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Rugby

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February 2025
England make one change for Scotland showdown
Ireland to return to Chicago to face New Zealand as November fixtures announced
Ireland will also take on Japan, Australia, and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium this autumn.
Ireland confirm Doris, Kelleher and Furlong all ruled out for Wales clash
Former Wales rugby star signs active roster contract with NFL side
Here's a look at the new jersey Ireland will wear in Cardiff on Saturday
Busy week for Ireland and Ireland A gives bigger-picture view
Russell and Graham included in Scotland squad after concussion injury against Ireland
Wales will not 'die wanting' against Ireland – Wales assistant Mike Forshaw
Connacht grant winger John Porch his wish to join Top 14 club in France
Strengthening ‘the other three’ provinces without weakening Leinster
Thomas joins Wales coaching team ahead of Ireland Six Nations game
Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash
'People think he's fragile and I don’t see it myself. He's a big man'
6 players with Test experience feature in Ireland A squad to face England
Doris and Kelleher injury doubts as Ireland bring in six new faces for Wales camp
'The third quarter was outstanding... we were relentless'
'A hell of a lot of work' - What it's like to interview for a coaching job in rugby
Lowe's impact, Gibson-Park's pass, and Van der Flier's engine
'When I was 23 to 25, this was never really on the cards for me'
Connacht hold off Cardiff fightback to secure bonus point and end losing URC run
Ulster's URC play-off hopes take a hit after slumping to Benetton defeat
Munster produce strong second-half effort to seal bonus-point victory
Leo Cullen 'frustrated, but relieved' as Leinster extend unbeaten run in URC
'This is a huge game for us' - Jacob Stockdale says Ulster must deliver against Benetton
Wales will surely get a bounce but Ireland have Grand Slam ambitions
'He's a pretty inspirational figure' - Brian Fenton's day in Ireland camp
Leinster hold on for narrow win against gutsy Ospreys to continue unbeaten run
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What kind of impact can new Wales boss Matt Sherratt make against Ireland?
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss Wales’ interim head coach and where he may change the thinking, for both sides, ahead of Ireland’s visit to Cardiff. The lads also look ahead to the weekend’s URC action.
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McCarthy and Hansen on course for Wales but Furlong remains a doubt
France's Fickou and Flament return to Six Nations squad
Josh Wycherley's return the only change to Munster's XV to face Scarlets
Boyd to make senior debut as Ulster welcome back key backline trio to competitive action
Hugh Gavin returns at 13 in strong Connacht side to face Cardiff
'It's the best club in the world' - Penny happy at Leinster despite limited game time
Stephen Aboud returns to Italian Rugby Federation to take up key post
Howley departs Wales setup, while out-half Anscombe among three call-ups ahead of Ireland
Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne commit futures to Ireland and provinces
Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name team for Ospreys trip
'I probably didn't think I was that close' - Aungier's surprise at Ireland call-up