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Rugby

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2024
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against France
Andy Farrell faces some big calls ahead of Wednesday’s team announcement.
Poll: Who do you think will win the Six Nations?
'The belief we have is sky-high' - Ireland feeling confident ahead of French test
EPCR appeal decision to overturn Caulfield’s red card against Connacht
No injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Six Nations opener with France
Andy Farrell’s side take on France in Marseille on Friday night.
Ex London-Irish player Danaher to join Ireland women’s coaching team
'If you can't get excited about what's coming up, you shouldn't be in this job'
Ireland women's team make history with rugby success in Perth
'I need to grow to understand myself and how I can impact this group'
If Jack Crowley is to become ‘the man’ at 10 for Ireland, he will be allowed to do so on his own terms.
Stade Francais edge depleted Bordeaux-Begles, Premiership leaders Northampton shine
Vikki Wall debuts as Ireland Sevens teams advance to semi-finals in Perth
Rassie Erasmus hospitalised with chemical burns in freak accident
Ewels drafted into England squad, Wainwright’s new Dragons deal boost Wales
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Easterby: No need for Ireland to start afresh as they eye up 'opportunity' in Marseille
Owen Farrell's move, Full Contact verdict and France-Ireland look-ahead
Ireland women off to solid start in Perth
Ulster's Angus Curtis retires at 25 on medical advice
Leinster and Munster Round of 16 game details announced
Northampton hooker Langdon banned for 4 weeks after Munster red card
Which one of these squads will win the Six Nations?
Full Contact: Netflix rugby series delivers big impact but little insight
Eight-part documentary puts focus on the game’s brutal physicality and overlooks its more cerebral elements.
Fresh start in France can reinvigorate Farrell after constant abuse took its toll
England suffer triple injury blow ahead of Six Nations opener
Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp
Bristol lock Caulfield's red card against Connacht overturned
No Sexton, Dupont, Farrell - This year's Six Nations will feel different
France are favourites for the title as they face Ireland at home in Marseille.
'We've made an absolute balls of it' - Jackman laments uncertainty over O'Mahony's future
‘We’ve left him in a very poor situation. His employers have done that.’
Racing 92 announce signing of England out-half Owen Farrell
Gatland says Wales could call on Rhys Ruddock if injuries hit
England's Borthwick hails Felix Jones' 'groundbreaking knowledge'
'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell
The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.
France suffer double injury blow ahead of Six Nations opener with Ireland
'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy
Leinster get the job done on weekend of detours and disruptions
Leo Cullen’s side will have home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16 but have yet to fully hit their stride.
Leinster could host La Rochelle in QFs while Munster go on the road
Leinster host Leicester while Munster travel to Northampton in Champions Cup last 16
Rory Darge and Finn Russell named Scotland co-captains for Six Nations
Relief for O'Gara as La Rochelle beat Sale to reach Champions Cup last 16
Peter O'Mahony: An Ireland captain 20 years in the making