Rugby

April

April 2026

Last Four

'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals

12 Apr

Reaction

'If you stay brave, keep playing your game, you get your rewards' - Cullen

11 Apr

15

Job Done

Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale

11 Apr

65

Champions Cup

Toulon beat Glasgow to set up semi-final against Leinster or Sale

11 Apr

17

too good

England defeat Ireland in front of record-breaking Twickenham crowd

Scott Bemand’s side opened their Six Nations campaign with a somewhat expected loss.

11 Apr

1

As it happened

Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final

11 Apr

40

As it happened

England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship

11 Apr

27

Reaction

Lancaster laments yellow cards as Connacht's winning run is snapped in southern France

11 Apr

4

Disappointment

Connacht's Challenge Cup campaign ends with heavy defeat by Montpellier

Ill-discipline plagued the visitors efforts at Septeo Stadium.

11 Apr

17

Concern

'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times

11 Apr

6

Dorothy Wall

'It’s just being present with it all and realising that it can be taken away from you so quickly'

11 Apr

fighting on two fronts

'These guys are really hungry, they want to be in the latter stages of these competitions'

11 Apr

1

big challenge

Montpellier trip is the biggest ask of Connacht's impressive run

11 Apr

5

Preview

Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain

11 Apr

3

Thriller

Stunning Bath comeback books Champions Cup semi place as they defeat Northampton

10 Apr

12

Challenge Cup

Ulster put 40 points on La Rochelle to book place in Challenge Cup semi-finals

The province were too strong for Ronan O’Gara’s injury-hit team.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Affidea Stadium

10 Apr

33

let's get down to quizzness

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10 Apr

3

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

European quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview

Ready to go

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final

10 Apr

18

Team news

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster in Champions Cup clash vs Sale Sharks

10 Apr

37

witness the fitness

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands

10 Apr

1

Women's Six Nations

'We've nothing to lose': Ireland excited for 70,000+ Twickenham clash with England

10 Apr

3

versatile

Tom O'Toole enjoying new role as dual prop for province and country

10 Apr

1

Connacht

Lancaster makes case for the defence as he tightens the rearguard

9 Apr

15

MOVES AHEAD

Toulon confirm signing of Leinster prop Slimani

9 Apr

29

Selection

Bemand backs Moloney-MacDonald to bring 'a bit of edge' in Twickenham

9 Apr

Team news

Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle

9 Apr

18

Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham

9 Apr

8

green wave

'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'

9 Apr

locked in

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

9 Apr

2

reflections

'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process

9 Apr

1

AnalysisTit for tat

Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh

There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again.

Murray Kinsella

8 Apr

2

Ciao Sergio

Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach

8 Apr

1

New Addition

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins

8 Apr

26

Fixture Details

Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium

8 Apr

16

Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

8 Apr

31

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

8 Apr

12

onto the next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

7 Apr

Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

7 Apr

7

last push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

7 Apr

4

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