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2025
Bust-up
England's Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi avoid suspensions for tunnel bust-up
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From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.
Leinster
Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Tim Cocker: Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat.
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Draw
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
The draw took place in Sydney this morning.
the road through australia
All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.
Setback
Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury
Hansen expected to miss months, rather than weeks, as he rehabs latest foot injury.
Bath Time
Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'
Jacques Nienaber
'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'
Jacques Nienaber was unhappy with how his recent comments to a South African broadcaster were covered.
new arrival
'I think it's considered a very good start' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraMunster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
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sent off
O'Gara shown red during La Rochelle defeat to Pau
Out-half Antoine Hastoy received the fastest ever red card in the competition.
Return of the King
France star Dupont makes winning return with Toulouse after eight months out with knee injury
comprehensive
Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory
It was a second win of Stuart Lancaster’s reign as Connacht dominated in Dexcom Stadium.
URC
Stormers inflict first defeat of season on Munster with huge Thomond Park comeback
Clayton McMillan’s side forfeited a 21-6 half-time lead as the South Africans overpowered them in the second 40.
