Rugby

October
October 2025
Tense
Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht
11 Oct
22
suftum
Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
11 Oct
20
Wrap
St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries
11 Oct
1
blues cruise
Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
11 Oct
47
Reaction
'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press
Munster beat Edinburgh 20-19 to maintain their perfect start to the season under their new Kiwi coach.
11 Oct
40
Preview
Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them
11 Oct
3
Tom O'Toole
'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
11 Oct
1
Away day
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
11 Oct
fingertips
Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
10 Oct
105
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Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action & Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
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Blathnaid Raleigh on the aftermath of a rape trial and the two sides of sport
On The Road
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
10 Oct
11
Team news
First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
10 Oct
11
round three
Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
10 Oct
41
Development
Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés
10 Oct
8
score to settle
Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them
10 Oct
8
Injury Update
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
9 Oct
6
Team news
Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh
9 Oct
33
Stateside
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
8 Oct
41
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
Gameplan
'You move big guys around the pitch, they tire out quite easily' - Zac Ward
8 Oct
9
top class
Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides
7 Oct
3
Rugby
IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league
7 Oct
11
Rugby
France captain Dupont returns to training after seven-month injury layoff
7 Oct
2
Update
Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury
7 Oct
8
Rugby
Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach
7 Oct
Showdown
Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms
6 Oct
4
In form
Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season
6 Oct
16
Update
Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff
6 Oct
4
squad update
Edwin Edogbo and Roman Salanoa among 7 players back in full training for Munster
6 Oct
12
squad update
Jamie Osborne fit and available for Leinster's first home game of the season
6 Oct
3
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review
Lewis Moody
Former England rugby captain diagnosed with motor neurone disease
6 Oct
10
Reaction
'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start
5 Oct
14
rugby championship
Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour
5 Oct
9
early promise
Munster edge Cardiff in Clayton McMillan's first game in charge at Thomond Park
4 Oct
47
URC
Leinster's rally falls short as they pick up bonus point in loss to Bulls
4 Oct
85
Top 14
Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again at 43 as Toulon cruise past Pau
4 Oct
1
Winning
South Africa edge out Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
4 Oct
7
in control
All Blacks outgun Australia to keep Rugby Championship title dream alive
4 Oct
6
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