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Rugby

Tuesday
18th November 2025
Rugby
Samoa snatch final 2027 Rugby World Cup berth
18 Nov
4.8k
6
reinforcements
Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game
18 Nov
2.0k
2
about schmidt
Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run
18 Nov
2.1k
5
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Player of the Year
France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award
18 Nov
2.1k
36
up for it
Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'
18 Nov
941
0
Another Chapter
Ireland set for another battle royale as Boks look to settle a score
The last four meetings between these two teams have been thrilling clashes.
18 Nov
1.8k
4
Monday
17th November 2025
Irish Abroad
Irish trio are part of the big, smart Springboks family
Felix Jones, Jerry Flannery, and Paddy Sullivan work with the Springboks.
Murray Kinsella
17 Nov
3.8k
9
Update
McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available
17 Nov
3.6k
18
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown
concerns
'Are we treated fairly? I don't think so' - Boks unhappy with red cards
17 Nov
3.4k
37
Rough Break
Connacht's Byron Ralston to undergo surgery after suffering 'significant knee injury'
17 Nov
3.4k
6
north v south
World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship
17 Nov
7.1k
30
Selection
Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?
17 Nov
6.9k
25
Rivalry
'We're a very good side' - Farrell relishes Ireland's shot at the Boks
17 Nov
1.3k
0
Sunday
16th November 2025
squad update
Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown
16 Nov
1.9k
1
first start
'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'
16 Nov
6.5k
2
los pumas
Scotland are booed off as Argentina complete remarkable comeback win
16 Nov
7.8k
36
Steady Improvement
Six-try Australia performance 'a brilliant launchpad' for South Africa challenge
16 Nov
2.5k
17
Outlook
'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'
Ireland international Anna McGann speaks about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
Murray Kinsella
16 Nov
1.5k
1
Comment
Hansen adds life to Ireland's attack but a more thorough test awaits
16 Nov
1.8k
11
reflections
Ireland-Australia scoreline 'exaggerated somewhat,' says disappointed Schmidt
16 Nov
5.7k
19
Last week
9th November 2025 - 22nd November 2025
Mack Is Back
'He's drawn attention to himself before he's even started!'
15 Nov
4.5k
5
marks out of 10
Baird and Hansen stand out as Ireland prove too strong for Wallabies
15 Nov
3.4k
37
too good
Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji
15 Nov
3.2k
2
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland 46-19 Australia: Snap reaction pod
Hansen hat-trick helps Farrell's Ireland to impressive win over Wallabies
The home side made a brilliant start and then dominated the second half.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
15 Nov
4.6k
61
Drama
Wales's Evans denies Japan historic victory with last-gasp penalty
15 Nov
3.2k
14
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland finish strong to defeat Australia in the Autumn Nations Series
Catch up on all the action as Ireland welcomed the Wallabies to Dublin.
15 Nov
39.7k
142
Match Report
England end long wait for win over New Zealand, with George Ford taking centre stage
15 Nov
5.4k
50
The Barrier
Jamison Gibson-Park's idyllic island childhood on the Barrier
The Leinster, Ireland, and Lions scrum-half had some big setbacks in Kiwi rugby.
Murray Kinsella
15 Nov
3.3k
1
setpiece
'I wouldn’t say there’s anything major to fix' - Baird defends Ireland's lineout
15 Nov
1.4k
17
Saturday Night Fever
Time for Ireland to speak with actions against wounded Wallabies
15 Nov
1.2k
0
Merab Sharikadze
Ex-Georgia Rugby captain facing six-year ban for providing urine samples to other players
14 Nov
5.4k
Sign up for the Ulstermen
Jude Postlethwaite and Scott Wilson sign new contracts with Ulster
14 Nov
1.9k
8
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland/Australia preview
THE WALLABIES
'That’s a real big match point for us': Wilson highlights back-row battle as key to Australia's chances
14 Nov
1.3k
2
Atmosphere
Ireland hope to get Aviva rocking again after last night's spectacle
14 Nov
3.3k
21
Aiming Up
'We’re chasing something that's bigger... otherwise what’s the point?'
14 Nov
2.5k
4
Homecoming
'The first three people, 'Howiya Joe?' - Schmidt happy to be back in Ireland
The Wallabies boss still has very strong connections here.
13 Nov
7.0k
4
Selection
'Mack has proven he's ready and able. He trained the house down'
13 Nov
3.2k
8
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