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'We absolutely need to be better' - Munster turn focus to Toulon
3 hrs ago
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This week
4th January 2026 - 7th January 2026
sowing the seeds
Lancaster says Connacht will double down on faith in young players
5 Jan
5
Sharp
Sheehan: 'I feel like now I’m clicking, I’m back match fit'
5 Jan
7
Reaction
Connacht won't lose belief after 'painful' loss to Leinster - Lancaster
4 Jan
3
Last week
28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Reaction
'It's three wins in the interpros with lots of chopping and changing, which is never easy'
3 Jan
12
interpro
Dominant second half powers Leinster to 8-try defeat of Connacht
Leo Cullen’s men led by just two points at half time but pulled clear after the break.
3 Jan
46
new faces
The 12 players who won their first caps for Ireland in 2025
3 Jan
22
As it happened
Ulster v Munster, URC
2 Jan
60
that winning feeling
Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'
28 Dec 2025
22
Last month
December 2025
Reaction
Lancaster: 'I still believe in what I'm doing and what the players are doing'
27 Dec 2025
27
interpro
Ulster recover from slow start to secure bonus-point win at Connacht
Richie Murphy’s side took 34 minutes to score their first points of the night, before Connacht set up a nervy finish.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
27 Dec 2025
16
Preview
Connacht need a lift as Ulster target statement performance in Galway
27 Dec 2025
4
Derby
Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster
24 Dec 2025
51
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
19 Dec 2025
19
GAA
Kildare's Niall Kelly announces retirement from inter-county football
15 Dec 2025
NFL
'Dream scenario' - Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner for Saints
The former Down footballer was on target with a 47-yard field goal.
Updated 15 Dec 2025
2
CONNECTION
'I absolutely love him, he really motivates me' - Joe McCarthy inspired by younger brother Paddy
15 Dec 2025
19
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Great expectations
'I’m not feeling Xabi Alonso’s pressure' - Cullen happy to see Leinster find a way to win
13 Dec 2025
31
Champions Cup
Leinster claw back Tigers to win fiery clash at Welford Road
Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan scored the Leinster tries.
12 Dec 2025
63
Preview
Tigers targeting a scalp as Leinster return to Welford Road
12 Dec 2025
5
suspended
La Rochelle boss O'Gara handed two-week ban for red card
11 Dec 2025
25
Team news
Harry Byrne and Rieko Ioane start as Leinster make 7 changes for Tigers
11 Dec 2025
46
rotation
Conan: Weakened selections in Champions Cup frustrating for fans and players
11 Dec 2025
9
Tommy O'Brien
'I definitely put a lot more pressure on myself when I was younger, a lot more stress'
10 Dec 2025
10
Champions Cup
'They put you in a certain frame of mind' - Leinster feel Tigers test can ignite season
9 Dec 2025
5
Job Done
Leinster up and running in Europe but Quins left with mixed feelings over rotation
8 Dec 2025
15
Captain
'I need to be leading that' - Leinster's defence a sore point for Doris
7 Dec 2025
36
Reaction
Cullen: 'Some good bits, and plenty we need to get better at'
6 Dec 2025
16
Winning Start
Leinster take their time to shake off stubborn Harlequins
6 Dec 2025
15
Preview
Low-key Champions Cup start might be just what Leinster need
6 Dec 2025
Opening Weekend
Champions Cup is flawed, confusing, but maybe increasingly hard to win
6 Dec 2025
5
Team news
Crowley ruled out as Munster make 5 changes for Champions Cup opener in Bath
5 Dec 2025
35
New Signing
High expectations as Ioane goes straight into Leinster squad for Champions Cup opener
5 Dec 2025
5
Team news
Angus Bell set to debut off bench in Ulster's Challenge Cup meeting with Racing
4 Dec 2025
14
road to oz
Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
4 Dec 2025
30
RWC2027
2027 World Cup draw 'sharpens the mind' for Ireland
3 Dec 2025
20
Draw
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
The draw took place in Sydney this morning.
3 Dec 2025
77
point to prove
Dan Sheehan using 'hatred' of Leinster as fuel for the fire
3 Dec 2025
24
Jacques Nienaber
'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'
Jacques Nienaber was unhappy with how his recent comments to a South African broadcaster were covered.
2 Dec 2025
18
Staying Put
Nienaber: 'I enjoy working with Leinster, that's why I extended my contract'
1 Dec 2025
12
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