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Rugby

Last year
2025
'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'
Beirne and Crowley immense as Munster rock Leinster at Croker
Clayton McMillan’s men were thoroughly deserved winners in Dublin.
Ulster stun Sharks in South Africa
Leinster 14 Munster 31, URC
Relive all the action as it happened at Croke Park.
Leinster make two late changes for team to face Munster
'When we lost mum, my dad had to support three young kids'
Andrew Porter’s new autobiography is searingly honest.
Munster seek to keep the fire alive in Leinster rivalry
'It was hard because I'm always the smallest guy on the team'
Thaakir Abrahams is looking to make a big impact in his second season with Munster.
'The humidity is the real killer' - Ulster aim to continue winning run in Durban
Connacht buoyed by Lions but fall agonisingly short against Bulls
Ulster make 5 changes as Sharks recall more internationals for Durban clash
'I'm after silverware' - Munster man Ryan still driven at the age of 37
'They're going to be gunning for us' - Gibson-Park relishing Croke Park clash with Munster
'Part of my motivation is getting more Munster players in the national side'
Munster boss McMillan eases concerns over Nash injury
Edogbo and Gleeson return to beef up Munster pack for Croke Park clash
Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster
Farrell looks to develop competition around Ireland's familiar core
The Ireland boss has opted for the usual continuity, but there are some fresher faces in the group.
Connacht's Lions return for Bulls' visit
Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar
Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy
The Leinster man was outstanding in a talented Ireland U20 team in 2023.
'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'
Uncapped McCarthy included in Ireland squad for November
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360
'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'
The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season
Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster
Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker
Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad
All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour
'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'
Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'