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2025

fresh terms

Munster confirm new deals for Kendellen, O'Connell and Quinn

21 Jan 2025

6

freshen up

Ulster reshuffle coaching set-up with Dan Soper set for new development role

21 Jan 2025

13

stepping up

'There's a tonne of faith in Si' - Doris on Ireland's head coach change

21 Jan 2025

13

Sidelined

England's Jamie George ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland

21 Jan 2025

34

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster turn on style, Jack Crowley is back, and a wild weekend in Europe

Injury Update

James Lowe among those returning to push for Leinster starting berth against Stormers

20 Jan 2025

39

Blow

Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu to miss Six Nations with injury

20 Jan 2025

45

Championship

Ireland and France joint-favourites as Six Nations rolls around

Wales are at an all-time low but everyone else has high hopes.

Murray Kinsella

20 Jan 2025

34

looking sharp

Crowley finding form ahead of Six Nations as Munster feel best is yet to come

20 Jan 2025

21

road to the final

Leinster's clear path, Munster's ROG reunion, and Ulster's big ask

20 Jan 2025

12

Wrap

Munster to visit O'Gara's La Rochelle, while Ulster squeeze into Champions Cup knockouts

Updated 19 Jan 2025

153

World Class

Van Graan hails 'phenomenal' Snyman impact for Leinster

19 Jan 2025

56

consistency

'When we're good, we’re very good. The problem is when we’re poor we’re being very poor'

19 Jan 2025

15

clean sweep

Leinster look to Round of 16 clash in Croke Park after topping pool

18 Jan 2025

28

Job Done

Leinster finish strongly to run seven tries past 14-man Bath

The Premiership leaders were in front at half time in Dublin but couldn’t hold on.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

18 Jan 2025

85

Reaction

'Bottom line is we weren't good enough and didn't deserve to win it'

18 Jan 2025

24

Thriller

Munster come up just short in rip-roaring battle with Northampton

The province scored four tries through Diarmuid Kilgallen and Calvin Nash.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Franklin's Gardens

18 Jan 2025

28

As it happened

Leinster v Bath, Champions Cup

18 Jan 2025

62

As it happened

Northampton Saints v Munster, Champions Cup

18 Jan 2025

33

happy

Richie Murphy praises forwards after Ulster's 8-try win over Exeter

18 Jan 2025

11

Reaction

Bundee Aki backed to star for Ireland after Connacht impact

18 Jan 2025

7

Focused

'Nobody will make excuses for us at the end of the season. You just have to move on'

18 Jan 2025

9

Finish the Job

Leinster aim to seal top seeding by beating well-balanced Bath

18 Jan 2025

9

Preview

Munster will need more than momentum to take down Saints

18 Jan 2025

3

comprehensive

Ulster keep Champions Cup last-16 hopes alive after brushing Exeter aside

17 Jan 2025

35

Flying High

Connacht secure top seed in Challenge Cup last-16 after bonus point victory

17 Jan 2025

14

make it make sense

Toulouse stars Dupont and Ramos question 'logic' of Champions Cup format

17 Jan 2025

37

Questions and Answers

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

17 Jan 2025

17

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Munster's big opportunity and Ringrose on the wing for Leinster

Team news

Keenan returns for Leinster's Bath clash, Ringrose moves to wing, Dorris on bench

17 Jan 2025

90

Boost

O'Mahony returns for Munster's trip to Saints as Kilgallen makes first competitive start

17 Jan 2025

45

Blow

England's Anthony Watson retires from rugby due to injury

17 Jan 2025

2

leinster v bath

Molony's lineout intel an interesting wrinkle in clash of URC and Premiership leaders

17 Jan 2025

4

classy gesture

'I said, 'I can't give you this Leinster jersey. Your dad might not take it!'

17 Jan 2025

8

Inside track

Boyd offers Munster valuable insight for Northampton challenge

17 Jan 2025

familiarity

Van Graan excited to test free-scoring Bath side against old pals at Leinster

16 Jan 2025

6

rugby weekly extra

'It feels unfortunate for Tom Ahern . . . he's so close and he offers so much'

16 Jan 2025

36

Challenge Cup

Four changes to Connacht team to face Cardiff, while JJ Hanrahan makes bench

16 Jan 2025

3

Team news

20-year-old Murphy starts at 10 for Ulster against Exeter

16 Jan 2025

22

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland's squad, Leinster's D, and closing out a game

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