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1st November 2026

return of the mack

'I was worried maybe that was going to be it' - Hansen returns to Ireland camp with 'new foot'

1 Nov

15

Last week

25th October 2026 - 31st October 2026

On the Move

Springboks star Malcolm Marx leaving Japan and returning to South Africa

30 Oct

11

decision

Tadhg Furlong free to play in November as citing complaint not upheld

29 Oct

146

Selection

Joey Carbery included in 28-man Ireland XV squad captained by Gus McCarthy

29 Oct

38

First starts

Wood and Russell named in Munster side to face Sharks

29 Oct

33

back on track

Ulster's McNabney on farming, horse riding, and his Ireland ambitions

29 Oct

13

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Selection

Kolbe, Etzebeth and Pollard all ruled out of Springboks squad

28 Oct

2

back in camp

'We need to catch up a little bit' - Sexton on Ireland's November to-do list

28 Oct

5

Update

Garry Ringrose expected to miss Ireland's November Tests

27 Oct

23

SUAF

Munster see progress, but 'want to start winning some games'

26 Oct

29

Interview

'I still have a lot to give in the pro game' - Hawkshaw's uncertain future after Connacht exit

The former Leinster and Connacht player is now working as Clontarf’s backs and skills coach.

Ciarán Kennedy

26 Oct

9

Last month

October 2026

Incident

McMillan backs Coombes '100%' after allegation of serious foul play made against Leinster player

24 Oct

75

Comment

Gibson-Park back with a bang as Munster rue some familiar issues in Dublin

24 Oct

30

wet and windy

Galway SFC final among fixtures rescheduled due to Storm Boelo

23 Oct

Motivated

'I just want to play in those big games' - Baird targets Ireland return after year wait

23 Oct

15

URC

'There's been some phenomenal performances' - Munster's young guns backed to deliver in Dublin

23 Oct

15

AFL

Kilkenny's Darragh Joyce to leave Brisbane Lions

22 Oct

locked in

Fineen Wycherley on a special moment in the Páirc and his Leinster memories

22 Oct

Going nowhere

Nankivell on new contract, Axel's lasting legacy and more 'freedom' in Munster's attack

21 Oct

2

Derby

'We got steamrolled last year' – Leinster eye revenge against Munster

19 Oct

22

Protests

A weekend in Clermont: Riots and a French rugby giant facing challenges

18 Oct

11

Reaction

Prendergast's 'massive moment' lifts Leinster, but Conan's shoulder injury a concern

17 Oct

9

Up and Running

Second-half surge sees Leinster clear Clermont test

17 Oct

21

Preview

Leinster seek Champions Cup 'magic' as latest European quest starts on familiar ground

17 Oct

1

first hurdle

'We don’t have a grand vision' - Leinster embrace step-by-step approach to new season

16 Oct

Exit

Peamount part ways with manager Alban Hysa

15 Oct

setpiece

James Ryan on new-look mauls, Leinster's evolving attack and the hunt for that fifth star

15 Oct

Jacques Nienaber

'I don't think we'll be rugby-ready yet' - Leinster tuning up for latest Champions Cup quest

13 Oct

12

power game

Munster's set-piece proving a source of strength, but province still have work to do

12 Oct

28

up and down

'We’re playing matches like they're training sessions' - Ulster still searching for consistency

11 Oct

5

Reaction

'We don't have any excuses' - Frustration for McMillan's Munster

10 Oct

19

interpro

Munster let 21-point lead slip as Ulster claim dramatic late draw in Belfast

10 Oct

43

AnalysisDerby

Munster's last visit to Belfast was miserable, but Ulster must improve home record

10 Oct

Derby

Ulster and Munster welcome back internationals for Belfast interpro

8 Oct

30

Ambition

Aungier's Munster aim: 'Be the starting tighthead and get myself back into the Irish mix'

8 Oct

9

statement

'I cannot understand or accept that I've been treated this way' - McClean's message to Derry

Updated 6 Oct

1

Ambition

'We're a long way short of where we need to be' - McMillan wants more from Munster

6 Oct

6

URC

Boost for Leinster as Jamison Gibson-Park returns to training

5 Oct

3

Up and Running

Timely Munster performance helps keep focus on the pitch

5 Oct

23

Club Game

'You get everything someone in Leinster would, but with your mates' – Clontarf hits 150th year

4 Oct

1

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