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new home

Eir Sport snap up Irish Pro14 rights in three-year deal

3 May 2018

16.0k

Big Sam

'I was sitting at home, probably feeling sorry for myself': Arnold boosted by Schmidt's call

3 May 2018

15.5k

happy where he is

'I'm probably going through the back door': Ruddock happy in the club game

3 May 2018

11.6k

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Discover Galway’s dark side

Discover Halloween magic in Galway, from Gaillimh Ah-Boo to Macnas.

Explore Ireland’s Ancient East in Meath and Louth

Meath and Louth go all out for Halloween in the historic Boyne Valley.

Join ancient rituals in Longford and Westmeath

Longford & Westmeath host Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting events.

Hear forgotten tales in Kerry

The craic is mighty in Kerry, especially during the Halloween season.

Learn Halloween traditions in Fingal

Experience Halloween across Fingal after dark with the Festival of Fire.

Take on Limerick’s medieval frights

Limerick plans to put its own spin on Samhain with their biggest Halloween celebration to date.

Dig into food and folklore in Kilkenny

Kilkenny’s five-week Halloween season offers food, folklore, and fun.

Have a ball at Púca 2025

Celebrate Halloween in style with comedy, music, and circus thrills at Púca Festival.

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JAPAN 2019

Rugby Europe row rankles with Samoa as they face wait for World Cup qualifier

2 May 2018

12.6k

Hungry for Success

'The players are focused on making sure everything is done better than it normally is'

2 May 2018

8.4k

No Go

Sale Sharks insist there's 'no substance' to Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding link

2 May 2018

33.1k

Taking the piss

Phipps stripped of Waratahs captaincy and fined after cow costume incident

2 May 2018

7.5k

Vision

Connacht must make progress across the board after Keane sacking

2 May 2018

13.8k

Transfers

English Premiership side Sale Sharks set to sign Jackson and Olding

2 May 2018

41.3k

Hunger

Taste of silverware intensifies trophy chase with Munster, says CJ Stander

2 May 2018

6.7k

Premiership

Big boost for high-flying Falcons as Dean Richards signs new three-year deal

1 May 2018

7.2k

Positive Play

World Rugby approves trial of nine-point converted tries in Australia

1 May 2018

19.3k

with a little help from my...

Pro14 clarify how Leinster can smooth Ulster's path into next season's Champions Cup

1 May 2018

15.9k

great signing

Scarlets swoop for Scottish international Hidalgo-Clyne in double scrum-half capture

1 May 2018

7.3k

Taking the piss

'I'm a goose' - Australian rugby star apologises for urinating on bar while dressed as cow

1 May 2018

40.5k

official business

Wayne Barnes appointed referee for Leinster's Champions Cup final clash with Racing 92

1 May 2018

8.3k

new gear

Stars and stripes: Leinster will wear adidas kit at all levels from next season

1 May 2018

17.6k

Parting company

Keane's Connacht fate sealed some time ago as Kiwi leaves after just one season

1 May 2018

42.7k

resilience

'Munster have been incredible... They looked after me and I feel I owe them a lot'

1 May 2018

15.1k

knockout rugby

Van Graan not feeling the pressure as Munster gear up for season-defining week

1 May 2018

5.2k

new boss

McFarland appointment an important step as Ulster look to rebuild

1 May 2018

9.0k

Party people

Eight French players dumped from Six Nations squad escape further punishment

30 Apr 2018

9.1k

squad update

Long-term absentee Taute nearing Munster return ahead of Pro14 quarter-final

30 Apr 2018

8.2k

familiar face

Ulster confirm appointment of Dan McFarland as next head coach

Updated 30 Apr 2018

28.0k

Banned

Rugby league star banned for 14 months over cocaine use

30 Apr 2018

7.8k

TV Rights

Pro14 confirm Premier Sports as new UK and Northern Ireland broadcaster

30 Apr 2018

13.1k

reinforcements

Gloucester confirm signing of Springbok Kriel despite shoulder injury

30 Apr 2018

4.9k

Catch up

Muldoon's perfect send-off, Ulster's near miss and all of the weekend's Pro14 highlights

30 Apr 2018

4.2k

Looking Up

'We weren't enjoying our rugby... It has started to lift a bit of the gloom'

30 Apr 2018

9.9k

In the market

Ulster still looking to secure experienced out-half ahead of next season

30 Apr 2018

28.7k

Bittersweet

Keane hoping Muldoon's day in the sun can inspire bright days ahead

30 Apr 2018

4.7k

Munster expect Tyler Bleyendaal to 'make a full recovery' for next season

30 Apr 2018

10.5k

blown away

'Painful review' in store for Leinster after biggest loss in over two years

30 Apr 2018

11.6k

Legend

Family and team-mates pay touching tributes to retiring Donncha O'Callaghan

29 Apr 2018

16.8k

Max out

Racing 92 star Machenaud ruled out of Champions Cup final against Leinster

29 Apr 2018

18.2k

all to play for

Racing 92 batter Bordeaux as race for Top 14 semi-final spot goes down to the wire

29 Apr 2018

8.6k

Picture this

It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week

29 Apr 2018

8.0k

Legend

'Just seeing how proud my kids were was super' - Special occasion as O'Callaghan bows out

29 Apr 2018

18.3k

ultimate connacht man

Reluctant hero Muldoon bows out a loyal legend of the west

29 Apr 2018

7.3k

turnip

'He's a great fella. He calls himself an Ardscoil legend every time I see him!'

29 Apr 2018

18.4k

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