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Rugby

June
June 2024
'I kind of had the decision made in my head before Richie had ended up in Ulster'
Former Leinster star Contepomi sweeps changes in first Argentina squad
Munster's Jack Crowley named URC Players' Player of the Season
'It's a very exciting opportunity for someone... Andy's away for six months'
Should Gavin Coombes be going to South Africa?
The Rugby Weekly Extra podcast crew discussed the Munster forward’s exclusion from Ireland’s touring squad.
Munster's Graham Rowntree voted URC coach of the season
'I think everyone sees us now as beatable'
Highs and lows in Abbotstown as Sevens squads prepare for Olympic spotlight
Farrell needs Ireland to step up with key men missing Boks series
From working in Sainsbury's to touring South Africa - Ireland's fresh faces
JGP and Conan miss tour as Ireland include 3 uncapped players
Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne, and Cormac Izuchukwu have been included by Andy Farrell.
Vincent Koch earns 50th cap as Rassie Erasmus names South Africa team to play Wales
Ulster to play Queensland Reds in Belfast next February
Marcus Smith at out-half for England against Japan
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25
French court postpones gang-rape trial involving two Irish rugby players
Keenan included as Ireland name squads for Olympic 7s
Jack O'Sullivan to leave Munster
Frisch one of 19 uncapped players in Galthié's initial France squad for summer tour
Farrell must rally Ireland players for one last effort after URC dejection
The Ireland boss will name his squad for the South Africa tour on Wednesday.
Regrets will haunt Munster as golden opportunity slips from their reach
Lucu boots Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 semi-final
The stark reality is that Leinster haven't been to a URC final
La Rochelle dominate Toulon to set up Top 14 semi-final with Toulouse
'We will make a plan for next year and come back stronger' - Cullen
'It’s going to take a while for that to sink in. It's hugely frustrating'
Munster miss their chance on a miserable day for Irish rugby
Munster fall flat at Thomond as Glasgow book place in URC final
The province paid the price for an error-ridden display in Limerick.
Bulls' masterful game plan leaves Leinster empty-handed again
The Irish province were second best against Jake White’s well-prepared Bulls.
Brilliant Bulls end Leinster's season and reach URC final
Chiefs stun Hurricanes to book Super Rugby final against Auckland Blues
Munster v Glasgow: it's not business, it's strictly personal
Bitemarks, standing legs, and sheer disdain: theirs is the best kind of rivalry because neither side was born into it.
'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'
A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms
Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow
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Evan O'Connell – nephew of Paul – named captain as Ireland U20s squad announced
Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out
Ringrose returns to starting side for Leinster's URC semi-final against Bulls
Croke Park named as potential venue if Leinster reach URC Final