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Buttimer tries inspires Munster to win over Leinster and interpros title
1 hr ago
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test rugby
South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
The All Blacks outscored the Springboks by four tries to three.
2 hrs ago
9
on the big screen
'Jonah Lomu threaded different worlds, his identity was quite fragmented'
14 hrs ago
2
Yesterday
28th August 2026
Rugby
'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
23 hrs ago
3
Comeback
Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
23 hrs ago
21
Springboks
Kolbe called into South Africa side to face New Zealand
28 Aug
2
Teamsheets
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
28 Aug
This week
23rd August 2026 - 29th August 2026
AnalysisSetback
Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man
Clayton McMillan may have to put faith in young academy players with their star 10 out until 2027.
Ciarán Kennedy
27 Aug
20
Team news
De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test
27 Aug
2
Setback
Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury
27 Aug
38
decisions decisions
Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season
27 Aug
job search
Leinster 'won't rule out' hiring a coach involved at 2027 World Cup
26 Aug
24
On Tour
Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Lions in Johannesburg
25 Aug
17
Rugby Test
Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
25 Aug
8
Analysisgreatest rivalry
A statement All Blacks win was just the twist Springboks series needed
Rassie Erasmus’ team now need to beat New Zealand three times on the bounce if they are to win the series.
Ciarán Kennedy
24 Aug
4
Rugby
Seven uncapped players included in Ireland Women's WXV training squad
24 Aug
1
Team news
Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test
24 Aug
6
Must ReadInterview
The former Lansdowne man chasing his Rugby World Cup dream in the USA
Mark O’Keeffe won an MLR title with Chicago Hounds this season and spent his summer on tour with the USA Eagles.
23 Aug
1
Last week
16th August 2026 - 29th August 2026
Rugby
Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
22 Aug
34
Rout
Munster make light work of Connacht to remain unbeaten heading into interpro final
22 Aug
Analysisgreatest rivalry
Tensions rise as Springboks and All Blacks brace for explosive series opener
22 Aug
9
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks captain Kolisi to miss first Test, Beauden Barrett out of All Blacks 23
20 Aug
4
New threads
Munster release new European jersey – with Thomond Park on the front of it
19 Aug
34
Home
Ex-Wallabies coach Cheika returns to Waratahs in Super Rugby
19 Aug
1
This month
August 2026
All Blacks
Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captain
15 Aug
14
emphatic
Munster crush Ulster 62-0 to reach women's interpro final; Leinster overcome Connacht
Updated 15 Aug
2
comprehensive
Tupou bags brace of tries as Australia sweep past Japan
15 Aug
6
Selection
Mo'unga's All Blacks return increases pressure on out-of-form Barrett
15 Aug
5
look who's back
Mo'unga returns to All Blacks squad after 3-year absence, Proctor out of South Africa series
13 Aug
4
Interview
Madigan: The issues Ireland need to fix and why I don't see O'Gara at Leinster
12 Aug
3
RIP
'It's a really sad time' - former Ireland international Brian Smith dies aged 59
12 Aug
6
south african tour
Nonu's Haka response the Sharks highlight in eight-try New Zealand cruise
11 Aug
7
Show Me The Money
Vodafone new Ireland women's rugby sponsor, Bord Gáis Energy renew All-Ireland SHC deal
11 Aug
squad update
Ulster captain Henderson to miss 'number of months' as four key players undergo surgeries
11 Aug
5
Squad News
Springbok veteran Deon Fourie called up for All Blacks series
10 Aug
7
Springboks
Siya Kolisi injury 'does not look too bad' ahead of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series opener
9 Aug
Captain
Springboks win in Argentina but Kolisi injury a concern
8 Aug
4
women's interpros
Four-star Buttimer guides Munster to opening interpro win against Leinster
Updated 8 Aug
4
First Kiss
Australia open the Les Kiss era with nail-biting win against Japan
8 Aug
2
first night on tour
All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers
7 Aug
9
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