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2023
Pool B
Ex-Ulster sensation Piutau at the heart of Tonga's fine start to RWC prep
18 Jul 2023
5.3k
1
Banned
What actually happened in the Johnny Sexton hearing?
18 Jul 2023
10.7k
8
Rebrand
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18 Jul 2023
4.3k
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Decider
Regardless of what happens today, the future is bright for these U20s
14 Jul 2023
3.6k
1
Ikale Tahi
Star-studded Tonga start journey towards World Cup clash with Ireland
13 Jul 2023
6.2k
3
RWC
Johnny Sexton faces anxious wait after lengthy disciplinary hearing
13 Jul 2023
24.4k
48
goodwill
'The support from the locals in Cape Town has been special'
13 Jul 2023
6.2k
5
Rivalry
Leinster visit La Rochelle in first game of Champions Cup season
13 Jul 2023
6.1k
13
Discipline
Uncertainty for Sexton and Ireland ahead of disciplinary hearing
12 Jul 2023
7.6k
5
Midfield
Jordie Barrett a growing force at 12 for the All Blacks
12 Jul 2023
4.5k
2
Prospects
The talented Ireland U20s players who have earned a place in the final
11 Jul 2023
10.5k
10
first view
Springboks show their range as Jones has dismal start with Wallabies
10 Jul 2023
6.7k
3
future is bright
How the inspired Ireland U20s marched into a World Cup final
10 Jul 2023
7.7k
3
future is bright
'They're probably getting a little bit excited in relation to what we can do'
8 Jul 2023
5.9k
2
TRC
Rest of world watching as All Blacks, Boks, Pumas, and Wallabies kick-off
8 Jul 2023
5.3k
6
Resilient
'The guys showed great character' - Murphy proud of his Ireland U20s
7 Jul 2023
12.9k
11
grow the game
Georgia's brilliant rise continues but Lelos' future in Test rugby is uncertain
6 Jul 2023
9.1k
0
Big man
Jones right to build Wallabies around Leinster 'kryptonite' Skelton
6 Jul 2023
5.8k
1
Debut
Surplus to Ireland's requirements, 'monster player' Kleyn gets Boks shot
5 Jul 2023
14.8k
18
Captain
'He's training as hard as ever' - Sexton awaits next week's verdict
5 Jul 2023
7.7k
22
RIP
'He was a huge help to me... Everyone is shocked and saddened'
4 Jul 2023
6.7k
3
Munster Man
Ex-Ireland lock Kleyn to start on Springboks debut against the Wallabies
4 Jul 2023
7.9k
35
suftum
'Maybe that leads to a bit of disgruntlement. You're always going to get that'
31 May 2023
7.1k
22
pecking order
Who is second-in-line to Sexton after a crazy year in Ireland's depth chart?
30 May 2023
20.9k
26
The 42
Farrell sticks with Ireland plans despite Munster's flurry of form
30 May 2023
12.8k
21
Liginds
12 years later - Munster legends show staying power to end their drought
30 May 2023
8.6k
5
Farewell
Fekitoa's season of two halves ends on a glorious high with Munster
29 May 2023
10.5k
9
Analysis
The brilliant John Hodnett try that pushed Munster to URC glory
28 May 2023
11.2k
16
SUAF
The 12-year wait is over. Munster's transformation has been remarkable
27 May 2023
16.9k
27
Irish Abroad
Ex-Ireland centre McCall guides Saracens to sixth Premiership title
27 May 2023
5.0k
4
Selection
Murray, Nash, and Fekitoa back in Munster team for URC final
26 May 2023
10.9k
49
Team news
Springboks duo return up front for Stormers finale against Munster
26 May 2023
6.6k
9
Dobbo
Administration, a mission, and 'niggle' with Munster - The Stormers story
26 May 2023
6.0k
2
POTY
Munster's player of the season? Jean Kleyn but the competition is strong
25 May 2023
6.5k
15
Wig
How Graham Rowntree has brought Munster to the brink of trophy success
23 May 2023
10.3k
16
Red Army
At least 5,000 Munster fans expected at URC final in Cape Town
23 May 2023
11.8k
8
spicy
Tunnel kerfuffle highlights intensity of Leinster and La Rochelle's rivalry
22 May 2023
14.3k
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Analysis
Leinster couldn't get out of their own half until it was too late
22 May 2023
12.9k
12
Controversy
EPCR to investigate reported altercation at half time of Champions Cup final
20 May 2023
31.5k
68
Coin-toss
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20 May 2023
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