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June
June 2024
Interim
'It's a very exciting opportunity for someone... Andy's away for six months'
20 Jun
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big challenge
Farrell needs Ireland to step up with key men missing Boks series
19 Jun
3.3k
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uncapped
From working in Sainsbury's to touring South Africa - Ireland's fresh faces
18 Jun
6.8k
10
Announcement
JGP and Conan miss tour as Ireland include 3 uncapped players
Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne, and Cormac Izuchukwu have been included by Andy Farrell.
18 Jun
12.4k
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medal hopes
Keenan included as Ireland name squads for Olympic 7s
17 Jun
4.2k
22
Tour On
Farrell must rally Ireland players for one last effort after URC dejection
The Ireland boss will name his squad for the South Africa tour on Wednesday.
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17 Jun
5.1k
34
semi finalists
The stark reality is that Leinster haven't been to a URC final
16 Jun
6.7k
29
Second best
Munster miss their chance on a miserable day for Irish rugby
15 Jun
7.0k
22
in your head
Bulls' masterful game plan leaves Leinster empty-handed again
The Irish province were second best against Jake White’s well-prepared Bulls.
Murray Kinsella
15 Jun
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heating up
A taste of what's to come - Ireland's spicy series with Springboks looms
15 Jun
1.7k
2
humphs
'We will never move a player against their will... It goes back to that identity piece'
14 Jun
2.9k
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job
O'Brien braced for a busy day with Leinster against the Bulls
14 Jun
1.5k
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hosts
'I can’t comment' - IRFU tight-lipped on Nations Championship link to Qatar
14 Jun
2.3k
9
women in rugby
IRFU plans 4 contracted women's provinces as Ireland games turn profit
13 Jun
3.4k
8
physical test
'Forwards should be licking their lips... There's not going to be many tip-on passes'
13 Jun
3.1k
2
mindset
'When you're written off, you just have to prove all the doubters wrong'
12 Jun
3.0k
8
Opposition
The South Africans and Scots out to prevent an all-Irish URC final
The Bulls and Glasgow take on Leinster and Munster on Saturday in the semi-finals.
11 Jun
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2
Update
Ringrose available for long-awaited Leinster return against the Bulls
11 Jun
3.8k
18
trip
Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa confirmed for October
11 Jun
6.2k
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Aerial
How Ulster tried to expose Leinster but got stung on the counter
John Cooney’s contestable kicking caused stress but Ulster didn’t quite get the rewards.
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10 Jun
3.3k
9
Impact
'You almost burrow through like a mole' - McCarthy excels for Leinster
The 23-year-old lock was at his destructive best against Ulster.
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10 Jun
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4
Travelling Party
Conan and Ringrose to travel with Leinster to South Africa
10 Jun
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12
End of the road
'We showed great character, kept fighting right to the end'
8 Jun
4.0k
7
On The Road
'The bags are packed' - Leinster set for South Africa trip in URC semis
8 Jun
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highveld hopes
Leinster to visit the Bulls in URC semis after 6-try win over Ulster
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Reports from the Aviva Stadium
8 Jun
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25
home comforts
Munster's momentum should be too much for Ospreys in Limerick
Graham Rowntree’s side face into the URC play-offs in a different place to last year.
Murray Kinsella
7 Jun
2.4k
3
jvg
Ex-Munster boss van Graan on brink of first trophy with Bath
6 Jun
3.8k
5
rugby values
Rugby following the trend if €940m deal with Qatar goes ahead
It has been reported that Doha could host the Nations Championship finals weekend from 2026.
Murray Kinsella
6 Jun
7.0k
11
Cruel
Kennedy and Dardis back soon but Ireland 7s hit by two ACL injuries
5 Jun
4.6k
2
KNOCKOUTS
Munster v Leinster final in Thomond possible but pathway is dangerous
Ulster visit the Aviva Stadium in this weekend’s quarter-finals.
4 Jun
6.0k
9
playmaker
Prendergast set to stay with Leinster, who make move for Slimani
4 Jun
13.2k
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May
May 2024
Off To A Flyer
Stunning last-gasp try wins it for Ireland 7s on Keenan's return
31 May
13.0k
8
Team news
Munster make 6 changes as Ulster go same again for Thomond Park
31 May
10.0k
59
dreaming big
Bid for Olympic glory heats up for Ireland 7s in Madrid
Hugo Keenan, Andrew Smith, and Katie Corrigan join the fold for Madrid.
30 May
3.5k
5
on the arm
The confusing rugby law hack that may soon be totally outlawed
Leinster and Toulouse both tried playing the scrum-half’s arm in the Champions Cup final.
30 May
4.2k
10
In Demand
Sam Prendergast at 10 for Leinster against Connacht
30 May
9.4k
74
GOAT?
Dupont's display against Leinster was mesmeric and majestic
The Toulouse scrum-half was the difference between the teams in London.
Murray Kinsella
29 May
2.7k
4
Final Chapter
Leinster and Ireland back row Rhys Ruddock announces retirement
28 May
6.3k
26
X Factor
Munster set to sign South African flyer Thaakir Abrahams
28 May
8.2k
57
decisions
Should Leinster have kicked at goal more often against Toulouse?
The two sides’ approach to penalties was notably different in the Champions Cup final.
Murray Kinsella
27 May
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