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Rugby

April
April 2025
Wafer out for Ireland as Bemand names squad for Scotland test
Milne debuts as injury-hit Munster make seven changes for Cardiff
Lyon to host 2027 European rugby finals
'The focus now is ensuring that we finish on a high' - Ireland set for Six Nations finale
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.
Leinster trio among 8 nominees for Champions Cup Player of the Year
Sheehan's speed, Munster's matrix, Millard's map, Ulster's farewells
Has Irish Rugby admitted that Leinster have become too strong?
Tyler Bleyendaal says Rieko Ioane deal shows Leinster's appeal to top class talent
Ulster hit with injury absentees and doubts ahead of crucial Sharks meeting
Tommy O'Brien might be better than we thought, Munster fall victim to another sideline shambles
O'Connor, Warwick and Matty Rea among 8 senior players to depart Ulster at end of season
Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe coming out of retirement for World Cup
A bittersweet feeling: Ex-England star Ben Youngs to retire at end of season
Lawler says Munster have parked referee controversy as they focus on URC qualification
'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.
'There’s bits of the performance we feel flat about. I hoped to lay down a statement victory'
Dominant Ireland power to bonus-point win in Wales
'We’ve all seen it for a long time' - Cullen pleased with O'Brien's strong run of form
Wales v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
Ulster count cost of 'big injury toll' after Leinster loss
Sheehan runs in hat-trick as Leinster's bench power too much for Ulster
Six Nations: England and France secure wins to set up Grand Slam showdown
O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak
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.
'Nobody gave us a chance before the match, but we showed massive resilience'
Late heartbreak for Connacht in high-scoring defeat to Stormers
'When we have Jordie Barrett up in Dundalk, the kids are so drawn to that'
'An unbelievable opportunity for us kickers. It's exciting to be able to pick his brain'
Munster will need to dig deep to tame Bulls in Limerick
Ireland make 5 changes for Wales encounter
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Jack Carty to make first start of year as Connacht ring the changes
Frawley at 10 for Leinster, Izuchukwu returns to Ulster team
Injuries force Munster to make four changes for Bulls clash
Ireland boss Scott Bemand adamant squad can cope with Erin King setback
'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'
'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'
URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'
'Heartbroken' Erin King ruled out of Rugby World Cup with knee injury