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Rugby

June
June 2024
Knockout
Murphy: Quarter-final meeting with Leinster a 'free shot' for Ulster
3 Jun
3.4k
6
Home Advantage
'It's a special place to play. A cathedral of rugby' - Thomond gives Munster edge in knockouts
3 Jun
3.7k
6
In Demand
Connacht could shop for out-half 'outside of Ireland' if Prendergast stays at Leinster
3 Jun
5.9k
26
RIP
Former Leeds star Rob Burrow dies aged 41 after motor neurone disease battle
2 Jun
5.0k
14
Work to do
Munster find a way to win but improvement needed if they are to retain URC title
2 Jun
2.9k
6
Reaction
'We're in the play-offs and finished the league at the top. I'm immensely proud'
1 Jun
6.5k
20
Last Eight
Here's the line-up for next week's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals
Updated 1 Jun
16.5k
54
Derby
Munster overcome spirited Ulster to secure top spot in URC table
The province made hard work of it against a determined Ulster team at Thomond Park.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
1 Jun
5.8k
93
Progress
Bath to face Northampton in English Premiership final
1 Jun
2.6k
1
Rugby Sevens
Keenan's last-gasp try in vain as New Zealand knock Ireland out of Sevens Grand Final
1 Jun
15.0k
8
Super Rugby
Drua snatch last quarter-final spot and end play-off hopes for Crusaders
1 Jun
3.2k
2
statement
Leinster men's and women's teams join calls for 'immediate ceasefire in Gaza'
1 Jun
2.0k
Preview
Munster out to secure URC top spot as rejuvenated Ulster visit Limerick
1 Jun
2.0k
4
May
May 2024
Job Done
'It was a difficult week and the lads should be proud of themselves'
31 May
4.7k
10
exit door
Owen Farrell signs off from Saracens career with narrow defeat at Northampton
31 May
2.7k
0
URC
Prendergast pulls the strings as Leinster claim bonus-point win over Connacht
Leo Cullen’s team scored five tries at the RDS.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from the RDS
31 May
8.4k
34
Off To A Flyer
Stunning last-gasp try wins it for Ireland 7s on Keenan's return
31 May
13.0k
8
Team news
Munster make 6 changes as Ulster go same again for Thomond Park
31 May
10.0k
59
Moving On
'It wasn't an easy decision' - Molony on swapping Leinster for Bath
31 May
2.6k
2
Test
'To go away to Thomond Park is a huge challenge to see where we are at'
31 May
2.1k
2
Preview
Prendergast gets timely opportunity to show what he could offer Connacht
31 May
2.5k
1
dreaming big
Bid for Olympic glory heats up for Ireland 7s in Madrid
Hugo Keenan, Andrew Smith, and Katie Corrigan join the fold for Madrid.
30 May
3.5k
5
on the arm
The confusing rugby law hack that may soon be totally outlawed
Leinster and Toulouse both tried playing the scrum-half’s arm in the Champions Cup final.
30 May
4.2k
10
In Demand
Sam Prendergast at 10 for Leinster against Connacht
30 May
9.4k
74
Coaching Journey
Christian Brothers College appoint Jonny Holland as rugby boss
30 May
4.7k
10
More games
Fixture schedule released for next season's United Rugby Championship
30 May
3.7k
17
Dual star
Leinster unsure if Keenan will be available for URC knockout rounds
30 May
3.8k
39
Ruddock
'I would never have dreamed of playing this many times for Leinster. I’ve loved every minute'
30 May
2.0k
1
GOAT?
Dupont's display against Leinster was mesmeric and majestic
The Toulouse scrum-half was the difference between the teams in London.
Murray Kinsella
29 May
2.7k
4
rugby weekly extra
Dupont's genius proves central to Leinster’s Champions Cup heartbreak
29 May
3.0k
17
new recruit
Munster confirm signing of South African Thaakir Abrahams from Lyon
29 May
4.3k
33
Nienaber
'I don't understand why people think I'm trying to play the rules. There's nothing sinister'
29 May
4.1k
3
Review
Jacques Nienaber explains his 3 key takeaways from Leinster's defeat to Toulouse
The Leinster coach also provided an update on Sam Prendergast’s future.
29 May
5.2k
4
Comings and goings
Munster target Abrahams has 'got that X factor ability'
28 May
4.4k
5
URC
Jason Jenkins to miss Connacht clash with knee injury
28 May
4.1k
26
squad update
Antoine Frisch an injury doubt for Munster's clash with Ulster
28 May
2.9k
5
Final Chapter
Leinster and Ireland back row Rhys Ruddock announces retirement
28 May
6.3k
26
Reunited
Ulster confirm Jimmy Duffy to join coaching team on 2-year deal
28 May
4.1k
3
X Factor
Munster set to sign South African flyer Thaakir Abrahams
28 May
8.2k
57
Return
Will Addison says time was right to rejoin Sale from Ulster
28 May
3.7k
5
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