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Rugby

June
June 2024
'I've been inspired through the Olympics. It's an honour we now get to be that inspiration'
Cormac Izuchukwu was supposed to be in Tequila this week
Dupont guides Toulouse to third double with crushing Top 14 final win
'We are in the right frame of mind for the challenge against the world’s No 2 ranked team'
'It was a culture shock, straight into drinking so much Guinness!'
Why Jimmy O'Brien is the man to step up in Ireland's number 15 shirt
'It's similar to South Africa here in that people look after each other'
Ireland unveil starting side to face Italy in their World U20 rugby opener
'That was a surreal experience, seeing heroes like Aoife Wafer and getting to train with her'
'I've never been so unprepared' - Schmidt tempers expectations for Wallabies start
Michael Cheika appointed head coach of Leicester Tigers
The Japanese coach who came to Ireland to study the rugby
Murray or Casey? JGP's injury leaves Ireland with decision at 9
'I promised my mother-in-law we'd be back in three years but the rest is history'
'I do think it’s going to be his toughest challenge'
'It spiced it up' - Rassie reveals Zebo contacted him to clarify 'he hates the Irish' comments
'I just had a small fracture... they kind of put my safety first'
'What did Glasgow do?' - Ireland not worried about altitude against Boks
How different is the Springboks squad to the World Cup?
French tighthead Rabah Slimani to sign with Leinster
Erasmus names squad for two Ireland tests in South Africa
'His ceiling is very, very high and we haven’t even seen the start of it yet'
'He brought that incredible professional mindset' - Ireland 7s captain McNulty on Hugo Keenan
'I feel sorry for Farrell a little bit in terms of what he’s picking from compared to Rassie'
'Let them keep talking' - Ireland not interested in war of words with Boks
Ireland learn Olympic Rugby Sevens fate as difficult pools confirmed
All Blacks name Scott Barrett as new captain as squad for England unveiled
Munster's Frisch among 22 uncapped players in France squad
Bordeaux into Top 14 final after last-gasp Stade Francais miss
Dominant second-half display sees Glasgow crowned URC champions
South Africa too strong for Wales in first Test since World Cup triumph
Blues crush Chiefs to win first full Super Rugby title since 2003
Marcus Smith shines as England punish Japan and former head coach Eddie Jones
'The IRFU offered me a contract. That same night I found out I was pregnant'
Ashleigh Orchard thought her Olympic dream was over when she stepped away from Sevens in 2018, but next month she’ll represent Ireland in Paris.
Irish provinces face up to reality of the competition getting better
Toulouse down ill-disciplined La Rochelle to reach Top 14 final
Munster announce Academy squad for season ahead
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