A 24-man squad will travel to Portugal tomorrow to get training underway.
Ticket sales heading towards 30,000 for URC final in Croker
Leinster haters, Prendergast's form, and the URC final
Finlay Bealham called up to Lions squad as Fagerson ruled out
Conan: 'People definitely revel in Leinster underachieving at times'
Ireland's Finlay Bealham set to join up with Farrell's Lions
'We always knew we had it in us' - Leinster braced for Bulls showdown
Stade Francais stay up and La Rochelle miss playoffs in Top 14 final round
Leinster set for grudge match against the Bulls in URC Grand Final
Cheika to bow out as Leicester boss with Premiership final
'We always feel like we have a point to prove' - Cullen pleased as Leinster step up
Leinster make a statement with dominant semi-final defeat of Glasgow
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, United Rugby Championship
Brumbies join New Zealand heavyweights in Super Rugby semis
'Stuart was always innovating. It’s addictive to be in that environment'
Lancaster’s time in Leinster shows what players and coaches in Connacht have ahead of them.
Leinster want excitement but Glasgow can make it a nervy day at the Aviva
Bath beat Bristol to seal return to Premiership final
Leinster v Glasgow preview, crowd attendances at URC knockout games, and Ireland's summer squad
Three changes for Leinster as Keenan and van der Flier miss out
Crusaders thump Reds to book Super Rugby semi-final spot
Ex-Munster and Ireland U20 wing to feature on new season of Love Island
Munster's Kleyn and Ulster new boy Augustus included in monster Springbok squad for summer Tests
Dramatic finale in Durban was typical of turbulent Munster season
Progress in the Champions Cup was not matched in the URC.
Rory Scannell to depart Munster after 12 years and 200 caps
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Rugby's financial crisis: How do we give the game a more prosperous future?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to explore the financial state of professional rugby in Ireland and around the world.
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Casey emerges as Irish leader in a refreshed summer squad
Even with 11 uncapped players included, there are some unlucky to be left out.
'That game, I think, is the most viewed highlights on YouTube that we’ve ever had'
Casey captains Ireland squad including 11 uncapped players
Siya Kolisi on that Hendrikse wink: 'Sometimes we will take it and sometimes we will give it'
Cian Healy set for one last match as Barbarians take on South Africa
Three Munster players, two Leinster named in official URC Team of the Season
Family connection makes Lions call all the sweeter for James Ryan
Lancaster is the biggest appointment Connacht have ever made
The 55-year-old returns to Ireland after an unsuccessful spell in France with Racing 92.
Connacht’s Stu coup, Munster’s Durban drama, and Leinster’s foggy win over Scarlets
Munster's Tom Farrell wins 'Playmaker' award in the URC Awards