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Rugby

This month
September 2025
Australia beat Argentina 28-24 with try after final hooter
Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand
Can anyone wrestle the Top 14 title from relentless Toulouse?
Munster suffer last-gasp defeat to Gloucester in pre-season clash
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Ireland's big day in Brighton as the Black Ferns look for revenge
Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again
21-year-old sensation Miller among Kiwi threats to Ireland
Munster and Connacht name sides for upcoming challenge matches
All Blacks wary of Springboks threat to Eden Park record
'My reason why is family': From England contract to Ireland World Cup debut, via Hong Kong
Wafer 'bursting to go' as Ireland report clean bill of health for New Zealand showdown
Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by more frugal access
Ireland were ruthless with the ball against Spain but gave too much access into their own 22.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until 2027 World Cup
'Being yourself... doesn't need to be viewed as a performance inhibitor' - World Rugby chief
New Zealand second row cleared for pool decider against Ireland following red card
Six Nations TV coverage to remain on RTÉ and Virgin Media until 2029
Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland
'A total abomination': French Top 14 chief slams controversial breakaway rugby league
Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests
Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.
Last month
August 2025
Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'
New Zealand join Ireland in World Cup quarter-finals after 43-point win over Japan
'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test
Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final spot after win over Spain
7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals
Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.
South Africa recall double World Cup winner De Klerk for New Zealand tour
Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain
England run in 14 tries in record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa
Munster crowned interpro champions after dominant win over three in a row chasing Leinster
Earlier at Energia Park, Connacht beat Ulster in a 10-try thriller.
Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Erasing memories of a humiliating defeat as Ireland take Spanish test for quarter-final spot
Ireland v Spain preview: Bemand rings the changes
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Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain
'The only way to see if someone is chasing you is to look at the screen'
Wafer likely to miss Ireland's World Cup clash on Sunday, but McMahon in line to play
Isak selected by Sweden despite Newcastle standoff, France overlook Ekitike
'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury
Ireland squad DJ Brittany Hogan brings the hits on and off the pitch
Former Munster boss Graham Rowntree lands new job in Japan