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Job Done
Six Nations: England and France secure wins to set up Grand Slam showdown
Updated 19 Apr
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Top 14
O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak
19 Apr
24
aggrieved
Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat
The referee said ‘there are too many rules in this game’ when admitting Munster had been wrongly reduced to 14 men for 14 minutes of action.
19 Apr
59
Reaction
'Nobody gave us a chance before the match, but we showed massive resilience'
19 Apr
11
another thriller
Late heartbreak for Connacht in high-scoring defeat to Stormers
19 Apr
45
Star Power
'When we have Jordie Barrett up in Dundalk, the kids are so drawn to that'
19 Apr
19
johnny be good
'An unbelievable opportunity for us kickers. It's exciting to be able to pick his brain'
19 Apr
4
Preview
Munster will need to dig deep to tame Bulls in Limerick
19 Apr
26
looking ahead
Ireland make 5 changes for Wales encounter
18 Apr
0
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18 Apr
4
Ready to go
Jack Carty to make first start of year as Connacht ring the changes
18 Apr
2
Derby
Frawley at 10 for Leinster, Izuchukwu returns to Ulster team
18 Apr
72
SUAF
Injuries force Munster to make four changes for Bulls clash
18 Apr
18
Upbeat
Ireland boss Scott Bemand adamant squad can cope with Erin King setback
18 Apr
1
stepping up
'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'
18 Apr
9
URC
'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'
17 Apr
8
Budgets
URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'
17 Apr
80
huge blow
'Heartbroken' Erin King ruled out of Rugby World Cup with knee injury
17 Apr
8
familiar face
Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.
Murray Kinsella
17 Apr
43
TV deal
TG4 to become only place to watch URC for free in Ireland
Updated 17 Apr
56
tourist
Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland
17 Apr
100
On the defence
Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent
17 Apr
47
Interview
Leinster's O'Brien 'in a really good spot' after injuries - and aiming for Ireland
17 Apr
20
Head Coach
Connacht go back to the drawing board after Wilkins steps down
16 Apr
7
sabbatical
Leinster flex their muscles again with shock Ioane signing
The eastern province will continue to supplement homegrown talent with some star names.
Murray Kinsella
16 Apr
82
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess
Exit
Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht rugby head coach
16 Apr
39
Big Signing
All Blacks star Rieko Ioane will join Leinster later this year
16 Apr
245
Philosophy
'You can’t win a title on defence. If you can’t score points, you’ll never win a game'
16 Apr
13
top earners
Latest tweak to central contract funding might not be enough to address imbalance
From August 2026 the four provinces will be responsible for 40% of the cost of national player contracts.
Ciarán Kennedy
16 Apr
34
Sevens
Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.
Murray Kinsella
15 Apr
12
Injury Update
Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash
15 Apr
15
Review
Provinces to pay 40% of national player contracts in change to IRFU funding model
15 Apr
102
Boost
Milne and Barron join Munster early on loan deal from Leinster
15 Apr
126
Rugby
All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
15 Apr
0
in the past
Leinster's Joe McCarthy has 'moved on' from 6 Nations disappointment
15 Apr
11
Analysiselite
20 minutes of Jordie Barrett class help Leinster to crush Glasgow
The All Blacks inside centre showed the range of his skills in the quarter-final.
Murray Kinsella
14 Apr
9
squad update
Jack Conan and Ryan Baird are injury doubts for Leinster's clash with Ulster
14 Apr
14
Podcast
Jordie's brilliance, Munster's regrets, and Connacht's collapse
14 Apr
0
Injuries
Connacht hit by heavy injury toll ahead of South Africa tour
14 Apr
19
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