Rugby

FreeFor Whom the Bell Tolls

'What better change to come to Belfast' - Angus Bell embracing the Ulster challenge

3 hrs ago

2

Ian Keatley

The ex-Munster out-half who could barely solo the GAA ball has found a new life in sport

Ian Keatley on his Munster career, why he did not make a retirement statement and taking up Gaelic football with Ahane.

Sinead Farrell

6 hrs ago

9

The long game

'It can be seen a lot in the squad' - Furlong hails Lancaster influence ahead of Connacht reunion

7 hrs ago

1

ACHIEVEMENT

John Ryan's admirable journey to hit 250 mark for Munster

7 hrs ago

4

Yesterday

30th December 2025

'This weekend is massively important' - Ulster aim to start new year with win over Munster

20 hrs ago

2

fresh competition

Lancaster: Frawley arrival does not need to spell the end for Jack Carty

20 hrs ago

13

Update

Ulster's Augustus suffers ankle ligament injury as Herring and Henderson return to training

30 Dec

5

All the best

'We tried to keep Ciarán here, but he's made a decision' - Cullen on Frawley's Connacht move

30 Dec

42

leinster guys

Frawley a cracking signing for Connacht and it's a different Leinster exit

Leo Cullen made several interesting comments about ‘Leinster guys’ playing elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

30 Dec

27

Comeback

Promising back rower Gleeson set to make Munster return after recovering from injury

30 Dec

7

Six Nations Preview

Dupont's France and improved England will make Ireland's life tricky

Andy Farrell’s side are at home to Italy, Wales, and Scotland in 2026.

Murray Kinsella

30 Dec

18

Monday

29th December 2025

Move On

'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip

29 Dec

21

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat

Injury Update

Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht

29 Dec

13

le roi

Dupont back to 'genius' best as Toulouse hit under-strength La Rochelle for 60

29 Dec

4

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

36

Rivalry

Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster

29 Dec

28

Fallout

'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'

29 Dec

10

This week

28th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

Back in action

Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle

28 Dec

8

secondment

Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles

28 Dec

4

that winning feeling

Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'

28 Dec

22

Defence

'We're chopping and changing a lot' - Leinster happy with winning run

28 Dec

23

Last week

21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025

Regrets

'Leinster will probably walk away feeling like they got away with one'

27 Dec

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

88

Rugby

Northampton rock Bath to take top spot in English Prem

27 Dec

7

Reaction

Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'

27 Dec

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

16

As it happened

Munster v Leinster, URC

27 Dec

80

As it happened

Connacht v Ulster, URC

27 Dec

34

goals

'We’re trying to get where Munster is' - Nienaber outlines Leinster's URC ambition

27 Dec

26

Preview

Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway

27 Dec

4

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

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

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