Rugby

April

April 2026

Thriller

Stunning Bath comeback books Champions Cup semi place as they defeat Northampton

10 Apr

3.9k

Challenge Cup

Ulster put 40 points on La Rochelle to book place in Challenge Cup semi-finals

The province were too strong for Ronan O’Gara’s injury-hit team.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Affidea Stadium

10 Apr

8.5k

let's get down to quizzness

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10 Apr

2.5k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

European quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview

Ready to go

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final

10 Apr

3.4k

Team news

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster in Champions Cup clash vs Sale Sharks

10 Apr

8.1k

witness the fitness

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands

10 Apr

3.3k

Women's Six Nations

'We've nothing to lose': Ireland excited for 70,000+ Twickenham clash with England

10 Apr

823

versatile

Tom O'Toole enjoying new role as dual prop for province and country

10 Apr

1.0k

Connacht

Lancaster makes case for the defence as he tightens the rearguard

9 Apr

3.6k

MOVES AHEAD

Toulon confirm signing of Leinster prop Slimani

9 Apr

5.0k

Selection

Bemand backs Moloney-MacDonald to bring 'a bit of edge' in Twickenham

9 Apr

752

Team news

Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle

9 Apr

3.1k

Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham

9 Apr

2.0k

green wave

'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'

9 Apr

3.5k

locked in

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

9 Apr

1.4k

reflections

'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process

9 Apr

1.2k

Tit for tat

Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh

There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again.

Murray Kinsella

8 Apr

1.3k

Ciao Sergio

Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach

8 Apr

2.0k

New Addition

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins

8 Apr

5.3k

Fixture Details

Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium

8 Apr

6.3k

Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

8 Apr

5.1k

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

8 Apr

3.3k

onto the next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

7 Apr

2.0k

Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

7 Apr

3.7k

last push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

7 Apr

2.1k

Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

7 Apr

2.0k

57m

u-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

7 Apr

2.6k

Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

7 Apr

2.4k

no room for error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

7 Apr

2.6k

Decision time

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht

6 Apr

5.9k

Sole Focus

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC

6 Apr

3.9k

Work to do

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh

6 Apr

2.1k

Dates For The Diary

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals

5 Apr

5.1k

Reaction

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen

5 Apr

4.4k

emphatic

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight

5 Apr

3.7k

chaotic

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

5 Apr

6.6k

As it happened

Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16

5 Apr

24.7k

Preview

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form

5 Apr

3.2k