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Connections
'As a 10-year-old, it was class... I just really enjoyed being a Munster fan'
10 Jun 2021
11.9k
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In Demand
Connacht make approach to sign James Cronin ahead of next season
Updated 9 Jun 2021
31.3k
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Accident
'It's a good lesson for them. You've got to respect things around a fire pit'
Updated 9 Jun 2021
29.5k
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CONFIRMED
Benetton qualify for Rainbow Cup final due to Covid cases in the Ospreys
9 Jun 2021
12.9k
38
Qualifier
Munster could miss out with Benetton's crucial Rainbow Cup clash in doubt
8 Jun 2021
20.5k
28
Bantry Boys
'It was a very proud moment especially because I'm the older brother'
6 Jun 2021
35.4k
4
see ya later
'They will be successful wherever they go because they're good people'
5 Jun 2021
6.4k
0
RISE UP
'This group are a brave group of young men. I know we'll grow again next year'
4 Jun 2021
5.9k
3
Happy ending
Connacht finish season on a high with bonus-point win over the Ospreys
4 Jun 2021
16.5k
22
Season Finale
Wise heads and future stars on show as Connacht clash with Ospreys
4 Jun 2021
2.6k
2
Irish Abroad
Exeter confirm the signing of centre Sean O'Brien from Connacht
3 Jun 2021
23.4k
20
top dog
'At any interface point in the game, there is always going to be friction'
3 Jun 2021
7.0k
2
Options
Connacht happy with depth for next season but Buckley injury a concern
3 Jun 2021
5.6k
5
grow the game
Development of Irish women's rugby is a 'long-term project,' says Nucifora
3 Jun 2021
2.2k
1
tourist
IRFU back Ireland boss Farrell to link up with Lions after July Tests
3 Jun 2021
7.1k
3
One More Year
'We would have liked to have contracted Tadhg for longer than one year'
2 Jun 2021
11.0k
9
voice
Connacht backing Bundee Aki to be an 'energy giver' for the Lions
2 Jun 2021
3.5k
3
Injury Update
Cooney and Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's final game of season
1 Jun 2021
4.3k
2
Papa
'The bottom line is that he needs to change his tackle technique'
1 Jun 2021
13.4k
11
second row
Connacht confirm signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita
31 May 2021
10.5k
5
tests
Edinburgh report positive Covid case but Ulster game still set to go ahead
31 May 2021
2.2k
1
New Era
'It will be better for everyone. The South African teams will mean bigger, tougher games'
30 May 2021
21.6k
16
Irish Abroad
'It's as close as you'll get in the US to the Munster or Leinster set-up'
29 May 2021
36.9k
3
Equality
'It's a historic event for Irish rugby with significant benefits for the women's game'
28 May 2021
4.0k
1
pace to burn
'Get him one-on-one with anybody and he would cause serious headaches'
Updated 27 May 2021
32.4k
14
Stalwart
'Connacht have shown a lot of loyalty to me and I have been loyal to them'
27 May 2021
10.6k
2
July tests
'I'd like to think five or six Connacht guys might be in the frame for Ireland'
26 May 2021
8.1k
18
Boost
Lions centre Bundee Aki 'chomping at the bit' to make Connacht return
25 May 2021
7.1k
4
Scouting
Farrell watching closely as Irish provinces head into final weeks of season
24 May 2021
9.1k
33
Sevens
'When it didn't work out in Leinster, I wasn't sure if it was me being a journeyman'
23 May 2021
39.7k
4
Bouncing Back
Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle still have their best days ahead of them
23 May 2021
7.3k
15
ROG
O'Gara: 'We've come a long way but there's no point in being second best'
Updated 22 May 2021
48.9k
19
victors
Toulouse notch fifth European title as O'Gara's 14-man La Rochelle come up short
22 May 2021
16.2k
42
Decider
Shades of Munster's journey about La Rochelle's quest for first European title
22 May 2021
4.9k
6
Team news
Botia fit for La Rochelle as Dupont captains Toulouse in Champions Cup final
21 May 2021
5.2k
2
lock
Man mountain Skelton loving life in La Rochelle working with O'Gara
20 May 2021
12.2k
1
les maritimes
'I'm in it to win. I'm not in it to partake' - ROG and La Rochelle target European crown
19 May 2021
5.2k
2
First Time
'I’m very proud, very excited. The club is trying to write a new history'
Updated 18 May 2021
29.3k
11
Crossover
The former Connacht man now trying to make it as an NFL kicker
2 May 2021
47.1k
6
Jouez
Leinster must make big-game experience count against ROG's La Rochelle
2 May 2021
18.1k
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