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May 2026
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Ireland bid to bounce back as Wales search for elusive Six Nations win
9 May
1
busy
Balancing representing Ireland in Six Nations with college exams
9 May
URC
Ulster and Stormers share points after pulsating contest
8 May
43
Exit
Aungier and Dooley among 11 players to leave Connacht this summer
8 May
23
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
contract talks
'It would be great to have James here next year... It's still playing out'
8 May
17
Team news
Ryan captains much-changed Leinster side for Lions clash
8 May
47
Derby
Aki and Ioane return in Connacht team to face Munster
8 May
17
Head Coach
IRFU wants McMillan to remain as Munster boss into next season
8 May
18
Support
'We want to fill stadiums' - Ireland excited as Aviva ticket sales hit 26,000
8 May
Munster
'Other people might make a decision around whether I’m here next year' – McMillan
Clayton McMillan on his Munster future and the search for a new attack coach.
8 May
French connection
'It has been my whole life essentially': Luke McGrath hoping Leinster farewell will be laced with silverware
8 May
1
race for eight
The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the penultimate weekend of the regular season
It promises to be quite the finale.
7 May
4
Munster
'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed' - McMillan on Randle U-turn
7 May
Team news
Jack Crowley ruled out as Munster make five enforced changes for Connacht derby
7 May
64
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby
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Home Soil
'We're a different animal' – Ireland have chance to finish Six Nations strong
7 May
Team news
Ulster and Stormers name teams for URC clash
7 May
23
Team news
Ireland bring Higgins into midfield for Wales clash in Belfast
7 May
1
Alan O'Connor
'To be involved with Ireland in any way is an honour and I'm buzzing to be here'
7 May
Top 14
McNamara extends Bordeaux Bègles contract until 2029
5 May
27
AnalysisNumbers Down
How 13-man Leinster dominated 15-man Toulon for 3 crucial minutes
Leinster’s assertive defence and patient, potent shortside attack were crucial.
Murray Kinsella
5 May
12
Time to say goodbye
Wales rugby great Leigh Halfpenny announces retirement
5 May
13
Podcast
'I genuinely don't think the media have been really hard on Leinster'
5 May
27
Business end
Forde and Victory to miss rest of Connacht's season, but Ioane returns for Munster clash
5 May
7
Ulster
'To be in the position to challenge on both fronts is without question a goal of ours'
5 May
5
Focus
'Munster is such a big club, it's always in the media. That's outside noise'
5 May
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final
Sidelined
Beirne, Farrell, Jager, Kleyn and Nash all ruled out of Munster's trip to Connacht
5 May
30
Injuries
Blow for Ulster as Stockdale to see surgeon, McCloskey a doubt for Challenge Cup final
5 May
29
two more years
Hugo Keenan signs two-year contract extension for Leinster and Ireland
5 May
11
carry on
RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review
5 May
8
On the Move
Connacht sign Leinster prop Jerry Cahir in next stop on remarkable pro rugby journey
5 May
21
live ambitions
'It hasn’t been a straight road, but we want to give ourselves the best chance to win both'
5 May
11
Wave Goodbye
Denis Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 years
4 May
37
Setback
Robbie Henshaw to miss Leinster's clash with Lions
4 May
12
Leo's Word
'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen
4 May
38
jouez jouez
Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to set up Champions Cup final with Leinster
3 May
60
Save the Date
Connacht conquerors Montpellier set up Challenge Cup final against Ulster
3 May
5
Decider
Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao
Hugo Keenan and co will be watching closely as Bordeaux host Bath today.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
14
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