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Rugby

Last week
19th October 2025 - 25th October 2025
'If Leo is happy, I’m happy too' - Rabah Slimani open to extending Leinster stay
'I don't think anyone has said that Tadhg Beirne had a Lions malaise'
Munster's Dan Kelly included in Ireland XV squad to face Spain
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Murphy, who struck Wessels and alleged that the Springbok had grabbed his genitals, has had his red card rescinded.
'I'm not sure what else he could have done' - McMillan backs Crowley for Ireland 10 shirt
Hodnett and Kilgallen fit to start as Munster change seven for Connacht interpro
Jones sees opportunity for Japan as Schmidt names new Wallabies captain
Former Munster man Jason Holland to leave All Blacks role later this year
'It would be a brilliant return for us' - Faloon believes Ulster can snatch win over Lions
Farrell's Ireland move up a gear in Chicago as Beirne thinks big
Tector: 'Decision to move to 12 was right, but I’m keeping my options open'
'Missing out on big games has been a massive motivating factor'
Here are the 6 nominees for Irish Sports Book of the Year
Munster tie down Tom Farrell for another two seasons
Should Leinster be concerned, or did they just need a kick up the arse?
Sharks' Mapimpi receives five-match ban for tackle on Ulster's Lowry
New Wales boss Steve Tandy encourages players to talk about turmoil facing regions
Munster putting tools in place to add more layers to their attack
'We're two years from the World Cup. We’ve brought in some new stuff'
'He thoroughly deserves it' - Munster delighted to see Farrell get Ireland call
Louis Rees-Zammit back in Wales squad after two-year absence
How McMillan's Munster took Leinster apart at Croke Park
Jack Crowley’s kicking variety put Leinster under pressure repeatedly.
Porter, Sheehan, Conan, Gibson-Park and Beirne up for Rugby Writers Player of the Year
'I'd be shocked if Jack Crowley doesn't start against New Zealand' - Bernard Jackman
'They were obviously up for it a bit more than we were'
Farrell and Ireland launch into new chapter leading to 2027 World Cup
The clash with New Zealand in Chicago should immediately focus minds.
'He's fizzing' - Ireland captain Doris nearing return for Farrell's side
'You can't criticise players for trying to stop them from scoring': Lancaster on Mack Hansen injury
Ireland not yet ruling Hansen out of entire November campaign
Munster become the hunters, Ulster's huge win in Durban, and familiar Connacht frustration
Niall Murray and Paul Boyle available for Connacht's trip to Munster
Snyman and Kleyn in Springboks squad for November, with Ulster's Augustus on standby
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.
Tom Willis left out of England training squad ahead of autumn internationals
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.
'You feel like you're kind of abandoning the lads after a tough loss'
43-year-old Ma'a Nonu on scoresheet in Toulon victory over Racing
'Hungry' Caolin Blade isn't going to Ireland camp just to make up the numbers
Late Maximin try sends Pau top after shocking champions Toulouse
'It is a big statement win for us' - Ulster rejoice after bonus-point victory over Sharks