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Rugby

April
April 2025
SCOTS AWAY
Wafer out for Ireland as Bemand names squad for Scotland test
24 Apr
1.8k
3
Team news
Milne debuts as injury-hit Munster make seven changes for Cardiff
24 Apr
6.3k
66
Venue
Lyon to host 2027 European rugby finals
24 Apr
3.0k
23
Last Run
'The focus now is ensuring that we finish on a high' - Ireland set for Six Nations finale
24 Apr
2.1k
1
Attack
Leinster have notched 155 points, 50 breaks, and 61 offloads in three games
There has been good planning and excellent skill level involved in the recent big wins.
Murray Kinsella
23 Apr
3.2k
10
standouts
Leinster trio among 8 nominees for Champions Cup Player of the Year
23 Apr
10.1k
34
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Sheehan's speed, Munster's matrix, Millard's map, Ulster's farewells
PodcastThe 42FM
Has Irish Rugby admitted that Leinster have become too strong?
Incoming
Tyler Bleyendaal says Rieko Ioane deal shows Leinster's appeal to top class talent
23 Apr
3.8k
45
Toll
Ulster hit with injury absentees and doubts ahead of crucial Sharks meeting
22 Apr
3.2k
33
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Tommy O'Brien might be better than we thought, Munster fall victim to another sideline shambles
exodus
O'Connor, Warwick and Matty Rea among 8 senior players to depart Ulster at end of season
22 Apr
6.5k
51
u-turn
Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe coming out of retirement for World Cup
22 Apr
1.8k
0
most capped
A bittersweet feeling: Ex-England star Ben Youngs to retire at end of season
22 Apr
2.3k
2
Rugby
Lawler says Munster have parked referee controversy as they focus on URC qualification
21 Apr
4.0k
11
Irish Abroad
'Donnacha helps me a lot. ROG has been so open to me'
Ex-Ireland back row Anna Caplice has been based in La Rochelle since 2023.
21 Apr
8.4k
8
Getting there
'There’s bits of the performance we feel flat about. I hoped to lay down a statement victory'
20 Apr
2.6k
1
W6N
Dominant Ireland power to bonus-point win in Wales
20 Apr
2.0k
3
standing out
'We’ve all seen it for a long time' - Cullen pleased with O'Brien's strong run of form
20 Apr
5.5k
18
Liveblog
Wales v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
20 Apr
9.1k
2
URC
Ulster count cost of 'big injury toll' after Leinster loss
20 Apr
3.2k
17
dominance
Sheehan runs in hat-trick as Leinster's bench power too much for Ulster
19 Apr
8.1k
106
Job Done
Six Nations: England and France secure wins to set up Grand Slam showdown
Updated 19 Apr
3.0k
0
Top 14
O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak
19 Apr
11.9k
24
aggrieved
Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat
The referee said ‘there are too many rules in this game’ when admitting Munster had been wrongly reduced to 14 men for 14 minutes of action.
19 Apr
14.0k
59
Reaction
'Nobody gave us a chance before the match, but we showed massive resilience'
19 Apr
6.6k
11
another thriller
Late heartbreak for Connacht in high-scoring defeat to Stormers
19 Apr
4.1k
45
Star Power
'When we have Jordie Barrett up in Dundalk, the kids are so drawn to that'
19 Apr
5.2k
19
johnny be good
'An unbelievable opportunity for us kickers. It's exciting to be able to pick his brain'
19 Apr
2.9k
4
Preview
Munster will need to dig deep to tame Bulls in Limerick
19 Apr
2.3k
26
looking ahead
Ireland make 5 changes for Wales encounter
18 Apr
1.5k
0
Test your knowledge
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
Let’s see how closely you have been paying attention over the past seven days.
18 Apr
4.3k
4
Ready to go
Jack Carty to make first start of year as Connacht ring the changes
18 Apr
4.4k
2
Derby
Frawley at 10 for Leinster, Izuchukwu returns to Ulster team
18 Apr
8.4k
72
SUAF
Injuries force Munster to make four changes for Bulls clash
18 Apr
10.8k
17
Upbeat
Ireland boss Scott Bemand adamant squad can cope with Erin King setback
18 Apr
1.1k
1
stepping up
'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'
18 Apr
3.3k
9
URC
'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'
17 Apr
2.0k
8
Budgets
URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'
17 Apr
5.5k
80
huge blow
'Heartbroken' Erin King ruled out of Rugby World Cup with knee injury
17 Apr
2.6k
8
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