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Rugby

Last month

October 2025

Team news

Ulster make 5 changes as Sharks recall more internationals for Durban clash

17 Oct

2.7k

13

experience

'I'm after silverware' - Munster man Ryan still driven at the age of 37

17 Oct

2.3k

5

Derby

'They're going to be gunning for us' - Gibson-Park relishing Croke Park clash with Munster

17 Oct

1.5k

3

Sponsored

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proud province

'Part of my motivation is getting more Munster players in the national side'

17 Oct

4.9k

19

Update

Munster boss McMillan eases concerns over Nash injury

16 Oct

5.5k

9

Team news

Edogbo and Gleeson return to beef up Munster pack for Croke Park clash

16 Oct

7.3k

70

reinforcements

Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster

16 Oct

6.8k

35

November Tests

Farrell looks to develop competition around Ireland's familiar core

The Ireland boss has opted for the usual continuity, but there are some fresher faces in the group.

Murray Kinsella

16 Oct

3.6k

7

Sponsored

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URC

Connacht's Lions return for Bulls' visit

16 Oct

2.5k

18

Change

Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar

16 Oct

4.8k

13

Loosehead

Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy

The Leinster man was outstanding in a talented Ireland U20 team in 2023.

Murray Kinsella

15 Oct

8.1k

42

standards

'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'

15 Oct

5.0k

named

Uncapped McCarthy included in Ireland squad for November

15 Oct

8.0k

71

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

The Big Leinster-Munster Preview

tough stance

Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360

15 Oct

4.4k

5

Rivalry

'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'

15 Oct

9.1k

9

Comment

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season

15 Oct

4.4k

36

Dates For Diary

Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties

14 Oct

3.5k

Stand up and fight

'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'

14 Oct

3.9k

12

Interview

Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain

14 Oct

1.9k

5

Skipper

Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge

14 Oct

2.6k

5

Boost

Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster

14 Oct

2.4k

7

squad update

Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster

13 Oct

3.8k

28

Podcast

Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker

13 Oct

241

reinforcement

Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad

13 Oct

3.5k

Rugby

All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour

13 Oct

5.0k

9

Reaction

'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne

13 Oct

3.2k

20

Strong start

Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'

12 Oct

2.9k

8

Reaction

Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'

12 Oct

6.8k

11

aftermath

Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'

12 Oct

8.1k

YouTube

'French rugby is on the precipice of becoming an international behemoth'

FR-UK Rugby broadcasts Pro D2 games on YouTube, with hopes of gaining Top 14 rights too.

Murray Kinsella

12 Oct

8.4k

12

Tense

Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht

11 Oct

3.7k

22

suftum

Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls

11 Oct

4.8k

20

Wrap

St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries

11 Oct

3.6k

blues cruise

Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season

11 Oct

5.2k

47

Reaction

'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press

Munster beat Edinburgh 20-19 to maintain their perfect start to the season under their new Kiwi coach.

11 Oct

4.8k

40

Preview

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them

11 Oct

1.8k

3

Tom O'Toole

'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'

11 Oct

2.7k

Away day

Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff

11 Oct

3.8k

fingertips

Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start

10 Oct

8.8k

105

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