Rugby

FreeSix Nations 2026

Conor Murray joins Virgin Media's Six Nations panel

16 mins ago

2

Freeteaming up

Women's British and Irish Lions agree partnership deal with Nike for 2027 tour

4 hrs ago

1

siblings

'We'll really miss him' - Joe McCarthy on brother Paddy's injury setback

7 hrs ago

6

Razor

'Gutted' Scott Robertson sacked by All Blacks following damning review into 2025

Robertson ousted by New Zealand following strong criticism from senior All Blacks players.

7 hrs ago

37

Determined

'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'

7 hrs ago

13

Yesterday

14th January 2026

All Blacks

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby

Gavan Casey

18 hrs ago

15

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own

Pastures new

Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal

14 Jan

13

suftum

'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay

14 Jan

2

Switch

Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster

The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

52

decision

'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty

14 Jan

23

Tuesday

13th January 2026

Numbers Down

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle

Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

18

Moving On

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

13 Jan

15

Boost

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury

Updated 13 Jan

7

Blow

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester

13 Jan

50

Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

13 Jan

8

Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

13 Jan

8

10 Questions

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'

13 Jan

19

Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

13 Jan

15

Monday

12th January 2026

Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

29

projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

12 Jan

25

Injury List

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy

12 Jan

23

total recall

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel

12 Jan

1

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon

depth chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

32

missed opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

12 Jan

16

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

12 Jan

3

Sunday

11th January 2026

weekend in amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

11 Jan

32

Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

11 Jan

15

Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

11 Jan

30

Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

11 Jan

53

agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

11 Jan

25

Feet up

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands

11 Jan

22

As it happened

Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup

11 Jan

56

Character

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle

11 Jan

25

Preview

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans

11 Jan

24

Last week

4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

Champions Cup

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont

10 Jan

17

Dramatic

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster

10 Jan

45

Thriller

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

10 Jan

81

As it happened

Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup

10 Jan

119

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