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Rugby

Last week
7th September 2025 - 13th September 2025
'Ask good questions': Lancaster sheds some light on pre-season review at Connacht
Leinster set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Neill
Women's FAI Cup semi-final refixed due to clash with Leinster Rugby match at Tallaght Stadium
'We know if we put 80 minutes out, we can make a semi-final'
Ulster rugby general manager Cunningham departs role with province
Ireland look to quarter-final after tough day against Black Ferns
Erasmus makes 7 Springbok changes for rematch with All Blacks
Ireland have much to fix if they are to trouble France in quarter-final
Scott Bemand’s side need to be shaper in attack when they get to Sandy Park.
Captain Jelonch leads champions Toulouse to winning Top 14 start
France outclass South Africa to set up Ireland quarter-final
Ireland count cost of bruising experience as France lie in wait
Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton
Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.
Ireland suffer 40-0 loss to New Zealand in final World Cup pool game
Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again
This month
September 2025
Bordeaux-Begles open Top14 campaign with win over O'Gara's La Rochelle
England book quarter-final date with Scotland after topping group with bonus-point win
Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan reflects on a special week ahead of tomorrow’s date with New Zealand.
'Gutsy' All Blacks beat Springboks to extend Eden Park record
Australia beat Argentina 28-24 with try after final hooter
Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand
Can anyone wrestle the Top 14 title from relentless Toulouse?
Munster suffer last-gasp defeat to Gloucester in pre-season clash
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Ireland's big day in Brighton as the Black Ferns look for revenge
Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again
21-year-old sensation Miller among Kiwi threats to Ireland
Munster and Connacht name sides for upcoming challenge matches
All Blacks wary of Springboks threat to Eden Park record
'My reason why is family': From England contract to Ireland World Cup debut, via Hong Kong
Wafer 'bursting to go' as Ireland report clean bill of health for New Zealand showdown
Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by more frugal access
Ireland were ruthless with the ball against Spain but gave too much access into their own 22.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until 2027 World Cup
'Being yourself... doesn't need to be viewed as a performance inhibitor' - World Rugby chief
New Zealand second row cleared for pool decider against Ireland following red card
Six Nations TV coverage to remain on RTÉ and Virgin Media until 2029
Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland
'A total abomination': French Top 14 chief slams controversial breakaway rugby league
Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests
Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.
Last month
August 2025
Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'
New Zealand join Ireland in World Cup quarter-finals after 43-point win over Japan