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Rugby

Last week
5th October 2025 - 11th October 2025
Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms
Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season
Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff
Edwin Edogbo and Roman Salanoa among 7 players back in full training for Munster
Jamie Osborne fit and available for Leinster's first home game of the season
Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review
Former England rugby captain diagnosed with motor neurone disease
'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start
Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour
This month
October 2025
Munster edge Cardiff in Clayton McMillan's first game in charge at Thomond Park
Leinster's rally falls short as they pick up bonus point in loss to Bulls
Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again at 43 as Toulon cruise past Pau
South Africa edge out Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
All Blacks outgun Australia to keep Rugby Championship title dream alive
Irish influence strong as new season of the Champ gets rolling
English rugby’s second tier has rebranded and expanded.
Leinster's URC visit to the Bulls brings several layers of intrigue
Connacht's meeting with Scarlets postponed due to travel disruption for Welsh side
Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start
Ulster-Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy; Cork City-St Pat's Cup semi set to go ahead
Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit
Cullen makes 7 changes as Leinster bid to bounce back against Bulls
'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries
Craig Casey ruled out indefinitely as injury-hit Munster name team to face Cardiff
Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip
Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks
Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks make six changes, Wallabies bench James O'Connor
'They’ll want to get one over on us after last year' - Leinster braced for Bulls backlash
Lancaster's Connacht can build on promising signs in attack
Lancaster and Aussie attack specialist Rod Seib are building on a proud attacking history.
Former Connacht player Andrew Browne replaces Neil Doak as Ireland U20 head coach
'We're massively excited about the opportunity' - Ulster seek crucial away win in Edinburgh
Former Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie to join Newcastle Red Bulls as managing director
New player load guidelines hailed as 'landmark moment' for rugby
Niall O'Carroll departs IABA to lead Rowing Ireland's high-performance programme
Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC
Wallabies' most-capped player James Slipper announces retirement
Last month
September 2025
JJ Hanrahan out of Munster's Cardiff game after failing HIA
Nche starts for Springboks as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina
'Everybody is scratching their heads' - Leinster aim to bounce back from Stormers loss
Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start
There was energy, intent, and plenty of accuracy on opening night in Wales.
Jack Carty explains why he's 'buzzing' to work with Stuart Lancaster every day