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Rugby

Last year
2024
Sam Prendergast
'His ceiling is very, very high but he has to prove that he can control and manage a game'
14 Jun 2024
4.3k
6
humphs
'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'
14 Jun 2024
3.0k
13
Super Sub
'There's no point in crying over these things. I've still got a job to do'
14 Jun 2024
5.5k
1
job
O'Brien braced for a busy day with Leinster against the Bulls
14 Jun 2024
1.5k
0
live and learn
How Glasgow lessons put Munster on road to boasting best defence in URC
The province worked hard on improving their defence after two worrying performances against the Warriors.
Ciarán Kennedy
14 Jun 2024
954
1
hosts
'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar
14 Jun 2024
2.4k
9
suftum
7 new contract extensions as Ulster confirm squad for next season
13 Jun 2024
5.5k
18
women in rugby
IRFU plans 4 contracted women's provinces as Ireland games turn profit
13 Jun 2024
3.4k
8
physical test
'Forwards should be licking their lips... There's not going to be many tip-on passes'
13 Jun 2024
3.2k
2
touring party
10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour
12 Jun 2024
3.0k
3
Switching Codes
Blow to Joe Schmidt as Australian fly-half Carter Gordon defects to rugby league
12 Jun 2024
6.9k
14
mindset
'When you're written off, you just have to prove all the doubters wrong'
12 Jun 2024
3.0k
8
One More Year
'It was messy' - Peter O'Mahony on contract delay and his Ireland future
12 Jun 2024
5.6k
11
Opposition
The South Africans and Scots out to prevent an all-Irish URC final
The Bulls and Glasgow take on Leinster and Munster on Saturday in the semi-finals.
11 Jun 2024
1.8k
2
URC
'He’s been a really popular signing, Cranks' - Nankivell on course for Glasgow return
11 Jun 2024
3.8k
7
Update
Ringrose available for long-awaited Leinster return against the Bulls
11 Jun 2024
3.8k
18
trip
Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa confirmed for October
11 Jun 2024
6.2k
27
Impact
Return of Diarmuid Barron a timely boost for Munster
11 Jun 2024
3.9k
5
Aerial
How Ulster tried to expose Leinster but got stung on the counter
John Cooney’s contestable kicking caused stress but Ulster didn’t quite get the rewards.
Murray Kinsella
10 Jun 2024
3.3k
9
rugby weekly extra
'If Leinster lose to the Bulls, it's a big, big failure on their part' - Bernard Jackman
10 Jun 2024
8.2k
49
Update
Munster hope to have Nankivell available for Glasgow semi-final
10 Jun 2024
4.9k
21
Impact
'You almost burrow through like a mole' - McCarthy excels for Leinster
The 23-year-old lock was at his destructive best against Ulster.
Murray Kinsella
10 Jun 2024
3.5k
4
Travelling Party
Conan and Ringrose to travel with Leinster to South Africa
10 Jun 2024
4.8k
12
Final Four
Munster motivated to defend URC title on home soil
10 Jun 2024
3.5k
9
Rugby Sevens
Ireland Men edged out by France in Rugby Sevens Europe final
Updated 9 Jun 2024
15.6k
11
Final Four
Details confirmed for Munster and Leinster's respective URC semi-finals
8 Jun 2024
14.2k
19
End of the road
'We showed great character, kept fighting right to the end'
8 Jun 2024
4.1k
7
On The Road
'The bags are packed' - Leinster set for South Africa trip in URC semis
8 Jun 2024
5.9k
17
Blow
Star wing Arendse ruled out of Bulls' clash with Leinster and doubtful for Ireland tests
8 Jun 2024
4.2k
17
highveld hopes
Leinster to visit the Bulls in URC semis after 6-try win over Ulster
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
8 Jun 2024
5.8k
25
saints
Alex Mitchell’s late try seals Premiership title for Northampton against 14-man Bath
8 Jun 2024
2.8k
9
URC
Bulls hold off stern Benetton challenge to set up home semi with Leinster or Ulster
8 Jun 2024
4.1k
12
Business end
Super Rugby semis locked down as debt-laden Rebels bid farewell
8 Jun 2024
3.6k
4
suftum
'We want guys playing with freedom and swagger' - Ulster eye Leinster upset
8 Jun 2024
1.1k
3
Preview
Depleted Ulster face tough task as Leinster look to launch URC title charge
8 Jun 2024
1.9k
2
Reaction
'It’s not always glamorous. This is knockout rugby'
7 Jun 2024
3.7k
13
Job Done
Munster see off Ospreys to book place in URC semi-finals
7 Jun 2024
5.7k
32
Rugby Sevens
Ireland women make winning start in Croatia, men hammer hosts and draw with Germany
7 Jun 2024
3.2k
0
Let's Get Quizzical
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you been following the sports news this week?
7 Jun 2024
6.1k
1
Podcast
Leinster having four talented out-halves isn’t great for the health of the game in Ireland
7 Jun 2024
8.1k
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