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October 2025

Progress

'We're miles away from playing our best rugby. We could be some hell of a team'

27 Oct

14

Reaction

'Coming away to Thomond Park, you learn a lot about character and spirit'

26 Oct

5

Reaction

'One thing that wasn’t missing was effort' - McMillan pleased as Munster find a way

25 Oct

23

interpro

Munster come out on top of tight tussle with Connacht

Clayton McMillan’s team made it five wins from five in the URC.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

25 Oct

40

Dan Kelly

'As soon as my agent told me Munster were in for me, it was a no-brainer'

25 Oct

5

Preview

Munster keen to make another statement as Connacht come to Thomond

25 Oct

2

In form

'I'm not sure what else he could have done' - McMillan backs Crowley for Ireland 10 shirt

23 Oct

19

Exit

Former Munster man Jason Holland to leave All Blacks role later this year

23 Oct

1

jack o donoghue

'Missing out on big games has been a massive motivating factor'

23 Oct

4

Depth

Munster putting tools in place to add more layers to their attack

22 Oct

11

On the plane

'He thoroughly deserves it' - Munster delighted to see Farrell get Ireland call

21 Oct

7

NFL

'It’s on me' - Derry's Jude McAtamney misses crucial kicks in NY Giants defeat

20 Oct

5

Motivated

Ireland frustration helps fuel Munster's statement showing in Croke Park

Only four Munster players made Andy Farrell’s November squad, which was selected before Saturday’s interpro in Croke Park.

20 Oct

19

Reaction

'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'

18 Oct

71

As it happened

Leinster 14 Munster 31, URC

Relive all the action as it happened at Croke Park.

18 Oct

63

Preview

Munster seek to keep the fire alive in Leinster rivalry

18 Oct

1

Derby

'They're going to be gunning for us' - Gibson-Park relishing Croke Park clash with Munster

17 Oct

3

Comment

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season

15 Oct

36

pico

'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes helps Cape Verde make history

14 Oct

4

Interview

Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain

14 Oct

5

Boost

Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster

14 Oct

7

Preview

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them

11 Oct

3

round three

Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash

10 Oct

41

Development

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés

10 Oct

8

Rugby

IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league

7 Oct

11

Update

Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury

7 Oct

8

GAA

Donegal confirm McGuinness to stay in charge for 2026

6 Oct

3

Update

Will Ferry earns first Ireland call-up as Sammie Szmodics and Callum O'Dowda ruled out

6 Oct

7

Update

Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff

6 Oct

4

Racing

Alex Dunne parts ways with McLaren

2 Oct

8

Team news

Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip

2 Oct

20

Champions

Athlone wrap up back-to-back league titles with win in Cork

1 Oct

2

September

September 2025

Preview

Lancaster's arrival ensures Connacht head into new season with belief

25 Sep

1

Opening Weekend

Leo Cullen names strong Leinster team for URC opener against Stormers

25 Sep

38

ypoty

Conaty, Roarty and Thompson nominated for Young Footballer of the Year

25 Sep

1

Preview

Munster prepare to step into new era under McMillan

24 Sep

6

wrwc2025

'Ireland will come in with huge belief, thinking everything is possible against us'

9 Sep

7

Focus

'We know if we put 80 minutes out, we can make a semi-final'

8 Sep

4

KNOCKOUTS

Ireland have much to fix if they are to trouble France in quarter-final

Scott Bemand’s side need to be shaper in attack when they get to Sandy Park.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Brighton

8 Sep

10

Reaction

Ireland count cost of bruising experience as France lie in wait

7 Sep

11

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