Rugby

June
June 2026
Final bound
Bulls stage stunning comeback to defeat Glasgow in URC semi-final
6 Jun
24
As it happened
Leinster v Stormers, URC semi-final
6 Jun
71
URC
Croke Park to host Friday-night URC final if Leinster meet Bulls
6 Jun
16
interesting times
A strange week at Leinster raises questions about how next season might look
The province have been box-office off the pitch, but are back to the day job with today’s URC semi-final against the Stormers.
Ciarán Kennedy
6 Jun
9
It's quiziness time
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5 Jun
4
more to come
New deal shows Farrell is confident about future of his Ireland team
5 Jun
35
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Andy Farrell's new contract and another interesting week at Leinster
URC
Munster hire Jimmy Duffy as new forwards coach
5 Jun
22
Easy Decision
'It's special to be involved' - Farrell delighted to commit to Ireland
5 Jun
24
The Boss
Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract through to 2031 World Cup
Farrell’s previous contract had been due to expire after the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
5 Jun
87
URC
As people 'pick holes', Cullen explains 'completely collaborative' coaching process
5 Jun
12
Leinster
'Jacques is brilliant and we’re very lucky to have him' - Cullen expects Nienaber to stay at Leinster
4 Jun
13
Team news
Sheehan, Furlong and O'Brien ruled out as Leinster name XV for Stormers semi
4 Jun
36
Legend
Tributes paid after death of former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery
4 Jun
23
URC
With coaches under scrutiny, James Ryan says Leinster's players have 'taken ownership' of Bilbao defeat
4 Jun
34
Back to the drawing board
Munster target Tyrel Lomax signs new contract to stay in New Zealand until 2029
3 Jun
20
standout performers
Five players from Irish provinces named in URC Team of the Season
3 Jun
20
Rugby
Hugo Keenan says Leinster owe it to loyal fans to bounce back in URC
3 Jun
7
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster v the Media and URC quarter-final review
75m
Jacques Nienaber
'I don’t think people value me here'
2 Jun
139
Concern
Leinster injury list grows longer after Lions win
1 Jun
1
big blow
Stormers will miss Sacha FM for semi-final visit to Leinster
1 Jun
16
Positive Pressure
'Do I feel under pressure? No, I absolutely love it' - Leo Cullen
1 Jun
24
May
May 2026
Back To Business
McCarthy and Prendergast shine as Leinster swat feeble Lions aside
31 May
9
One More Year
'James will come out in terms of his own individual piece'
30 May
32
too good
Leinster and Lowe make light work of Lions to earn URC semi-final
Leo Cullen’s men will be back in the Aviva Stadium against the Stormers next Saturday.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
30 May
71
As it happened
Leinster 59-10 Lions, URC quarter-final
30 May
35
looking ahead
Lancaster 'excited about the future' after Connacht bow out in URC quarter-finals
30 May
9
Reaction
'We conceded two relatively soft tries. Moments like those swing big games'
30 May
22
Second best
Munster well beaten by Bulls in URC quarter-final
30 May
54
As it happened
Bulls v Munster, URC quarter-final
Relive all the action as it happened in Pretoria.
30 May
96
Final Chapter
'I've loved coming into this Leinster team and this environment'
30 May
10
Preview
Absences of Beirne and Crowley feel insurmountable for Munster in lofty Pretoria
30 May
16
hard fought
Connacht's season ends with URC quarter-final loss at Glasgow
29 May
42
As it happened
Glasgow Warriors v Connacht, URC quarter-final
29 May
30
Test
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Let’s find out how much you know from the last seven days.
29 May
4
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Lowe leaving, Cullen's comments and URC quarter-finals preview
34m
Exit
James Lowe set to leave Leinster and Irish rugby this summer
The 33-year-old was offered a new deal but is expected to depart at the end of the season.
Murray Kinsella
29 May
91
Proceedure
France and Toulon star Gaël Dréan to undergo heart surgery
29 May
2
matadors
Returning Nankivell the only change to Munster's team to face the Bulls
Updated 29 May
22
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