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Rugby

Last week
11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
'I haven't even given any thought to that question' - McMillan on vacant All Blacks job
The Munster boss previously held coaching roles with New Zealand U20, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks XV teams.
Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais
Stuart Lancaster makes three Connacht changes for Montauban as he seeks 80-minute performance
Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne
Casey recovers from shoulder injury to start for Munster v Castres
'Not to say we always had things our own way, but it's nice to be tested is kind of the point'
Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch
Ulster duo sign contract extensions
Connacht hooker warns against complacency as they try to rescue Challenge Cup campaign
The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach
'Beyond my wildest dreams' - King marks return from horror knee injury with Ireland captaincy
The 2024 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the year will lead Ireland into the Six Nations.
Conor Murray joins Virgin Media's Six Nations panel
Women's British and Irish Lions agree partnership deal with Nike for 2027 tour
'We'll really miss him' - Joe McCarthy on brother Paddy's injury setback
'Gutted' Scott Robertson sacked by All Blacks following damning review into 2025
Robertson ousted by New Zealand following strong criticism from senior All Blacks players.
'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'
Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal
'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay
Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster
The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.
'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty
Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle
Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.
'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game
Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury
Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester
Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations
'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'
‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster
Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming
The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.
The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy
Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel
Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?
Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.
Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon
Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.
'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip
Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled
The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.
Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse