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Rugby

Last year
2023
Cooney link to American Football laughed off by Bell
Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht
John Cooney’s accuracy from penalties enough to struggle through a scrappy second half.
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Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue
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Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby
Alun Wyn Jones reveals he was diagnosed with a heart condition during Toulon medical
Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster
Connacht to use new medical cooling cap on concussed players as part of URC trial
David Nucifora to begin advisory role with Rugby Australia in March
Two of Keith Wood's sons to line out for Munster Development side tomorrow
Andrew Goodman to join Ireland rugby coaching team in 2024
Mack Hansen returns to starting side for Connacht's trip to Ulster
Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn
Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move
Wallabies legend Matt Giteau comes out of retirement and returns to MLR at 41
Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip
Peter O'Mahony set to miss Munster v Leinster; Herring ruled out of Ulster v Connacht
The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman
The South African lock has the potential to be a game-changer or an expensive gamble for Leinster.
'There’s a lot more to come from me' - Caelan Doris 'delighted' to sign contract extension
Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman
'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad
The South African coach has quickly impressed at his new club.
'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
Bordeaux-Bègles interested in signing Joey Carbery from Munster - reports
Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs
Mack's back: Huge boost for Connacht as Hansen is cleared for Ulster interpro
'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract
Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials
'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'
Toulouse crush Quins, Leicester move level with Leinster
How Munster's winning position crumbled in the space of four minutes
Exeter scored 14 points in the blink of an eye to take control of the Champions Cup clash.
'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree
Munster collapse in second half as Exeter scorch to Champions Cup win
Graham Rowntree’s men were 24-13 ahead early in the second half but fell apart.
Exeter v Munster, Champions Cup
Leinster on course for home advantage in Europe but have plenty room for improvement
Ulster's tries cooked up in coaching 'laboratory' where players call the shots
Head coach Dan McFarland reveals that players came up with inventive means of scoring tries against Racing 92.
Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure
Ulster rediscover form as they hold off Racing's second-half revival
Leinster relieved to overcome 'sluggish' start against Sale
Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS
The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.
Leinster v Sale Sharks, Champions Cup