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Rugby

September
September 2025
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Big Provincial Preview
squad update
Ulster without Baloucoune and longer-term absentees for Friday's URC opener with Dragons
24 Sep
2.8k
9
Squad
The Munster depth chart: Back three battle, Kelly signing, farewells
Clayton McMillan will be looking to get the very best out of the southern province’s squad.
Murray Kinsella
24 Sep
6.0k
28
Preview
A fresh start — again — for Ulster, but one with a baseline expectation
23 Sep
1.7k
Support
Connacht will have fewer than 4,000 fans for home games for half the season
23 Sep
7.5k
13
rugby championship
Springboks make three changes for Argentina clash
23 Sep
2.6k
8
suftum
The Ulster depth chart: Augustus, Bell boost, and new leaders
The northern province are hoping young players can continue to make progress.
Murray Kinsella
23 Sep
3.4k
13
Preview
'We've got no right to win anything' - Leinster's season begins with blockbuster month
22 Sep
2.7k
9
Discipline
URC to introduce 20-minute red card trial for this season
22 Sep
2.3k
9
New Era
Lancaster says sole focus is on Connacht and no discussions about Ireland
22 Sep
3.6k
Rugby
Newcastle sign Wales full-back Liam Williams on one-year deal
22 Sep
2.6k
9
RIP
Ex-England rugby player over the limit when he drove into ford, inquest hears
22 Sep
6.0k
Options
The Leinster depth chart: Rieko, promising props, versatile backs
Leo Cullen once again has an enviable array of high-quality players.
Murray Kinsella
22 Sep
6.5k
18
2025/26
Welsh drama, South African power, and the new URC season
21 Sep
3.7k
17
WRWC
Ellie Kildunne shines as England reach World Cup final with victory over France
Updated 20 Sep
2.8k
9
November Tests
Farrell's Ireland scouting Rugby Championship with autumn focus
20 Sep
5.7k
4
Report
Canada end New Zealand's reign as world champions
19 Sep
5.7k
5
Test
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?
19 Sep
3.5k
4
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Unpacking Axelle Berthoumieu's confusing ban, and World Cup semi-final preview
WRWC 2025
England boosted by return of Ellie Kildunne for semi-final against France
18 Sep
1.2k
5
In The Mix
Gordon added to Australia 34-man squad for crucial All Blacks Tests
18 Sep
2.6k
4
Lion
Osborne could be Ireland's man with Keenan to miss November Tests
The 23-year-old has been next-in-line at number 15 and was part of the Lions tour.
17 Sep
3.0k
21
Changes
'It's got everything I need' - Lancaster beams about Connacht's High Performance Centre
17 Sep
7.4k
12
narrative
Leinster chase more trophies after 'very bad kick in the h*le'
17 Sep
3.6k
22
suspended
France duo out of World Cup as bans from Ireland game upheld
16 Sep
2.7k
4
Sidelined
Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery
16 Sep
6.1k
23
Punishment
'This gesture has no place on a rugby field': France's Berthoumieu apologises to Wafer
Updated 16 Sep
9.2k
24
Legend
Lynne Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
16 Sep
1.9k
Calling Time
'Multiple concussions' force France lock Paul Willemse to retire
15 Sep
5.2k
7
backroom team
Leinster coaches McBryde, Nienaber and Bleyendaal all sign contract extensions
15 Sep
3.4k
23
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on Ireland’s 13-18 defeat vs France in the World Cup quarter-final.
24m
next chapter
'It's a young group. We're going to get better and better'
15 Sep
1.0k
3
CONFIRMED
France's Berthoumieu cited for biting incident against Ireland
15 Sep
5.0k
16
too good
Record-breaking England crush Scotland
14 Sep
4.3k
The Bite
Ireland feel the pride after a sickening World Cup defeat
The controversial alleged bite leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sandy Park
14 Sep
2.7k
9
Controversy
'I spoke to the referee' - Ireland skipper on alleged bite on Wafer
14 Sep
7.4k
13
Drama
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sandy Park
14 Sep
5.5k
24
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland bow out of Rugby World Cup after thrilling quarter-final defeat
14 Sep
26.9k
55
green wave
Ireland get World Cup quarter-final shot against familiar France
14 Sep
1.1k
cruising
Canada book World Cup semi-final date with New Zealand after storming past Australia
13 Sep
1.6k
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