Rugby

April

April 2026

England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations

18 Apr

8

As it happened

Ireland v Italy, Women's Six Nations

Relive all the action from a big win in Galway.

18 Apr

5

Reaction

'This is huge for Connacht' - Lancaster's pride after statement victory in South Africa

18 Apr

16

road win

Naughton try seals historic win for Connacht in Cape Town

18 Apr

49

Second best

Ulster 'definitely deserved something out of the game' - Murphy

18 Apr

17

Reaction

'Sam's just had to be patient, I thought he was great'

18 Apr

7

home comforts

Ireland must show true selves on record-breaking day in Galway

18 Apr

2

Derby

Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback

Leo Cullen’s team went 29-0 up before the home side scored three unanswered tries.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Affidea Stadium

17 Apr

71

As it happened

Ulster 21-29 Leinster, URC

17 Apr

26

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

The Randle appointment fallout at Munster | Weekend URC preview

The Starters

Connacht make six changes for trip to Cape Town

17 Apr

37

Climbing the ladder

Sam Prendergast entering intriguing 'contender' phase of his career

A more incremental build towards the ultimate title may be exactly what the Leinster out-half needs to further his development.

Gavan Casey

17 Apr

15

task at hand

Munster have to overcome off-pitch distractions for URC run-in

17 Apr

Preview

Ulster can seize opportunity to break losing run against Leinster

17 Apr

8

URC

'We just want to go out there and be the best in the country' - Ulster back row Augustus

17 Apr

1

Munster

'A family man that I trust unequivocally' - McMillan on Randle appointment

16 Apr

Selection

Munster make eight changes for URC trip to Benetton

16 Apr

first cap

Bemand backs 'tough' O'Connor to make impact on Ireland debut

16 Apr

2

attack coach

Munster say 'due diligence' was carried out before Randle appointment

It’s understood that there have been some internal issues in Munster regarding the deal.

16 Apr

Team news

Prendergast back at 10 at Leinster rotate, Ulster make one change

16 Apr

59

Selection

Leinster winger among three changes as Ireland prepare for historic Six Nations tie in Galway

16 Apr

1

home comforts

'Me and Dexcom Stadium go way back' - Parsons gearing up for Six Nations game in Galway

16 Apr

Determined

'It's a challenging time for everyone at Munster, but that's going to motivate us' - Crowley

15 Apr

Appointment

Roger Randle named as new attack coach with Munster Rugby

15 Apr

Underdogs

Toulon will love their crack at Leinster in Dublin semi-final

15 Apr

9

New Deals

Jordan Larmour, Paddy McCarthy and Scott Penny commit futures to Leinster

15 Apr

24

Scott Penny

'It’s going to be a proper interpro derby, it’s going to be heated'

15 Apr

1

Succession

Munster looking into a new era without their tighthead stalwarts

John Ryan will follow Stephen Archer into retirement at the end of this season.

Murray Kinsella

14 Apr

9

Crunch time

'The next couple of weeks are going to be huge for us' - Richie Murphy ready for Ulster's run in

14 Apr

1

On The Dotted Line

Ed Byrne returns to Leinster on short-term loan

14 Apr

12

Italian Job

Munster get welcome injury boost ahead of trip to face Benetton

14 Apr

20

URC

Montpellier loss can prepare Connacht for South Africa tests, says Lancaster

14 Apr

8

Challenge

'It's hard to just dominate a game for 80 minutes'

14 Apr

8

Analysisplaymaker

Byrne delivers another assured showing in Leinster's 10 shirt

The 26-year-old is enjoying a strong season.

Murray Kinsella

13 Apr

11

Home Stretch

URC: Play-off race heats up as provinces return to league action

13 Apr

6

squad update

Alex Usanov and Ryan Baird out for Leinster's trip to Ulster

13 Apr

8

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster's Champions Cup chances, Ulster impress, and Connacht's yellows

standards

'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'

13 Apr

20

Fixture Details

Leinster and Ulster set for Saturday semi-finals in Europe

12 Apr

15

Union

Holders Bordeaux see off Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semis

Meanwhile, Ulster will host Exeter in the Challenge Cup semis after the Englishmen edged a Treviso thriller.

12 Apr

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