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Rugby

February
February 2025
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
Titanic clash with Dupont and les Bleus looms for Easterby's Ireland
Simon Easterby hopes to have Caelan Doris, Rónan Kelleher, and Tadhg Furlong back.
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics after Calcutta Cup success
11-try France hammer Italy 73-24 in Six Nations
'I hate looking for excuses but we started losing guys and losing guys'
Ireland A second best on miserable day against England
The English scored four tries and could have had several more in Bristol.
This was a cracking Ireland win in an enthralling contest in Cardiff
The revitalised Wales played their part in a gripping game of rugby.
'I've been dying to get back here for a few years' - Daly keen to seize chance with Ireland A
Ireland aim to sharpen up after struggle with 'dark arts of scrums'
'I’m lucky I didn’t see my family or I’d have cried in front of the boys'
The player ratings as Ireland survive seesaw battle with Wales
A tough day for some, but a few 8/10s stood up in what was a belting Test match against the revitalised hosts.
Late drama at Twickenham as England edge Scotland
'There has been some really poor media talk around Wales' - Easterby
Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos
Simon Easterby’s men were in major trouble against Matt Sherratt’s much-improved side.
Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench
Wales v Ireland, Six Nations