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Rugby

Last week
8th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown
14 Mar
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Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again
14 Mar
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
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Comment
Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
14 Mar
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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
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As it happened
Ireland 43-21 Scotland, Six Nations Triple Crown decider
14 Mar
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Call it
Poll: Who will win the Six Nations today?
14 Mar
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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
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Joe McCarthy
'You can't just be a big, heavy lump that walks around the pitch'
14 Mar
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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
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fightback
Ulster score 26 points in sensational second-half rally to take second in URC
13 Mar
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steady as she goes
Five-try Connacht pick up third win on the bounce against Scarlets
13 Mar
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teams news
Ireland U20s make two changes for Scotland clash
13 Mar
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rugby football
'There's no second chance' - Ireland ready for Super Saturday
13 Mar
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Six Nations 2026
Video: Six Nations Super Saturday Preview with Ciarán and Murray
13 Mar
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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
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one more step
'ROG has earned the right to his opinion' - Andy Farrell
13 Mar
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Contracts
Farrell expects Aki and Lowe to extend deals and stay in Irish rugby
13 Mar
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14
BKT Championship
Ulster's Mr Dependable David McCann ready for another bruising evening
12 Mar
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Selection
Ireland's team to face Scotland has a very different look to last year's
Andy Farrell has called on a record 35 different players in this Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
12 Mar
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ryan line
Ireland U20s following in senior team's footsteps with Six Nations revival
12 Mar
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second row
Loss of Ryan's 'unbelievable form' a blow but Farrell backs Murray
12 Mar
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Super Saturday
'It's out of our hands' - Gregor Townsend plays down Scotland's chances of Six Nations glory
12 Mar
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Team news
O'Brien starts on left wing as Ireland make four changes
James Ryan misses out due to injury, with Darragh Murray included on the bench.
12 Mar
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suftum
Ulster missing Iain Henderson for Edinburgh after Ireland call-up
12 Mar
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Ready to go
Scotland make 3 changes for crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland
12 Mar
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new faces
Connacht set for Scarlets test with 18 players unavailable
12 Mar
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Teamsheets
France coach Galthie beefs up his second row, Wales named unchanged squad
12 Mar
2.2k
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golden years
'You have to enjoy it, you never know how many more days you have left in green'
12 Mar
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Possible XV
Farrell set to restore big guns to Ireland side for Scotland clash
11 Mar
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independent disciplinary committee
Oscar Jegou to miss France's Six Nations decider after four-week ban
11 Mar
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland-Scotland preview, pack selection, and the mechanics behind a great lineout jumper
winter warmers
Ireland's November Nations Championship schedule confirmed
11 Mar
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Final Test
'It's a different Scotland team from what we've seen the last few years'
11 Mar
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Attack
Ireland look to get perfect balance in finale against Scotland
11 Mar
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blitz
Scotland's stunning six-try frenzy shows threat coming Ireland's way
Gregor Townsend’s men shredded France over the course of 36 compelling minutes.
Murray Kinsella
10 Mar
2.0k
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The Ulstermen
'If they play well for Ulster, and Ulster are in a good place, they're in the shop window'
10 Mar
3.4k
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Hanging up the boots
Munster's Niall Scannell to retire at the end of the season
10 Mar
4.0k
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