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Rugby

Last week
11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
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'We’ve achieved what we set out to do in this competition' - Richie Murphy
17 Jan
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Update
Six Nations concerns as Furlong, Henshaw, and O'Briens injured
17 Jan
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hard fought
Late flurry sees Leinster over the line after battle with Bayonne
Ireland boss Andy Farrell will be concerned about injuries for Furlong, Henshaw, and O’Brien.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Stade Jean-Dauger
17 Jan
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Liveblog
Munster 29-31 Castres, Champions Cup
The hosts are out of the Champions Cup.
17 Jan
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Boost
Ulster survive Stade Francais' second-half rally to top Pool 3
17 Jan
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Minute-by-Minute
Leinster battle to 22-13 Champions Cup win over Bayonne
17 Jan
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La Peña Baiona
Leinster are visiting one of French rugby's treasures in Bayonne
17 Jan
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Preview
McMillan's All Blacks link a familiar fear as Munster look to avoid nervy night with Castres
17 Jan
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On The Road
Byrne in lead role as Leinster look to win big in Bayonne
17 Jan
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Wrap
Bath thump Edinburgh to ensure top seeding for Champions Cup knock-out as Bulls stun Pau
16 Jan
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Opportunity
Winning 'straight shootout' with Stade would be massive for Ulster - Harry Sheridan
16 Jan
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looseheads
'A lot more serious' - Paddy McCarthy to have surgery on foot injury
16 Jan
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16 Jan
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International hooker Tom Stewart signs contract extension with Ulster
16 Jan
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tight-lipped
'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.
16 Jan
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Challenge Cup
Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais
16 Jan
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Challenge Cup
Stuart Lancaster makes three Connacht changes for Montauban as he seeks 80-minute performance
16 Jan
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Champions Cup
Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne
16 Jan
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Boost
Casey recovers from shoulder injury to start for Munster v Castres
16 Jan
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Challenge
'Not to say we always had things our own way, but it's nice to be tested is kind of the point'
16 Jan
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premier talent
Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch
16 Jan
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Boost
Ulster duo sign contract extensions
15 Jan
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Focus
Connacht hooker warns against complacency as they try to rescue Challenge Cup campaign
15 Jan
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Succession
The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach
Gavan Casey
15 Jan
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Comeback King
'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.
15 Jan
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Six Nations 2026
Conor Murray joins Virgin Media's Six Nations panel
15 Jan
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teaming up
Women's British and Irish Lions agree partnership deal with Nike for 2027 tour
15 Jan
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siblings
'We'll really miss him' - Joe McCarthy on brother Paddy's injury setback
15 Jan
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Razor
'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.
15 Jan
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Determined
'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'
15 Jan
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All Blacks
Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby
Gavan Casey
14 Jan
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Pastures new
Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal
14 Jan
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suftum
'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay
14 Jan
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Switch
Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster
The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.
Murray Kinsella
14 Jan
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decision
'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty
14 Jan
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Numbers Down
Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle
Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.
Murray Kinsella
13 Jan
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Moving On
'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game
13 Jan
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Boost
Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury
Updated 13 Jan
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Blow
Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester
13 Jan
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