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Rugby

Last week
19th October 2025 - 25th October 2025
true bleu
'If Leo is happy, I’m happy too' - Rabah Slimani open to extending Leinster stay
24 Oct
2.3k
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Jack Conan
'I don't think anyone has said that Tadhg Beirne had a Lions malaise'
24 Oct
2.9k
Teamsheet
Munster's Dan Kelly included in Ireland XV squad to face Spain
23 Oct
5.8k
22
URC
Connacht's Josh Murphy cleared to face Munster as Bulls forward Wessels hit with 9-game ban
Murphy, who struck Wessels and alleged that the Springbok had grabbed his genitals, has had his red card rescinded.
Updated 23 Oct
6.2k
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In form
'I'm not sure what else he could have done' - McMillan backs Crowley for Ireland 10 shirt
23 Oct
3.9k
19
Team news
Hodnett and Kilgallen fit to start as Munster change seven for Connacht interpro
23 Oct
4.4k
13
Preview
Jones sees opportunity for Japan as Schmidt names new Wallabies captain
23 Oct
2.4k
Exit
Former Munster man Jason Holland to leave All Blacks role later this year
23 Oct
3.2k
travels
'It would be a brilliant return for us' - Faloon believes Ulster can snatch win over Lions
23 Oct
1.4k
5
chi town
Farrell's Ireland move up a gear in Chicago as Beirne thinks big
23 Oct
2.8k
9
versatile
Tector: 'Decision to move to 12 was right, but I’m keeping my options open'
23 Oct
4.3k
5
jack o donoghue
'Missing out on big games has been a massive motivating factor'
23 Oct
1.9k
4
accolade
Here are the 6 nominees for Irish Sports Book of the Year
22 Oct
5.1k
5
Done Deal
Munster tie down Tom Farrell for another two seasons
22 Oct
4.0k
20
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Should Leinster be concerned, or did they just need a kick up the arse?
Crime and Punishment
Sharks' Mapimpi receives five-match ban for tackle on Ulster's Lowry
22 Oct
3.3k
10
elephant in the room
New Wales boss Steve Tandy encourages players to talk about turmoil facing regions
22 Oct
2.0k
4
Depth
Munster putting tools in place to add more layers to their attack
22 Oct
3.7k
11
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JGP
'We're two years from the World Cup. We’ve brought in some new stuff'
22 Oct
3.0k
6
On the plane
'He thoroughly deserves it' - Munster delighted to see Farrell get Ireland call
21 Oct
4.5k
7
Back Home
Louis Rees-Zammit back in Wales squad after two-year absence
21 Oct
2.5k
5
Analysis
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Murray Kinsella
21 Oct
5.9k
9
recognition
Porter, Sheehan, Conan, Gibson-Park and Beirne up for Rugby Writers Player of the Year
21 Oct
2.6k
22
Watch
'I'd be shocked if Jack Crowley doesn't start against New Zealand' - Bernard Jackman
21 Oct
2.9k
9
Leinster
'They were obviously up for it a bit more than we were'
21 Oct
3.6k
10
Autumn
Farrell and Ireland launch into new chapter leading to 2027 World Cup
The clash with New Zealand in Chicago should immediately focus minds.
21 Oct
2.6k
3
Skipper
'He's fizzing' - Ireland captain Doris nearing return for Farrell's side
21 Oct
2.6k
5
Reaction
'You can't criticise players for trying to stop them from scoring': Lancaster on Mack Hansen injury
20 Oct
4.9k
7
Aggravation
Ireland not yet ruling Hansen out of entire November campaign
20 Oct
2.0k
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Munster become the hunters, Ulster's huge win in Durban, and familiar Connacht frustration
squad update
Niall Murray and Paul Boyle available for Connacht's trip to Munster
20 Oct
1.8k
7
November Tests
Snyman and Kleyn in Springboks squad for November, with Ulster's Augustus on standby
20 Oct
2.7k
6
Injury Update
Munster's Farrell and Leinster's O'Brien called up to Ireland squad
Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the All Blacks game, while Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are doubts.
20 Oct
6.3k
43
Change
Tom Willis left out of England training squad ahead of autumn internationals
20 Oct
2.7k
8
Motivated
Ireland frustration helps fuel Munster's statement showing in Croke Park
Only four Munster players made Andy Farrell’s November squad, which was selected before Saturday’s interpro in Croke Park.
20 Oct
4.1k
19
RELATED
Beirne shows his brilliance on the back of Munster's relentless defence
19 Oct
'Why are these guys that bit hungrier than us?' - Leo Cullen
18 Oct
'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'
18 Oct
Chicago Calling
'You feel like you're kind of abandoning the lads after a tough loss'
20 Oct
3.5k
17
Top 14
43-year-old Ma'a Nonu on scoresheet in Toulon victory over Racing
19 Oct
2.4k
Caolin's Call
'Hungry' Caolin Blade isn't going to Ireland camp just to make up the numbers
19 Oct
2.5k
18
Top 14
Late Maximin try sends Pau top after shocking champions Toulouse
19 Oct
2.7k
pushing on
'It is a big statement win for us' - Ulster rejoice after bonus-point victory over Sharks
19 Oct
3.8k
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