Rugby

Playoff race
Lancaster: Connacht can take 'great sense of belief' from impressive defeat of Munster
4 hrs ago
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combination
Wafer's magic moment part of a potent Irish back row display
8 hrs ago
Yesterday
9th May 2026
Results
Leinster's Champions Cup final opponents Bordeaux Bègles earn narrow Top 14 win
16 hrs ago
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Reaction
'We challenged our guys to make sure their motivation wasn't stronger than ours, but it was'
16 hrs ago
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step two
Ireland 'full of confidence' after getting job done against Wales
17 hrs ago
Derby
Dominant first half sends Connacht on way to bonus-point win over Munster
17 hrs ago
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belfast brawl
Ireland bag five tries as Wafer has big influence in win over Wales
Scott Bemand’s side got back to winning ways in Belfast.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Affidea Stadium
18 hrs ago
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Strong Finish
Leinster boost hopes of home semi-final with victory over Lions
19 hrs ago
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As it happened
Connacht defeat Munster 26-7 in URC
19 hrs ago
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As it happened
Ireland v Wales, Women's Six Nations
21 hrs ago
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Reaction
'A very disappointing way to, I suppose, take a victory away' - Richie Murphy
9 May
15
the hard yards
'I know I'll not find another team like Leinster'
9 May
11
Preview
Connacht's fine run needs final push in tight URC play-off race
Stuart Lancaster’s side host Munster in Galway tonight.
9 May
8
favourites
Ireland bid to bounce back as Wales search for elusive Six Nations win
9 May
1
busy
Balancing representing Ireland in Six Nations with college exams
9 May
Last week
3rd May 2026 - 9th May 2026
URC
Ulster and Stormers share points after pulsating contest
8 May
43
Exit
Aungier and Dooley among 11 players to leave Connacht this summer
8 May
23
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
contract talks
'It would be great to have James here next year... It's still playing out'
8 May
17
Team news
Ryan captains much-changed Leinster side for Lions clash
8 May
47
Derby
Aki and Ioane return in Connacht team to face Munster
8 May
17
Head Coach
IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season
8 May
18
Support
'We want to fill stadiums' - Ireland excited as Aviva ticket sales hit 26,000
8 May
Munster
'Other people might make a decision around whether I’m here next year' – McMillan
Clayton McMillan on his Munster future and the search for a new attack coach.
8 May
French connection
'It has been my whole life essentially': Luke McGrath hoping Leinster farewell will be laced with silverware
8 May
1
race for eight
The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the penultimate weekend of the regular season
It promises to be quite the finale.
7 May
4
Munster
'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed' - McMillan on Randle U-turn
7 May
Team news
Jack Crowley ruled out as Munster make five enforced changes for Connacht derby
7 May
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby
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Home Soil
'We're a different animal' – Ireland have chance to finish Six Nations strong
7 May
Team news
Ulster and Stormers name teams for URC clash
7 May
23
Team news
Ireland bring Higgins into midfield for Wales clash in Belfast
7 May
1
Alan O'Connor
'To be involved with Ireland in any way is an honour and I'm buzzing to be here'
7 May
Top 14
McNamara extends Bordeaux Bègles contract until 2029
5 May
27
AnalysisNumbers Down
How 13-man Leinster dominated 15-man Toulon for 3 crucial minutes
Leinster’s assertive defence and patient, potent shortside attack were crucial.
Murray Kinsella
5 May
12
Time to say goodbye
Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny announces retirement
5 May
13
Podcast
'I genuinely don't think the media have been really hard on Leinster'
5 May
27
Business end
Forde and Victory to miss rest of Connacht's season, but Ioane returns for Munster clash
5 May
7
Ulster
'To be in the position to challenge on both fronts is without question a goal of ours'
5 May
5
Focus
'Munster is such a big club, it's always in the media. That's outside noise'
5 May
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