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Rugby

June
June 2024
'I think everyone sees us now as beatable'
12 hrs ago
8.9k
47
Highs and lows in Abbotstown as Sevens squads prepare for Olympic spotlight
16 hrs ago
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3
Farrell needs Ireland to step up with key men missing Boks series
16 hrs ago
3.3k
8
From working in Sainsbury's to touring South Africa - Ireland's fresh faces
18 Jun
6.8k
10
JGP and Conan miss tour as Ireland include 3 uncapped players
Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne, and Cormac Izuchukwu have been included by Andy Farrell.
18 Jun
12.4k
125
Vincent Koch earns 50th cap as Rassie Erasmus names South Africa team to play Wales
Updated 18 Jun
4.0k
6
Ulster to play Queensland Reds in Belfast next February
18 Jun
2.8k
30
Marcus Smith at out-half for England against Japan
18 Jun
3.1k
5
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
18 Jun
9.1k
11
French court postpones gang-rape trial involving two Irish rugby players
17 Jun
9.8k
Keenan included as Ireland name squads for Olympic 7s
17 Jun
4.2k
22
Jack O'Sullivan to leave Munster
17 Jun
11.2k
3
Frisch one of 19 uncapped players in Galthié's initial France squad for summer tour
17 Jun
3.3k
8
Farrell must rally Ireland players for one last effort after URC dejection
The Ireland boss will name his squad for the South Africa tour on Wednesday.
Murray Kinsella
17 Jun
5.1k
34
Regrets will haunt Munster as golden opportunity slips from their reach
17 Jun
3.2k
10
Lucu boots Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 semi-final
16 Jun
3.5k
1
The stark reality is that Leinster haven't been to a URC final
16 Jun
6.6k
29
La Rochelle dominate Toulon to set up Top 14 semi-final with Toulouse
15 Jun
8.1k
9
'We will make a plan for next year and come back stronger' - Cullen
15 Jun
4.3k
33
'It’s going to take a while for that to sink in. It's hugely frustrating'
15 Jun
4.4k
16
Munster miss their chance on a miserable day for Irish rugby
15 Jun
7.0k
22
Munster fall flat at Thomond as Glasgow book place in URC final
The province paid the price for an error-ridden display in Limerick.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
15 Jun
6.7k
39
Bulls' masterful game plan leaves Leinster empty-handed again
The Irish province were second best against Jake White’s well-prepared Bulls.
Murray Kinsella
15 Jun
6.8k
35
Brilliant Bulls end Leinster's season and reach URC final
15 Jun
8.9k
127
Chiefs stun Hurricanes to book Super Rugby final against Auckland Blues
15 Jun
3.2k
2
Munster v Glasgow: it's not business, it's strictly personal
Bitemarks, standing legs, and sheer disdain: theirs is the best kind of rivalry because neither side was born into it.
Gavan Casey
15 Jun
5.8k
5
'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'
15 Jun
7.9k
2
A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms
15 Jun
1.7k
2
Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow
15 Jun
1.3k
3
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Evan O'Connell – nephew of Paul – named captain as Ireland U20s squad announced
14 Jun
7.0k
22
Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out
14 Jun
5.9k
30
Ringrose returns to starting side for Leinster's URC semi-final against Bulls
14 Jun
6.2k
32
Croke Park named as potential venue if Leinster reach URC Final
14 Jun
6.3k
14
'His ceiling is very, very high but he has to prove that he can control and manage a game'
14 Jun
4.2k
6
'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'
14 Jun
2.9k
13
'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'
14 Jun
5.5k
1
O'Brien braced for a busy day with Leinster against the Bulls
14 Jun
1.5k
0
How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC
The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.
Ciarán Kennedy
14 Jun
932
1
'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar
14 Jun
2.3k
9
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