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Rugby

October
October 2025
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31 Oct
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Ruling
Leinster's Osborne escapes ban after red card against Zebre
Updated 31 Oct
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland v New Zealand preview with James Tracy
Haunted by his memories of a historic day in 2016, James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to preview ‘The Rematch’ between Ireland and the All Blacks in Chicago.
35m
Number 10
'I don't think I was hard done by. I wasn't satisfied with my performances'
31 Oct
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Loosehead
How being a 'pain in the ass' put McCarthy on Farrell's radar
31 Oct
3.2k
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The Boss
'Staying where we are isn’t going to be good enough' - Farrell
31 Oct
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stu
Stuart McCloskey deserves his first shot at the All Blacks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has backed the Ulster centre as his main man at 12.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
30 Oct
3.5k
28
Homework
Familiarity, friendship, contempt, and Jordie Barrett's double-edged sabbatical
Ireland and New Zealand’s midfield battle in Chicago will be of particular interest, even without Rieko Ioane.
Gavan Casey
30 Oct
2.5k
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Chicago
'There’s going to be a lot of green, it's not the Aviva but it's close'
30 Oct
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Team news
Jack O'Donoghue to captain Munster against Argentina XV
30 Oct
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Team news
Beauden Barrett returns at out-half as New Zealand make three changes to face Ireland
30 Oct
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November internationals
Suaalii among regular starters to return for Australia against England
30 Oct
1.6k
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Number 10
'He deserves it' - Farrell backs Crowley at out-half for Ireland
30 Oct
3.9k
7
Team news
Sheehan captains Ireland as McCloskey and Baird start
Paddy McCarthy is set for his debut off the bench, which also includes Caelan Doris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
30 Oct
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RELATED
'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin
29 Oct
Some exciting new faces but Ireland to face familiar All Blacks side
26 Oct
Injury blow
Ireland co-captain McMahon to miss Six Nations after double surgery
30 Oct
1.9k
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structures
IRFU to introduce new North and South divisions to Men's AIL from next season
30 Oct
3.6k
1
History
'I was at Soldier Field. We hired Lime bikes and were having cans'
30 Oct
5.8k
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Selection
Crowley set to wear Ireland's number 10 shirt against All Blacks
29 Oct
7.7k
55
Irish Abroad
'I was thinking, 'If you're ever going to leave Dublin, now is the time''
Ex-Leinster and Ireland centre Noel Reid is coaching in Chicago.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
29 Oct
4.8k
4
United Rugby Championship
John Plumtree to step down as Sharks head coach at the end of the season
29 Oct
2.2k
6
Paulie
'We're trying to develop depth. We're trying to win now and in the future'
29 Oct
3.5k
5
Fixture
Ireland U20s to face South Africa in Cork
29 Oct
3.5k
9
decision
Wessels has ban reduced by one week after appeal hearing
29 Oct
2.2k
14
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective
Legend
Rory Best named new Ulster General Manager
29 Oct
3.8k
12
Backlash
'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin
29 Oct
2.6k
23
Memories
'I remember thinking, 'I don't know how we're going to lose''
29 Oct
3.8k
9
Influence
'He was massive' - All Black Parker credits Munster boss McMillan
28 Oct
2.8k
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Skipper
'He's shown no ill-effects' - Ireland confident Doris is up to speed
28 Oct
2.4k
15
Team news
Uncapped Stormers prop catches Rassie's eye ahead of Springboks' clash with Japan
28 Oct
2.3k
2
Injury Update
Munster's Hodnett set for scan as cruel run of injury luck continues
28 Oct
4.7k
3
Nod
George Ford wins England out-half battle against Fin Smith for Australia clash
28 Oct
2.8k
4
Postcard from Chicago
The Kiwi welcome, dive bars, Murrays, and the Bear
28 Oct
3.5k
1
Razor
'Jordie's time in Leinster served him well. He's given us good insights'
27 Oct
5.8k
4
Update
Doris fit and available for Ireland's clash with New Zealand
27 Oct
5.9k
73
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland-All Blacks week begins and URC review
chi town
Chicago has been Ireland's happy place. Can they make it three from three?
Andy Farrell’s men arrived last week and have been training hard.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
27 Oct
2.7k
2
RELATED
Ireland's back row and midfield calls intriguing as Farrell plots in Chicago
26 Oct
Some exciting new faces but Ireland to face familiar All Blacks side
26 Oct
Irish analyst Foy rising through the ranks in New Zealand
25 Oct
Progress
'We're miles away from playing our best rugby. We could be some hell of a team'
27 Oct
8.3k
14
breathing space
'We have two wins from five games - That’s not what we set out to achieve'
27 Oct
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Selection
Ireland's back row and midfield calls intriguing as Farrell plots in Chicago
26 Oct
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