Rugby

January
January 2026
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'It’s devastating for him and us' - Farrell disappointed to lose Boyle for Six Nations
26 Jan
2
Treatment Table
France call up Roumat and Colombe after injuries to La Rochelle pair
26 Jan
12
Power
'Very proud' - Connacht's Jansen hoping Ireland call will come
26 Jan
13
En France
La Rochelle beaten by Clermont in Top 14
25 Jan
14
Update
Ireland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback
25 Jan
38
Rugby
Joshua Brennan - son of Trevor - called up to France squad ahead of Ireland Six Nations opener
25 Jan
8
Comeback
'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'
Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.
Murray Kinsella
25 Jan
11
Interview
Inside Gary Keegan's role with the Ireland rugby team
25 Jan
10
On a Roll
Leinster happy to keep winning after 'a bit of flak' this season
25 Jan
5
Disappointment
'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'
24 Jan
26
No Luck
'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt
24 Jan
47
cracker
Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle
The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
24 Jan
68
Frustration
Scarlets beat Ulster at the death
24 Jan
15
As it happened
Connacht 23-34 Leinster, URC
24 Jan
46
URC
McMillan hails home-county Coombes and Edogbo as Munster breathe sigh of relief in Cork
24 Jan
7
lock
Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland
The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.
24 Jan
2
Top of the props
'Coming back to tighthead felt like putting on your old pair of shoes'
24 Jan
Sigh of relief
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
23 Jan
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Squad News
Furbank in, but no George Hendy, as England name Six Nations squad
23 Jan
30
End of an era
Mark McCall: Former Ireland international to step down after 15 years as Saracens director of rugby
23 Jan
7
Welcome back
Michael Lowry set for Ulster return against Scarlets following three-month layoff
23 Jan
13
Team news
Fit-again Blade handed Connacht start, as Leinster turn to debutant Smyth at tighthead
23 Jan
30
Six Nations
France's Thibaud Flament to miss Ireland clash for wife's fertility treatment
23 Jan
16
Top 14
Donnacha Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit
23 Jan
West's awake
'The people of the West of Ireland are incredibly defiant'
23 Jan
Boost
Richie Murphy extends Ulster contract until 2028
22 Jan
16
Injury Update
Clayton McMillan says concussion will not impact Edwin Edogbo joining Irish squad
22 Jan
10
Team news
Munster hand Seán Edogbo debut for URC meeting with Dragons
22 Jan
39
venues
Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia – but no games at MCG
22 Jan
1
KNOCKOUTS
Leinster get Easter Sunday slot as Champions/Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed
22 Jan
14
different times
'We’ve never had 12,500 people here... It's a little bit surreal'
22 Jan
4
Changes
Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door
Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.
Murray Kinsella
22 Jan
19
Hugo Keenan
'I've done it once or twice in the past, coming straight in for a big game, and it is a challenge'
22 Jan
4
Calm
Iain Henderson plays down resurgent Ulster's targets - 'We haven't once spoken about trying to win silverware'
22 Jan
11
Opportunity
Sheehan: 'Powerful athlete' Boyle can step up at loosehead for Ireland
21 Jan
8
Selection
Ulster see form rewarded with strong showing in Ireland squad
21 Jan
19
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris
uncapped
Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad
Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jan
110
Nearly there
Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'
21 Jan
5
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