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Rugby

January

January 2025

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

Sponsored

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'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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Energised

'It's about how we react within this building' - Murray on how Munster have managed disruption

16 Jan

1.2k

0

YOUNG PROMISE

Mangan has sibling rivalry experience to count for making Ireland U20 squad

16 Jan

3.3k

1

Rugby

'Being involved this year, it is a lot easier to ride the emotional roller coaster'

16 Jan

2.5k

2

Selection

Ireland back familiar squad in aiming for unprecedented Six Nations three-peat

The Irish coaching staff have introduced some exciting new faces in recent campaigns.

Murray Kinsella

15 Jan

4.3k

52

Announcement

Leinster's Rabah Slimani named in France's Six Nations squad

15 Jan

5.8k

51

Rugby

Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations

15 Jan

1.9k

24

CONFIRMED

22-year-old Jack Boyle included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Simon Easterby has also named four development players.

15 Jan

11.4k

154

PodcastThe 42FM

How our sports stars have their personalities removed

Style of Play

Nienaber says Leinster working to get 'balance' of their game right

15 Jan

4.2k

41

decisions decisions

'It might frustrate people but it's such a big decision' - Costello on Munster head coach search

15 Jan

2.9k

6

Ireland U20

'It’s a dream growing up to play for Ireland - and I’m captaining them'

15 Jan

5.2k

0

The Video Review

Doris' destructive edge to the fore in tour de force for Leinster

The 26-year-old captain was a relentless presence in the win over La Rochelle.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

3.1k

7

Contract

Conor Murray: 'I know the end is soon, I don't know when that will be'

14 Jan

7.0k

33

welcome return

JJ Hanrahan fit for Connacht's trip to Cardiff

14 Jan

2.7k

4

Rugby

Ulster's Ethan McIlroy to meet surgeon due to "significant knee injury"

14 Jan

2.2k

6

Injury Update

Six Nations boost for Ireland with Sheehan and Lowe close to returns

14 Jan

4.3k

18

U20 Six Nations

Doak names squad as Ireland U20s bid to wrestle back Six Nations crown

14 Jan

4.5k

38

Contract News

Ulster front-row centurions commit to contract extensions

14 Jan

2.7k

2

demotion

Itoje replaces George as captain in England Six Nations squad

14 Jan

2.8k

4

New Laws

'They're as well wrapping the 9s up in cotton wool at this stage. It's becoming ridiculous'

14 Jan

4.2k

4

Defence, discipline, Leinstercontainment: Ryan and co's love for the system

14 Jan

1.6k

8

Number 10

O'Gara believes 21-year-old Prendergast has a huge future

14 Jan

5.8k

6

Announcement

Ireland squad likely to be familiar as Easterby steps up for Six Nations

A handful of absences mean there will be a few tweaks to the group.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

2.6k

21

The Video Review

The 5-minute spell that saw Munster turn Saracens game on its head

13 Jan

3.2k

4

Update

O'Mahony steps up training ahead of Northampton, Daly enters return to play protocols

13 Jan

3.7k

17

Plan

IRFU appoint Seamus Toomey to lead new national front-row development programme

13 Jan

5.1k

21

Podcast

Leinster and Munster win two belting Champions Cup ties, and thoughts on the Hansen verdict

13 Jan

1.6k

0

Veterans

Gatland recalls experienced trio for Wales' Six Nations campaign

13 Jan

3.8k

1

Pen to Paper

Wilkins says Hansen contract delay not linked to disciplinary process

13 Jan

3.0k

16

Record Breaking

Connacht Rugby confirm 25,000-sellout for Castlebar meeting with Munster

13 Jan

5.3k

8

feeling good

Momentum from Saracens win could kick Munster's season into life

13 Jan

2.6k

32

State of Play

Leinster have ideal shot at top seeding for Champions Cup knock-outs

Meanwhile, Ulster will battle against Exeter for a probable spot in the Challenge Cup.

13 Jan

5.2k

14

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