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This week
22nd December 2024 - 26th December 2024
'Jordie gives confidence to the person beside him, which is invaluable'
'We had a bit of disruption with a couple of guys pulling out, so we're really pleased'
Last week
15th December 2024 - 21st December 2024
Hansen: 'We never get any calls, ever. I’ve been feeling this for years now'
Leinster hold off spirited Connacht rally to edge Aviva interpro
Leo Cullen’s side remain unbeaten this season.
Leinster shuffle deck as Connacht bring big guns back for Aviva interpro
Ulster v Munster, URC
Kellie Harrington named 2024 Sportswoman of the Year
'The reality is that we are not quite where we want to be'
'Sam is making great progress. So many facets of his game have kicked on to another level'
This month
December 2024
'The dressing room is frustrated at how we performed'
Tries from Ringrose and Barrett enough to see Leinster hold off Clermont
Barrett the star attraction but Clermont bring interesting team to Leinster clash
Barrett starts at fullback as Leinster make 5 changes for Clermont
Ireland to face Hungary, Armenia and Portugal-Denmark playoff winner in World Cup qualifiers
'Extra pressure? I don't think there is, there’s always pressure'
Ulster seek response against Bordeaux but face struggle to compete in Europe this season
Richie Murphy’s young squad would be doing extremely well to fight on two fronts this season.
Munster make six changes for Champions Cup trip to Castres
Bleyendaal: Prendergast 'maturing beyond his years'
Jordie Barrett offers Leinster versatility but feels 12 is his best position
'From the minute I signed people were reaching out, it's been great'
Munster tie down Daly and Coombes with contract extensions
'Peter is a talisman for the club. He was brilliant on and off the pitch'
Attack and lineout issues top of Simon Easterby's in-tray as he steps up to Ireland job
Easterby will take interim charge as Andy Farrell heads off with the Lions.
Costello: Stade win 'a significant step up' for Munster
Daly's moment of magic the highlight as Munster put 13-man Stade Francais to the sword
Roaming Alex Nankivell happy to lay roots in Munster
Ireland competition can spur Crowley to be driving force for Munster
Mayo GAA not signing off 2024 accounts due to ongoing Revenue review
'I was born running in the roads playing touch rugby. It was always part of me'
Bohemians and Fontaines DC team up with jersey to raise funds for Palestine
Munster hope coaching support and training tweaks will boost season
Costello: Boyd can be 'invaluable' voice for Munster
Newbridge and Thurles to host All-Ireland club hurling semi-finals
Nankivell and Archer sign new contracts with Munster
'A couple of times I thought I was beaten' - Healy's hard road to Ireland record
Last month
November 2024
Schmidt: 'I've felt the same warmth that I felt for 10 years here'
Familiar problems plague Ireland against Wallabies
A mixed November ended with more handling and lineout issues.
Joe McCarthy has quickly become a cornerstone of Andy Farrell's Ireland team
'You never get comfortable' - Pressure nothing new for Jack Crowley
Joe Schmidt back in town but all eyes will be on Sam Prendergast on historic day