Rugby

Regrets
'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'
45 mins ago
6
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
2 hrs ago
70
FreeRugby
Northampton rock Bath to take top spot in English Prem
2 hrs ago
6
FreeReaction
Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'
3 hrs ago
18
interpro
Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht
4 hrs ago
14
FreeAs it happened
Munster v Leinster, URC
Munster seek a double over their rivals, and Leinster revenge over theirs, at Thomond Park from 7:45pm.
4 hrs ago
69
As it happened
Connacht v Ulster, URC
7 hrs ago
33
goals
'We’re trying to get where Munster is' - Nienaber outlines Leinster's URC ambition
16 hrs ago
26
Preview
Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway
16 hrs ago
4
Yesterday
26th December 2025
Results
Cardiff and Ospreys prevail in Welsh URC derbies
26 Dec
1
Interpros
'It’s always tight with these guys': Ulster's McCloskey anticipates close contest with Connacht
26 Dec
6
This week
21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
highlight
Ireland and Leinster still out to disprove notion of Lions hangover
25 Dec
13
Ready to go
Connacht team includes teenage debutant, 6 alterations for Ulster
24 Dec
9
Derby
Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster
24 Dec
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
13
URC
'It was a bit of an eye-opener for us' - Ronan Kelleher vows to right wrongs against Munster
24 Dec
5
THOMOND TALES
'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception
23 Dec
18
Interpros
'We're coming off two losses, and we need to step up and try and right that wrong'
23 Dec
7
squad update
Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster
Updated 23 Dec
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
2
Limerick
Ireland XV to play England A at Thomond Park in February
23 Dec
4
move in making
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
23 Dec
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
Rugby
Stuart Lancaster tight lipped as he refuses to be drawn on Ciarán Frawley move
22 Dec
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
70
Not good enough
'We were miles off what I expect and we need to sort it out' - Lancaster after Connacht loss
21 Dec
16
Last week
14th December 2025 - 27th December 2025
There Be Dragons
Out-of-sorts Connacht suffer shock defeat on the road against Dragons
20 Dec
46
United Rugby Championship
Munster ease to bonus-point win over Ospreys
20 Dec
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
24
URC
Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips
20 Dec
3
Leo Cullen
'It's not the way you ideally want to play every week'
19 Dec
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
67
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
Team news
Prendergast, Aki and Ioane return to Connacht side to face Dragons
19 Dec
1
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
19 Dec
19
Stockdale Exchange
'If you're saying that the interpros are just another game, you're probably lying to yourself'
19 Dec
1
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025
Team news
Nash and Wycherley return among six Munster changes for Ospreys visit
18 Dec
Team news
Leinster and Ulster name strong sides for Dublin interpro
18 Dec
33
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