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Rugby

This month
January 2026
Familiarity for Lancaster as Connacht hope to rebound in Leinster
'They're both incredible ball carriers' - Ward brothers shine for Ulster
'Myself and the coaches will look at ourselves before we look at the players'
Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC
Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast.
Ulster v Munster, URC
Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster, Connacht make five changes
Ulster eye New Year opportunity against much-changed Munster
This year marks the beginning of the Nations Championship era
'There are a lot of boys that really deserve national call-ups' - Ulster's Werner Kok
Nathan Doak signs new Ulster contract until 2028
Henderson returns for Ulster, Munster make 10 changes for New Year's interpro
Rees-Zammit signs new long-term deal at Bristol following R360 breakaway links
Last month
December 2025
Lancaster unsure if Mack Hansen will be fit to play again this season
'What better change to come to Belfast' - Angus Bell embracing the Ulster challenge
The ex-Munster out-half who could barely solo the GAA ball has found a new life in sport
Ian Keatley on his Munster career, why he did not make a retirement statement and taking up Gaelic football with Ahane.
'It can be seen a lot in the squad' - Furlong hails Lancaster influence ahead of Connacht reunion
John Ryan's admirable journey to hit 250 mark for Munster
'This weekend is massively important' - Ulster aim to start new year with win over Munster
Lancaster: Frawley arrival does not need to spell the end for Jack Carty
Ulster's Augustus suffers ankle ligament injury as Herring and Henderson return to training
'We tried to keep Ciarán here, but he's made a decision' - Cullen on Frawley's Connacht move
Frawley a cracking signing for Connacht and it's a different Leinster exit
Leo Cullen made several interesting comments about ‘Leinster guys’ playing elsewhere.
Promising back rower Gleeson set to make Munster return after recovering from injury
Dupont's France and improved England will make Ireland's life tricky
Andy Farrell’s side are at home to Italy, Wales, and Scotland in 2026.
'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip
Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat
Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht
Dupont back to 'genius' best as Toulouse hit under-strength La Rochelle for 60
Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.
Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster
'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'
Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle
Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles
Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'
'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle
Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.
Northampton rock Bath to take top spot in English Prem
Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'
Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht
Richie Murphy’s side took 34 minutes to score their first points of the night, before Connacht set up a nervy finish.