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Rugby

Last week
15th March 2026 - 21st March 2026
On a Roll
'28 and the Rising Star, I'm getting slagged for it already!'
17 Mar
2.8k
8
Rugby
How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style
Murray Kinsella analyses the tactical battle and key stats that underpinned Ireland’s brilliant Triple Crown victory against Scotland.
Murray Kinsella
17 Mar
3.2k
15
The Morning Lead
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
17 Mar
41.1k
97
tv figures
Just under one million people tune in to Ireland's Triple Crown decider
16 Mar
1.8k
10
Northern Sounds
Ulster welcome Ireland squad members back as Murphy hails 'maturity starting to grow'
16 Mar
1.9k
4
Claim
Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
16 Mar
2.0k
7
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
What a championship
Updates
Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury
16 Mar
3.5k
8
sign up
Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract
16 Mar
2.9k
22
Impact
'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember
16 Mar
4.5k
15
faz
'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU
The Ireland head coach is happy about his team’s trajectory towards the 2027 World Cup.
16 Mar
4.3k
21
Silverware
'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown
16 Mar
3.7k
9
Os Lobos
Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004
15 Mar
4.8k
13
getting his props
'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead
15 Mar
3.7k
17
on a high
Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display
France are Six Nations champions but Ireland earned their Triple Crown in style.
Murray Kinsella
15 Mar
4.8k
48
This month
March 2026
winners
France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.
14 Mar
13.7k
110
Scenes
Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win
Number eight Aaron Wainwright crossed for the first two tries in Cardiff.
14 Mar
3.1k
18
Reaction
Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts
14 Mar
3.6k
18
Best Bits
Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt
14 Mar
1.4k
1
Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown
14 Mar
1.1k
0
marks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again
14 Mar
5.9k
10
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
Comment
Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
14 Mar
1.8k
9
Dominant
Brilliant Ireland win Triple Crown and have a chance of Six Nations glory
Andy Farrell’s men scored six tries and were simply too good for Scotland.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
14 Mar
5.4k
64
As it happened
Ireland 43-21 Scotland, Six Nations Triple Crown decider
14 Mar
45.2k
100
Call it
Poll: Who will win the Six Nations today?
14 Mar
3.5k
13
Tuned in
'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know
Former Chicago Bulls announcer Tommy Edwards and Bohemians/Dundalk FC DJ Brian McMahon share their insights.
14 Mar
1.3k
3
Joe McCarthy
'You can't just be a big, heavy lump that walks around the pitch'
14 Mar
1.7k
0
highs and lows
Ireland have glorious and agonising memories of Super Saturday
Who knows what lies ahead today in the Six Nations? Buckle up.
Murray Kinsella
14 Mar
1.7k
12
fightback
Ulster score 26 points in sensational second-half rally to take second in URC
13 Mar
5.0k
29
steady as she goes
Five-try Connacht pick up third win on the bounce against Scarlets
13 Mar
4.0k
23
teams news
Ireland U20s make two changes for Scotland clash
13 Mar
4.4k
5
rugby football
'There's no second chance' - Ireland ready for Super Saturday
13 Mar
2.7k
3
Six Nations 2026
Video: Six Nations Super Saturday Preview with Ciarán and Murray
13 Mar
760
0
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Video: Six Nations Super Saturday Preview
anti-doping
Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations
13 Mar
2.0k
the cat
Baloucoune on Carré's try, his offloads, and linking up with O'Brien
13 Mar
2.0k
12
one more step
'ROG has earned the right to his opinion' - Andy Farrell
13 Mar
15.0k
25
Contracts
Farrell expects Aki and Lowe to extend deals and stay in Irish rugby
13 Mar
2.8k
14
BKT Championship
Ulster's Mr Dependable David McCann ready for another bruising evening
12 Mar
1.7k
2
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