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Rugby

May
May 2025
Test
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9 May
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
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New Addition
Connacht sign Sam Gilbert from Highlanders as Cordero named among departures
Updated 9 May
7.3k
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Selection
Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh
9 May
2.0k
7
URC
Six Lions in Leinster starting team to face Zebre
9 May
4.3k
39
Combinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
Murray Kinsella
9 May
2.1k
32
win or bust
'We know what we need, so we can't hold anything back'
9 May
2.4k
6
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
2.7k
29
Here's Johnny
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
8 May
4.1k
10
RIP
Castres and Fiji 7s star dies after car hit by train
8 May
5.7k
4
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
15 Irish call-ups, the unlucky few, and catching Lions Fever
Sidelined
Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
8 May
8.4k
36
Selection
How many of Ireland's 15 Lions will be Test starters in Australia?
8 May
4.5k
16
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
8 May
17.0k
140
Team news
Munster confirm Peter O'Mahony in starting XV for Thomond Park farewell
8 May
5.7k
36
Report
NZ Rugby posts €10m loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable'
8 May
6.5k
36
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
7 May
4.2k
22
Leader
Maro Itoje set for Lions captaincy with squad named on Thursday
7 May
7.0k
32
Farewell
Turner and Russell to leave Leinster at the end of the season
7 May
12.4k
38
killer
Munster and Ireland prop Kilcoyne retires after 15-year career
7 May
3.7k
16
BTs
'They're going to start s******g themselves' - Northampton's chats in Dublin
7 May
8.2k
38
Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
Murray Kinsella
7 May
4.0k
9
Reaction
Josh van der Flier believes Leinster can end their season on a high
7 May
3.4k
42
URC
A derby in Limerick, Connacht's faint hopes, Leinster's trophy hunt
6 May
2.6k
11
Every Little Helps
Prendergast hoping Boyd's Northampton stardust can rub off on Munster
6 May
6.1k
16
rugby weekly extra
'Is there another head coach in world rugby who wouldn't have picked Jordie Barrett?'
6 May
6.1k
26
One More Year
'Prendo brought me in to see the HPC and I was like, 'Can I really be anywhere else?''
6 May
6.6k
Squad News
Ulster's O'Toole, Lowry and Moore available for Munster clash
6 May
1.6k
3
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Making sense of Leinster's underperformance, and Bordeaux add mettle to the magic
squad update
Mack Hansen to miss Connacht's URC run-in as ankle injury rules him out for five weeks
Updated 6 May
2.2k
18
Review
Defence, Barrett selection call, decisions in finale: Nienaber on Leinster defeat
6 May
6.6k
41
Setback
Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure
Updated 5 May
8.3k
98
looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
5 May
5.1k
12
jitters
Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
5 May
5.6k
48
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
12.7k
25
UBB
Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
4 May
5.6k
33
super saint
Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'
4 May
3.8k
23
french derby
Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath
4 May
1.6k
6
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
5.8k
39
Endgame
'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
3 May
15.1k
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