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Connacht announce signing of Sam Gilbert from Highlanders
30 mins ago
5
Freewin or bust
'We know what we need, so we can't hold anything back'
3 hrs ago
1
Yesterday
8th May 2025
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
13 hrs ago
20
Here's Johnny
'Why wouldn’t you take that?' - Lions hope Sexton can have big impact
15 hrs ago
9
RIP
Castres and Fiji 7s star dies after car hit by train
15 hrs ago
4
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
15 Irish call-ups, the unlucky few, and catching Lions Fever
Sidelined
Doris is 'devastated' to miss out on Lions tour, says Farrell
17 hrs ago
36
AnalysisSelection
How many of Ireland's 15 Lions will be Test starters in Australia?
17 hrs ago
16
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from London
19 hrs ago
140
Team news
Munster confirm Peter O'Mahony in starting XV for Thomond Park farewell
20 hrs ago
36
Report
NZ Rugby posts €10m loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable'
8 May
36
Wednesday
7th May 2025
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
7 May
22
Leader
Maro Itoje set for Lions captaincy with squad named on Thursday
7 May
32
Farewell
Turner and Russell to leave Leinster at the end of the season
7 May
38
killer
Munster and Ireland prop Kilcoyne retires after 15-year career
7 May
16
BTs
'They're going to start s******g themselves' - Northampton's chats in Dublin
7 May
38
Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
Murray Kinsella
7 May
9
Reaction
Josh van der Flier believes Leinster can end their season on a high
7 May
42
Tuesday
6th May 2025
URC
A derby in Limerick, Connacht's faint hopes, Leinster's trophy hunt
6 May
11
Every Little Helps
Prendergast hoping Boyd's Northampton stardust can rub off on Munster
6 May
16
Freerugby weekly extra
'Is there another head coach in world rugby who wouldn't have picked Jordie Barrett?'
6 May
26
One More Year
'Prendo brought me in to see the HPC and I was like, 'Can I really be anywhere else?''
6 May
2
Squad News
Ulster's O'Toole, Lowry and Moore available for Munster clash
6 May
3
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Making sense of Leinster's underperformance, and Bordeaux add mettle to the magic
squad update
Mack Hansen to miss Connacht's URC run-in as ankle injury rules him out for five weeks
Updated 6 May
18
Review
Defence, Barrett selection call, decisions in finale: Nienaber on Leinster defeat
6 May
41
This week
4th May 2025 - 9th May 2025
Setback
Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure
Updated 5 May
98
looking ahead
'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
5 May
12
jitters
Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
5 May
48
Analysisdecisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
4 May
25
UBB
Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
4 May
33
super saint
Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'
4 May
23
french derby
Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath
4 May
6
Analysisd
Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.
Murray Kinsella
4 May
39
Last week
27th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025
Endgame
'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
3 May
91
Saints March On
'We can take anyone on. They said Leinster by 30, but here we are'
3 May
46
Highlights
All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final
3 May
9
Regrets
'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat
3 May
74
AnalysisComment
A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again
This latest Champions Cup scar will be the most painful yet for the province.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
38
classic
Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
3 May
128
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