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Rugby

Last week
30th November 2025 - 6th December 2025
RWC2027
2027 World Cup draw 'sharpens the mind' for Ireland
3 Dec
4.0k
20
suftum
'I feel like the next couple of years might see me at my peak'
3 Dec
6.9k
1
Draw
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
The draw took place in Sydney this morning.
3 Dec
18.7k
77
point to prove
Dan Sheehan using 'hatred' of Leinster as fuel for the fire
3 Dec
3.2k
24
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the road through australia
All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.
2 Dec
2.6k
22
Challenge Cup
Wallabies prop Bell 'champing at the bit' ahead of Ulster debut in Challenge Cup
2 Dec
1.2k
2
Setback
Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury
Hansen expected to miss months, rather than weeks, as he rehabs latest foot injury.
2 Dec
2.9k
17
Bath Time
Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'
2 Dec
4.4k
5
Jacques Nienaber
'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'
2 Dec
6.3k
19
Staying Put
Nienaber: 'I enjoy working with Leinster, that's why I extended my contract'
1 Dec
3.7k
12
Optimism
Connacht's Boyle believes they have realistic chance of winning Challenge Cup
1 Dec
2.7k
11
new arrival
'I think it's considered a very good start,' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life
1 Dec
5.8k
6
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
New Signing
Ala'alatoa links up with Munster squad ahead of Champions Cup opener against Bath
1 Dec
4.7k
16
NFL
Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers
1 Dec
895
0
sent off
O'Gara shown red during La Rochelle defeat to Pau
1 Dec
7.9k
27
winding path
'I was a late developer' - Joshua Kenny's unorthodox route to Leinster's first team
1 Dec
5.6k
4
Last month
November 2025
Return of the King
France star Dupont makes winning return with Toulouse after eight-months out with knee injury
29 Nov
3.0k
0
comprehensive
Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory
It was a second win of Stuart Lancaster’s reign as Connacht dominated in Dexcom Stadium.
29 Nov
5.6k
36
URC
Stormers inflict first defeat of season on Munster with huge Thomond Park comeback
Clayton McMillan’s side forfeited a 21-6 half-time lead as the South Africans overpowered them in the second 40.
29 Nov
10.3k
133
world's best
South Africa inflict record 73-0 home defeat on Wales
29 Nov
6.9k
54
Leo Cullen
'When every incident is blown up on the screen, and everything is freeze framed, it’s a real challenge'
29 Nov
3.8k
12
Reaction
'That's the type of team we want to try and be' - Murphy hails Ulster and Postlethwaite
29 Nov
2.9k
8
youths
'We're going to find plenty of gems as long as we continue this'
Munster’s CSP programme sees the best clubs players go up against schools teams.
Murray Kinsella
29 Nov
6.1k
5
Previews
Stormers scrum should narrow gap at Thomond, while Sam Gilbert will offer Connacht plenty
29 Nov
3.6k
13
Slay The Dragons
18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death
RG Snyman stars off the bench against Dragons.
28 Nov
13.5k
49
Match Report
Ulster score 35 unanswered points in second-half surge to down Benetton
28 Nov
4.9k
21
Toulouse
Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action after eight-month lay-off
28 Nov
3.3k
7
Team news
Sam Gilbert and Bundee Aki included on Connacht bench to face Sharks
28 Nov
3.0k
4
put on ice
R360 breakaway series postpones launch by two years
28 Nov
4.6k
15
URC
'I got involved more than I ever have' - Nick Timoney gets back to basics
28 Nov
2.5k
1
Family
'My parents, my brother and my granddad were all there'
28 Nov
5.1k
read the game
Andrew Porter wins Irish Sports Book of the Year
27 Nov
4.6k
26
Irish Eye
Keep doing what you're doing: Andy Farrell's message to Connacht's Darragh Murray
27 Nov
6.8k
15
reinforcements
Ulster welcome back Ireland internationals and Juarno Augustus for Benetton clash
27 Nov
2.2k
9
fresh face
Josh Ericson set for Leinster debut against Dragons
27 Nov
5.6k
27
Back To Business
Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.
Murray Kinsella
27 Nov
3.6k
8
Discipline
'It's a tough old gig being a ref' - No complaints from Ringrose after card flurry against Boks
27 Nov
3.1k
17
Ulster
'We've got to make sure that when we recruit, we recruit smart'
27 Nov
2.5k
2
On The Mend
Hugo Keenan reveals long battle with hip issue
26 Nov
7.1k
0
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