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January 2024

New Era

No Sexton, Dupont, Farrell - This year's Six Nations will feel different

France are favourites for the title as they face Ireland at home in Marseille.

Murray Kinsella

9 hrs ago

3.7k

Switch

Gatland says Wales could call on Rhys Ruddock if injuries hit

11 hrs ago

6.6k

Intense

England's Borthwick hails Felix Jones' 'groundbreaking knowledge'

11 hrs ago

3.5k

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Not a New Start

'I don’t buy into the four-year cycle that comes around World Cups' - Farrell

The Ireland boss has moved on from the World Cup even if his team must learn from it.

12 hrs ago

2.7k

Skipper

'I wasn’t expecting it' - O'Mahony embraces honour of Ireland captaincy

17 hrs ago

4.4k

Route to the final

Leinster could host La Rochelle in QFs while Munster go on the road

23 hrs ago

4.6k

Second best

How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half

Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

4.0k

woes

O'Mahony an injury concern while Ahern to spend night in hospital

20 Jan

11.3k

saints go marching in

Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints

Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Thomond Park

20 Jan

10.3k

Zombie

Thomond Park all set for another cracking European battle

20 Jan

5.2k

Calvin Nash interview

'It was just, 'What the hell? I'm playing for Ireland, this is crazy''

20 Jan

3.5k

Team news

Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick

19 Jan

8.6k

hybrid

6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster

19 Jan

7.4k

Selection

Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence

The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.

Murray Kinsella

17 Jan

6.2k

Six Nations Squad

O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad

Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.

17 Jan

19.8k

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decisions

Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard

Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.

Murray Kinsella

17 Jan

10.2k

Number 10

Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland

17 Jan

3.4k

pom

Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'

16 Jan

8.0k

Analysis

Why combative Kiwi centre Nankivell is already a Munster fan favourite

The 27-year-old was at the heart of an excellent win in Toulon.

15 Jan

9.0k

Leader

'There’s quite a few ahead of me' - Doris not expecting Ireland captaincy

15 Jan

4.4k

10s

Harry Byrne could return for Leinster but Ross set to remain sidelined

15 Jan

6.7k

wins

What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games

There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.

15 Jan

6.8k

Analysis

How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence

There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

4.9k

Update

'He's fine' - Leinster boss Cullen eases concern over Frawley

13 Jan

9.0k

Dominant

Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot

Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

13 Jan

7.3k

decisions

Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland

Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

4.0k

Home Advantage

Another big crowd in Dublin as Leinster look to shine against Stade

13 Jan

3.7k

Team news

Lowe makes Leinster return as Frawley gets nod at 10

12 Jan

12.2k

Next Job

The Lions can wait. Farrell has a massive year ahead with Ireland

Reflecting on the World Cup, Farrell said Ireland can’t let games come down to fine margins.

12 Jan

3.9k

Up and Running

The Lions have their leading man in Farrell but what about Ireland?

Lions tours aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but they remain a big beast in rugby.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from London

11 Jan

5.3k

Lion Man

Ireland's Farrell confirmed as Lions boss for next year's tour of Oz

11 Jan

9.2k

full contact

Porter happy to open up to Netflix as he tries to master his craft

The 27-year-old will be part of the upcoming series about the Six Nations.

11 Jan

5.8k

Fit

Boost for Ulster as Hume returns ahead of big Toulouse clash

9 Jan

4.3k

fresh start

After a strong start with Munster, Joey Carbery never had any luck

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

6.9k

The Edge

Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking

The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.

9 Jan

6.1k

key men

Lowe and Furlong close to Leinster returns as Six Nations looms

9 Jan

5.2k

French Foes

Top 14 sides stand in way of Irish provinces as Champions Cup resumes

8 Jan

2.7k

The Boss

Four-year deal a statement that IRFU believe Farrell can keep winning

The Ireland head coach’s latest contract could make him the team’s longest-serving boss ever.

Murray Kinsella

7 Jan

4.3k

Analysis

Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff

There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.

Murray Kinsella

6 Jan

9.9k

Bateman Cup Final

'People who come to watch for the first time are really surprised at the standard'

5 Jan

7.9k