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Last year

2024

like father like son

'I kind of had the decision made in my head before Richie had ended up in Ulster'

21 Jun 2024

14

New Era

Former Leinster star Contepomi sweeps changes in first Argentina squad

20 Jun 2024

4

recognition

Munster's Jack Crowley named URC Players' Player of the Season

20 Jun 2024

19

Interim

'It's a very exciting opportunity for someone... Andy's away for six months'

20 Jun 2024

21

Freerugby weekly extra

Should Gavin Coombes be going to South Africa?

The Rugby Weekly Extra podcast crew discussed the Munster forward’s exclusion from Ireland’s touring squad.

19 Jun 2024

58

Award

Munster's Graham Rowntree voted URC coach of the season

19 Jun 2024

48

Freerugby weekly extra

'I think everyone sees us now as beatable'

19 Jun 2024

47

Road to Paris

Highs and lows in Abbotstown as Sevens squads prepare for Olympic spotlight

19 Jun 2024

3

big challenge

Farrell needs Ireland to step up with key men missing Boks series

19 Jun 2024

8

uncapped

From working in Sainsbury's to touring South Africa - Ireland's fresh faces

18 Jun 2024

10

Announcement

JGP and Conan miss tour as Ireland include 3 uncapped players

Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne, and Cormac Izuchukwu have been included by Andy Farrell.

18 Jun 2024

125

Spingboks

Vincent Koch earns 50th cap as Rassie Erasmus names South Africa team to play Wales

Updated 18 Jun 2024

6

Fixture

Ulster to play Queensland Reds in Belfast next February

18 Jun 2024

30

Ready to go

Marcus Smith at out-half for England against Japan

18 Jun 2024

5

RIP

Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop dies aged 25

18 Jun 2024

11

Trial

French court postpones gang-rape trial involving two Irish rugby players

17 Jun 2024

medal hopes

Keenan included as Ireland name squads for Olympic 7s

17 Jun 2024

22

Wave Goodbye

Jack O'Sullivan to leave Munster

17 Jun 2024

3

Les Bleus

Frisch one of 19 uncapped players in Galthié's initial France squad for summer tour

17 Jun 2024

8

Tour On

Farrell must rally Ireland players for one last effort after URC dejection

The Ireland boss will name his squad for the South Africa tour on Wednesday.

Murray Kinsella

17 Jun 2024

33

Below par

Regrets will haunt Munster as golden opportunity slips from their reach

17 Jun 2024

10

kicking masterclass

Lucu boots Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 semi-final

16 Jun 2024

1

semi finalists

The stark reality is that Leinster haven't been to a URC final

16 Jun 2024

29

finding form

La Rochelle dominate Toulon to set up Top 14 semi-final with Toulouse

15 Jun 2024

9

Verdict

'We will make a plan for next year and come back stronger' - Cullen

15 Jun 2024

33

Reaction

'It’s going to take a while for that to sink in. It's hugely frustrating'

15 Jun 2024

16

Second best

Munster miss their chance on a miserable day for Irish rugby

15 Jun 2024

22

Report

Munster fall flat at Thomond as Glasgow book place in URC final

The province paid the price for an error-ridden display in Limerick.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

15 Jun 2024

39

in your head

Bulls' masterful game plan leaves Leinster empty-handed again

The Irish province were second best against Jake White’s well-prepared Bulls.

Murray Kinsella

15 Jun 2024

35

URC

Brilliant Bulls end Leinster's season and reach URC final

15 Jun 2024

127

Shock

Chiefs stun Hurricanes to book Super Rugby final against Auckland Blues

15 Jun 2024

2

Feud

Munster v Glasgow: it's not business, it's strictly personal

Bitemarks, standing legs, and sheer disdain: theirs is the best kind of rivalry because neither side was born into it.

Gavan Casey

15 Jun 2024

5

zebo

'I've always considered him the most talented rugby player I’ve come across'

15 Jun 2024

2

heating up

A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms

15 Jun 2024

2

Preview

Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow

15 Jun 2024

3

Podcast

URC semi-finals preview and predictions

14 Jun 2024

2

Young Guns

Evan O'Connell – nephew of Paul – named captain as Ireland U20s squad announced

14 Jun 2024

22

Last Four

Munster welcome Nankivell back for Glasgow semi but Nash ruled out

14 Jun 2024

30

Team news

Ringrose returns to starting side for Leinster's URC semi-final against Bulls

14 Jun 2024

32

Fixture Details

Croke Park named as potential venue if Leinster reach URC Final

14 Jun 2024

14

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