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2025

Showdown

Leinster need to sharpen up defence as Munster's visit to Croker looms

6 Oct 2025

4

In form

Crowley: Ireland selection not 'driving factor' for strong start to season

6 Oct 2025

16

Update

Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff

6 Oct 2025

4

squad update

Edwin Edogbo and Roman Salanoa among 7 players back in full training for Munster

6 Oct 2025

12

squad update

Jamie Osborne fit and available for Leinster's first home game of the season

6 Oct 2025

3

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review

Lewis Moody

Former England rugby captain diagnosed with motor neurone disease

6 Oct 2025

10

Reaction

'It's a long way to come for one point' - Leinster boss Cullen frustrated by South Africa start

5 Oct 2025

14

rugby championship

Wallabies left ruing missed chances ahead of European tour

5 Oct 2025

9

early promise

Munster edge Cardiff in Clayton McMillan's first game in charge at Thomond Park

4 Oct 2025

47

URC

Leinster's rally falls short as they pick up bonus point in loss to Bulls

4 Oct 2025

85

Top 14

Ex-All Black Nonu rolls back the years again at 43 as Toulon cruise past Pau

4 Oct 2025

1

Winning

South Africa edge out Argentina to retain Rugby Championship

4 Oct 2025

7

in control

All Blacks outgun Australia to keep Rugby Championship title dream alive

4 Oct 2025

6

Irish Abroad

Irish influence strong as new season of the Champ gets rolling

English rugby’s second tier has rebranded and expanded.

Murray Kinsella

4 Oct 2025

9

rematch

Leinster's URC visit to the Bulls brings several layers of intrigue

4 Oct 2025

Rugby

Connacht's meeting with Scarlets postponed due to travel disruption for Welsh side

4 Oct 2025

16

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start

storm amy

Ulster-Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy; Cork City-St Pat's Cup semi set to go ahead

Updated 3 Oct 2025

5

URC

Prendergast returns to captain Connacht as Lancaster makes nine changes for Scarlets visit

3 Oct 2025

9

Team news

Cullen makes 7 changes as Leinster bid to bounce back against Bulls

3 Oct 2025

18

Ulster

'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries

3 Oct 2025

2

Injury List

Craig Casey ruled out indefinitely as injury-hit Munster name team to face Cardiff

2 Oct 2025

19

Team news

Ulster make four changes for Edinburgh trip

2 Oct 2025

20

Pumas

Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks

2 Oct 2025

1

Team news

Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks make six changes, Wallabies bench James O'Connor

2 Oct 2025

1

Jimmy O'Brien

'They’ll want to get one over on us after last year' - Leinster braced for Bulls backlash

2 Oct 2025

18

Analysisintricate

Lancaster's Connacht can build on promising signs in attack

Lancaster and Aussie attack specialist Rod Seib are building on a proud attacking history.

Murray Kinsella

1 Oct 2025

5

The Boss

Former Connacht player Andrew Browne replaces Neil Doak as Ireland U20 head coach

1 Oct 2025

9

fresh start

'We're massively excited about the opportunity' - Ulster seek crucial away win in Edinburgh

1 Oct 2025

2

New Role

Former Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie to join Newcastle Red Bulls as managing director

1 Oct 2025

2

Player Welfare

New player load guidelines hailed as 'landmark moment' for rugby

1 Oct 2025

28

SWAP

Niall O'Carroll departs IABA to lead Rowing Ireland's high-performance programme

1 Oct 2025

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC

Wave Goodbye

Wallabies' most-capped player James Slipper announces retirement

1 Oct 2025

7

squad update

JJ Hanrahan out of Munster's Cardiff game after failing HIA

30 Sep 2025

7

Team news

Nche starts for Springboks as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

30 Sep 2025

3

Fallout

'Everybody is scratching their heads' - Leinster aim to bounce back from Stormers loss

29 Sep 2025

22

AnalysisEnergy

Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start

There was energy, intent, and plenty of accuracy on opening night in Wales.

Murray Kinsella

29 Sep 2025

5

Connacht

Jack Carty explains why he's 'buzzing' to work with Stuart Lancaster every day

29 Sep 2025

7

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