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Rugby

Monday
29th June 2026
Nations Championship
Willemse and Kolbe hit milestone mark as South Africa name team to play England
29 Jun
1.9k
1
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Nations Championship check-in
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella, who is on the ground in Sydney ahead of Ireland’s opening Nations Championship clash with Australia.
29m
Guideline
'More mauls, more penalties' - The big change that Rassie wanted
Ireland and other nations have been preparing for a shift in refereeing at the maul.
Murray Kinsella
29 Jun
3.8k
11
fresh faces
'They're here on merit' - Ireland welcome energy of uncapped players
29 Jun
2.8k
5
Paulie
Paul O'Connell on his Ireland future and Joe Schmidt's influence
29 Jun
4.8k
6
This week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Number 10
'Once I got back into Leinster, the goal was to get back into Ireland camp'
28 Jun
3.2k
4
Last week
21st June 2026 - 4th July 2026
4 in a row
Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final
27 Jun
3.9k
7
Junior World Championship
Frustration for Ireland with opening game defeat to England
27 Jun
5.9k
55
Irish Abroad
'Going back in to Munster was full circle in a weird way. I enjoyed it'
Ex-Munster scrum-half John Poland is now playing in Sydney’s Shute Shield.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
27 Jun
7.2k
5
on the ground
'Everyone's training' - Ireland have full hand to pick from in Australia
27 Jun
3.2k
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Preview
Montpellier stand in the way as Dupont and Toulouse eye fourth straight Top 14 title
27 Jun
1.4k
1
RIP
'Profound sadness' at the death of former Ireland Women's coach Philip 'Goose' Doyle
Updated 26 Jun
4.2k
2
Letter from Australia
Sharks in the water and the World Cup on Sydney's mind
26 Jun
2.2k
0
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED: The full Stuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy a couple of weeks ago. The response to the pod was so good that we’ve now decided to make it available for free. If you like what you hear, head to The42.ie/subscribe.
62m
score to settle
How are Joe Schmidt's Wallabies shaping up for Ireland's visit?
The experienced head coach has calls to make in a few areas of his team.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
26 Jun
1.9k
0
Sponsored
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Jun 26
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Balmoston, Donabate
From €395,000
Millers Glen, Swords
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Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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Homecoming
'I’ve made friends for life in Belfast' - Bell back with Wallabies after Ulster stint
26 Jun
1.6k
1
Preview
Ireland take promising U20s crop to expanded World Championships in Georgia
26 Jun
2.4k
19
U20s
Munster's O'Shea starts at 10 for Ireland in Junior World Championship opener against England
25 Jun
6.4k
45
new arrival
Confirmed: Australian playmaker Will Harrison signs for Munster
24 Jun
6.3k
33
Selection
Ireland arrive in Sydney as Farrell considers team for Wallabies clash
The Ireland head coach will want to make a fast start to the Nations Championship.
Murray Kinsella
24 Jun
10.8k
15
tetchy
Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie
23 Jun
7.1k
1
Last Hurrah
Cullen's Leinster legacy is secure with a big final season ahead
23 Jun
2.3k
11
Interview
Béibhinn Parsons: Autumn history, Perry retirement and Wafer impact
22 Jun
1.0k
1
Rugby
Maro Itoje rested for England’s summer tour as Jamie George takes captaincy
22 Jun
1.1k
3
Next man in
Who are the contenders to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster?
The province should have no shortage of quality options to consider.
22 Jun
9.5k
30
rugby weekly extra
Bernard Jackman: Jacques Nienaber could be in frame for Leinster job
22 Jun
4.9k
22
Big Stu
Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey signs new contract
22 Jun
2.7k
10
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Cullen steps aside, Leinster celebrate, and the Ireland tour
Transition Year
Leo Cullen to step down as Leinster head coach at the end of next season
Current management team to stay in place for next season while Leinster and IRFU seek replacement.
22 Jun
11.5k
76
Leader of the Pack
Ardie Savea named All Blacks captain ahead of July Test against Ireland
22 Jun
1.9k
2
The Boss
Cullen on how far Leinster have come, Munster trolls, and what's next
22 Jun
3.6k
50
highs and lows
'I have a lot of good people around me' - Prendergast turns Bilbao pain into Croke Park glory
22 Jun
1.9k
3
Les Bleus
France recall Penaud ahead of Nations Championship tour
21 Jun
2.9k
10
Dominant
How Leinster's complete performance took the Bulls apart
Leo Cullen’s men delivered an excellent display at Croke Park.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jun
4.9k
8
Leader
'Be like Lukey' - How departing legend McGrath inspired Leinster
21 Jun
2.3k
9
Last month
June 2026
double vision
Montpellier set sights on domestic/European double after booking Top 14 final place
20 Jun
3.3k
4
Saints and Winners
Hendy's double sweeps Northampton to Prem title in front of 81,000+ crowd
20 Jun
3.1k
46
Injuries
Sheehan captains Ireland as Doris and O'Brien ruled out of tour
20 Jun
6.7k
31
stepping away
'With a very heavy heart': Oli Jager retires from rugby on medical grounds
20 Jun
6.1k
31
landslide victory
Record-smashing Hurricanes sweep to first Super Rugby title in a decade
20 Jun
4.3k
7
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