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2025
Champions Cup
Jack Crowley to start among nine Munster changes for Páirc clash
12 Dec 2025
27
Preview
Tigers targeting a scalp as Leinster return to Welford Road
12 Dec 2025
5
Nank the Tank
'It feels like home. I can definitely see myself staying here a long time'
12 Dec 2025
8
suspended
La Rochelle boss O'Gara handed two-week ban for red card
11 Dec 2025
25
Team news
Harry Byrne and Rieko Ioane start as Leinster make 7 changes for Tigers
11 Dec 2025
46
Moving Forward
Eddie Jones given Japan vote of confidence for 2027 World Cup
11 Dec 2025
3
Party in the Páirc
'It was an opportunity to represent Munster, my family, and Kerry'
11 Dec 2025
4
rotation
Conan: Weakened selections in Champions Cup frustrating for fans and players
11 Dec 2025
9
Challenge Cup
'You just want the games to come thick and fast' - Ulster's Tom Stewart
11 Dec 2025
8
New Challenge
'We can't underestimate them' - Connacht gearing up for Black Lion visit
10 Dec 2025
10
statement
Eben Etzebeth apologies after eye-gouge ban, and says act was 'never intentional'
10 Dec 2025
25
new hire
Alan Gallagher appointed new Aviva Stadium chief
10 Dec 2025
6
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
score zone
The key stat Munster have focused on after a tough night in Bath
Munster had 10 entries into the ‘score zone’ but only delivered two tries.
10 Dec 2025
10
Tommy O'Brien
'I definitely put a lot more pressure on myself when I was younger, a lot more stress'
10 Dec 2025
10
State of the game
'Rugby is becoming a box-kick game... It's hard to get out of it'
10 Dec 2025
31
Rob Russell Interview
'I don’t know how much longer I would have been comfortable just playing in URC games and never in Europe'
The former Leinster wing speaks to Nathan Johns about his move to Gloucester and lessons learned about injury.
10 Dec 2025
4
Update
Crowley and Kleyn part of Munster's 'old-school' session in Limerick
9 Dec 2025
7
Priorities
League form more important than Europe for Ulster - Richie Murphy
9 Dec 2025
4
looking ahead
Connacht's Dexcom Stadium to host historic Women's Six Nations fixture
9 Dec 2025
12
Boost
Craig Casey signs new Munster contract
The 24-cap Ireland international has made 104 appearances for the province.
9 Dec 2025
31
Fortress
Ireland's 2026 Nations Championship clash with All Blacks to be staged in Auckland
9 Dec 2025
Champions Cup
'They put you in a certain frame of mind' - Leinster feel Tigers test can ignite season
9 Dec 2025
5
Ross Byrne
'Watching it growing up, that was a huge thing: teams playing back-to-back. I preferred that format'
9 Dec 2025
11
leinster squad update
Lowe returns but Larmour ruled out and doubts over Ringrose and Snyman for Leicester trip
8 Dec 2025
7
Treatment Table
Prop crisis for Connacht to compound opening round loss
8 Dec 2025
15
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Champions Cup/Challenge Cup review
Job Done
Leinster up and running in Europe but Quins left with mixed feelings over rotation
8 Dec 2025
15
Donk
'My confidence hasn't wavered one bit' - McMillan backs Munster to rebound
8 Dec 2025
5
Reaction
Lancaster 'learned a lot' from Connacht collapse against Ospreys
7 Dec 2025
21
Champions Cup
Capuozzo hat-trick downs Sharks, Byrne helps Gloucester to Castres win
7 Dec 2025
5
narrow margins
Connacht suffer second-half collapse as Ospreys rally to victory
7 Dec 2025
17
jvg
'We absolutely loved our time at Munster' - Bath boss van Graan
7 Dec 2025
3
Captain
'I need to be leading that' - Leinster's defence a sore point for Doris
7 Dec 2025
36
Leader
'Those first 20 minutes are probably on my shoulders' - Beirne
6 Dec 2025
12
Dominant
Bath's first-half demolition job leaves Munster empty-handed
Johann van Graan’s men were impressive as they made a Champions Cup statement.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from The Rec
6 Dec 2025
41
Reaction
Cullen: 'Some good bits, and plenty we need to get better at'
6 Dec 2025
16
Thriller
Bordeaux begin Champions Cup defence with comeback win over Bulls in Pretoria
6 Dec 2025
14
As it happened
Bath v Munster, Champions Cup
6 Dec 2025
54
Winning Start
Leinster take their time to shake off stubborn Harlequins
6 Dec 2025
15
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