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Rugby

February
February 2025
Boyle returns to Leinster XV a week after his Ireland debut
Prendergast fit to captain Connacht as Treacy handed first start
'A very different challenge to what we’re used to' - Ireland step up preparations for France
Highly-rated Kiwi McMillan seems like a fine fit for Munster
The Chiefs boss is renowned as a good man manager and favours an exciting style of play.
'I've lived the dream' - Murray aiming to sign out on a high with Ireland
The best team in the world have made themselves even stronger
End of an era as Ireland look to send legends off with a Grand Slam
Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are already Irish greats.
Blow for England as George Martin ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Ireland's Ringrose to miss France clash after being handed ban
'Some guys fade away, those guys have got better and more important in some ways'
'Nothing is set in stone yet' - Murray weighs up options for move abroad
Coombes stays in Ireland camp as Doris and Conan injuries managed
Nankivell returns and Ireland duo released as Munster name team for Edinburgh
Australian coach Rod Seib set to join Connacht next season
Healy, Murray and O'Mahony to retire from Ireland duty after Six Nations
Felix Jones returns to Springboks set-up as assistant coach
'They come back with the wealth of knowledge and what applies to the Leinster game'
Munster appoint New Zealander McMillan as head coach
The Kiwi is currently in charge of the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific.
Exeter boss Baxter unhappy with England hierarchy over Feyi-Waboso surgery delay
Munster Senior Cup set for third all-Cork final in a row as PBC book date with CBC
'To get another year, it's just a bonus - but I have a lot to achieve yet'
'He's pretty unflappable. He makes mistakes, does brilliant things'
Ireland's scrum, 20-minute red cards, and kicking class
Nankivell and Loughman set to return to give interim Munster coach Ian Costello a boost
Christians prove too strong for Crescent and book return to Munster schools final
Connacht scrum-half Ben Murphy to miss 'five or six weeks' after finger surgery
Dewi Lake returns to Wales squad for remaining Six Nations games
All Black veteran Nonu returns to Toulon at 42
Ireland's Ringrose to face hearing on Thursday after red card against Wales
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire due to neck injury
'The anthem was quite emotional, that got to me a good bit'
Barnstorming Bundee, Lowe's leap, Sam's spiral, and JGP's poise
Ireland were 18-10 down with 35 minutes left in Cardiff. This is how they earned their victory.
France heavyweight Meafou doubtful for Ireland showdown due to lung infection
Munster trio sign new contracts
Injury rules out Iain Henderson and John Cooney from Ulster duty against Scarlets
The good and bad from Ireland's win in Wales
Connacht's Ben Murphy suffers fractured finger
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
'It's one of the best stadiums in the world, roof closed, it was just amazing'
Prendergast hopes to see more Ireland A games in the future