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Freenew chapter
Ex-Munster prop James Cronin named as new head coach for home side Highfield
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FreeTeam news
Leinster make 9 changes as Glasgow welcome Tuipulotu back
5 hrs ago
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FreeUnited Rugby Championship
Hurley-Langton returns as Connacht make four changes for season finale against Zebre
5 hrs ago
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FreePodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Anger, frustration, and sadness as the Ireland's men's sevens programme is shut down
On the Move
Burns and Campbell among players leaving Munster at end of season
6 hrs ago
15
Sacrifice
This is a sad end to the Ireland sevens' exciting, emotional journey
The IRFU’s decision has been met with anger and frustration.
Murray Kinsella
7 hrs ago
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pom
'How much he cares about the people in the squad is a massive thing'
11 hrs ago
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Happy Days
'When both of our names were called out, they barged in the front door'
12 hrs ago
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Yesterday
15th May 2025
succession planning
How will Munster deal with the exits of POM, Murray, and Archer?
Their experience is impossible to replace but the southern province must move on next season.
15 May
11
Anger
'I don't believe the powers that be support the game' - McNulty on IRFU axing men's Sevens
15 May
14
suftum
Warwick and Treadwell set for farewells as Ulster make trip to play-off chasers Edinburgh
15 May
9
win or bust
Munster unchanged for pivotal clash with Benetton in Cork
15 May
35
Moving On
Connacht confirm departure of defence coach Scott Fardy
15 May
14
RIP
Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
15 May
10
Wednesday
14th May 2025
End game
IRFU to discontinue men's Sevens programme
14 May
45
versatile
Who is new Connacht signing Sam Gilbert?
The 26-year-old can play at fullback, wing, centre, and out-half.
14 May
5
propped up
Ulster confirm signing of props Sam Crean and Rory McGuire
14 May
16
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Will this young Ulster generation actually be good enough to compete?
Transfer
Connacht's Piers O'Conor to join Edinburgh on two-year deal
14 May
11
up against it
Wallabies back Suaalii in fitness race for Lions Tests due to fractured jaw
14 May
18
This week
11th May 2025 - 16th May 2025
room for improvement
'We're not where we want to be' - Richie Murphy on difficult first season at Ulster
13 May
23
Selection
'I wouldn't have been shy in saying I wanted to be a Lion. I was absolutely gutted'
13 May
29
Hanging up the boots
Former England scrum-half Danny Care to retire
13 May
1
in it to win it
'There's many hungry teams trying to win the URC. We don’t feel entitled or anything'
13 May
1
final round
URC permutations: Munster in middle of tight playoff battle
12 May
9
URC
Edwin Edogbo back in training with Munster
12 May
39
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Vintage POM, Connacht’s strategy, and how rugby’s free agency works behind the scenes
Appointment
Leicester Tigers name Geoff Parling to replace Cheika as head coach
12 May
7
Cruel
Caelan Doris ruled out for up to six months after shoulder surgery
12 May
18
buona fortuna
Former Connacht boss Pete Wilkins joins Benetton as attack coach
12 May
20
SUAF
'It's half time' - Munster's URC fate is in their own hands
12 May
20
suftum
'That's the way we're going. We're backing the youth'
12 May
8
Awareness
Former Lions head coach Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
11 May
11
Last week
4th May 2025 - 10th May 2025
Slump
Connacht's season continues to peter out as Edinburgh keep play-off hopes alive
10 May
25
URC
Barrett stars as Leinster cement top spot with 12-try rout of Zebre
10 May
94
maverick
Terenure RFC appoint former All Black Carlos Spencer as head coach
10 May
27
Farewell
'It was about Peter, it was about Conor, it was about Stevie'
9 May
25
Concern
Tom Curry limps off one day after Lions call as Leicester beat Sale
9 May
8
ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
9 May
33
Punishment
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara receives 5-week suspension
9 May
49
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