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Rugby

January
January 2025
freshen up
Ulster reshuffle coaching set-up with Dan Soper set for new development role
21 Jan
3.8k
13
stepping up
'There's a tonne of faith in Si' - Doris on Ireland's head coach change
21 Jan
4.1k
15
Sidelined
England's Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
21 Jan
4.1k
40
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster turn on style, Jack Crowley is back, and a wild weekend in Europe
Injury Update
James Lowe among those returning to push for Leinster starting berth against Stormers
20 Jan
4.6k
39
Blow
Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu to miss Six Nations with injury
20 Jan
4.1k
47
Championship
Ireland and France joint-favourites as Six Nations rolls around
Wales are at an all-time low but everyone else has high hopes.
Murray Kinsella
20 Jan
4.5k
34
looking sharp
Crowley finding form ahead of Six Nations as Munster feel best is yet to come
20 Jan
3.5k
21
road to the final
Leinster's clear path, Munster's ROG reunion, and Ulster's big ask
20 Jan
4.0k
12
Wrap
Munster to visit O'Gara's La Rochelle, while Ulster squeeze into Champions Cup knockouts
Updated 19 Jan
16.6k
153
World Class
Van Graan hails 'phenomenal' Snyman impact for Leinster
19 Jan
7.9k
56
consistency
'When we're good, we’re very good. The problem is when we’re poor we’re being very poor'
19 Jan
4.1k
15
clean sweep
Leinster look to Round of 16 clash in Croke Park after topping pool
18 Jan
8.3k
28
Job Done
Leinster finish strongly to run seven tries past 14-man Bath
The Premiership leaders were in front at half time in Dublin but couldn’t hold on.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
18 Jan
5.6k
85
Reaction
'Bottom line is we weren't good enough and didn't deserve to win it'
18 Jan
9.1k
24
Thriller
Munster come up just short in rip-roaring battle with Northampton
The province scored four tries through Diarmuid Kilgallen and Calvin Nash.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Franklin's Gardens
18 Jan
6.0k
28
Liveblog
Leinster v Bath, Champions Cup
18 Jan
17.9k
70
Minute-by-Minute
Northampton Saints v Munster, Champions Cup
18 Jan
20.6k
34
happy
Richie Murphy praises forwards after Ulster's 8-try win over Exeter
18 Jan
2.9k
11
Reaction
Bundee Aki backed to star for Ireland after Connacht impact
18 Jan
3.4k
7
Focused
'Nobody will make excuses for us at the end of the season. You just have to move on'
18 Jan
3.8k
10
Finish the Job
Leinster aim to seal top seeding by beating well-balanced Bath
18 Jan
1.9k
8
Preview
Munster will need more than momentum to take down Saints
18 Jan
1.3k
3
comprehensive
Ulster keep Champions Cup last-16 hopes alive after brushing Exeter aside
17 Jan
6.3k
35
Flying High
Connacht secure top seed in Challenge Cup last-16 after bonus point victory
17 Jan
6.1k
14
make it make sense
Toulouse stars Dupont and Ramos question 'logic' of Champions Cup format
17 Jan
9.2k
37
Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
17 Jan
5.6k
17
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Munster's big opportunity and Ringrose on the wing for Leinster
Team news
Keenan returns for Leinster's Bath clash, Ringrose moves to wing, Dorris on bench
17 Jan
7.1k
98
Boost
O'Mahony returns for Munster's trip to Saints as Kilgallen makes first competitive start
17 Jan
6.1k
55
Blow
England's Anthony Watson retires from rugby due to injury
17 Jan
2.8k
2
leinster v bath
Molony's lineout intel an interesting wrinkle in clash of URC and Premiership leaders
17 Jan
2.9k
4
classy gesture
'I said, 'I can't give you this Leinster jersey. Your dad might not take it!'
17 Jan
6.4k
8
Inside track
Boyd offers Munster valuable insight for Northampton challenge
17 Jan
1.8k
0
familiarity
Van Graan excited to test free-scoring Bath side against old pals at Leinster
16 Jan
4.3k
6
rugby weekly extra
'It feels unfortunate for Tom Ahern . . . he's so close and he offers so much'
16 Jan
6.9k
36
Challenge Cup
Four changes to Connacht team to face Cardiff, while JJ Hanrahan makes bench
16 Jan
3.1k
3
Team news
20-year-old Murphy starts at 10 for Ulster against Exeter
16 Jan
5.0k
22
Podcast
Ireland's squad, Leinster's D, and closing out a game
16 Jan
1.1k
0
Player Backing
'Simon is an unbelievable coach. He's been a big voice within the team'
16 Jan
3.4k
11
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