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Rugby

Last week

5th January 2025 - 11th January 2025

Preview

Saracens sense opportunity against depleted Munster at Thomond Park

Crowley and Murray return for Munster but the province are still without a number of key men.

11 Jan

3.9k

20

Injury blow

England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

10 Jan

1.4k

3

Punishment

'I think it was a fair hearing and Mack certainly said that coming out of it' - Pete Wilkins

10 Jan

2.7k

62

Switch

Munster set to sign Leinster prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron

The southern province are close to confirming deals for the front row duo.

Murray Kinsella

10 Jan

13.7k

112

Challenge Cup

Connacht shuffle deck as they look to extend 100% European record

10 Jan

4.1k

12

Champions Cup

Henderson and McIlroy return for Ulster's pivotal European trip to Leicester

10 Jan

2.7k

15

Stacked bench

Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle

10 Jan

6.4k

91

Mixed news

Crowley and Murray start but O'Mahony misses Munster's clash with Saracens

10 Jan

6.4k

62

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Hansen's ban, Busby's potential retirement, and Champions Cup preview

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Released

French club Oyonnax terminate Chris Farrell's contract following gang rape trial

10 Jan

5.6k

Pressure

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for removal

10 Jan

3.1k

6

nab your opportunity

'I forced his hand to play me' - McNabney aims to keep Ulster momentum rolling

10 Jan

2.1k

6

versatile

Ahern can be a weapon for Munster after injury frustrations

10 Jan

1.8k

2

Enforcers

'He's always fit for the Leinster game... We've a big, physical team ourselves'

10 Jan

6.3k

8

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Niall Murray and Sam Illo sign new Connacht deals

9 Jan

1.7k

3

Calling Time

Irish referee Busby set for shock retirement from pro rugby

The Ulster man was in charge when Mack Hansen took aim at the refereeing of Connacht.

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

29.9k

160

Court

Rugby star Stuart Hogg given payback order and supervision for domestic abuse

9 Jan

3.8k

Sanction

Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss

Hansen was hit with a six-week ban, but with three suspended, clearing him for the Six Nations.

9 Jan

8.4k

101

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Ringrose's reads and mindset make him key to Leinster's aggressive D

The wince-inducing tackle on AJ MacGinty was a great example.

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

2.2k

3

putting his hand up

Tom Farrell hoping strong form can push him into Ireland mix

9 Jan

2.9k

24

ruled out

Setback for La Rochelle ahead of Leinster game as Latu suspended

8 Jan

3.8k

10

Family ties

Move to join dad and brother in Ulster never got off the ground for Connacht's Murphy

8 Jan

6.1k

2

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'I want to see Tom Ahern being brought through as the next Irish six'

8 Jan

9.0k

34

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Sean Jansen and Shane Jennings sign new deals with Connacht

8 Jan

1.6k

2

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A Munster-Sarries shootout, getting around LAR's lineout defence, and Ireland squad bolters

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Could Byrne's Bristol loan pave way for similar deals from Irish rugby?

The 25-year-old’s three-month deal in Bristol is unusual but welcome.

Murray Kinsella

8 Jan

3.7k

20

Accuracy

Munster focused on sharpening attack for Saracens visit

8 Jan

2.7k

13

Sidelined

Six Nations looms as Lowe's injury lingers but Furlong nears return

8 Jan

3.9k

48

Say nothing

Murphy remains tight-lipped on Sexton reports

8 Jan

4.9k

3

QUALITIES

Itoje, Willis, and Sarries' show of strength before their big battle with Munster

The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol.

Murray Kinsella

7 Jan

2.6k

5

Update

O'Mahony 'in the mix' to feature for Munster against Saracens

7 Jan

3.7k

15

Injury Update

Keenan, Conan, and Frawley back for Leinster ahead of La Rochelle trip

7 Jan

4.2k

34

Connacht

Wilkins says he was unaware Hansen was going to launch broadside at referees

Updated 7 Jan

5.2k

53

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Injuries

England winger and ex-France skipper ruled out for Six Nations

7 Jan

3.9k

4

Contracts

Boyle and Murphy extend deals with Connacht

7 Jan

1.9k

1

Pen to Paper

Tom Ahern signs new two-year contract with Munster

7 Jan

2.9k

6

Top 14

Jeremy Davidson steps back from head coach job with Castres

7 Jan

6.7k

10

Switch

Mark Sexton set for move to Ulster as Connacht confirm his departure

7 Jan

8.5k

10

Rivals

La Rochelle will fight ferociously on home patch against Leinster

Leo Cullen’s men are aiming for their third consecutive win against Ronan O’Gara’s side.

6 Jan

3.1k

21

Treatment Table

Murray part of four Munster players back in training, Henderson available for Ulster

6 Jan

3.7k

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