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Rugby

Last year
2023
Hansen gets fresh trim and settles into new Galway house as Six Nations looms
Leinster issue Sexton update and confirm fresh injury setback for Furlong
Munster pair emerge as doubts ahead of Champions Cup clash
Jackman: Marx would be brilliant signing for Munster but it's 'very unlikely to happen'
World Cup-winning coach Jake White undergoes emergency abdominal surgery
Owen Farrell could miss England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Cork Con and Dublin University share the spoils after thrilling 10-try clash
'He led the week... And we have a good relationship. We've all been up front'
Wallabies coach Rennie rules out working with Eddie Jones at World Cup
Farrell at risk of missing Six Nations opener if cited for dangerous tackle
'The fitter you are, you're not under as much pressure physically and you have more time to think'
Sexton in line to be back for Six Nations after 'reasonably minor' injury
Does Irish rugby have enough space for the talent it's producing?
ROG's La Rochelle end Toulouse hoodoo ahead of the visit of Ulster
Leinster dig deep to make it 12 in a row at Ospreys
Connacht get back on track with Sharks victory
Nic a Bhaird leads way as Munster too strong for Ulster in opening Interpro
Tullow and Tullamore teens the stars as Leinster make winning start under Tania Rosser
Ulster's poor form continues with narrow defeat in Italy
Eddie Jones tips ‘outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to impress as England boss
Blow for Connacht as influential Hawkshaw ruled out until March
Ulster, Connacht and Leinster can all make the most of an intriguing day of URC action
Inter-pros launch a momentous year for Irish women's rugby
Farrell hits winning drop-goal for Saracens after missed high tackle
Liam Coombes strikes late as Munster earn impressive bonus-point victory over Lions
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Harlequins assistant Nick Evans named England attack coach for Six Nations
Robert Baloucoune to win 50th cap as Ulster name strong side for Benetton clash
Harry Byrne handed first start of season for Leinster's trip to Ospreys
Hansen and Bealham back for Connacht as Sharks send their second-string
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Rugby Weekly: Coombes the lock, Sharks selection, speed the game up
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'Leinster Rugby is all about winning trophies' - Conan insists current form counts for nothing
'I f**ked it all up again': Marler opens up on 'slur' following two-week ban
Hastings injury could open Six Nations door for Ben Healy
Healy starts at 10 and Coombes moves to second row as Munster name team for Lions clash
'There's no number on your back at times this year and for me, something like that is massive'
Wallabies blow as assistant coach Wisemantel quits eight months out from World Cup
Farrell insists Connacht aren't feeling the pressure ahead of crucial few weeks
Lure of Test rugby sees ambitious Healy agree Munster exit for Scotland
'It's just me doing my job, but I can see how happy it makes my family'