Rugby

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2025

Exit

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht rugby head coach

16 Apr 2025

39

Big Signing

All Blacks star Rieko Ioane will join Leinster later this year

16 Apr 2025

242

Philosophy

'You can’t win a title on defence. If you can’t score points, you’ll never win a game'

16 Apr 2025

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 2025

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 2025

12

Injury Update

Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash

15 Apr 2025

15

Review

Provinces to pay 40% of national player contracts in change to IRFU funding model

15 Apr 2025

102

Boost

Milne and Barron join Munster early on loan deal from Leinster

15 Apr 2025

120

Rugby

All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch

15 Apr 2025

in the past

Leinster's Joe McCarthy has 'moved on' from 6 Nations disappointment

15 Apr 2025

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 2025

9

squad update

Jack Conan and Ryan Baird are injury doubts for Leinster's clash with Ulster

14 Apr 2025

14

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Jordie's brilliance, Munster's regrets, and Connacht's collapse

Injuries

Connacht hit by heavy injury toll ahead of South Africa tour

14 Apr 2025

19

Champions Cup

'We’re going to regret what could have been'

14 Apr 2025

28

Save the Date

Leinster learn fate as fixture details confirmed for Champions Cup semi-finals

13 Apr 2025

61

Rugby

Last-gasp 'dream' Ramos penalty sends Toulouse into Champions Cup semis

13 Apr 2025

20

Regrets

Munster left to rue problems of their own making in Bordeaux

13 Apr 2025

70

Regrets

Frustration for Connacht as they let chance for Challenge Cup glory slip

12 Apr 2025

44

Showdown

Northampton hammer Castres to set up semi-final with Leinster

12 Apr 2025

26

Women's Six Nations

Ireland put it up to England before being blown away by second-half blitz in Cork

The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title.

12 Apr 2025

11

Reaction

'You turn over the ball against them, you get punished, and we did'

12 Apr 2025

25

Champions Cup

Munster go down swinging after sloppy start in Bordeaux

12 Apr 2025

65

As it happened

Ireland v England, Women's Six Nations

Scott Bemand’s side welcomed the six in-a-row champions to Virgin Media Park, Cork.

12 Apr 2025

8

Impact

Boulard double takes Six Nations contenders France past Wales

12 Apr 2025

1

As it happened

Bordeaux Bègles v Munster, Champions Cup quarter-final

The French top seeds hosted Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

12 Apr 2025

97

Challenge Cup

Connacht face a totally reinvigorated Racing as they pursue magical end to tough season

12 Apr 2025

4

Challenge

Leinster enjoying clean sheets as much as their own huge points tallies

12 Apr 2025

36

man in form

'He’s been brilliant' - Craig Casey comes roaring back into form with Munster

12 Apr 2025

8

Preview

Red army lands in Bordeaux dreaming of more Munster magic

12 Apr 2025

19

flex

Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals

Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber’s side have scored 114 unanswered points in the knockout stages, keeping two clean sheets.

Gavan Casey

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

11 Apr 2025

139

As it happened

Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, Champions Cup quarter-final

11 Apr 2025

109

Questions and Answers

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11 Apr 2025

5

SUAF

Nankivell returns in Munster team as Carbery misses out for Bordeaux

11 Apr 2025

48

Ready to go

Connacht make 5 changes for Racing 92 clash

11 Apr 2025

16

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

UNLOCKED FOR FREE | Quarter-final preview

dotted line

Ben Healy signs contract extension with Edinburgh

10 Apr 2025

19

Concussion

Former France star Chabal says he has 'no memories' of rugby career

10 Apr 2025

35

Six Nations

Ireland make three changes for Saturday's clash with England in Cork

10 Apr 2025

4

Teamsheet

Conan named captain as Leinster stack bench for Glasgow clash

10 Apr 2025

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