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Rugby

January
January 2025
How well do you remember Ireland's 2023 and 2024 Six Nations wins?
Clarke moves to Saracens from Munster
Baird has opportunity to lay down a marker in Ireland's back row
Easterby: Prendergast 'the right man this weekend to lead the team'
Jonny Gray returns for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Italy
Conor Murray to release autobiography in September
Michael Cheika to leave Leicester head coach role after declining to extend contract
Sam Prendergast starts at out-half in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England
Ulster's Kieran Treadwell to rejoin Harlequins at end of the season
Irish referee Chris Busby confirms decision to retire
Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final as host cities confirmed
'The coaches are saying get stuck in, the physios are saying get out!'
Poll: Who do you think will be the top try scorer in the Six Nations?
7 fresh faces to keep an eye out for during Ireland's U20 Six Nations campaign
Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener.
Munster confirm signings of Michael Milne and Lee Barron from Leinster
Where can England hurt Ireland, and where can Ireland hurt England?
Ntamack returns and Dupont captains France for Six Nations opener against Wales
Netflix miss the target again with second season of Full Contact
Rugby fans who watched last year’s championship won’t learn anything new from the documentary series.
Goodman steps into Farrell's shoes with Ireland's attack
Is Tadhg Beirne a better second row or blindside flanker?
Furlong's absence means Bealham and younger guns must step up
Thomas Clarkson did well in November, while Jack Aungier has had his first call-up.
New Ireland boss Doak reveals team for Six Nations U20 opener against England
France edge Ireland as pre-tournament favourites for Six Nations
We rank the six teams ahead of the tournament’s opening round of games this weekend.
'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg
Curry twins to make first England start together in Six Nations opener against Ireland
Farrell appoints Nucifora, Walters and Hammond to Lions staff
'We have to ensure the other provinces close the gap to Leinster'
IRFU performance director David Humphreys has a big job on his hands.
'External' appointment still on cards for Munster but Jones won't return
Leinster in 'ongoing' talks with IRFU to re-sign Snyman and Slimani
Northampton's Henry Pollock named in England U20s team to face Ireland
Mixed feelings across the provinces heading into Six Nations break
'We'd hope to see him back' - Furlong could return during Six Nations
Six Nations preview & URC review
England boosted by Alex Mitchell’s return to fitness ahead of Ireland clash
Two ex-Munster men part of exciting Portugal side's new chapter
Os Lobos thrilled at the 2023 World Cup and can qualify for the next one in the coming weeks.
Five reinforcements for Townsend's Scotland squad after injury crisis
Turning 30, defending on the wing, and law tweaks with Ringrose
Dan Sheehan eyes Ireland-England clash after injury return
'I want to keep playing for Ireland. Hopefully our best days are ahead of us'