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Team news
Edogbo and Gleeson return to beef up Munster pack for Croke Park clash
16 Oct 2025
70
reinforcements
Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster
16 Oct 2025
35
November Tests
Farrell looks to develop competition around Ireland's familiar core
The Ireland boss has opted for the usual continuity, but there are some fresher faces in the group.
Murray Kinsella
16 Oct 2025
7
URC
Connacht's Lions return for Bulls' visit
16 Oct 2025
18
Change
Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar
16 Oct 2025
13
Loosehead
Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy
The Leinster man was outstanding in a talented Ireland U20 team in 2023.
Murray Kinsella
15 Oct 2025
43
standards
'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'
15 Oct 2025
1
named
Uncapped McCarthy included in Ireland squad for November
15 Oct 2025
71
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
tough stance
Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360
15 Oct 2025
5
Rivalry
'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'
15 Oct 2025
9
Comment
The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season
15 Oct 2025
36
Dates For Diary
Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties
14 Oct 2025
1
Stand up and fight
'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
14 Oct 2025
12
Interview
Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
14 Oct 2025
5
Skipper
Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
14 Oct 2025
6
Boost
Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster
14 Oct 2025
7
squad update
Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster
13 Oct 2025
28
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker
reinforcement
Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad
13 Oct 2025
Rugby
All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour
13 Oct 2025
9
Reaction
'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
13 Oct 2025
20
Strong start
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
12 Oct 2025
8
Reaction
Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'
12 Oct 2025
11
aftermath
Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'
12 Oct 2025
YouTube
'French rugby is on the precipice of becoming an international behemoth'
FR-UK Rugby broadcasts Pro D2 games on YouTube, with hopes of gaining Top 14 rights too.
Murray Kinsella
12 Oct 2025
12
Tense
Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht
11 Oct 2025
22
suftum
Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
11 Oct 2025
20
Wrap
St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries
11 Oct 2025
1
blues cruise
Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
11 Oct 2025
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 2025
40
Preview
Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them
11 Oct 2025
3
Tom O'Toole
'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
11 Oct 2025
1
Away day
Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
11 Oct 2025
fingertips
Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
10 Oct 2025
105
FreePodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action & Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
FreePodcastThe 42FM
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 2025
11
Team news
First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
10 Oct 2025
11
round three
Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
10 Oct 2025
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