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Rugby

June
June 2024
Brilliant Bulls end Leinster's season and reach URC final
Chiefs stun Hurricanes to book Super Rugby final against Auckland Blues
Munster v Glasgow: it's not business, it's strictly personal
Bitemarks, standing legs, and sheer disdain: theirs is the best kind of rivalry because neither side was born into it.
'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'
A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms
Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow
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Evan O'Connell – nephew of Paul – named captain as Ireland U20s squad announced
Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out
Ringrose returns to starting side for Leinster's URC semi-final against Bulls
Croke Park named as potential venue if Leinster reach URC Final
'His ceiling is very, very high but he has to prove that he can control and manage a game'
'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'
'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'
O'Brien braced for a busy day with Leinster against the Bulls
How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC
The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.
'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar
7 new contract extensions as Ulster confirm squad for next season
IRFU plans 4 contracted women's provinces as Ireland games turn profit
'Forwards should be licking their lips... There's not going to be many tip-on passes'
10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour
Blow to Joe Schmidt as Australian fly-half Carter Gordon defects to rugby league
'When you're written off, you just have to prove all the doubters wrong'
'It was messy' - Peter O'Mahony on contract delay and his Ireland future
The South Africans and Scots out to prevent an all-Irish URC final
The Bulls and Glasgow take on Leinster and Munster on Saturday in the semi-finals.
'He’s been a really popular signing, Cranks' - Nankivell on course for Glasgow return
Ringrose available for long-awaited Leinster return against the Bulls
Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa confirmed for October
Return of Diarmuid Barron a timely boost for Munster
How Ulster tried to expose Leinster but got stung on the counter
John Cooney’s contestable kicking caused stress but Ulster didn’t quite get the rewards.
'If Leinster lose to the Bulls, it's a big, big failure on their part' - Bernard Jackman
Munster hope to have Nankivell available for Glasgow semi-final
'You almost burrow through like a mole' - McCarthy excels for Leinster
The 23-year-old lock was at his destructive best against Ulster.
Conan and Ringrose to travel with Leinster to South Africa
Munster motivated to defend URC title on home soil
Ireland Men edged out by France in Rugby Sevens Europe final
Details confirmed for Munster and Leinster's respective URC semi-finals
'We showed great character, kept fighting right to the end'
'The bags are packed' - Leinster set for South Africa trip in URC semis
Star wing Arendse ruled out of Bulls' clash with Leinster and doubtful for Ireland tests