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Leinster 14 Munster 31, URC

Relive all the action as it happened at Croke Park.

18 Oct 2025

63

Preview

Munster seek to keep the fire alive in Leinster rivalry

18 Oct 2025

1

Derby

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

17 Oct 2025

3

Comment

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season

15 Oct 2025

36

pico

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

14 Oct 2025

4

Interview

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

14 Oct 2025

5

Boost

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

14 Oct 2025

7

Preview

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them

11 Oct 2025

3

round three

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

10 Oct 2025

41

Development

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés

10 Oct 2025

8

Rugby

IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league

7 Oct 2025

11

Update

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

7 Oct 2025

8

GAA

Donegal confirm McGuinness to stay in charge for 2026

6 Oct 2025

3

Update

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

6 Oct 2025

7

Update

Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff

6 Oct 2025

4

Racing

Alex Dunne parts ways with McLaren

2 Oct 2025

8

Team news

Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip

2 Oct 2025

20

Champions

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

1 Oct 2025

2

Preview

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

25 Sep 2025

1

Opening Weekend

Leo Cullen names strong Leinster team for URC opener against Stormers

25 Sep 2025

38

ypoty

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

25 Sep 2025

1

Preview

Munster prepare to step into new era under McMillan

24 Sep 2025

6

wrwc2025

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

9 Sep 2025

7

Focus

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

8 Sep 2025

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 2025

10

Reaction

Ireland count cost of bruising experience as France lie in wait

7 Sep 2025

11

deflating

Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton

Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Brighton

7 Sep 2025

6

Preview

Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again

7 Sep 2025

2

for the green and white

Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan reflects on a special week ahead of tomorrow’s date with New Zealand.

6 Sep 2025

1

Comment

Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand

6 Sep 2025

2

Team news

Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again

5 Sep 2025

5

Bums on seats

Attendances up 20% for All-Ireland SFC games in 2025

5 Sep 2025

2

Analysiswrwc2025

Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland

2 Sep 2025

1

Room to improve

Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests

Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Northampton

1 Sep 2025

2

Milestone

Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'

31 Aug 2025

3

Reaction

'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test

31 Aug 2025

2

Two from two

7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals

Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Franklin's Gardens

31 Aug 2025

12

Preview

Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain

31 Aug 2025

1

Team news

Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain

29 Aug 2025

1

Leader

'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury

27 Aug 2025

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