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Rugby

This month
March 2026
Team news
Jack Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for France clash
5 Mar
1.5k
10
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
The final Ireland/Wales preview
Six Nations
Wales captain embracing underdog tag ahead of Ireland clash
5 Mar
1.3k
9
Rugby
Matthieu Jalibert recalled as France aim to seal Six Nations title in Scotland
5 Mar
2.0k
New Deal
Ronan Foxe signs two-year senior Munster contract
5 Mar
3.7k
11
JGP
'Hard as nails' - Gibson-Park remains key as he hits 50 Ireland caps
The34-year-old was immense last time out in Twickenham.
Murray Kinsella
5 Mar
2.0k
11
scuffle
'It was a bit of craic. Henry Pollock can give it and take it'
5 Mar
3.8k
2
Depth
33 players used, first caps, and Six Nations debuts for Farrell's Ireland
5 Mar
1.7k
3
suftum
Ulster's strong influence in Ireland's 23 is a good news story
Seven of Richie Murphy’s players will feature in the clash with Wales.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
3.7k
21
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland team to face Wales: reaction
plans
'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links
4 Mar
3.3k
5
Team news
O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes
Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.
4 Mar
13.0k
78
New Zealand
Rennie non-committal on All Blacks captaincy, but suggests softening overseas selection policy
4 Mar
1.6k
1
Pen to Paper
Seán Edogbo signs two-year senior contract with Munster
4 Mar
2.9k
13
Team news
Wales make three changes for Ireland clash
4 Mar
3.4k
25
dotted line
In-demand Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham extends contract
4 Mar
1.9k
3
running fast
The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up
The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
4 Mar
3.3k
12
All Blacks
Dave Rennie appointed as New Zealand head coach until 2027 Rugby World Cup
3 Mar
4.0k
7
Possible XV
Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales
3 Mar
13.7k
47
Ready to go
England make sweeping changes for Italy Six Nations clash
3 Mar
4.7k
17
Rugby
From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around
Murray Kinsella
3 Mar
2.7k
5
fullback
Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Osborne shines at 15
3 Mar
2.6k
17
Growth
O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes'
3 Mar
2.3k
4
Friday Night Lights
Farrell looking for more of the same as Ireland welcome Wales
2 Mar
3.2k
8
Rugby
Six Nations trophy to be replaced due to fire damage
2 Mar
3.4k
3
Sidelined
Costelow ruled out of Wales team for trip to face Ireland
2 Mar
1.6k
looks whos back
'He's a brilliant personality to have around' - Ireland welcome Aki back into squad
2 Mar
4.2k
14
Rugby
Attack coach Rod Seib to depart Connacht, while Perpignan confirm signing of Luke McGrath
2 Mar
4.5k
15
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht
off the naughty step
Bundee Aki returns to Irish squad ahead of Wales game
1 Mar
5.6k
14
Reaction
Murphy looking for answers on Ulster's struggles in Wales
1 Mar
2.3k
8
Reaction
McMillan: Munster need to get prep right for South Africa trip after Zebre win
1 Mar
2.8k
4
Family Business
Mixed emotions for Connacht's Lancaster as he coaches against son for the first time
1 Mar
6.4k
2
stuart mccloskey
'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'
Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his strong run of form in the Ireland team.
1 Mar
2.2k
8
Last month
February 2026
URC
Ulster fall short in Wales again as Ospreys edge tight contest
28 Feb
4.1k
28
URC
Munster produce strong second-half showing to shake off Zebre
28 Feb
4.7k
27
Rugby
Connacht snatch victory with 80th-minute try to end Glasgow’s winning run
28 Feb
4.9k
45
Reaction
'It was going to be difficult to attack – the ball was like a bar of soap'
28 Feb
2.4k
17
Tadhg Beirne
'I don't even know if Jamo said anything to me. We just locked eyes and it was an instinct thing'
28 Feb
8.7k
12
Misery
Leinster misfire in the Welsh rain as they fall to defeat
27 Feb
7.1k
54
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