Rugby

January

January 2025

Reaction

Costello hails Munster for 'the best 40 minutes of rugby we’ve played all season'

26 Jan

4.8k

United Rugby Championship

Munster slay Dragons with explosive first-half show

25 Jan

5.9k

undefeated

Dan Sheehan's double helps Leinster blast to bonus point against Stormers

Leo Cullen’s side extended their 100% record in all competitions with a 36-12 win at the Aviva.

25 Jan

5.6k

Sponsored

Quiz: How much do you know about Dubai?

big calls

Ireland's tight selection decisions show strength of 23 for England

Simon Easterby’s men had a big session in the Portuguese sun earlier today.

25 Jan

5.6k

Setbacks

Disappointment for Ireland Sevens rugby teams in Perth tournament

25 Jan

3.0k

into the storm

Snyman excited to play with fresh Leinster voices against personal rivals

25 Jan

4.9k

Depth

Ireland have luxury of strong options at 10 with Sexton influencing

Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will both have parts to play in this Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

25 Jan

5.8k

Provincial Lines

'We've never selected a player because we felt, 'He's playing with Leinster''

25 Jan

3.4k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland without Farrell, the Portuguese test and URC preview

Murray Kinsella joins a storm-ridden Gavan Casey from the beautiful Algarve.

35m

obrigado

Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination

Ireland are set to visit Portugal to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

24 Jan

4.3k

Round 3

Ireland Sevens sides endure tough opening day in Perth

24 Jan

2.8k

Development

Munster's Mike Prendergast set to be appointed Ireland A coach

24 Jan

10.7k

Training Camp

'Business as usual' for fully-fit Ireland in Portugal without Farrell

24 Jan

4.1k

Selection

Landmark appearance for Cooney as Ulster make six changes for Zebre's visit

24 Jan

3.1k

Team news

JJ Hanrahan starts as Connacht make seven changes for Glasgow trip

24 Jan

3.1k

starting XV

O'Connor set for first senior start as Munster make six changes for Dragons game

24 Jan

6.0k

URC

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return for Leinster's clash with Stormers

24 Jan

4.6k

Rhys Ruddock

'When it's your dad doing it, you see the good but also the tough times'

Rhys Ruddock has followed his father, Mike, into coaching since retiring from playing.

23 Jan

6.5k

PodcastThe 42FM

Media training is not a ‘personality transplant’: Leinster's side of the story

This episode of The 42FM is brought to you by An Post Money. Marcus Ó Buachalla, Head of Communications at Leinster Rugby, joins Gavin and Sinéad to give his perspective on how athletes are media trained, and what the media should do to ensure better access.

45m

greater good

URC to reshape some of Hansen's punishment into something 'more meaningful and impactful'

23 Jan

8.0k

hope springs

'If there was ever a call, I’d love to take it' - Leinster's McGrath hopeful of Ireland recall

23 Jan

4.0k

Laying down the laws

This year's Six Nations to feature 20-minute red cards among several new law trials

22 Jan

4.1k

Refixed

Connacht's URC clash with Glasgow Warriors rescheduled due to weather warning

22 Jan

4.1k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

What are Munster 'very good' at and what are Munster 'very poor' at?

Steered by Tadhg Beirne’s assessment of Munster’s defeat to Northampton, James Tracy joins Gavan Casey for a deep dive on the province.

52m

Dates For The Diary

Croke Park confirmed as venue for Leinster's last-16 tie with Harlequins

22 Jan

4.2k

Hope

Munster's Kilgallen eager to put injury nightmare behind him

22 Jan

4.4k

Super Soper

Ulster's assistant coach Soper urges his province to stand up and be counted

22 Jan

1.4k

WARREN WARNIN

Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’

21 Jan

3.8k

fresh terms

Munster confirm new deals for Kendellen, O'Connell and Quinn

21 Jan

3.9k

freshen up

Ulster reshuffle coaching set-up with Dan Soper set for new development role

21 Jan

3.8k

stepping up

'There's a tonne of faith in Si' - Doris on Ireland's head coach change

21 Jan

4.1k

Sidelined

England's Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland

21 Jan

4.0k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster turn on style, Jack Crowley is back, and a wild weekend in Europe

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to sift through a mad weekend in the Champions Cup.

79m

Injury Update

James Lowe among those returning to push for Leinster starting berth against Stormers

20 Jan

4.6k

Blow

Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu to miss Six Nations with injury

20 Jan

4.1k

Championship

Ireland and France joint-favourites as Six Nations rolls around

Wales are at an all-time low but everyone else has high hopes.

Murray Kinsella

20 Jan

4.5k

looking sharp

Crowley finding form ahead of Six Nations as Munster feel best is yet to come

20 Jan

3.4k

road to the final

Leinster's clear path, Munster's ROG reunion, and Ulster's big ask

20 Jan

3.9k

Wrap

Munster to visit O'Gara's La Rochelle, while Ulster squeeze into Champions Cup knockouts

Updated 19 Jan

16.6k

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World Class

Van Graan hails 'phenomenal' Snyman impact for Leinster

19 Jan

7.9k