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Rugby

Last year
2025
'I loved putting on the Leinster jersey every single time'
25-year-old Athy man Martin Moloney enjoyed a strong first season with Exeter.
Bulls bid to test Leinster's composure in exciting URC final
Patrick Campbell leaves Munster to join Ealing Trailfinders
Crusaders reach Super Rugby final after edging out tense battle with Auckland Blues
'If you lose a final, are you a failure?' - Cullen's bigger picture approach to URC decider
Van der Flier and Ringrose return for Leinster's URC final against the Bulls
Ronan O'Gara and Conor Murray included among Sky Sports' pundits for Lions Tour
Michael Cheika wants trust from Leicester one last time in Premiership final
Former All Black to join Stade Francais
'We got here, we're playing for our brothers, and we're playing for our friend that we have lost'
Willie le Roux explains how the death of his dear friend, Cornal Hendricks, has fuelled the Bulls for ‘mission impossible’ in Dublin.
Leinster's Rob Russell to join Gloucester
Leinster v Bulls: scrum battle, opportunities for each side, and the chance to shut people up
No scrum, no win: Leinster set to lock horns with the Bulls
White feels 'stars are aligned' as Bulls look to inflict more URC pain on Leinster
'It's an honour' - Contepomi's Argentina name squad for Lions clash
Can Leinster take that final step and end their trophy wait?
The Bulls have happily embraced a role as underdogs for the URC final.
'I thought Sam played a good match... he's his harshest critic'
Bealham's Lions delight as Farrell's men get up and running
A 24-man squad will travel to Portugal tomorrow to get training underway.
Ticket sales heading towards 30,000 for URC final in Croker
Leinster haters, Prendergast's form, and the URC final
Finlay Bealham called up to Lions squad as Fagerson ruled out
Conan: 'People definitely revel in Leinster underachieving at times'
Ireland's Finlay Bealham set to join up with Farrell's Lions
'We always knew we had it in us' - Leinster braced for Bulls showdown
Stade Francais stay up and La Rochelle miss playoffs in Top 14 final round
Leinster set for grudge match against the Bulls in URC Grand Final
Cheika to bow out as Leicester boss with Premiership final
'We always feel like we have a point to prove' - Cullen pleased as Leinster step up
Leinster make a statement with dominant semi-final defeat of Glasgow
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, United Rugby Championship
Brumbies join New Zealand heavyweights in Super Rugby semis
'Stuart was always innovating. It’s addictive to be in that environment'
Lancaster’s time in Leinster shows what players and coaches in Connacht have ahead of them.
Leinster want excitement but Glasgow can make it a nervy day at the Aviva
Bath beat Bristol to seal return to Premiership final
Leinster v Glasgow preview, crowd attendances at URC knockout games, and Ireland's summer squad
Three changes for Leinster as Keenan and van der Flier miss out
Crusaders thump Reds to book Super Rugby semi-final spot
Ex-Munster and Ireland U20 wing to feature on new season of Love Island
Munster's Kleyn and Ulster new boy Augustus included in monster Springbok squad for summer Tests
Dramatic finale in Durban was typical of turbulent Munster season
Progress in the Champions Cup was not matched in the URC.