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Rugby
June
June 2026
highs and lows'I have a lot of good people around me' - Prendergast turns Bilbao pain into Croke Park glory
Dominant
How Leinster's complete performance took the Bulls apart
Leo Cullen’s men delivered an excellent display at Croke Park.
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Snap reaction: Leinster hammer Bulls to retain the URC
Ciarán and Murray check in from Croke Park after Leinster’s dominant 36-7 win over the Bulls.
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Top 10
Prendergast delivers timely performance as Leinster trample Bulls in Croke Park
The out-half starred in a dominant performance by Leo Cullen’s men.
Deja Vu
Leinster retain URC crown in style with another battering of the Bulls
Leo Cullen’s men were too good for the South Africans at Croke Park again.
Nations Championship'Old dog' Slipper out of retirement and Bell returns as Schmidt names Wallabies squad
contest
How Leinster and the Bulls are using a new tactic under high balls
There have been some teething issues for teams implementing the new approach.
Leinster Lowedown'It’s the nature of the business that we are in. The business gets done, and you move on'
Nations CupAll roads feel like they lead towards Eden Park as Farrell selects another tried and tested squad
Nations Championship
Uncapped Connacht trio included in Farrell's Ireland squad for summer Tests
Jack Crowley and Andrew Porter are among the injury absentees.
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