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Development
Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés
10 Oct 2025
8
score to settle
Munster driven by memory of Edinburgh 'dismantling' them
10 Oct 2025
8
Injury Update
Casey looks likely to miss Leinster clash but relief for Ireland
9 Oct 2025
6
Team news
Munster make 10 changes for tomorrow's clash with Edinburgh
9 Oct 2025
33
Stateside
'We'd be mad not to' - URC keen on bringing Irish games to the US
8 Oct 2025
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 2025
9
top class
Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides
7 Oct 2025
3
Rugby
IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league
7 Oct 2025
11
Rugby
France captain Dupont returns to training after seven-month injury layoff
7 Oct 2025
2
Update
Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury
7 Oct 2025
8
Rugby
Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach
7 Oct 2025
Showdown
Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms
6 Oct 2025
4
In form
Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season
6 Oct 2025
16
Update
Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff
6 Oct 2025
4
squad update
Edwin Edogbo and Roman Salanoa among 7 players back in full training for Munster
6 Oct 2025
12
squad update
Jamie Osborne fit and available for Leinster's first home game of the season
6 Oct 2025
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 2025
10
Reaction
'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start
5 Oct 2025
14
rugby championship
Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour
5 Oct 2025
9
early promise
Munster edge Cardiff in Clayton McMillan's first game in charge at Thomond Park
4 Oct 2025
47
URC
Leinster's rally falls short as they pick up bonus point in loss to Bulls
4 Oct 2025
85
Top 14
Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again at 43 as Toulon cruise past Pau
4 Oct 2025
1
Winning
South Africa edge out Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
4 Oct 2025
7
in control
All Blacks outgun Australia to keep Rugby Championship title dream alive
4 Oct 2025
6
Irish Abroad
Irish influence strong as new season of the Champ gets rolling
English rugby’s second tier has rebranded and expanded.
Murray Kinsella
4 Oct 2025
9
rematch
Leinster's URC visit to the Bulls brings several layers of intrigue
4 Oct 2025
Rugby
Connacht's meeting with Scarlets postponed due to travel disruption for Welsh side
4 Oct 2025
16
FreePodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start
storm amy
Ulster-Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy; Cork City-St Pat's Cup semi set to go ahead
Updated 3 Oct 2025
5
URC
Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit
3 Oct 2025
9
Team news
Cullen makes 7 changes as Leinster bid to bounce back against Bulls
3 Oct 2025
18
Ulster
'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries
3 Oct 2025
2
Injury List
Craig Casey ruled out indefinitely as injury-hit Munster name team to face Cardiff
2 Oct 2025
19
Team news
Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip
2 Oct 2025
20
Pumas
Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks
2 Oct 2025
1
Team news
Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks make six changes, Wallabies bench James O'Connor
2 Oct 2025
1
Jimmy O'Brien
'They’ll want to get one over on us after last year' - Leinster braced for Bulls backlash
2 Oct 2025
18
Analysisintricate
Lancaster's Connacht can build on promising signs in attack
Lancaster and Aussie attack specialist Rod Seib are building on a proud attacking history.
Murray Kinsella
1 Oct 2025
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