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Rugby

Last week
30th November 2025 - 6th December 2025
Preview
Low-key Champions Cup start might be just what Leinster need
6 Dec
1.9k
0
Opening Weekend
Champions Cup is flawed, confusing, but maybe increasingly hard to win
6 Dec
1.6k
5
Results
Glasgow start Champions Cup with bonus-point win as Stormers also prevail
5 Dec
3.6k
5
Off the Mark
Nine-try Ulster start Challenge Cup campaign with dominant win
5 Dec
5.9k
37
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
European Preview
a new chapter
Connacht and Ireland's Nicole Fowley retires from international rugby
5 Dec
1.5k
8
Team news
Bundee Aki named captain as Connacht make 9 changes for Ospreys clash
5 Dec
3.7k
8
Team news
Crowley ruled out as Munster make 5 changes for Champions Cup opener in Bath
5 Dec
7.7k
35
Bust-up
England's Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi avoid suspensions for tunnel bust-up
5 Dec
1.3k
1
Committed
Rassie Erasmus extends South Africa contract until 2031
5 Dec
1.8k
9
Challenge Cup
'I've always tried to be a driver' - Murphy out to lead by example at Ulster
5 Dec
1.9k
2
column
From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.
Gavin Cooney
5 Dec
1.1k
5
New Signing
High expectations as Ioane goes straight into Leinster squad for Champions Cup opener
5 Dec
2.7k
5
High price
Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks
4 Dec
11.2k
32
Leinster
Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
4 Dec
6.6k
32
Munster
'We're up for the challenge' - Denis Leamy and Munster still fascinated by Champions Cup
4 Dec
3.7k
3
Options
'I've always loved playing 15' - Versatile Sam Gilbert settling into life at Connacht
4 Dec
3.2k
1
Team news
Angus Bell set to debut off bench in Ulster's Challenge Cup meeting with Racing
4 Dec
2.4k
14
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Tim Cocker: Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat.
42m
road to oz
Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
4 Dec
4.0k
30
Rugby
Salford Red Devils wound up after 152 years in existence
3 Dec
4.0k
2
RWC2027
2027 World Cup draw 'sharpens the mind' for Ireland
3 Dec
4.0k
20
suftum
'I feel like the next couple of years might see me at my peak'
3 Dec
6.9k
1
Draw
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
The draw took place in Sydney this morning.
3 Dec
18.7k
77
point to prove
Dan Sheehan using 'hatred' of Leinster as fuel for the fire
3 Dec
3.2k
24
the road through australia
All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.
2 Dec
2.6k
22
Challenge Cup
Wallabies prop Bell 'champing at the bit' ahead of Ulster debut in Challenge Cup
2 Dec
1.2k
2
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Setback
Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury
Hansen expected to miss months, rather than weeks, as he rehabs latest foot injury.
2 Dec
2.9k
17
Bath Time
Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'
2 Dec
4.4k
5
Jacques Nienaber
'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'
2 Dec
6.3k
19
Staying Put
Nienaber: 'I enjoy working with Leinster, that's why I extended my contract'
1 Dec
3.7k
12
Optimism
Connacht's Boyle believes they have realistic chance of winning Challenge Cup
1 Dec
2.7k
11
new arrival
'I think it's considered a very good start,' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life
1 Dec
5.8k
6
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
New Signing
Ala'alatoa links up with Munster squad ahead of Champions Cup opener against Bath
1 Dec
4.7k
16
NFL
Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers
1 Dec
895
0
sent off
O'Gara shown red during La Rochelle defeat to Pau
1 Dec
7.9k
27
winding path
'I was a late developer' - Joshua Kenny's unorthodox route to Leinster's first team
1 Dec
5.6k
4
Last month
November 2025
Return of the King
France star Dupont makes winning return with Toulouse after eight-months out with knee injury
29 Nov
3.0k
0
comprehensive
Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory
It was a second win of Stuart Lancaster’s reign as Connacht dominated in Dexcom Stadium.
29 Nov
5.6k
36
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