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Rugby

Last week
9th November 2025 - 15th November 2025
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
3.1k
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
THE WALLABIES
Ikitau returns for Australia as Schmidt prepares to challenge 'one of the top teams in world'
13 Nov
2.8k
6
Team news
Prendergast at 10, Mack's back, and McCarthy gets first start for Ireland
The Connacht man is at fullback for Saturday’s clash with Australia.
13 Nov
10.5k
99
Team news
Scott Barrett returns to captain All Blacks against England
13 Nov
2.7k
18
Sam Prendergast
'It's not going to work if all of us are trying to be like Johnny, because we're not Johnny'
13 Nov
3.0k
14
aoife wafter
'The World Cup was just the beginning of what's to come for women's rugby'
13 Nov
534
0
Talent
‘Fast and explosive’ Louis Rees-Zammit back in ‘happy place’ after Wales return
12 Nov
2.6k
9
Teamsheet
Ireland unveil side to face South Africa in Friday's U20 challenge match
12 Nov
4.9k
24
RWI Awards
Beirne and Wafer take top honours at Rugby Writers awards
12 Nov
1.6k
1
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots
Room to improve
Ireland need sharper edge in attack to end November on a high
12 Nov
1.9k
15
Tighthead
'I tried to simplify the game - ball carry, tackle and scrum'
12 Nov
2.5k
0
Award Winner
Beirne feels he has even more to offer after season 'full of ups and downs'
12 Nov
2.7k
6
Punishment
South Africa's De Jager to miss Ireland game after copping 4-match ban
11 Nov
3.2k
3
about schmidt
'Joe has been massive for us... He has saved a couple of the boys’ careers'
11 Nov
4.8k
2
New Role
Tucker to leave Connacht at end of season to take Ireland U20 head coach job
11 Nov
4.9k
6
Teamsheet
George Ford returns at out-half for England to face New Zealand
11 Nov
3.2k
10
Setback
Under-pressure Wales lose captain Morgan
11 Nov
3.9k
6
Staying Put
Aviva Stadium keeping its name for five more years as insurance giant extends IRFU and FAI deals
11 Nov
2.9k
20
Could the returning Mack Hansen be Ireland's jack-in-the-box?
The Connacht man is back in Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of the Wallabies clash.
10 Nov
3.6k
9
change of scene
'I know it's colder than Australia': Wallabies prop Bell ready to write new chapter in Belfast
10 Nov
4.2k
9
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week
Injury Update
Hansen and Murray called up to Ireland squad as Osborne ruled out
10 Nov
20.2k
54
RIP
IRFU pay tribute after passing of former Ireland international Barry McGann
10 Nov
3.9k
6
Must do better
'We need to get over ourselves and get on with the big-boy stuff'
10 Nov
3.2k
13
Impact
All-action wing O'Brien enjoys a special day in Dublin
10 Nov
1.7k
6
comprehensive
Seven-try Argentina overpower Wales as Steve Tandy era begins with loss
9 Nov
4.7k
17
take your pick
Farrell faces interesting Ireland selection calls for Wallabies clash
The head coach will be bringing back some frontliners who sat out the Japan game.
9 Nov
7.2k
47
This month
November 2025
resilience
14-man South Africa hold off France in thriller
8 Nov
8.3k
58
easy
Ireland XV earn comprehensive victory over Spain
8 Nov
9.6k
48
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