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Rugby

Last week

2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025

Test

Erasmus relishing 'brutal' France rematch on Paris return

7 Nov

2.7k

4

brave blossoms

Ireland's supporting cast get chances to make a statement

7 Nov

3.2k

9

fullback

Moments that got away, aerial contests, and a run at 15

7 Nov

1.9k

6

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Challenge

'Our intent in how we play the game, we need a reaction' - Farrell

7 Nov

798

Eddie Jones

'Andy comes in and he’s a bit freer and he’ll end up getting sacked for that, mate'

6 Nov

9.3k

9

Injuries

Ahern, Ringrose, and McCloskey were ruled out of Japan game

6 Nov

7.1k

12

Out to impress

Ireland A coaches aim to 'stretch and push players out of comfort zone'

6 Nov

3.1k

5

experience

Tom Stewart to captain Ireland 'A' against Spain

6 Nov

5.3k

21

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resilience

Farrell's circuitous route to Ireland debut shows his grit

The creative outside centre has faced plenty of setbacks on his route to the top.

Murray Kinsella

6 Nov

3.7k

9

autumn internationals

France vs South Africa: Springbok skipper Kolisi's 100th cap, Le Garrec as Dupont replacement

Updated 6 Nov

3.7k

8

Team news

Farrell starts on Ireland debut while Doris returns as skipper

Andy Farrell has made eight changes to his starting XV.

6 Nov

8.9k

66

All Blacks XV

New Zealand make Scotland changes after Barrett brothers' injuries

6 Nov

1.9k

Awareness

How Beauden Barrett helped Tadhg Beirne to get his red card overturned

6 Nov

8.0k

13

Take a Break

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett confirms rugby 'sabbatical' - but he won't be following Ioane to Ireland

6 Nov

7.5k

11

driven

Casey: 'I'm very ambitious. I want to get to the highest level'

6 Nov

1.7k

17

decision

Joe Heyes: Choosing England over Ireland was easy

5 Nov

10.6k

12

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

James Tracy on Ireland's lineout and scrum frustrations in Chicago

Setback

Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour

5 Nov

4.8k

13

ronan kelleher

Ireland go 'back to the drawing board' as they target improvement for Japan

5 Nov

4.3k

36

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flow

'We're doing a lot of work' - Johnny Sexton says Irish attack will fire

5 Nov

2.4k

11

Verdict

Ireland's Tadhg Beirne free to play against Japan after 20-minute red card rescinded

Beirne appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee this evening after receiving the red card against New Zealand.

4 Nov

11.3k

79

red card

'Fingers crossed' - Ireland's Beirne to face disciplinary hearing tonight

4 Nov

5.8k

39

Newcomer

'It was my parents and my brother. It was really special'

4 Nov

4.2k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland/All Blacks review

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Prem

Ulster centre Stewart Moore joins Newcastle Red Bulls on loan

3 Nov

2.5k

6

Support

Springboks assistant coach Jones backs Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe

3 Nov

3.7k

Laurent Labit

Ex-France attack coach appointed Perpignan boss

3 Nov

2.8k

Challenge

'Zero excuses from here' - Farrell's Ireland must bounce back

3 Nov

3.1k

38

impression

McCloskey stands up for Ireland but could miss Japan game

3 Nov

3.5k

16

Sponsored

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Regrets

'We let them off the ropes and we let them play'

2 Nov

3.0k

14

useful exercise

McMillan: Argentina XV game helps Munster build depth

2 Nov

3.5k

8

USA

Ireland plan to play games in the US on an annual basis

World Rugby has big plans for rugby in America.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Chicago

2 Nov

2.7k

16

slog

A frustrating, stop-start day felt like a missed chance for Ireland

2 Nov

3.7k

16

Solidarity

'I was gutted for him' - Barrett says he will support Beirne

2 Nov

11.0k

33

This month

November 2025

frustrations

'We got a red card and dealt with it pretty well. That doesn’t make it better'

1 Nov

3.9k

22

not great

Player ratings as Ireland fall to New Zealand in Chicago

1 Nov

7.9k

33

10m

Comment

McCloskey a rare positive of a sloppy showing in Chicago

1 Nov

3.0k

33

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stop-start

Ireland second best in Soldier Field as All Blacks blitz second half

Andy Farrell’s men struggled in the set-piece and couldn’t find consistent rhythm.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Soldier Field

1 Nov

6.4k

133

Rugby

Munster's young guns run in five tries to beat Argentina XV in Thomond

1 Nov

7.1k

9

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