Rugby

Last week

2nd March 2025 - 8th March 2025

Friends Reunited

How to handle Ireland: Thierry Henry joins France camp ahead of Six Nations showdown

4 Mar

3.9k

Appointment

Rod Seib confirmed as Connacht's new senior assistant coach

4 Mar

2.8k

Six Nations

Wales wing Josh Adams ruled out of Scotland clash through injury

4 Mar

682

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Furlong 'full of energy' as he takes part in Ireland training

4 Mar

5.5k

Allez les Bleus

Les Bleus' team for Dublin will be much different to a year ago

4 Mar

4.1k

central

Two fresh faces join Ireland's exclusive national contracts club

Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy are the latest players to move onto national deals.

Murray Kinsella

3 Mar

5.3k

The Video Review

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey has become one of the most dangerous wingers in the world

3 Mar

2.8k

Injury Update

Doris and Conan make progress as Ireland call up four players

3 Mar

8.8k

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

French frustration with Ringrose suspension and previewing the big one

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey reflect on valuable wins for Connacht and Ulster, some emerging standouts for Leinster, and an unacceptable Munster performance in Cork.

73m

Why Garry Ringrose's ban included Leinster's game against Cardiff

Romain Ntamack’s similar suspension did not include any Toulouse games.

Murray Kinsella

3 Mar

5.5k

Pen to Paper

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen sign new national contracts with IRFU

Updated 3 Mar

5.5k

100

Career High

Cullen hails 30-year-old Clontarf prop as 'inspiration' after making Leinster debut

3 Mar

11.2k

Reaction

'This is a big step in the right direction' - Ulster relieved after dramatic Scarlets success

2 Mar

2.2k

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Options

Ireland should have welcome selection headaches for France clash

The back five of the scrum appears to be the major area of debate.

Murray Kinsella

2 Mar

7.2k

pom

'As a young fella you couldn't ask for any more. I consider myself very lucky'

2 Mar

2.9k

This month

March 2025

Unpredictable

Connacht beat Benetton in remarkable contest

1 Mar

10.6k

Relief

Ulster end two-game losing streak in dramatic fashion

1 Mar

4.4k

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unbeaten

Leinster move 15 points clear at URC summit after home victory over Cardiff

1 Mar

4.7k

home comfort

Bulls confirm Handre Pollard return on two-year deal

1 Mar

3.4k

honesty

'I felt like I wanted to burst into tears it was just so frustrating'

1 Mar

7.4k

Rugby

Leinster's Jimmy O'Brien aiming for Ireland game time after frustrating run

1 Mar

2.9k

plans

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1 Mar

4.1k

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Last month

February 2025

Upset

Bonus points all round as Munster stunned by Edinburgh in Cork

28 Feb

9.3k

Test your knowledge

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

28 Feb

4.3k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland prepare to bid farewell to three OGs

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey reflect on a mad week of Irish rugby news and look ahead to the URC weekend.

34m

Frustration

Ellis Genge bewildered by 'out of touch' England critics

28 Feb

3.1k

Teamsheet

Scrum-half McKee set for first Ulster senior start and two changes in front row

28 Feb

2.6k

Team news

Boyle returns to Leinster XV a week after his Ireland debut

28 Feb

6.1k

Leader

Prendergast fit to captain Connacht as Treacy handed first start

28 Feb

3.0k

the big one

'A very different challenge to what we’re used to' - Ireland step up preparations for France

28 Feb

2.9k

mana

Highly-rated Kiwi McMillan seems like a fine fit for Munster

The Chiefs boss is renowned as a good man manager and favours an exciting style of play.

Murray Kinsella

28 Feb

2.7k

Bowing out

'I've lived the dream' - Murray aiming to sign out on a high with Ireland

28 Feb

1.7k

familiar face

The best team in the world have made themselves even stronger

27 Feb

42.0k

swansong

End of an era as Ireland look to send legends off with a Grand Slam

Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are already Irish greats.

Murray Kinsella

27 Feb

2.3k

Six Nations

Blow for England as George Martin ruled out for rest of Six Nations

27 Feb

1.6k

Verdict

Ireland's Ringrose to miss France clash after being handed ban

27 Feb

9.9k

Influence

'Some guys fade away, those guys have got better and more important in some ways'

27 Feb

3.3k

next step

'Nothing is set in stone yet' - Murray weighs up options for move abroad

27 Feb

6.1k

doris

Coombes stays in Ireland camp as Doris and Conan injuries managed

27 Feb

8.0k

Selections

Nankivell returns and Ireland duo released as Munster name team for Edinburgh

27 Feb

6.7k