Rugby

May
May 2026
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby
45m
Home Soil
'We're a different animal' - Ireland have chance to finish Six Nations strong
7 May
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Team news
Ulster and Stormers name teams for URC clash
7 May
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Team news
Ireland bring Higgins into midfield for Wales clash in Belfast
7 May
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Alan O'Connor
'To be involved with Ireland in any way is an honour and I'm buzzing to be here'
7 May
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Top 14
McNamara extends Bordeaux Bègles contract until 2029
5 May
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Numbers Down
How 13-man Leinster dominated 15-man Toulon for 3 crucial minutes
Leinster’s assertive defence and patient, potent shortside attack were crucial.
Murray Kinsella
5 May
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Time to say goodbye
Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny announces retirement
5 May
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Podcast
'I genuinely don't think the media have been really hard on Leinster'
5 May
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Business end
Forde and Victory to miss rest of Connacht's season, but Ioane returns for Munster clash
5 May
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Ulster
'To be in the position to challenge on both fronts is without question a goal of ours'
5 May
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Focus
'Munster is such a big club, it's always in the media. That's outside noise'
5 May
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final
Sidelined
Beirne, Farrell, Jager, Kleyn and Nash all ruled out of Munster's trip to Connacht
5 May
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Injuries
Blow for Ulster as Stockdale to see surgeon, McCloskey a doubt for Challenge Cup final
5 May
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two more years
Hugo Keenan signs two-year contract extension for Leinster and Ireland
5 May
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carry on
RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review
5 May
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On the Move
Connacht sign Leinster prop Jerry Cahir in next stop on remarkable pro rugby journey
5 May
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live ambitions
'It hasn’t been a straight road, but we want to give ourselves the best chance to win both'
5 May
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Wave Goodbye
Denis Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 years
4 May
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Setback
Robbie Henshaw to miss Leinster's clash with Lions
4 May
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Leo's Word
'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen
4 May
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jouez jouez
Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to set up Champions Cup final with Leinster
3 May
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Save the Date
Connacht conquerors Montpellier set up Challenge Cup final against Ulster
3 May
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Decider
Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao
Hugo Keenan and co will be watching closely as Bordeaux host Bath today.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
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celebrations
'We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe
2 May
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bound for bilbao
Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final
2 May
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meeja
'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen
2 May
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Toll
Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon
2 May
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finalists
Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot
Leo Cullen’s men seemed to be home and hosed at 29-11, but Toulon nearly came back.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
2 May
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As it happened
Leinster 29-25 Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final
Updated 2 May
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Number 10
Harry Byrne starts a Champions Cup semi-final for the first time today
2 May
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Crunch time
'We deserve this shot at a big team' - Ulster's Jack Murphy gears up for Chiefs test
2 May
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opposition report
Champions Cup love affair has reignited sleeping giant Toulon after turbulent season
2 May
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Pilou Pilou
Toulon stand in the way of Leinster's return to Champions Cup final
2 May
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Test
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1 May
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PodcastThe 42FM
Munster’s leadership crisis evident in Randle U-turn
46m
Prospect
20-year-old out-half Gabriel set to stay with Leinster despite Munster interest
1 May
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Teamsheet
Ulster shake up starting side ahead of Challenge Cup tie with Exeter
1 May
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Team news
Porter starts for Leinster as Henshaw and Ioane get nod in backline
1 May
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