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2025
suftum
'That's the way we're going. We're backing the youth'
12 May 2025
8
Awareness
Former Lions head coach Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
11 May 2025
11
Slump
Connacht's season continues to peter out as Edinburgh keep play-off hopes alive
10 May 2025
25
URC
Barrett stars as Leinster cement top spot with 12-try rout of Zebre
10 May 2025
94
maverick
Terenure RFC appoint former All Black Carlos Spencer as head coach
10 May 2025
27
Farewell
'It was about Peter, it was about Conor, it was about Stevie'
9 May 2025
25
Concern
Tom Curry limps off one day after Lions call as Leicester beat Sale
9 May 2025
8
ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
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9 May 2025
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Punishment
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara receives 5-week suspension
9 May 2025
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9 May 2025
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Updated 9 May 2025
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Selection
Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh
9 May 2025
7
URC
Six Lions in Leinster starting team to face Zebre
9 May 2025
39
Analysis
Combinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
Murray Kinsella
9 May 2025
32
win or bust
'We know what we need, so we can't hold anything back'
9 May 2025
6
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
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Reports from London
8 May 2025
29
Here's Johnny
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
8 May 2025
10
RIP
Castres and Fiji 7s star dies after car hit by train
8 May 2025
4
Podcast
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Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
8 May 2025
36
Analysis
Selection
How many of Ireland's 15 Lions will be Test starters in Australia?
8 May 2025
16
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
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Reports from London
8 May 2025
138
Team news
Munster confirm Peter O'Mahony in starting XV for Thomond Park farewell
8 May 2025
36
Report
NZ Rugby posts €10m loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable'
8 May 2025
35
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
7 May 2025
22
Leader
Maro Itoje set for Lions captaincy with squad named on Thursday
7 May 2025
31
Farewell
Turner and Russell to leave Leinster at the end of the season
7 May 2025
38
killer
Munster and Ireland prop Kilcoyne retires after 15-year career
7 May 2025
16
BTs
'They're going to start s******g themselves' - Northampton's chats in Dublin
7 May 2025
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Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
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7 May 2025
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Reaction
Josh van der Flier believes Leinster can end their season on a high
7 May 2025
42
URC
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6 May 2025
11
Every Little Helps
Prendergast hoping Boyd's Northampton stardust can rub off on Munster
6 May 2025
16
rugby weekly extra
'Is there another head coach in world rugby who wouldn't have picked Jordie Barrett?'
6 May 2025
26
One More Year
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6 May 2025
2
Squad News
Ulster's O'Toole, Lowry and Moore available for Munster clash
6 May 2025
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Updated 6 May 2025
18
Review
Defence, Barrett selection call, decisions in finale: Nienaber on Leinster defeat
6 May 2025
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