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Rugby

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April 2025
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess
Exit
Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht rugby head coach
16 Apr
10.2k
38
Big Signing
All Blacks star Rieko Ioane will join Leinster later this year
16 Apr
15.5k
245
Philosophy
'You can’t win a title on defence. If you can’t score points, you’ll never win a game'
16 Apr
2.8k
13
top earners
Latest tweak to central contract funding might not be enough to address imbalance
From August 2026 the four provinces will be responsible for 40% of the cost of national player contracts.
Ciarán Kennedy
16 Apr
2.7k
33
Sevens
Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.
Murray Kinsella
15 Apr
7.2k
12
Injury Update
Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash
15 Apr
3.1k
15
Review
Provinces to pay 40% of national player contracts in change to IRFU funding model
15 Apr
8.0k
102
Boost
Milne and Barron join Munster early on loan deal from Leinster
15 Apr
8.3k
125
Rugby
All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
15 Apr
3.7k
0
in the past
Leinster's Joe McCarthy has 'moved on' from 6 Nations disappointment
15 Apr
4.8k
11
elite
20 minutes of Jordie Barrett class help Leinster to crush Glasgow
The All Blacks inside centre showed the range of his skills in the quarter-final.
Murray Kinsella
14 Apr
3.1k
9
squad update
Jack Conan and Ryan Baird are injury doubts for Leinster's clash with Ulster
14 Apr
4.8k
14
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Jordie's brilliance, Munster's regrets, and Connacht's collapse
Injuries
Connacht hit by heavy injury toll ahead of South Africa tour
14 Apr
5.1k
19
Champions Cup
'We’re going to regret what could have been'
14 Apr
4.0k
28
Save the Date
Leinster learn fate as fixture details confirmed for Champions Cup semi-finals
13 Apr
11.9k
61
Rugby
Last-gasp 'dream' Ramos penalty sends Toulouse into Champions Cup semis
13 Apr
6.4k
20
Regrets
Munster left to rue problems of their own making in Bordeaux
13 Apr
7.0k
70
Regrets
Frustration for Connacht as they let chance for Challenge Cup glory slip
12 Apr
8.4k
44
Showdown
Northampton hammer Castres to set up semi-final with Leinster
12 Apr
7.6k
26
Women's Six Nations
Ireland put it up to England before being blown away by second-half blitz in Cork
The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title.
12 Apr
3.8k
11
Reaction
'You turn over the ball against them, you get punished, and we did'
12 Apr
5.1k
25
Champions Cup
Munster go down swinging after sloppy start in Bordeaux
12 Apr
5.9k
65
Updates
Ireland v England, Women's Six Nations
Scott Bemand’s side welcomed the six in-a-row champions to Virgin Media Park, Cork.
12 Apr
11.5k
8
Impact
Boulard double takes Six Nations contenders France past Wales
12 Apr
842
1
Liveblog
Bordeaux Bègles v Munster, Champions Cup quarter-final
The French top seeds hosted Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
12 Apr
24.0k
101
Challenge Cup
Connacht face a totally reinvigorated Racing as they pursue magical end to tough season
12 Apr
2.0k
4
Challenge
Leinster enjoying clean sheets as much as their own huge points tallies
12 Apr
2.3k
36
man in form
'He’s been brilliant' - Craig Casey comes roaring back into form with Munster
12 Apr
2.4k
8
Preview
Red army lands in Bordeaux dreaming of more Munster magic
12 Apr
3.9k
19
flex
Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber’s side have scored 114 unanswered points in the knockout stages, keeping two clean sheets.
Gavan Casey
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
11 Apr
9.8k
139
Updates
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, Champions Cup quarter-final
11 Apr
16.4k
127
Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
11 Apr
3.5k
5
SUAF
Nankivell returns in Munster team as Carbery misses out for Bordeaux
11 Apr
9.5k
52
Ready to go
Connacht make 5 changes for Racing 92 clash
11 Apr
4.5k
16
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED FOR FREE | Quarter-final preview
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Ben Healy signs contract extension with Edinburgh
10 Apr
6.3k
19
Concussion
Former France star Chabal says he has 'no memories' of rugby career
10 Apr
15.2k
35
Six Nations
Ireland make three changes for Saturday's clash with England in Cork
10 Apr
3.4k
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