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Rugby

January
January 2024
'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'
If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.
Stade Francais edge depleted Bordeaux-Begles, Premiership leaders Northampton shine
Vikki Wall debuts as Ireland Sevens teams advance to semi-finals in Perth
Rassie Erasmus hospitalised with chemical burns in freak accident
Ewels drafted into England squad, Wainwright’s new Dragons deal boost Wales
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Easterby: No need for Ireland to start afresh as they eye up 'opportunity' in Marseille
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Ireland women off to solid start in Perth
Ulster's Angus Curtis retires at 25 on medical advice
Leinster and Munster Round of 16 game details announced
Northampton hooker Langdon banned for 4 weeks after Munster red card
Which one of these squads will win the Six Nations?
Full Contact: Netflix rugby series delivers big impact but little insight
Eight-part documentary puts focus on the game’s brutal physicality and overlooks its more cerebral elements.
Fresh start in France can reinvigorate Farrell after constant abuse took its toll
England suffer triple injury blow ahead of Six Nations opener
Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp
Bristol lock Caulfield's red card against Connacht overturned
No Sexton, Dupont, Farrell - This year's Six Nations will feel different
France are favourites for the title as they face Ireland at home in Marseille.
'We've made an absolute balls of it' - Jackman laments uncertainty over O'Mahony's future
‘We’ve left him in a very poor situation. His employers have done that.’
Racing 92 announce signing of England out-half Owen Farrell
Gatland says Wales could call on Rhys Ruddock if injuries hit
England's Borthwick hails Felix Jones' 'groundbreaking knowledge'
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
France suffer double injury blow ahead of Six Nations opener with Ireland
'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy
Leinster get the job done on weekend of detours and disruptions
Leo Cullen’s side will have home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16 but have yet to fully hit their stride.
Leinster could host La Rochelle in QFs while Munster go on the road
Leinster host Leicester while Munster travel to Northampton in Champions Cup last 16
Rory Darge and Finn Russell named Scotland co-captains for Six Nations
Relief for O'Gara as La Rochelle beat Sale to reach Champions Cup last 16
Peter O'Mahony: An Ireland captain 20 years in the making
How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
'Joe's been excellent' - McCarthy furthers case for place in Ireland team
Connacht out of Champions Cup after Saracens beat Lyon
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
O'Mahony an injury concern while Ahern to spend night in hospital
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
Leinster and Ireland await update on Harry Byrne ankle injury
Leinster leave it late to claim bonus-point win at Leicester
Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris scored the tries at Welford Road.