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March 2026
Injury
Ulster confirm that Rob Baloucoune faces surgery and three months out
19 Mar
25
suftum
'Hopefully it's a springboard': Ulster hoping to ride Six Nations momentum into URC title race
19 Mar
6
Change
Billionaire Dyson buys 50% stake in English Prem rugby side Bath
18 Mar
12
trophy hunt
As dust settles on Six Nations, exciting times ahead for Irish provinces
18 Mar
9
Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown
18 Mar
Champions
PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
18 Mar
18
Selection
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
18 Mar
reinforcements
Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash
18 Mar
2
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
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supply and bemand
Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup
18 Mar
2
grandstand finish
Campbell College beat Belfast rivals RBAI with last-minute try to lift Ulster Senior Cup
17 Mar
7
Rock On
Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's
17 Mar
1
End Of A Chapter
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season
17 Mar
10
On The Dotted Line
New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.
17 Mar
44
provincial matters
Leinster set to welcome back key players from injury as business end looms
17 Mar
12
PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
On a Roll
'28 and the Rising Star, I'm getting slagged for it already!'
17 Mar
9
AnalysisRugby
How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style
Murray Kinsella analyses the tactical battle and key stats that underpinned Ireland’s brilliant Triple Crown victory against Scotland.
Murray Kinsella
17 Mar
15
Rugby
Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.
17 Mar
95
tv figures
Just under one million people tune in to Ireland's Triple Crown decider
16 Mar
10
Northern Sounds
Ulster welcome Ireland squad members back as Murphy hails 'maturity starting to grow'
16 Mar
4
Claim
Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
16 Mar
7
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
What a championship
Updates
Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury
16 Mar
8
sign up
Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract
16 Mar
22
Impact
'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember
16 Mar
15
faz
'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU
The Ireland head coach is happy about his team’s trajectory towards the 2027 World Cup.
16 Mar
21
Silverware
'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown
16 Mar
9
Os Lobos
Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004
15 Mar
13
getting his props
'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead
15 Mar
17
on a high
Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display
France are Six Nations champions but Ireland earned their Triple Crown in style.
Murray Kinsella
15 Mar
48
winners
France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.
14 Mar
110
Scenes
Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win
Number eight Aaron Wainwright crossed for the first two tries in Cardiff.
14 Mar
18
Reaction
Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts
14 Mar
18
Best Bits
Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt
14 Mar
1
Six Nations 2026
VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown
14 Mar
Analysismarks out of 10
Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again
14 Mar
10
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
Comment
Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
14 Mar
9
Dominant
Brilliant Ireland win Triple Crown and have a chance of Six Nations glory
Andy Farrell’s men scored six tries and were simply too good for Scotland.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
14 Mar
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