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Rugby

September
September 2024
Test Hopes
Ireland want to see Prendergast and Izuchukwu 'under a bit of pressure' in SA
18 Sep
5.4k
12
CONFIRMED
Kendellen leads Emerging Ireland as Izuchukwu and Prendergast included
18 Sep
7.6k
28
chaos games
Munster still bringing the chaos into Year 3 of Rowntree's project
The southern province invited journalists to watch training in Limerick yesterday.
Murray Kinsella
18 Sep
4.1k
0
Top 10
Connacht backing new recruit Josh Ioane to add 'X-factor'
18 Sep
3.1k
5
Leader
'We didn’t fall out' - Rowntree says POM contract talks were complicated
18 Sep
5.4k
16
Return
Ulster thrilled to have 'incredible' Iain Henderson back for bruising start to URC
18 Sep
1.3k
5
Update
Henderson returns but Ulster dealing with long injury list for URC opener
17 Sep
6.6k
5
stepping up
Simon Easterby to become Ireland interim head coach in December
Updated 17 Sep
4.7k
26
Skipper
Wilkins: Prendergast 'is the embodiment of what we want to stand for this season'
17 Sep
1.7k
3
not leaving
Stuart McCloskey signs new Ulster contract
17 Sep
1.9k
8
Skipper
Munster confirm appointment of Beirne as permanent captain
17 Sep
3.5k
21
injury hell
'I literally just cried. I curled up into a ball - I couldn’t really process it'
17 Sep
5.5k
1
Vancouver Groovers
Bemand includes a few debuts in Ireland women's rugby squad trip to Vancouver
17 Sep
1.4k
1
Time to shine
'When you get an opportunity at Leinster, you've got to be able to grasp it'
17 Sep
5.0k
20
Ireland's call
Bundee Aki ‘honoured’ to be among over 3,600 people granted Irish citizenship
16 Sep
3.6k
9
Leader
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.
Murray Kinsella
16 Sep
5.8k
3
rugby weekly extra
‘They’re going to be competitive; they could win the URC’
16 Sep
6.9k
21
Leader
'It is a huge honour for me' - Cian Prendergast named new Connacht captain
16 Sep
2.9k
4
force
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
16 Sep
2.0k
2
Update
Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury
16 Sep
3.0k
3
Champs
Late Meafou try gives Toulouse victory over La Rochelle in Top 14
16 Sep
3.8k
14
Here we go again
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.
19 hrs ago
3.5k
5
Ulster
Three late tries sees Exeter to comfortable pre-season win over Ulster
14 Sep
3.3k
9
Happy Days
'You can't single any of them out' - Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win
14 Sep
2.8k
2
triumph
Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia
14 Sep
4.7k
3
proposition
British and Irish league remains abstract concept but nobody can afford to close the window
14 Sep
2.2k
8
next chapter
'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
4.2k
3
Return
'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'
14 Sep
3.6k
3
SQOTW
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
13 Sep
4.8k
7
statement
URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league
13 Sep
3.2k
33
Rugby
Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter
13 Sep
3.7k
12
Home Advantage
'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'
13 Sep
3.3k
0
Squad
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
7.3k
24
Team news
Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January
12 Sep
4.2k
11
Team news
Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia
12 Sep
1.4k
2
Skipper
Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain
12 Sep
4.6k
34
New Role
Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team
12 Sep
1.7k
5
Preview
South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return
11 Sep
2.1k
6
Dates For Diary
Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed
11 Sep
671
0
playmaker
'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan
11 Sep
4.0k
5
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