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Rugby

All time
frustrations
'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'
18 Dec 2023
6.5k
Review
Toulouse crush Quins, Leicester move level with Leinster
17 Dec 2023
4.0k
8
turnaround
How Munster's winning position crumbled in the space of four minutes
Exeter scored 14 points in the blink of an eye to take control of the Champions Cup clash.
17 Dec 2023
5.7k
1
missed chance
'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree
17 Dec 2023
9.0k
15
Under Pressure
Munster collapse in second half as Exeter scorch to Champions Cup win
Graham Rowntree’s men were 24-13 ahead early in the second half but fell apart.
17 Dec 2023
13.7k
62
Updates
Exeter v Munster, Champions Cup
17 Dec 2023
24.8k
30
Work to do
Leinster on course for home advantage in Europe but have plenty room for improvement
17 Dec 2023
3.7k
8
Try time
Ulster's tries cooked up in coaching 'laboratory' where players call the shots
Head coach Dan McFarland reveals that players came up with inventive means of scoring tries against Racing 92.
17 Dec 2023
2.9k
5
Stand up and fight
Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure
17 Dec 2023
2.5k
0
Match Report
Ulster rediscover form as they hold off Racing's second-half revival
16 Dec 2023
7.1k
10
Reaction
Leinster relieved to overcome 'sluggish' start against Sale
16 Dec 2023
5.0k
17
Two from two
Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS
The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.
16 Dec 2023
5.2k
27
Minute-by-Minute
Leinster v Sale Sharks, Champions Cup
16 Dec 2023
15.8k
21
0 from 2
Stormers strike at the death to leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup defence hanging in the balance
16 Dec 2023
12.5k
24
Match Report
Connacht's dismal record in England continues as Saracens run up 55 points
16 Dec 2023
5.2k
20
Christmas Gift Idea
Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas
The 42 takes a look at some of the excellent choices by Irish authors.
16 Dec 2023
1.8k
1
BIG UNITS
Ulster try to get a Racing start after the drowning in Bath
16 Dec 2023
2.9k
2
Preview
Connacht hope for response as Carty and Thornbury return to starting lineup
16 Dec 2023
1.8k
1
stag
'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'
Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.
16 Dec 2023
6.1k
3
next step
'Massive battle for our pack' - Leinster aim to strengthen Champions Cup intent against Sharks
16 Dec 2023
2.5k
6
Quizmass Time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?
15 Dec 2023
7.5k
1
Podcast
The RG Snyman-to-Leinster reaction pod . . . and Champions Cup preview
15 Dec 2023
1.9k
1
seniority
Ulster lean on experience for pivotal meeting with Racing
15 Dec 2023
3.5k
3
Team news
Thornbury to make long-awaited injury comeback in boost for Connacht's trip to Sarries
15 Dec 2023
4.2k
15
Team news
Munster make six changes for Sunday's trip to face Exeter
15 Dec 2023
8.2k
19
Team news
Frawley handed first European start at 10 for Leinster's sold-out clash with Sale
15 Dec 2023
6.5k
12
Shock Move
RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan
15 Dec 2023
10.2k
87
leinster leader
Ala’alatoa: 'I love this team, but the opportunity to play in France was appealing'
15 Dec 2023
7.6k
28
NUCIFORA
IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch
Performance director David Nucifora held his annual briefing in Abbotstown yesterday.
15 Dec 2023
2.1k
4
RELATED
IRFU: One player per province could join Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics
14 Dec 2023
Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach
14 Dec 2023
drop goal
'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'
15 Dec 2023
6.3k
0
Ooh la la
'Championships aren’t won in October and November' - Dan McFarland on building Ulster
15 Dec 2023
887
1
Watch this space
'The Irish system would be mad to say no to him' - IRFU open to Sexton coaching role
15 Dec 2023
4.0k
13
2024 Games
IRFU: One player per province could join Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics
14 Dec 2023
7.5k
15
we'll always have dublin
Wales prop Samson Lee forced to retire after 18-month injury battle
14 Dec 2023
3.1k
2
target met
IRFU appoints three new female delegates to meet 40% gender-balance requirement
14 Dec 2023
2.4k
9
In Demand
Nucifora: IRFU would be 'ecstatic' if Farrell led Lions in 2025
14 Dec 2023
2.7k
6
Second chance
Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban
14 Dec 2023
2.5k
4
Signed Up
Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach
Farrell commits to Ireland until after the 2027 World Cup.
New deal a "significant coup" for Irish rugby
Mike Catt set to step down as attack coach next summer
14 Dec 2023
8.0k
36
stinging
All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'
14 Dec 2023
7.2k
13
Options
Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle
14 Dec 2023
3.5k
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