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Rugby

Last year
2024
British & Irish Lions reach profit-sharing agreement with touring players
McCarthy, O'Brien and Postlethwaite released from Emerging Ireland squad
New Zealand name squad for tour that features November clash with Ireland
Kendellen's breakdown work and Prendergast's kicking central to Emerging Ireland win
'It's a really big result for a team that's only been together for 11 or 12 days'
Strong first half lays platform as Emerging Ireland beat Western Force
Jude Postlethwaite, Chay Mullins, Sean Jansen and Alex Kendellen were the try-scorers in Bloemfontein.
Emerging Ireland v Western Force
Ireland punished for early yellow cards in WXV1 defeat to Canada
Canada ran out 21-8 winners at the Langley Event Centre on Saturday night.
Munster correct their course to Croke Park but injury list grows more extreme
Munster bounce back with bonus-point win over Ospreys in biblical conditions in Cork
Graham Rowntree’s side righted their course towards Croke Park next Saturday with a 23-0 win at Virgin Media Park.
'Definitely not a disappointment for our boys' - Murphy upbeat after heavy Ulster loss
Conan stars as five-try Leinster thump toothless Benetton
Leo Cullen’s side tuned up for next week’s Munster clash with a routine win in Italy.
Le Roux-inspired Bulls gore Ulster in Pretoria
The hosts scored seven tries to Ulster’s three at Loftus Versfeld.
Easterby makes 11 changes for Emerging Ireland clash with Western Force
'I was confident in Cathal, but it wasn’t an easy kick' - Connacht coach Wilkins on matchwinner
'I thought I was going to die... the support from home was unbelievable'
Young Munster lock Sean Rigney suffered a serious infection in his heart earlier this year.
Expectations rise as Ireland head into testing Canada clash
Rob Kearney's advice rings true for Josh van der Flier all these years later
James McNabney: 'I know we’re young but we’re trying not to let that hold us back'
Connacht continue bright start to URC as late Forde penalty snatches win at Scarlets
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Three players earn first starts for Ulster in Bulls clash
RG Snyman to make Leinster debut in URC trip to Benetton
POM, Beirne and Crowley set for Munster return against Ospreys
Leinster’s Rob Russell ruled out for rest of Emerging Ireland's South Africa tour
Enya Breen captain for first time as Ireland make four changes for Canada
'I've been dreaming about it for a long time' - Ward makes his mark on 15s return
Murphy's destructive edge key as Connacht bid to build on bright start
Bundee Aki back for Connacht trip to Scarlets
'I thought on the whole we were outstanding' - Easterby pleased with winning start
Izuchukwu shines for Emerging Ireland to show what Ulster are missing
Former Leinster head coach Cheika given two-week ban for disrespecting doctor
'I've Pete alongside me... He's certainly still doing a lot in terms of leadership and speaking'
Easterby's Emerging Ireland open with six-try win over the Pumas
Zac Ward and Cormac Izuchukwu were among the standouts for the young Irish side.
Pumas v Emerging Ireland
Top 14 finalists not set to feature for France in New Zealand tour
'We all believed that we could do something special' - Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe
Pumas first up on Emerging Ireland's testing South Africa schedule
Simon Easterby’s team are in action in Bloemfontein today.
Classy, combative Forde shows his value to Connacht in comeback win
The 23-year-old moved from midfield to out-half against the Sharks last weekend.
McCloskey injury leaves Ulster facing selection dilemma at centre