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Rugby

Last year
2025
going west
Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.
29 Dec 2025
5.4k
36
Rivalry
Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster
29 Dec 2025
2.5k
28
Fallout
'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'
29 Dec 2025
3.5k
10
Back in action
Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle
28 Dec 2025
5.3k
7
secondment
Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles
28 Dec 2025
4.6k
4
that winning feeling
Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'
28 Dec 2025
2.7k
22
Defence
'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run
28 Dec 2025
3.0k
23
Regrets
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
27 Dec 2025
8.0k
37
Derby
Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle
Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
27 Dec 2025
7.4k
88
Rugby
Northampton rock Bath to take top spot in English Prem
27 Dec 2025
2.7k
7
Reaction
Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'
27 Dec 2025
6.0k
27
interpro
Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht
Richie Murphy’s side took 34 minutes to score their first points of the night, before Connacht set up a nervy finish.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
27 Dec 2025
2.8k
15
Liveblog
Munster v Leinster, URC
27 Dec 2025
45.9k
80
Updates
Connacht v Ulster, URC
27 Dec 2025
15.8k
34
goals
'We’re trying to get where Munster is' - Nienaber outlines Leinster's URC ambition
27 Dec 2025
4.4k
26
Preview
Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway
27 Dec 2025
1.6k
4
Results
Cardiff and Ospreys prevail in Welsh URC derbies
26 Dec 2025
2.3k
1
Interpros
'It’s always tight with these guys': Ulster's McCloskey anticipates close contest with Connacht
26 Dec 2025
1.8k
6
highlight
Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover
25 Dec 2025
3.4k
13
Ready to go
Connacht team includes teenage debutant, 6 alterations for Ulster
24 Dec 2025
8.7k
9
Derby
Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster
24 Dec 2025
11.1k
51
Fighting Fit
'A complete idiot just landed on my leg... I sprained my toe, my ankle, and I had a fracture in my foot'
24 Dec 2025
7.7k
13
URC
'It was a bit of an eye-opener for us' - Ronan Kelleher vows to right wrongs against Munster
24 Dec 2025
2.5k
5
THOMOND TALES
'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception
23 Dec 2025
3.2k
18
Interpros
'We're coming off two losses, and we need to step up and try and right that wrong'
23 Dec 2025
1.9k
7
squad update
Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster
Updated 23 Dec 2025
2.5k
18
Irish Abroad
'If I had stayed in Ireland, I'd still be selling houses'
Dublin man Ian Robinson coached King’s College to success in New Zealand rugby this year.
23 Dec 2025
7.0k
2
Limerick
Ireland XV to play England A at Thomond Park in February
23 Dec 2025
3.8k
4
move in making
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
23 Dec 2025
4.9k
31
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.
61m
Derby Day
Munster confirm all of their Ireland internationals available to face Leinster on Saturday
22 Dec 2025
3.7k
Rugby
Stuart Lancaster tight lipped as he refuses to be drawn on Ciarán Frawley move
22 Dec 2025
4.1k
2
going west
Ciarán Frawley set to join Connacht from next season
Bernard Jackman reports that Connacht hope for the versatile 28-year-old to play primarily at out-half.
22 Dec 2025
21.5k
69
Not good enough
'We were miles off what I expect and we need to sort it out' - Lancaster after Connacht loss
21 Dec 2025
3.8k
16
There Be Dragons
Out-of-sorts Connacht suffer shock defeat on the road against Dragons
20 Dec 2025
5.8k
46
United Rugby Championship
Munster ease to bonus-point win over Ospreys
20 Dec 2025
6.5k
24
Leinster v Ulster
Richie Murphy on Aviva defeat: 'It definitely won't deflate us. It definitely won't knock us off track'
20 Dec 2025
3.3k
24
URC
Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips
20 Dec 2025
2.2k
3
Leo Cullen
'It's not the way you ideally want to play every week'
19 Dec 2025
4.1k
33
Drama
Leinster edge Ulster to claim provincial bragging rights
A converted try late on sealed a four-point victory for the hosts.
19 Dec 2025
7.0k
67
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