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Rugby

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August 2025
'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'
Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan
South Africa recall Jasper Wiese for New Zealand, but brother Cobus misses out
Ireland dismiss suggestion they might hold back against New Zealand
Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'Women's sport has really changed. We're now role models'
'This is the time of your lives. Don’t be anxious, embrace the opportunity'
New Zealand start World Cup defence by downing battling Spain
'Adverse finding' rules Bok prop Ntlabakanye out of NZ tour
'There were some real moments I thought were sublime out there today'
Higgins shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan
Scott Bemand’s side started strong in Northampton to secure the bonus-point before half time.
Ireland v Japan, Women's Rugby World Cup
Two-year journey with Bemand leads Ireland back to World Cup stage
Argentina earn historic first home win over All Blacks with inspired performance
France eventually shake off Italy as Canada launch World Cup campaign with emphatic win
Three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster book interpro final spot against Munster
South Africa hold off Australia fightback to earn Rugby Championship revenge
Scotland start World Cup campaign with bonus-point win as Australia rout Samoa
'Great excitement, immense pride, special times' - Ballinasloe trio set for World Cup
From school and club to the world stage, Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely have been inseparable through the years.
'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'
England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States
Ireland v Japan/Women's World Cup preview
Ireland name team for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Japan
Codie Taylor to become All Blacks 14th centurion against Argentina
Why some of Ireland's best women's rugby players are based in England
Poll: Who will win the Women's Rugby World Cup?
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia announces retirement at 37
'We have that pace within the squad, the whole load of them are so fast'
Blow for Ireland as Aoife Wafer ruled out of World Cup opener against Japan due to injury
Women's Rugby World Cup to offer players 'mental health support'
South Africa ring the changes after Australia defeat in Rugby Championship
More than 80,000 fans expected to attend World Cup final at Twickenham
What do you think of Leinster's new alternative kit for 2025/2026 season?
Injured Springboks captain Kolisi out for four weeks
All Blacks beat Argentina to reclaim top world rank
Joe Schmidt: 'This has got to rank very highly in terms of wins - and for me personally'
Munster beat holders Leinster to take control of interpros, Connacht turn it around against Ulster
Australia stage remarkable comeback to shock South Africa
'I feel so lucky. If this is my only World Cup I want to grab it with both hands'
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Scott Barrett returns to lead All Blacks against Argentina