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Rugby

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2024
How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
'Joe's been excellent' - McCarthy furthers case for place in Ireland team
Connacht out of Champions Cup after Saracens beat Lyon
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
O'Mahony an injury concern while Ahern to spend night in hospital
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
Leinster and Ireland await update on Harry Byrne ankle injury
Leinster leave it late to claim bonus-point win at Leicester
Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris scored the tries at Welford Road.
Sorry Ulster crash out of Champions Cup as 'Quins run amok at The Stoop
Thomond Park all set for another cracking European battle
Prime time for Byrne but Pollard versus Nienaber a fascinating subplot at Welford Road
'It was just, 'What the hell? I'm playing for Ireland, this is crazy''
Wilkins proud to see Connacht round off 'painful' run of stepping stones with big win
'We play better when our backs are against the wall, when we've got something to prove'
'It was a good night for the west of Ireland' - Lam doffs his cap on unhappy return to Connacht
Connacht earn impressive bonus-point victory over Bristol to stay alive in Europe
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Schmidt to save the Aussies and Champions Cup team news reaction
Jaco Peyper announces retirement from refereeing
Two changes to Ulster back row for trip to face Harlequins
Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Leinster go strong for Leicester trip
Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick
6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster
Connacht's naming rights deal to offset over €40 million cost of redeveloping Sportsground
Permutations, salutations, and Six Nations: Connacht seek to extend run in Europe
'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
Joe Schmidt named as new Australia rugby head coach
Former Ireland head coach agrees two-year deal to succeed Eddie Jones at the Wallabies.
'I don’t really want to be playing Challenge Cup... that’s a pretty big carrot'
'I love the place' - Mick Galwey's journey from Munster great to O'Loughlin Gael
The rugby hero’s son Ruairí stands on the edge of winning an All-Ireland with O’Loughlin Gaels.
Bealham putting friendship with groomsman Marmion aside in Bristol test
Former Springbok Elton Jantjies given four-year doping ban
Boost for Connacht as O'Halloran and Aki return for Champions Cup showdown
Joe Schmidt set to be confirmed as new Australia head coach - reports
'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener
O'Mahony the right choice as Ireland captain despite uncertain future
'It was something that I sent out, that I was interested in going home'
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.
'It massively strengthens O’Mahony’s hand if he wants to play beyond the end of the season'
O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.
Ulster's long-running sponsorship deal with Kingspan to end next year