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Welcome back

Connacht set to bring experienced Billy Millard into new role

31 Mar 2025

8

squad update

Leinster hopeful Kelleher will be available for Quins clash, but Connors is ruled out

31 Mar 2025

6

Irish Rugby

Hat-trick hero Anna McGann puts Italian job down to help getting back from ACL injury

31 Mar 2025

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Casey and Crowley's class, Ulster's comeback, and Leinster's edge

Off the Mark

Eight-try Ireland earn first win of the Six Nations with bonus-point heroics against Italy

30 Mar 2025

12

As it happened

Italy v Ireland, Women's Six Nations

Ireland were in Parma this weekend for their second outing of the tournament.

30 Mar 2025

23

Round Two

21-year-old Dalton hopes to help Ireland shut Italy down

30 Mar 2025

record books

Ma'a Nonu, 42, becomes oldest man to play in Top 14

29 Mar 2025

6

Reaction

'We ground it out. We have no regret that it was not the prettiest of contests'

29 Mar 2025

55

Rugby

Kildunne hat-trick helps England thrash Wales in Women's Six Nations

29 Mar 2025

Reaction

Connacht offer positive update after Cian Prendergast taken to hospital

29 Mar 2025

29

Derby

Connacht's late rally comes up short as Munster hold on in Castlebar

Over 27,000 supporters packed into MacHale Park as the two sides shared eight tries.

29 Mar 2025

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Pairc Life

Munster and Ireland WNT to host fixtures at Páirc Úi Chaoimh in December and June

29 Mar 2025

23

7s

Disappointment for Ireland sides at Hong Kong Sevens

29 Mar 2025

4

response

Murphy praises Ulster's 'incredible fight' after comeback win against Stormers

29 Mar 2025

20

Setback

Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury

29 Mar 2025

20-year-old O'Connor gets biggest Munster chance yet in Castlebar

The former PBC fullback is making swift progress in professional rugby.

29 Mar 2025

5

Preview

Leinster's poor record in South Africa faces another stiff test against Sharks

29 Mar 2025

12

Comeback

Reilly returns after two ACL injuries and analysis with Farrell's Ireland

29 Mar 2025

1

spicy

Mayo set for rip-roaring contest between Connacht and Munster

29 Mar 2025

1

high drama

Ulster rally from 17 points down to claim bonus-point win and boost playoff hopes

28 Mar 2025

47

Let's Get Quizzical

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28 Mar 2025

4

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Teamsheet

Fintan Gunne set for first start as Leinster ring the changes for Sharks game

28 Mar 2025

75

March To Mayo

Casey back as Munster and Connacht call on Ireland internationals

28 Mar 2025

32

Mayo Man

'I would have found it very hard to join another province... Maybe we had a chip on our shoulder'

Saturday at MacHale Park will bring things full circle for former Connacht rugby star and Mayo Gaelic footballer Gavin Duffy.

Gavan Casey

28 Mar 2025

3

Rugby

Difficult start for Ireland sides at Hong Kong Sevens

28 Mar 2025

3

Leader

Prendergast amped up for Connacht's big day after Six Nations frustration

28 Mar 2025

3

Kicking On

'They call it 'into the red' where you lose that clarity of thought'

28 Mar 2025

Milestone

'It's not something I thought I would get close to' - McCloskey on reaching 200 Ulster caps

28 Mar 2025

7

Leader

Hard-hitting Jones delighting in Ireland's lineout renaissance

28 Mar 2025

1

Church

'I just hope we can finish off strong for him - and bring home two trophies'

28 Mar 2025

1

Gressroots to Green Shirts

Connacht hope 'fearless' Gavin can be their next Ireland international

The Connacht pathway has produced nine Ireland players since the turn of the century.

Murray Kinsella

27 Mar 2025

22

Relief

English rugby chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

27 Mar 2025

secured

RG Snyman signs contract extension with Leinster

Updated 27 Mar 2025

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Team news

Baloucoune to make first appearance of the season as McCloskey set for 200th Ulster cap

27 Mar 2025

12

new ground

'Bundee has one but I won't be putting on a Mayo jersey yet!'

27 Mar 2025

2

Men At Work

Farrell flips narrative by drafting in Scotland forwards coach and England attack coach

John Dalziel and Richard Wigglesworth are surprise inclusions, but they broadly make sense.

Gavan Casey

27 Mar 2025

3

Tried and trusted

Farrell loads Lions coaching team with familiar faces

26 Mar 2025

10

Uncertain Future

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney to face vote of no confidence

26 Mar 2025

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