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Rugby

Last month
November 2025
Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown
'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'
Scotland are booed off as Argentina complete remarkable comeback win
Six-try Australia performance 'a brilliant launchpad' for South Africa challenge
'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'
Ireland international Anna McGann speaks about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
Hansen adds life to Ireland's attack but a more thorough test awaits
Ireland-Australia scoreline 'exaggerated somewhat,' says disappointed Schmidt
'He's drawn attention to himself before he's even started!'
Baird and Hansen stand out as Ireland prove too strong for Wallabies
Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji
Ireland 46-19 Australia: Snap reaction pod
Hansen hat-trick helps Farrell's Ireland to impressive win over Wallabies
The home side made a brilliant start and then dominated the second half.
Wales's Evans denies Japan historic victory with last-gasp penalty
Ireland finish strong to defeat Australia in the Autumn Nations Series
Catch up on all the action as Ireland welcomed the Wallabies to Dublin.
England end long wait for win over New Zealand, with George Ford taking centre stage
Jamison Gibson-Park's idyllic island childhood on the Barrier
The Leinster, Ireland, and Lions scrum-half had some big setbacks in Kiwi rugby.
'I wouldn’t say there’s anything major to fix' - Baird defends Ireland's lineout
Time for Ireland to speak with actions against wounded Wallabies
Ex-Georgia Rugby captain facing six-year ban for providing urine samples to other players
Jude Postlethwaite and Scott Wilson sign new contracts with Ulster
Ireland/Australia preview
'That’s a real big match point for us': Wilson highlights back-row battle as key to Australia's chances
Ireland hope to get Aviva rocking again after last night's spectacle
'We’re chasing something that's bigger... otherwise what’s the point?'
'The first three people, 'Howiya Joe?' - Schmidt happy to be back in Ireland
The Wallabies boss still has very strong connections here.
'Mack has proven he's ready and able. He trained the house down'
Ikitau returns for Australia as Schmidt prepares to challenge 'one of the top teams in world'
Prendergast at 10, Mack's back, and McCarthy gets first start for Ireland
The Connacht man is at fullback for Saturday’s clash with Australia.
Scott Barrett returns to captain All Blacks against England
'It's not going to work if all of us are trying to be like Johnny, because we're not Johnny'
'The World Cup was just the beginning of what's to come for women's rugby'
‘Fast and explosive’ Louis Rees-Zammit back in ‘happy place’ after Wales return
Ireland unveil side to face South Africa in Friday's U20 challenge match
Beirne and Wafer take top honours at Rugby Writers awards
Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots
Ireland need sharper edge in attack to end November on a high
'I tried to simplify the game - ball carry, tackle and scrum'
Beirne feels he has even more to offer after season 'full of ups and downs'
South Africa's De Jager to miss Ireland game after copping 4-match ban
'Joe has been massive for us... He has saved a couple of the boys’ careers'