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Rugby

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2024
England select George as captain for Six Nations, Sinckler and Vunipola omitted
Gregory Alldritt named France's Six Nations captain in Antoine Dupont's absence
Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard
Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.
Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland
Why Garry Ringrose could play on the wing for Ireland against France
The Leinster centre has performed well when covering the position previously.
Galway's Sportsground also set to sell naming rights as Connacht Rugby agree deal with US company
Ranking Ireland's captaincy candidates, from likeliest to dark horses
Have your own say in the poll below ahead of Wednesday’s Six Nations squad announcement.
Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'
Russell 'energised' by Bath move as Scotland name former England prop in Six Nations squad
Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit to 'pursue dream' of new career in NFL
Evan O'Connell to captain Ireland for U20 Six Nations campaign
Jack O'Donoghue out for three to four months but will not need surgery for knee injury
British and Irish Lions announce details of first-ever women's tour
Leinster's Goodman on why he 'couldn’t turn down' Ireland attack role
Why combative Kiwi centre Nankivell is already a Munster fan favourite
The 27-year-old was at the heart of an excellent win in Toulon.
Joy Neville to retire from officiating at end of the season and take up Connacht role
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham return for Connacht's clash with Bristol
'You probably need some people with his skill set to take it to France and trouble them'
Milne out for Leinster visit to Welford Road
Virgin Media and RTÉ announce live TV schedule for Six Nations
'There’s quite a few ahead of me' - Doris not expecting Ireland captaincy
'It feels different when Pete’s around' - O'Mahony's return proves timely for Munster
Harry Byrne could return for Leinster but Ross set to remain sidelined
What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games
There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.
La Rochelle jumpstart Champions Cup campaign with Leicester thrashing
The Munster men who boosted their Ireland prospects ahead of Wednesday's announcement
How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence
There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.
Munster's young guns step up on a special day in Toulon
There were a number of impressive individual displays as Munster powered to a famous win at the Stade Felix Mayol.
'He is the best player in the world' - Ulster coach Dan McFarland on Antoine Dupont
Antoine Dupont and Toulouse dish out Belfast beating to sorry Ulster
'He's fine' - Leinster boss Cullen eases concern over Frawley
Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot
Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.
'This is a huge competition for us. I’m immensely proud of the lads'
Munster save their Champions Cup season with brilliant bonus-point win in Toulon
Alex Nankivell, Simon Zebo, Tom Ahern and Calvin Nash scored the tries in a 29-18 win.
Connacht's Champions Cup hopes disappear in frustrating Lyon loss
Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland
Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.
'I just don't take this for granted to the same extent as I did when I was young'
Generational pressure, unleashing the footballer, and Axel: Rory Scannell approaches a decade in Munster red.
Ulster look to stay the course this time against heartbreakers Toulouse
Another big crowd in Dublin as Leinster look to shine against Stade
Munster must summon something special to topple star-studded Toulon