Rugby

January

January 2025

Countdown

Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final as host cities confirmed

30 Jan

2.5k

heartbeat

'The coaches are saying get stuck in, the physios are saying get out!'

30 Jan

3.6k

Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will be the top try scorer in the Six Nations?

30 Jan

2.4k

Sponsored

Quiz: How much do you know about Dubai?

new talents

7 fresh faces to keep an eye out for during Ireland's U20 Six Nations campaign

30 Jan

4.9k

opener

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jan

11.4k

On the Move

Munster confirm signings of Michael Milne and Lee Barron from Leinster

29 Jan

6.5k

Podcast

Where can England hurt Ireland, and where can Ireland hurt England?

29 Jan

1.0k

Starting Team

Ntamack returns and Dupont captains France for Six Nations opener against Wales

29 Jan

4.3k

are you still watching

Netflix miss the target again with second season of Full Contact

Rugby fans who watched last year’s championship won’t learn anything new from the documentary series.

Ciarán Kennedy

29 Jan

8.4k

good man

Goodman steps into Farrell's shoes with Ireland's attack

29 Jan

2.4k

hybrid

Is Tadhg Beirne a better second row or blindside flanker?

29 Jan

6.5k

Tighthead

Furlong's absence means Bealham and younger guns must step up

Thomas Clarkson did well in November, while Jack Aungier has had his first call-up.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

2.7k

Teamsheet

New Ireland boss Doak reveals team for Six Nations U20 opener against England

28 Jan

5.9k

ranked

France edge Ireland as pre-tournament favourites for Six Nations

We rank the six teams ahead of the tournament’s opening round of games this weekend.

Ciarán Kennedy

28 Jan

2.4k

playmaker

'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg

28 Jan

5.2k

Sponsored

Quiz: Can you identify these 10 idyllic destinations from their photo?

Team news

Curry twins to make first England start together in Six Nations opener against Ireland

28 Jan

5.5k

Familiar faces

Farrell appoints Nucifora, Walters and Hammond to Lions staff

28 Jan

5.7k

State of the Union

'We have to ensure the other provinces close the gap to Leinster'

IRFU performance director David Humphreys has a big job on his hands.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

4.8k

Head Coach

'External' appointment still on cards for Munster but Jones won't return

28 Jan

7.3k

niq

Leinster in 'ongoing' talks with IRFU to re-sign Snyman and Slimani

28 Jan

11.7k

Team news

Northampton's Henry Pollock named in England U20s team to face Ireland

27 Jan

5.2k

Review

Mixed feelings across the provinces heading into Six Nations break

27 Jan

2.6k

Update

'We'd hope to see him back' - Furlong could return during Six Nations

27 Jan

2.6k

Podcast

Six Nations preview & URC review

27 Jan

361

England boosted by Alex Mitchell’s return to fitness ahead of Ireland clash

27 Jan

1.0k

Os Lobos

Two ex-Munster men part of exciting Portugal side's new chapter

Os Lobos thrilled at the 2023 World Cup and can qualify for the next one in the coming weeks.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

27 Jan

12.3k

Crocked

Five reinforcements for Townsend's Scotland squad after injury crisis

27 Jan

3.7k

wing man

Turning 30, defending on the wing, and law tweaks with Ringrose

27 Jan

3.9k

looking ahead

Dan Sheehan eyes Ireland-England clash after injury return

27 Jan

2.8k

locked in

'I want to keep playing for Ireland. Hopefully our best days are ahead of us'

27 Jan

3.9k

Unimpressed

Murphy bitterly disappointed after Ulster's shock defeat to Zebre

26 Jan

5.0k

crux

'When Ireland play that, they are arguably the best in the world' - Borthwick

26 Jan

6.0k

Naive

Joyce laments lack of 'street-smarts' after Connacht loss

26 Jan

3.7k

Upset

Zebre stun Ulster in Belfast

26 Jan

6.3k

CONFIRMED

Furlong ruled out of Ireland's clash with England as Aungier called up

The 32-year-old has returned home to Ireland after a recurrence of his calf injury.

Updated 26 Jan

8.5k

scotstoun

Connacht slump to a sixth defeat in seven URC games in Glasgow

26 Jan

3.4k

rugby 7s

Mixed fortunes for Ireland's Sevens teams in Perth play-offs

26 Jan

3.7k

Simon Easterby

'His coaching philosophy stemmed from the way he played. He loved to be on the edge'

26 Jan

6.6k

Irish Abroad

The Irish scrum-half who plays professional rugby for Benfica

Bray man Elliott Ryan is loving life in Lisbon and wants to play for Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Portugal

26 Jan

13.0k

Man in the Arena

'People only see us as rugby players, not as brothers, husbands, boyfriends'

26 Jan

3.7k