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Rugby

'When you get an opportunity at Leinster, you've got to be able to grasp it'
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Yesterday
16th September 2024
Bundee Aki ‘honoured’ to be among over 3,600 people granted Irish citizenship
12 hrs ago
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From missing out on Leinster's academy to becoming Connacht's captain
24-year-old Ireland international Cian Prendergast has made a huge success of his move west.
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‘They’re going to be competitive; they could win the URC’
15 hrs ago
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'It is a huge honour for me' - Cian Prendergast named new Connacht captain
16 hrs ago
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21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland
The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.
Murray Kinsella
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Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury
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Late Meafou try gives Toulouse victory over La Rochelle in Top 14
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This week
15th September 2024 - 17th September 2024
Different pressures facing provincial head coaches ahead of new URC season
We look at what Pete Wilkins, Leo Cullen, Graham Rowntree and Richie Murphy will be hoping to achieve this season.
15 Sep
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Last week
8th September 2024 - 14th September 2024
Three late tries sees Exeter to comfortable pre-season win over Ulster
14 Sep
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'You can't single any of them out' - Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win
14 Sep
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Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia
14 Sep
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British and Irish league remains abstract concept but nobody can afford to close the window
14 Sep
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'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''
Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.
14 Sep
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'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'
14 Sep
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13 Sep
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URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league
13 Sep
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Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter
13 Sep
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'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'
13 Sep
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The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10
As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.
Murray Kinsella
12 Sep
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Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January
12 Sep
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Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia
12 Sep
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Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain
12 Sep
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Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team
12 Sep
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South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return
11 Sep
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Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed
11 Sep
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'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan
11 Sep
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Snyman set to return in early rounds of URC, while Gibson-Park is ready to go for Leinster
11 Sep
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The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth
The lively South African wing Werner Kok will be an interesting addition to a talented backline.
Murray Kinsella
11 Sep
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Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland
11 Sep
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South Africa rest seven players for Argentina game
10 Sep
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TG4 confirm live coverage of Ireland women's Belfast Test with Australia
10 Sep
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The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back
There will be a good battle for back row places in Pete Wilkins’ team this season.
Murray Kinsella
10 Sep
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Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo
9 Sep
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Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban
9 Sep
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The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes
Graham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.
Murray Kinsella
9 Sep
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Sharks confirm return of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
9 Sep
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Toulouse hold off spirited Vannes as O'Gara's La Rochelle edge Toulon
8 Sep
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Racing 92 confirm Siya Kolisi's exit just one year into three-year deal
8 Sep
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This month
September 2024
Argentina hand Australia humiliating 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship
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