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Rugby

May
May 2024
Billy Vunipola handed formal RFU warning over drunken arrest on Majorca trip
9 May
1.4k
Michael Milne, Harry Byrne and Scott Penny sign new Leinster contracts
Updated 9 May
5.8k
19
Caelan Doris leading by example across Leinster's Champions Cup run
9 May
2.0k
1
Setting their Thomond Park record straight next on Munster's agenda
Graham Rowntree’s side haven’t been at their best in Limerick so far this season.
Murray Kinsella
9 May
3.9k
6
Connacht announce signing of Leinster duo
9 May
14.6k
11
'That's a decision he needs to make and coaches won't necessarily be happy at the time'
9 May
9.2k
21
Gone in 19 seconds: Toulouse's turnover attack is their superpower
8 May
2.6k
4
Ulster set to appoint Murphy as head coach on permanent basis
It’s understood a two-year deal is on the cards.
Murray Kinsella
8 May
7.2k
26
Jack Kelleher and Lindsay Peat win AIL Player of the Year awards
8 May
3.2k
3
Ciarán Frawley and Cormac Foley sign new deals with Leinster
Updated 8 May
6.9k
32
Six Nations Rugby launches U20 Women’s Summer Series
8 May
1.8k
3
Munster fans 'very understanding' of Leinster move - Snyman
7 May
7.1k
11
The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot
Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score.
Murray Kinsella
7 May
5.2k
3
Max Deegan signs new contract with Leinster, Ed Byrne agrees Cardiff move
Updated 7 May
9.9k
67
'That production line hasn't produced as many players as maybe we think'
7 May
9.7k
32
Connacht play it safe as Mack Hansen return is delayed until later this month
7 May
3.9k
9
'I never thought it would be easy' - Nienaber on Leinster Croke Park display
7 May
5.3k
25
Will Connors signs new Leinster deal, Ringrose could return against Ospreys
Updated 6 May
6.3k
21
'You have that feeling of losing and you just don’t want to feel it again'
6 May
4.8k
15
Leinster-Toulouse final has the makings of a Champions Cup classic
The 25 May decider will see the competition’s two best teams face-off in London.
6 May
4.2k
10
Toulouse beat Harlequins to book Champions Cup final date with Leinster
5 May
8.7k
41
Ryan Baird commits his future to Leinster, Boyle signs first senior contract
Updated 5 May
6.1k
15
Ireland Men denied first-ever Sevens series win by New Zealand in Singapore final
Updated 5 May
7.9k
15
All-seeing Antoine Dupont should steer Toulouse towards first ever final meeting with Leinster
5 May
4.2k
2
Northampton leave Croke Park with pride, frustration, and vital experience
5 May
4.7k
23
'As much as we back our 'D', their attack probably got on top of us at times there'
5 May
4.1k
26
'We’re relieved we were able to get a win. There’s plenty we can improve upon'
4 May
5.3k
33
Gibson-Park thrives and Leinster survive in strange, brilliant semi-final with Saints
The scrum-half was instrumental to Leinster building what transpired to be an unassailable lead – just about.
Gavan Casey
4 May
3.3k
7
Lowe hat-trick sees Leinster survive late Northampton surge at Croke Park
The province were dominant in the first half before the Saints set up a tense finish.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Croke Park
4 May
7.8k
103
URC's Sharks to meet Gloucester in Challenge Cup final
Updated 4 May
3.9k
9
Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-final
4 May
24.0k
48
Ireland men reach semi-finals as women defeated at Singapore 7s
4 May
3.2k
6
'Everyone understands the history of what Croke Park represents to the Irish people'
4 May
3.2k
14
Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park
The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.
Ciarán Kennedy
4 May
2.8k
6
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3 May
6.4k
5
Billy Vunipola admits he has problem 'knowing when to stop' drinking after Spanish arrest
3 May
3.1k
2
Connacht confirm signing of former Ulster lock David O'Connor
3 May
4.2k
7
Mixed morning leaves Ireland Men and Women needing wins at Singapore Sevens
3 May
2.1k
1
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3 May
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