Rugby

Style of Play

Nienaber says Leinster working to get 'balance' of their game right

1 hr ago

632

decisions decisions

'It might frustrate people but it's such a big decision' - Costello on Munster head coach search

1 hr ago

484

Ireland U20

'It’s a dream growing up to play for Ireland - and I’m captaining them'

2 hrs ago

1.3k

Yesterday

14th January 2025

Warhorse

Doris' destructive edge to the fore in tour de force for Leinster

The 26-year-old captain was a relentless presence in the win over La Rochelle.

Murray Kinsella

9 hrs ago

1.2k

Contract

Conor Murray: 'I know the end is soon, I don't know when that will be'

14 hrs ago

6.0k

welcome return

JJ Hanrahan fit for Connacht's trip to Cardiff

16 hrs ago

2.3k

Rugby

Ulster's Ethan McIlroy to meet surgeon due to "significant knee injury"

17 hrs ago

2.0k

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Injury Update

Six Nations boost for Ireland with Sheehan and Lowe close to returns

18 hrs ago

4.0k

U20 Six Nations

Doak names squad as Ireland U20s bid to wrestle back Six Nations crown

19 hrs ago

4.2k

Contract News

Ulster front-row centurions commit to contract extensions

19 hrs ago

2.5k

Podcast The 42FM

How our sports stars have their personalities removed

47:44

demotion

Itoje replaces George as captain in England Six Nations squad

20 hrs ago

2.7k

New Laws

'They're as well wrapping the 9s up in cotton wool at this stage. It's becoming ridiculous'

14 Jan

4.0k

Defence, discipline, Leinstercontainment: Ryan and co's love for the system

14 Jan

1.5k

Number 10

O'Gara believes 21-year-old Prendergast has a huge future

14 Jan

5.3k

Announcement

Ireland squad likely to be familiar as Easterby steps up for Six Nations

A handful of absences mean there will be a few tweaks to the group.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

2.4k

Monday

13th January 2025

clinical

The 5-minute spell that saw Munster turn Saracens game on its head

13 Jan

3.0k

Update

O'Mahony steps up training ahead of Northampton, Daly enters return to play protocols

13 Jan

3.7k

Plan

IRFU appoint Seamus Toomey to lead new national front-row development programme

13 Jan

5.0k

Podcast

Leinster and Munster win two belting Champions Cup ties, and thoughts on the Hansen verdict

13 Jan

1.6k

Sponsored

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Veterans

Gatland recalls experienced trio for Wales' Six Nations campaign

13 Jan

3.8k

Pen to Paper

Wilkins says Hansen contract delay not linked to disciplinary process

13 Jan

2.9k

Record Breaking

Connacht Rugby confirm 25,000-sellout for Castlebar meeting with Munster

13 Jan

5.2k

feeling good

Momentum from Saracens win could kick Munster's season into life

13 Jan

2.6k

State of Play

Leinster have ideal shot at top seeding for Champions Cup knock-outs

Meanwhile, Ulster will battle against Exeter for a probable spot in the Challenge Cup.

13 Jan

5.1k

Sunday

12th January 2025

Powerhouse

'I was more proud of the assist' - Ilona Maher marks first Bristol start with brilliant try

12 Jan

3.2k

nothing is lost

ROG: 'Congrats to Leinster, they're better but I hope we get another crack'

12 Jan

9.8k

Les Bleus

'You have to win ugly sometimes... it felt like a knock-out game'

12 Jan

5.0k

Leinster edge a dramatic and brilliant battle in La Rochelle

Antoine Hastoy had late game-winning attempts for Ronan O’Gara’s side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade Marcel Deflandre

12 Jan

7.5k

Updates

La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup

12 Jan

28.6k

108

Sam Prendergast

'People would be going, 'Jesus, who's the little blonde lad?''

Sam Prendergast is making his name in rugby but shone across a number of sports growing up in Suncroft.

Ciarán Kennedy

12 Jan

7.9k

Tadhg Beirne

'It's been a tough couple of weeks at times. We just had to stick with it'

12 Jan

3.0k

Allez les Bleus

La Rochelle is a beautiful venue for Leinster's brutal battle

Ronan O’Gara’s side have faced questions about their physical fitness.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from La Rochelle

12 Jan

3.0k

Last week

5th January 2025 - 11th January 2025

Reaction

'You can’t play off the back of slow ball with a full line in front of you'

11 Jan

6.3k

Challenge Cup

Ben Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht to top spot in Pool 1

11 Jan

6.6k

Rout

Leicester pile on pain as Ulster collapse in second half

11 Jan

5.8k

Reaction

'We had huge energy from the bench. I thought that paid off tonight'

11 Jan

4.1k

Champions Cup

Munster finish strong as tries from Bleuler and Hodnett topple Saracens at Thomond

Two quick-fire second-half scores turned the game in Limerick.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

11 Jan

6.8k

Progress

Toulouse and 11-try Bordeaux-Begles through to Champions Cup last 16

11 Jan

3.8k

Liveblog

Munster v Saracens, Champions Cup

11 Jan

16.8k