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Rugby

March
March 2025
Connacht offer positive update after Cian Prendergast taken to hospital
Connacht's late rally comes up short as Munster hold on in Castlebar
Over 27,000 supporters packed into MacHale Park as the two sides shared eight tries.
Munster and Ireland WNT to host fixtures at Páirc Úi Chaoimh in December and June
Disappointment for Ireland sides at Hong Kong Sevens
Murphy praises Ulster's 'incredible fight' after comeback win against Stormers
Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury
20-year-old O'Connor gets biggest Munster chance yet in Castlebar
The former PBC fullback is making swift progress in professional rugby.
Leinster's poor record in South Africa faces another stiff test against Sharks
Reilly returns after two ACL injuries and analysis with Farrell's Ireland
Mayo set for rip-roaring contest between Connacht and Munster
Ulster rally from 17 points down to claim bonus-point win and boost playoff hopes
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Fintan Gunne set for first start as Leinster ring the changes for Sharks game
Casey back as Munster and Connacht call on Ireland internationals
'I would have found it very hard to join another province... Maybe we had a chip on our shoulder'
Saturday at MacHale Park will bring things full circle for former Connacht rugby star and Mayo Gaelic footballer Gavin Duffy.
Difficult start for Ireland sides at Hong Kong Sevens
Prendergast amped up for Connacht's big day after Six Nations frustration
'They call it 'into the red' where you lose that clarity of thought'
'It's not something I thought I would get close to' - McCloskey on reaching 200 Ulster caps
Hard-hitting Jones delighting in Ireland's lineout renaissance
'I just hope we can finish off strong for him - and bring home two trophies'
Connacht hope 'fearless' Gavin can be their next Ireland international
The Connacht pathway has produced nine Ireland players since the turn of the century.
English rugby chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote
RG Snyman signs contract extension with Leinster
Baloucoune to make first appearance of the season as McCloskey set for 200th Ulster cap
'Bundee has one but I won't be putting on a Mayo jersey yet!'
Farrell flips narrative by drafting in Scotland forwards coach and England attack coach
John Dalziel and Richard Wigglesworth are surprise inclusions, but they broadly make sense.
Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney to face vote of no confidence
The Lions: Relic of amateur times which has somehow survived professional era
Murray and JT pick their personal Lions 23s, plus reaction to Farrell's coaching announcement
O'Connell to lead important Ireland tour shorn of other Irish coaches
Simon Easterby had been due to remain in place as interim head coach.
Andy Farrell draws up initial 75-player list for Lions tour of Australia
Easterby, Goodman, and Fogarty confirmed in Farrell's Lions set-up
Returning stars can make Munster 'a different team' for season run-in
Mayo boss McStay visits Connacht for MacHale Park history lesson
What might Clayton McMillan make of this Munster set-up?
The incoming head coach is visiting Limerick this week to meet the squad.
No update from Munster as Jack Crowley's contract situation remains unresolved
Ulster welcome back Baloucoune and Stewart, and also announce new shirt sponsor