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Rugby

This month
March 2026
Costelow ruled out of Wales team for trip to face Ireland
'He's a brilliant personality to have around' - Ireland welcome Aki back into squad
Attack coach Rod Seib to depart Connacht, while Perpignan confirm signing of Luke McGrath
Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht
Bundee Aki returns to Irish squad ahead of Wales game
Murphy looking for answers on Ulster's struggles in Wales
McMillan: Munster need to get prep right for South Africa trip after Zebre win
Mixed emotions for Connacht's Lancaster as he coaches against son for the first time
'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.
Last month
February 2026
Ulster fall short in Wales again as Ospreys edge tight contest
Munster produce strong second-half showing to shake off Zebre
Connacht snatch victory with 80th-minute try to end Glasgow’s winning run
'It was going to be difficult to attack – the ball was like a bar of soap'
'I don't even know if Jamo said anything to me. We just locked eyes and it was an instinct thing'
Leinster misfire in the Welsh rain as they fall to defeat
English Prem rugby to scrap promotion and relegation
Ulster start four Ireland squad members against Ospreys
Bundee Aki and Cian Prendergast on Connacht bench for Glasgow clash
'The game's in a good place' - No law changes after World Rugby talks
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
The IRFU will want to keep Farrell after the 2027 World Cup
The popular head coach has enjoyed remarkable success with the national team.
Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement
'He's taught me and he's always there to help' - Postlethwaite salutes Ireland star McCloskey
Munster to double down on McMillan's vision as Prendergast exits
The Limerick man was a key figure in the province’s URC success in 2023.
Blow for Ireland as James Lowe to miss rest of Six Nations through injury
Saracens 'categorically state' no offer made to Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens
Munster welcome back Ireland internationals for URC tie against Zebre
Munster confirm departure date for senior coach Mike Prendergast
Robbie Henshaw back in blue as Leinster name team for Cardiff trip
Alex Mitchell to miss rest of England’s Six Nations campaign through injury
Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more
Carlos Spencer departs Terenure RFC for personal reasons
Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ final two Six Nations fixtures
Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target
They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.
Connacht not under pressure from Andy Farrell to play Aki this weekend — Muldoon
'He's always had it in him' - McCloskey praised by Ulster coach Murphy
How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable
33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.
Italy blow as Capuozzo ruled out of Six Nations
Venues confirmed for Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures in July